Asia Cruise Expert Guide

Ever since Marco Polo returned from his 24-year trek toChina at the end of the 13th century, Asia has beckonedtravelers from around the world to explore its enchantedlands courtesy of an Asia cruise. Befitting of acontinent that is the largest on Earth, the mesh ofcountries that make up this landmass embrace somemind-blowing extremes. The thickest forests, highestmountains and longest coastline on the planet all belongto Asia, as do some of the world's most varied wildlifeand plant species..

Few places on Earth can offer cruise visitors such avaried and dramatic experience. From the vestiges ofancient China to the modern day wealth and opulenceof Singapore and Taipei, an Asia cruise encapsulatesthousands of years of history and diverse cultures in asingle voyage...

When choosing an Asia cruise, tourists are presentedwith a variety of cruise routes to pick from. Many Asiacruises offering a taste of the Orient depart fromBeijing in China, taking in Hong Kong and ports of callin Japan and along the Chinese coastline. The moreexotic Asia cruises may include stops in Korea,Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand...

Other Asia cruise options include routes around the Bayof Bengal, and routes that follow in the footsteps ofMarco Polo's return sea journey from China in 1293.The typical duration of an Asia cruise is 12-16 nights,although extended cruise vacations that take in avoyage through the South China Sea and Bay of Bengalcan be arranged...

Destination highlights:

China: Beijing - the capital of China - is a 'must see'destination on every Asia cruise. The fabled ForbiddenCity and Temple Of Heaven, both of which areaccessed through the vastness of Tiananmen Square,reside in Beijing. Only a short distance from the city isthe Beijing section of the Great Wall of China.

Hong Kong:

A city on an island, Hong Kong is theantithesis of Beijing. Gleaming towers of power exudea modern wealth that contrasts sharply with the olderdistricts of the Chinese capital. Hong Kong is one of thewealthiest places in the world - something that is verymuch in evidence as you walk the numerous districts onthis thirty square-mile chunk of rock.

Singapore:

Singapore is the ultimate exotic destinationon an Asia cruise. Situated at the southern tip of theMalaysian Peninsula, it represents the furthest pointsouth an Asia cruise is likely to extend to. Here all yearround warmth, stunning architecture and cuisine that istruly out of this world combine to make it a stop not tobe missed.

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