Bangkok
Enjoy more time to explore Bangkok’s landmarks, plus experience the city’s vibrant nightlife – opt to visit a bustling night market, eat your way through Chinatown or take in the illuminated skyline from an atmospheric rooftop bar. Alternatively, the city of Pattaya is just 30 minutes from Laem Chabang Port, so why not explore the iconic floating markets or wander the Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden?
Ho Chi Minh
With an overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh, you’ll have the chance to experience the historic charm and contemporary pulse of this exciting city. The War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace showcase stories of Vietnam’s turbulent past, while Nguyen Hue Walking Streets comes alive after dark with music, lights and street food. Opt to take a leisurely dinner cruise on the Saigon River and sample local dishes, whilst taking in the city’s neon lights.
Halong Bay
What better place to witness the changing light of sunrise and sunset than the iconic limestone formations that surround Halong Bay? Welcome the serene sunrise with tai chi or yoga, and toast a picturesque sunset with an evening cocktail during your overnight stay. Enjoy the chance to explore the bay’s hidden caves or spend some time in the local floating fishing villages.
Shanghai
With an overnight stay in Shanghai, you’ll witness the hustle and bustle of the historic Bund waterfront by day, and enjoy a front-row seat the Pudong’s futuristic skyline as millions of neon lights dance across the darkened water. Perhaps choose to spend your day discovering the Old City or Shanghai Museum, before taking an evening cruise along the Huangpu River to see the city from a whole new perspective.
Beijing
Extra time in Beijing allows you to go beyond the port precinct and immerse in the city’s most iconic treasures – don’t miss the chance to visit the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square. Even better, you’ll have plenty of time to venture out to the Great Wall of China – this is one of the few port stops that affords the opportunity to visit one of the Wonders of the World without rushing. In the evening, opt for a nice dinner or cultural show ashore before returning to the ship.
Osaka
Famous for its vibrant nightlife and street food scene, Osaka is a city that truly comes alive after dark. Plus, with more time during the day, you can choose to take a daytrip to Nara, where you can marvel at the Great Buddha Hall or feed the free-roaming deer in Nara Park, or Kyoto, home to the iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Golden Pavilion.