A quick guide to the diverse urban landscapes of the Far East

The Far East is a place where historical terrains and ultra modern architecture converge. Here we explore some of the most impressive urban landscapes in the Far East, from UNESCO World Heritage sites in Beijing, to contemporary architectural masterpieces in Singapore. When you are ready to go, contact Brightsun Travel and take advantage of our regular Far East cheap flight deals.

Bangkok

Bangkok mixes the old and new, the luxurious and affordable, offering old markets and modern malls, traditional eateries and shiny new rooftop bars, fine dining restaurants and a rich street food culture, plus palaces and temples that date back centuries.

Beijing

Beijing has a six massive UNESCO World Heritage sites, and a history that dates back thousands of years, with ancient Hutong neighbourhoods, enormous temples and world famous palaces to explore. In Beijing you can visit the world famous Tiananmen Square and take a cable car over the Great Wall of China.

Manila

One of Asia’s coolest cities, Manila boasts exciting creative enclaves in old crumbing business districts, and galleries lining its streets. Manila also has a long, rich history to explore, in its many world-class museums and heritage buildings, like Fort Santiago, a city highlight.

Shanghai

Visit Shanghai and you will discover diverse neighbourhoods, where you can visit old shikumen complexes in Tianzifang, stroll past beautiful temples in the Old Town, go shopping in the Designer District, take in Art Deco and neoclassical buildings in Bund, and dance the night away in Xintiandi.

Kuala Lumpur

The city of Kuala Lumpur has plenty of attractions to tempt visitors, including a rich food culture, exotic architecture and cosmopolitan neighbourhoods. Here you can sip cocktails from rooftop bars, admiring the Petronas Twin Towers, and eat the country’s best food in its famous hawker centres.

Singapore

No longer the sterile place of the past, Singapore is emerging on the world stage as a booming city, with space age architecture that threatens to leave its Asian neighbours behind, including the ‘Gardens by the Bay’ complex and the ultra modern Marina Sands Hotel, complete with a rooftop bar and infinity pool.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong boasts a dynamic cultural landscape, mixing ancient Chinese ways of life with a contemporary culture that’s engulfing the city’s restaurants and arts scene. Here you can practice tai chi at dawn, catch a traditional Chinese opera performance, and head to Wong Chuk Hang for the latest in contemporary art.

Denpasar Bali

Fly into in Denpasar Bali and you can tour Bali’s beautiful crumbling temples, impressive museums, vibrant markets and peaceful parks. Denpasar Bali is a booming city, and well worth exploring before heading out to the beaches, offering great restaurants, nightlife and an authentic urban culture.

Phuket

Phuket boasts buzzing nightlife in Patong, the island’s biggest town, a laid back artistic vibe in Rawai, which has the newly opened Rawai Art Village, and a vibrant capital, Phuket City, where you can eat outstanding Thai food in central food courts and visit night markets and historical buildings in its Old Town.

Flights

Brightsun Travel has a wide range of cheap airfares to Far East so that you can take a city break with a difference this holiday.