Far East: Top 10 sights

We’ve picked our top 10 unmissable sights in the Far East and ask our experts where is best for first timers and free spirits.

1 / Great Wall of China, China

Walk along one of the world’s greatest manmade structures, the Great Wall of China.

2/ Terracotta Warriors, China

Admire 8000 life-sized soldiers standing in battle formation – each unique warrior crafted by hand.

3/ Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Angkor is the former capital of the Khmer Empire and Angkor Wat is a breathtaking, beautiful temple complex.

4/ Halong Bay, Vietnam

Possibly one of the most incredible bays you’ll ever see, featuring limestone karsts jutting out of the water.

5/ Ubud, Bali

Discover the world-renowned art scene in Ubud, with its galleries, museums and traditional dance shows.

6/ Orang-utans, Malaysia

Visit Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, where orphaned orang-utans gaze at you with soulful eyes.

7/ Grand Palace, Thailand

Explore the dazzling Grand Palace in Bangkok, once the official home of the Kings of Siam.

8/ Victoria Peak, Hong Kong

Take a tram ride up to ‘The Peak’ and look out over the incredible city skyline and Victoria Harbour.

9/ Raffles Long Bar, Singapore

Raffles Hotel is the home of the Singapore Sling. Sample this cocktail created especially for the Long Bar.

10/ Yangtze River, China

Cruise down the Yangtze River – poets and painters have been inspired by the amazing scenery.

OUR EXPERTS SUGGEST:

First time to the Far East?
If it’s your first time to the Far East, you could relax on one of Thailand or Bali’s beaches; even discover a city such as Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. Choosing a simple hotel and flight combination is a clear plan and you can easily add on experiences to make it more personal. One of most popular holidays for first timers is a city and beach combo, such as Bangkok and Phuket.

If you love exploring but have no time to plan...
Escorted tours are perfect if you really want to get to the heart of a country, but don’t have the time to plan and research routes, hotels and experiences. You can choose a group tour with a guide, a private guided tour, even an independent journey where you can follow a suggested itinerary at your own pace. You can also add on extensions and experiences to make your holiday unforgettable.

Are you a free spirit?
Where do you want to go and what do you want to do? Our Kuoni Personal Travel Experts are ready to tailor make a holiday from scratch. We’ll help you mix and match destinations, flights, hotels and experiences across the planet. Your perfect holiday will spring to life. You can add flexible bolt-on journeys, such as spending a few nights in a traditional Japanese Ryokan, and take inspiration from our tailor made suggestions throughout the brochure.

The path less travelled
So, you’ve been to the Far East before and now you want to try something different; to find all those cultural and scenic gems just waiting to be discovered. If this sounds like you, take a look at our inspirational tours, such as the in-depth Trails of Vietnam where you’ll travel on traditional transport including a cyclo and Chinese junk ship, or Incredible China, a fascinating 21-day discovery of remote rural towns and highlights such as the Yangtze River. Then there are our tailor made holidays. Just tell us your ideas, your travel dreams, and together we’ll create your perfect holiday.

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Article added 04 September 2009.