Hong Kong to Singapore

Hong Kong, situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and the South China Sea, is a kaleidoscope of life, a sophisticated fusion of East and West, a city of diversity where new and old meet at every turn. Hong Kong offers a host of memorable tourist attractions within its compact area. Victoria Harbour and the Giant Buddha are among the most awe-inspiring. Read more about Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Manila, the capital of the Philippines and the most densely populated city in the world, is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay, on the western side of the island of Luzon. This metropolis has certainly come a long way from being a fortified settlement and renowned trading centre in the 13th century. The city attracts over one million visitors from all over the world annually. Read more about Manila, Philippines

Manila, the capital of the Philippines and the most densely populated city in the world, is located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay, on the western side of the island of Luzon. This metropolis has certainly come a long way from being a fortified settlement and renowned trading centre in the 13th century. The city attracts over one million visitors from all over the world annually. Read more about Manila, Philippines

Coron Island is one of the Calamian Group of Islands in northern Palawan, the Philippines. It lies 300 km SSW of the capital Manilla. Coron Island rises abruptly from the sea with steep limestone cliffs to 300 m or so, and landing sites are limited to a few beautiful small beaches and coves. Read more about Coron Island, Philippines

El Nido refers to a small quiet fishing village and a Municipality in the province of Palawan in the Philippines. It lies 420 km SSW of the capital Manilla. El Nido ferry terminal faces a protected bay on the west coast of the island. Read more about El Nido, Philippines

Sandakan is the second largest city in Sabah, East Malaysia, on the NE coast of Borneo. While perhaps being best known as the Gateway for Ecotourism in Sabah, the area is also remembered for WWII events. After its complete destruction and rebuild 1948-1955, it has become a main port for oil, tobacco, coffee, sago, and timber exports. Read more about Sandakan, Malaysia

Kota Kinabalu, or KK for short, is the capital of Sabah State in East Malaysia and is located on the northern coast of Borneo. With its modern office buildings and extensive construction work being undertaken on every corner, one could be forgiven for forgetting the almost century-long British control, and think that KK was built just yesterday. Visit the old Post Office and the Atkinson Clock Tower and wander around the older part of the capital. Read more about Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Singapore, sometimes referred to as the "Lion City," is a vibrant, multiethnic city-state in Southeast Asia. Well-known for its spotless public transport system, profusion of open space, and ability to seamlessly blend a rich cultural history with contemporary comforts. Despite its tiny size, Singapore has enough attractions to suit the interests of all kinds of travellers. Read more about Singapore, Singapore