Flights & Holidays to The Far East

Australia

Experience it all in Australia, from Sydney’s harbour beaches to the vast red deserts of Alice Springs. Galleries highlight the nations history in Canberra, while yachties go sunset sailing in Perth. Inland from the fertile coast, share stories with country Australians in a Broken Hill pub or discover tropical Australia in Darwin.

Australia travel guide

• Brisbane
• Melbourne
• Sydney

China

From its pagoda-topped mountains to gleaming skyscrapers and ancient temples, China is a heady mix of imperial splendour, natural beauty and rapid development. Sip cocktails on Shanghai's postmodern Bund, uncover the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, see the giant pandas in Chengdu, or just sit back and explore China through Beijing’s many delicious and vastly different regional cuisines.

China travel guide

• Hong Kong

• Beijing (Pékin)
• Chengdu
• Shanghai

Japan

Uncover a unique blend of traditional culture and cutting-edge modernity in Japan. Explore peaceful temples like the glittering Golden Pavilion in former imperial capital Kyoto, or go for kitsch fashions in Tokyo. The varied climate means you can see snow-capped mountains and wilderness on the northern island of Hokkaido, and subtropical beaches lapped by turquoise waters in the southern outpost of Okinawa.

Japan travel guide

• Tokyo

Malaysia

Steeped in colonial history, culturally diverse, naturally beautiful and an adventure for your taste buds – Malaysia is remarkable in every sense. It is where the ultra-modern and traditional collide. Witness this in the dynamic capital of Kuala Lumpur, where soaring skyscrapers stand alongside historical temples. This bustling cityscape melts into the unspoilt shores of the East Coast and the breathtaking natural beauty of Malaysian Borneo.

Malaysia travel guide

• Kuala Lumpur

Singapore

Singapore is a perfect introduction to the Far East. This dynamic destination is a rich blend of Chinese, Indian, Malay and Western cultures. Stunning modern architecture finds its place alongside historic buildings and lush green parks. Tropical flowers and stalls overflowing with exotic fruit and vegetables offer a heady mix of colours and scents that captivate the senses.

Singapore travel guide

• Singapore

South Korea

Long neglected by tourists, today South Korea is impressing visitors with its modish shops, traditional temples and dazzling efficiency. Seoul, with its fast-adapting citizens carrying the latest high-tech devices, is a hub of modernity. Delve into the rural parts of the country to find ancient relics, sizzling barbecue and elaborate, multi-coloured palaces. The world’s cleanest public toilets are also a bonus.

South Korea travel guide

• Séoul

Thailand

Thailand holidays often centre around cosmopolitan Bangkok, but Thailand's beautiful islands, like Phuket and Koh Samui, definitely merit some exploration as well. Holiday around northern Chiang Mai for trekking and rafting with Thailand's hill tribes. Culture vultures on holiday in Thailand will love the UNESCO-listed ancient capital, Ayutthaya. Plenty of spicy local cuisine tops the holiday off a treat.

Thailand travel guide

• Bangkok
• Koh Samui
• Phuket

Immerse yourself in the buzz of multicultural Singapore. Shop at towering supermalls and bustling night markets. Sample aromatic Asian cuisine before hitting a throbbing megaclub or chic cocktail bar. Then slow down and unwind at a luxury beachfront hotel in idyllic Koh Samui. When you’re feeling revitalised, get ready to discover the exotic magic of bewitching Bangkok. Explore the humming city centre by tuk-tuk or wander around magnificently adorned temples. Stretch out on the soft sands of Pattaya then stay for the colourful scene after dark.

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Flânez au pied des gratte-ciel miroitants et visitez les immenses centres commerciaux de Hong Kong. Dénichez les bonnes affaires sous les néons des marchés nocturnes de Kowloon. Ou admirez le puissant Big Buddha dans les environs paisibles du monastère de Po Lin. À Sydney , admirez le célèbre opéra et le Harbour Bridge. Ensuite, foulez les sentiers de randonnée du parc national des Blue Mountains aux paysages à couper le souffle. Voyagez jusqu'à Brisbane pour contempler la magnifique Gold Coast, le parc national Noosa et l'inoubliable Great Sunshine Way. Puis continuez jusqu'à Cairns, aux portes de la magnifique Grande Barrière de Corail.

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Embrace the high-velocity pace of Tokyo, with its whizzing sky trains and clamouring neon signs. Or slow down at serene Shinto shrines and cherry blossom-scented Japanese gardens. Then wander around Chinatown and Little India in the multicultural metropolis of Singapore. Continue to Melbourne to uncover a bubbling arts scene at tucked away galleries and covert clubs. Then hire a car and drive the Great Ocean Road to Adelaide, past beautiful beaches and the remarkable 12 Apostles. End your holiday in the dynamic city of Hong Kong.

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Explorez le centre animé de Séoul et faites du shopping toute la nuit dans la gigantesque zone commerciale Dongdaemun Market. Ou admirez la beauté délicate du palais Gyeongbok-Gung et du temple Jogyesa. Découvrez les différences détonantes de Hong Kong – de sa moderne ligne d'horizon emblématique bardée de néons lumineux au monastère traditionnel Lin Po et au Big Bouddha. Puis mettez le cap sur la capitale en plein essor de la Malaisie, Kuala Lumpur , où les visiteurs peuvent contempler de beaux temples anciens qui contrastent avec les mégastructures modernes se perdant dans le ciel.

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Les gratte-ciel et centres commerciaux luxueux côtoient les pagodes historiques et les humbles boutiques de soie, à Ho Chi Minh Ville. Admirez les tours coiffées de flèches de la cathédrale Notre-Dame. Ou filez en bateau au long des sinuosités du Delta du Mékong. À Hong Kong , une myriade d'attractions urbaines honorent les anciennes traditions chinoises sous l’œil vigilant de l'impressionnant Big Buddha. Louez une voiture à Auckland et sillonnez l'idyllique baie des Îles de Nouvelle-Zélande et les établissements vinicoles renommés. Puis découvrez les abondants trésors de Sydney et le magnifique parc national des Blue Mountains.

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