Beijing
The capital of The People's Republic of China covers an area of some 6,870 square miles and boasts a population of over 11 million people. At the heart of this immense metropolis lies the Forbidden City. Two more examples of China's enduring culture are The Great Wall and Tiananmen Square.
Country - China
Distance from port to City - 225kms
Distance from port to Airport - 250kms
Currency - Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Places of Interest Tiananmen Square, Great Wall, Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace
Seoul
Farther afield lies Seoul, the capital and heart of the Republic of Korea. Set within a tranquil valley divided by the Han-gang River, Seoul is a city of contrasts that boasts an extraordinary array of modern and traditional treasures, all of which beckon your discovery.
Country - Korea
Distance from port to City - 15kms
Distance from port to Airport - 15kms
Currency - Korean Won (KRW)
Places of Interest
Namdaemun Gate, Gyeongbokgung Palace, COEX
Shanghai
For the past 15 years Shanghai has reawakened and regained its former glory as “The Paris of the East” in the 1920s and 30s. Its new skyscrapers seem to go up almost overnight, especially in the Pudong District, Shanghai's commericial center. And the air's electric with a sense of confidence and purpose.
Even the best museum, the Shanghai Museum, is but a decade old and already owns a collection of bronze that may well be the finest in the world. Still, there are a few more ancient sites worth your attention such as the pastoral, 16th century Yu Garden, an extraordinary maze of Ming Dynasty pavilions and bridges, encircled by an udulating dragon wall.
Country - China
Distance from port to City - 5kms
Distance from port to Airport - 50kms
Currency - Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Places of Interest The Bund, Nanjing Road, Yuyuan Gardens, Old Bazaar, Xintiandi, Shanghai Museum
Taipei
Taipei is the heart and soul of Taiwan, centre of all the action. It's the crowded, bustling center of Taiwan's commerce, government and culture. The Port of Keelung is your gateway to the amazing attractions of Taipei and the rest of Taiwan.
Country - Taiwan
Distance from port to City - 30kms
Distance from port to Airport - 70kms
Currency - Taiwan New Dollar (TWD)
Places of Interest Taipei 101, Chiang Kai-Shek Memorial, National Theatre, Longshan Temple
Hong Kong
A city of great contrasts, Hong Kong presents a vivid and vibrant feast for the senses. You will find mirrored skyscrapers, luxurious shopping malls and colourful markets vying for your attention. Take a cruise in a Chinese junk for a unique insight into this city’s lifeblood – its bustling harbour. Head to Victoria Peak for unforgettable views of the city. Visit Aberdeen Fishing Village to learn more about one of Hong Kong’s thriving communities, its boat people. Admire elaborate temples and stroll serene Chinese-style gardens. Or simply indulge in some serious retail therapy!
Country - Hong Kong (China)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 20kms
Currency - Hong Kong Dollars (HKD)
Places of Interest Tsim Sha Tsui, The Peak, Hong Kong Disneyland, Victoria Harbour, Lantau Island, Po Lin Monastery
Hanoi
Hanoi has shaken off its hostile attitude to travellers to become one of the most beguiling cities in Southeast Asia. It's slow-paced and pleasant, with a lovely landscape of lakes, shaded boulevards, verdant public parks and French-colonial architecture. Hanoi personifies the spirit of historic Vietnam in the temples, monuments and pockets of ancient culture along the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, yet perfectly reflects the rapid changes sweeping the country as Hanoian yuppies sip cappucinos in roadside cafés and compare mobile phones.
Country - Vietnam
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 35kms
Currency - Dong (VND)
Places of Interest
Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, B-52 Lake, Fine Arts Museum
Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Quảng Ninh province, Vietnam. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. Halong bay is located in Northeastern, Vietnam and the bay stretches from Yen Hung district, pass Hạ Long city, Cam Pha town to Vân Don district, bodered on the south and southeast by Gulf of Tonkin, on the north by China and on the west and southwest by Cat Ba island. The bay has a 120 kilometre long coastline and is approximately 1,553 square kilometres in size with 1969 isles.
Country - Vietnam
Distance from port to City - 0 Kms
Distance to Airport -
Currency - Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Places of Interest
The Kissing Rocks
Da Nang
Today this lovely town on the South China Sea reflects the peaceful era of pre-war Indochina. And up the coast, the grand Thien Mu Pagoda and stately Tu Duc Tomb welcome you to Hue, Vietnam's ancient royal capital, on the banks of the Perfume River.
Country - Vietnam
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from Port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Dong (VND)
Places of Interest
China Beach, Marble Mountain, An nasiriyah, Cham Museum
Chan May/Hue
Chan May was the capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945 and was home to rulers from the Nguyen Dynasty whose royal residence is known as the Forbidden Purple City.
Country - Vietnam
Distance from port to City - 1km
Distance from port to Airport - 650kms
Currency - Vietnamese Dong (VND)
Places of Interest
Saigon
The official name for Vietnam's largest city is Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC). However, Saigon is still popular and used in this region, especially by southern Vietnamese adn expat. With a myriad of different things to see and do in this dynamic developing city, visitors can spend a whole month exploring Saigon and nearby area, enjoying its people, culture, custom and food.
Country: Vietnam
Distance from Port to City: 0Kms
Distance to Airport: 0Kms
Currency: Dong (VND)
Places of Interest: Reunification Palace (Dinh Thống Nhất), Notre-Dame Cathedral (Nhà thờ Đức Bà).
Ho Chi Minh City
Over a quarter of a century has passed since the Vietnam War ended in 1975 with the fall of Saigon. Today, the name of this bustling metropolis on the Mekong River is Ho Chi Minh City. Yet, the essence of the city, a major trading center since the 18th century, remains unchanged. The port city of Vung Tau is a seaside beach resort located about two hours east of Ho Chi Minh City, with shopping, discos and a range of eateries. As the closest beach in the vicinity, Vung Tau is a daytrip from Ho Chi Minh City offering a retreat from the city heat.
Country - Vietnam
Distance from port to City - 60 kms
Distance from port to Airport - 80kms
Currency - Vietnam Dong (VND)
Places of Interest Cu Chi Tunnels, City Hall, Renufication Hall, War Remnants Museum
Ko Samui
Ko Samui, Thailand – Wet landing
Latitude: 9°28' N
Longitude: 99°60' E
Surrounded by sixty other islands in the Gulf of Thailand, Ko Samui is Thailand's third largest island. Appearing on maps since the time of the Ming Dynasty the island was probably first settled by Malay fisherman and people from Southern China. Historically Ko Samui and its people survived in a subsistence style but that has steadily changed since the 1980's as tourism took over as the predominate industry on the island. Despite the dominance of tourism Ko Samui has not lost its charm, there are still undeveloped quiet beaches (as well as the more well known busier ones) the people are friendly and the villages welcoming.
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Bangkok
The port of Laem Chabang is the gateway to the many exotic destinations in the Gulf of Siam including its Bangkok. Visit ancient Buddhist temples and palaces, the colourful floating market, great shopping, fabulous cuisine and cultural shows.
Country - Thailand
Distance from port to City - 150kms
Distance from port to Airport - 150kms
Currency - Thai Baht (THB)
Places of Interest
Grand Palace, The Golden Buddha, Floating Markets
Singapore
This prosperous, ultra-modern city-state stills holds many surprises, sporting diverse cultures, world class hotels, street eateries and duty free. Explore cultural enclaves like Chinatown, Little India and Arab Street. Visit such attractions as the Jurong Bird Park and Sentosa Island. Or Simply head to Orchard Road for world-class shopping.
Country - Singapore
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Singapore Dollar (SGD)
Places of Interest
Sentosa Island, Little India, Thian Hock Kheng Temple, Orchard Road, Singapore Zoo
Phuket
Sun-worshippers from all over the world converge on this island to enjoy its beautiful beaches and tropical beauty. Others come to experience Phuket's hospitality and exotic culture. Here, you'll find ancient temples, exciting elephant rides, shopping galore, exotic Thai cuisine and even exhilarating cabaret shows.
Country - Thailand
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 17kms
Currency - Thai Baht (THB)
Places of Interest Phang-Nga Bay, Chalong Wat, Phuket Town
Colombo
Sri Lanka, formerly Ceylon, is a land of primeval jungles inhabited by leopards and elephants, wondrous ruins of the great civilizations of ages past, and a modern city. Colombo, the commercial capital of Sri Lanka, is where western technology meets the frenzy of a traditional Asian metropolis.
Country - Sri Lanka
Distance from port to City - 2kms
Distance from port to Airport - 2kms
Currency - Sri Lanka Rupees (LKR)
Places of Interest National Museum, Pettah Bazaar
Cochin
Cochin (now known as Kochi) is a city in the Indian state of Kerala and is one of the principal seaports of the country.
Country - India
Distance from port to City - 1km
Distance from port to Airport - 1000kms
Currency - Indian Rupees (INR)
Places of Interest
Elephant Training Centre, Hill Palace Museum, Museum of Kerala, Mattancherry, Thirumala Devaswom Temple, Malayattoor, Cherai Beach
Mumbai
As one of India's commercial capital is a city of stark contrasts -- modern towers of steel and glass stand next to stately stone edifices from the days of the Raj. The fabled "Gateway of India" is a place of haunting beauty, from the marble serenity of the Jain Palace to the Elephanta Caves, where sculptures of Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu were carved out of solid rock over a millennia ago.
Country - India
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 28kms
Currency - Indian Rupees (INR)
Places of Interest Gandhi Museum, Kamala Nehru Park & Hanging Gardens, Elephant Caves
Muscat
Situated on a striking cove on the Gulf of Oman, ringed by striking volcanic mountains and guarded by two ancient Portuguese forts, diminutive Muscat is the capital of the Sultanate of Oman. Its architecture is a picturesque blend of Arab, Indian, African and European styles. Look for the sultan's palace at the water's edge, or visit the important national museum.
Country - Oman
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 6kms
Currency - Omani Rial (OMR)
Places of Interest
Sultan's Palace, National Museum
Fujairah
The historical importance of Fujairah goes back to the period that preceded birth of the Christ, it was known in the old ages as land of the sea giants, and was the first home for immigrants who came from the southeast of Arabian Peninsula and who were later known as the Phoenicians.
Country - United Arab Emirates
Distance from port to City -
Distance from port to Airport -
Currency - UAE Dirham (AED)
Places of Interest
Power Boat Racing World Championship, Ain Al Ghamour Mountain hot springs, Ain Madhab Park
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi offers all the attractions of a top class international resort... plus a taste of something extra. It combines year-round sunshine and superb facilities for leisure and recreation with the spice and mystique of an Arabian adventure. Steeped in the ancient culture and heritage of Arabia, the strong tradition of desert hospitality lives on in the genuine warmth and friendliness that welcomes the visitor.
Country - United Arab Emirates
Distance from port to City - 10km
Distance from port to Airport - 40km
Currency - UAE Dirham (AED)
Places of Interest
Red Bull air race, Qasr Al Hosn palace, Bedouin heritage village, Corniche & breakwater
Dubai
A relatively new tourist destination, Dubai has gained in popularity in the recent years. It is essentially a desert city with superb infrastructure, liberal policies and excellent tourist amenities. Just 5 hrs from Europe and 3 hrs from most parts of Asia, Dubai makes a great short break for shopping, partying, sunbathing, fine dining, sporting events, and even a few sinful pleasures. It is a city of superlatives: for the fastest, biggest, tallest, largest and highest, Dubai is the destination.
Country - United Arab Emirates
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Emirati Dirham (AED)
Places of Interest The Burj Hotel, Duty Free Shopping Centres, Bastakiya
Salalah
Like a magic carpet spread before the sea, Oman's coastal plain is one of the most fertile areas of Arabia. Famous since antiquity as the source of frankincense, Salalah was already a prosperous town when Marco Polo visited it in the 13th century! Inland rise the forbidding Al-Quarà Mountains, and the desolate "Empty Quarter" of central Saudi Arabia.
Country - Oman
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - N/A
Currency - Omani Rial (OMR)
Places of Interest
Sultan Qaboos Palace, Al-Hisn Souq
Aqaba
The waterway to the Red Sea - the commercial sea port of Aqaba (Al 'Aqabah) is the only outlet to the Hashimate Kingdom of Jordan, and is situated at the top of the Gulf of Aqaba. Aqaba brings a refreshing release from the rose-coloured desert to the North.
Country - Jordan
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Jordanian dinar (JOD)
Places of Interest
Aqaba Fort
Safaga
Safaga was for many years a merchant port – now the town, with its wide azure bay, long sandy beaches and pretty islands, is a favourite sports destination in the Red Sea Riviera. Safaga is especially popular among windsurfers, and was the host of the 1993 Red Sea World Windsurfing Championships.
Country - Egypt
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 50kms
Currency - Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Places of Interest
Windsurfing in Safaga Bay
Jerusalem
Located in the Judean Mountains, between the Mediterranean Sea and the northern tip of the Dead Sea, the city has a history that goes back as far as the 4th millennium BCE, making it one of the oldest cities in the world. Modern Jerusalem has grown up around the Old City, with its civic and cultural hub extending westward toward Israel's urban center in Gush Dan. The city is divided into two parts: old and new. Whether you want a modern city experience in Israel's largest city, or whether you want to indulge in one of the holiest, and spectacular cities in the world, the choice is yours.
Haifa
From this port on the slopes of Mt. Carmel travel to Nazareth, home of the young Jesus. And visit the land of miracles--Galilee, the Jordan River, the Mount of the Beautitudes and Tabgha.
Country - Israel
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Israeli Sheqel (NIS)
Places of Interest
Cave of Elijah, Stella Maris, Bahai World Centre
Santorini
Whitewashed villages clinging to the sides of sea cliffs have made the volcanic island of Santorini one of the most widely photographed places in the world. The island's charm and subtle mystery have even made it a target of speculation as the location of the lost city of Atlantis.
Country - Greece (Santorini)
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance to Airport - 5kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Akrotiri, Santo Winery, Fira
Taormina
Enjoy magnificent panoramic views on the way up to the town where you can stroll down medieval lanes past stunning palaces. See the famed Greek Theater and its fantastic view of Mt. Etna. Or take a trip to the volcano itself and get a first-hand look at cones, craters and lava streams from previous eruptions and a fantastic view over the Gulf of Catania. Venture into the countryside and its lovely hill towns, one with a Norman Castle built of black lava, and visit beautiful old Catania.
Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 55kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Messina Gate, Clock Tower, Arabian Necropolis
Sicily
Sicily is an autonomous region of Italy as well as the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea. This island is well known for its rich culture and history and it's diversity having been occupied by many nations throughout history. It's dense mountains and active volcanoes blend with cosmopolitan towns like Palermo and Catania to create a picturesque and intriguing destination.
Country - Italy
Main Airports - Palermo & Catania
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Palermo, Messina, Taormina, Mount Etna, Siracusa
Sorrento
Renowned for its serene way of life, this romantic port exudes a special magic. Its dramatic bluffs and surrounding flowered hills bid travelers welcome to a town overflowing with charm and character. It is easy to relax in this languid southern Italian atmosphere
Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 50kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Amalfi Coast, Pompeii
Capri
Capri is an Italian island off the Sorrentine Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples and has been a resort since the time of the Roman Republic. In the region of Campania, Province of Naples, the city of Capri is the main centre of population on Capri.
Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 1km
Distance from port to Airport - 220kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest
Festival of San Costanzo, Festival of Sant’Antonio, International Folklore Festival, Settembrata Anacaprese, Capri Film Festival
Rome
Civitavecchia is the closest port to the Eternal city, Rome. Rome has been the focal point for many of the world's greatest artists, architects, rulers and philosophers. See Michelangelo’s masterly ceiling, the famous Swiss Guards in the Vatican and the Imperial splendours of the Colosseum. Climb the Spanish steps. And don’t forget to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to guarantee your return to this sublime city.
Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 70kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)
Places of Interest Vatican City, The Colluseum, Trevi Fountain
