Diverse and delicious with an insatiable appetite, Hong Kong – also called the 'City of Life' – is bursting with energy. Visit the dynamic Stanley Market where shoppers will find an unparalleled selection of bargains and hidden treasures, Victoria Park for spectacular views of the harbour or one of the 9,000 bars, pubs and restaurants Kowloon has to offer.

A centre of technology and transport, commerce and capital, fashion and finance; Shanghai is the biggest city in China. The Yuyuan Gardens are an island of serenity in the Old City, and the old buildings and boutiques of the Bund evoke the Shanghai of the 1920s.

The second largest city in South Korea, Busan is your gateway to a fascinating land whose culture is a unique amalgam of old and new. Modern high-rise towers dwarf ancient Buddhist temples such as Beomeosa and Tongdosa. A must see has to be the Ja-Gal-Ch'i Fish Market with is huge array of seafood, shellfish and sweet seaweed. In short, Busan is a microcosm of South Korea.

Kōbe is one of the country’s most cosmopolitan cities. In a picturesque setting on a hillside overlooking the sea, it offers great restaurants, cafés and bars. It is a centre of sake production and many of the breweries offer tours. It is also famous for its expensive delicacy, Kōbe beef.

Yokohama is a thriving metropolis with many distinct neighbourhoods to explore, including Chinatown and the historic Motomachi and Yamate districts. It has a busy arts scene of festivals and events throughout the year, and unique local food. It has breezy atmosphere with relaxing parks scattered throughout the city, and is just 20 minutes from Tokyo.