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

• Pequim
• Chengdu
• Xangai

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

• Tóquio

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

• Seul

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

• Banguecoque
• Ko 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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Maravilhe-se com os arranha-céus reluzentes e os enormes centros comerciais de Hong Kong. Regateie verdadeiras pechinchas nos mercados noturnos repletos de néons de Kowloon. Ou contemple o Grande Buddha no ambiente tranquilo do Mosteiro de Po Lin. Em Sidney, deixe-se deslumbrar pela icónica Casa da Ópera e pela Harbour Bridge. Em seguida, aventure-se pelos percursos do Blue Mountains National Park e encante-se com a sua paisagem espetacular. Viaje até Brisbane para ver a bonita Gold Coast, o Noosa National Park e o inesquecível Great Sunshine Way. Continue até Cairns, a porta de entrada para a magnífica Grande Barreira de Coral.

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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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Explore o animado centro de Seul e faça compras durante toda a noite no colossal centro comercial de Dongdaemun Market. Ou deixe-se encantar pela beleza ornamentada do Palácio de Gyeongbok-gung e do Templo de Jogyesa. Descubra os contrastes cativantes de Hong Kong, desde a sua icónica e moderna linha de horizonte e coloridos néons até ao tradicional Mosteiro de Po Lin e ao Grande Buddha. Em seguida, vá até à florescente capital da Malásia, Kuala Lumpur, onde os visitante podem ver o contraste entre os bonitos templos antigos e as modernas megaestruturas que se elevam nos céus.

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Em Saigão, os arranha-céus gigantescos e centros comerciais de luxo coabitam com os pagodes históricos e as humildes lojas de venda de sedas. Veja as torres pontiagudas da Catedral de Notre Dame. Ou apanhe o barco e passeie pelos canais curvilíneos do delta do rio Mekong. Em Hong Kong, um festim de atrações urbanas coexiste com as tradições antigas chinesas sob o olhar atento do impressionante Grande Buddha. Alugue um carro em Auckland e maravilhe-se com a idílica Bay of Islands e as famosas adegas da Nova Zelândia. Em seguida, experimente as muitas delícias de Sidney e deixe-se encantar pelo espetacular Blue Mountains National Park.

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