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Take in the futuristic skylines of iconic cities such as Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong before dialling up the culture at the ancient temples of Kobe and bustling street markets of Vietnam. Whether you want to indulge in five-star dining on board your luxury floating hotel or experience authentic Asian cuisine on land, our Far East cruise and stay packages will enable you to do it all in superior style and comfort. And with endless stretches of golden sands and clear waters, you’ll have plenty of time to unwind and relax too.
Whether haggling with flamboyant street hawkers or dining at exclusive restaurants perched at the top of futuristic skyscrapers, travelling in the Far East is an experience you’ll be talking about for the rest of your life.
Deeply traditional, seductively spiritual, and peerlessly progressive, here are some of the cities you can expect to discover on your luxury Far East cruise and stay holiday.
This virile, hulking brute of a city epitomises progress. Lose yourself in an incandescent hive of activity and watch the world go by as people buy and sell and work and eat at dizzying speeds. Few modern cities offer such a wealth of exotic indulgence, culture and relentless energy.
As with all great cities, you’ll need to look up to see Shanghai’s finest features. Drink in the magnificent skyline and feast on gravity defying masterpieces such as the Shanghai Tower, which is the tallest building in China and the second tallest building in the world. But delve a little deeper into this avant-garde metropolis and you’ll also find stunning art deco architecture, a remnant of the city’s roaring success during the ‘20s and ‘30s. For moments of peace and in-ner-city tranquility, you’ll also enjoy the Buddhist temples, cathedrals and Jewish synagogues, which add depth and meaning to this impatient city of the future.
And amongst this cosmopolitan playground, you’ll discover endless ways to dine on both tradi-tional and modern Chinese cuisine. Food plays an immensely important role in Chinese society: friends and family meet to share stories and plates of foie gras sushi, whilst businessmen shake on billion-dollar deals over steaming bowls of Shanghai noodles. This really is everything you imagine it to be and more.
The capital of China, Beijing exudes an arrogant air of mega-city sophistication and cosmo-politan cool. Shrugging its infamous and somewhat notorious past, this imperial powerhouse is a monumental melting pot of heritage, seduction and ambition
Beijing boasts no less than six Unesco World Heritage Sites, including the colossal royal palace of the Forbidden City, the enlightened Taoist Temples and, of course, the peerless icon that is the Great Wall of China. Antiquity is juxtaposed with modernity, too, in this ravenous global power house. From the new age Galaxy Soho to the abstract Olympic Stadium, everything in Beijing is designed to constantly remind you that you are in fact in China’s capital - and you’d better not forget it.
For culinary bliss, you’ll be dazzled at every turn in Beijing, where the joy of eating is celebrat-ed like nowhere else on earth. Indulge in classic northern Chinese dishes such Peking duck, hand-pulled noodles and dumplings, or dial up the sophistication and experience the haute pan-Asian cuisine, which fuses the flavours of Korean, Japanese and Chinese to create something truly extraordinary.
Modern-day Hong Kong is a beautiful paradox, a world where temples tower over tramlines and finance meets feng shui. This unique and almost mythical city is a sensory overload of luxury hotels and exclusive cocktail lounges, of bustling food markets and neon-lit canteens. Take to the water and explore the flavours of dim sum and roast suckling pig, or step outside of your comfort zone and try a bowl of snake soup or shredded jellyfish. And under starry skies, you can escape it all at one of the city beaches or at Tai Mo Shan, one of Hong Kong’s many beau-tiful mountains.
Hong Kong is a profound and intriguing city, a city that will surprise and amaze you.
As the most populated and developed city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh has been hailed as the “Diamond of the Far East.” Dripping in style and packed with luxurious urban spaces, this family-friendly city is a blend of all-American comfort and classic Vietnamese tradition.
The architecture is modern, reflecting the city’s progressive nature, but it has retained its herit-age, charm and charisma. It offers a world of entertainment, and with three action packed amusement parks - Dam Sen, Dai Nam and Suoi Tien - and streets filled with exciting bars, res-taurants, food stalls and live music, it’s impossible to leave Ho Chi Ming without a huge smile on your face.
This ancient and immensely important city is overflowing with cultural gems and stunning cuisine. Whether you want to take it easy with a day of lavish shopping or get active in the beautiful Asian sunshine, you can do it all to your heart’s content here in the stunning Korean city of Busan.
Strap on your walking shoes and take an invigorating stroll up to the city’s “Dragon Head Hill,” where you can pose for stunning photos with dramatic views over the city. On a clear day you can even see Japan in the distance. Explore the enchanting tombs of Silla or hunt out the actual tomb of Pegasus. And after day of exhilarating sightseeing, you can refuel with classic Korean seafood dishes at the locals’ favourite market: Jagalchi. Of course, you could just take it easy with a book and a cocktail at Haeundae Beach, or take a dip in one of the therapeutic hot springs and let your body soak up the rejuvenating properties. Busan really is the place to in-dulge in some well-earned you time.
Resilient and relentlessly progressive, this thriving urban metropolis is a true city of cities. Totally destroyed during the Second World War, Okinawa is now a bustling, futuristic city of Herculean high-rises and electrifying skylines.
Ride the space aged monorail through the urban jungle of downtown and whizz your way to the Kokusai-dōri, where you can play and shop and eat and sleep in five-star decadence. With a mile and a half of world-class restaurants, bars, hotels and shops, this seductive strip of unadul-terated pleasure is paradise for travellers looking for a taste of luxury.
A city that needs no introduction, Singapore is a stunning symphony of Chinese, Malay and Indian culture, where contemporary design and immaculate urban gardens come together to create what can only be described as one of the world’s hottest destinations.
A smug self-confidence inspires everything this elite city does. From its high-design hotels and legendary shopping temples to its bold botanic gardens and luxe cocktail lounges, Singapore serves up nothing but the very best.
But it’s not just the retail therapy that keeps Singapore’s wheels turning, food - and fine food at that - is the city’s main protagonist. Wander the iconic hawker centres and indulge in your own culinary pilgrimage. You’ll find bright red chilli crabs and beautiful biryani, dishes packed with Indian spices and rich Chinese flavour.s In fact, a day out in this cultural melting pot is to see the world: to experience Hong Kong, Mumbai and Bangkok.
A city that needs no introduction, Singapore is a stunning symphony of Chinese, Malay and Indian culture, where contemporary design and immaculate urban gardens come together to create what can only be described as one of the world’s hottest destinations.
Departing from the awe-inspiring ports of Shanghai and Tianjin, we offer the most luxurious Far East cruise deals from the finest cruise lines in the business, including Costa Cruises and Royal Caribbean. With industry-leading facilities and the world’s most decadent ships, here’s what you can look forward to on your epic grand tour of Asia and the Far East.
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