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This is an area of the world, more than any other, where history and tradition have become inextricably juxtaposed with the technical advances of the modern age. It is a region that can boast some of the most ancient cultures on earth and some of... Read More

Far East

Train passing Mount Fiji

Great Wall of China

Far East

This is an area of the world, more than any other, where history and tradition have become inextricably juxtaposed with the technical advances of the modern age. It is a region that can boast some of the most ancient cultures on earth and some of its most far reaching advancements. This is a world where the ancient majesty of China’s Great Wall and the beautiful landscapes of Japan’s Hakone National Park compete against the towering glass monuments of Tokyo, Shanghai and Hong Kong. Vast and enigmatic, Japan and China possess some of the least understood cultural landscapes on the planet, their traditions and beliefs as mysterious as they are mesmerising. So, whether you are looking to discover their imperial heritage, or enjoy a little something of their cultural idiosyncrasies, a journey into the Orient provides an ever-changing and enthralling feast for the senses.

Destinations within Far East

Far East Destinations

China

Not many countries can offer as diverse an array of history, culture and geography as China.As one of the world's oldest civilizations - with a history dating back more than 5000 years - China continues to...

Japan

Japan has lured untold numbers of adventurers since Marco Polo first introduced it to the world back in the 13th century as "Zipangu - the Land of gold."Japan offers great cultural variety, colourful and inspiring natural attractions...