China, South Korea, Japan: Big cities meet world wonders

Your veins are coursing with excitement! Your suitcase has long been packed, and now you're wheeling it through the airport – your portal to the next adventure! Before you know it, the sounds of your rolling suitcase have been replaced with the whooshing of engines as your plane lifts off into the night sky at full speed. Countless stars twinkle overhead like tiny harbingers of all the experiences to come. You lean back, close your eyes and dream about the adventures ahead before they finally come true!

As your plane begins its descent, you look out the window and immediately feel the excitement building within you. You watch as green hills gently slide into the endless blue sea dotted with hundreds of islands of all sizes and Hong Kong itself drapes over the coastal landscape like a sparkling cloak. Its deep urban canyons, gleaming skyscrapers and never-ending ocean of lights that pulsate to the rhythm of the mega city make it look like something out of a sci-fi film. What already appears spectacular from a bird's eye view only fully reveals its electrifying power once you're in the midst of it. As you walk through wonderfully bustling streets lined with traditional Chinese shops and modern cafes, the neon signs and polished high-rise facades shimmer in competition. Colourful markets and fragrant street food radiate the aromas of thousands of delicious dishes and invite you to discover completely new culinary worlds. You quickly check into your hotel, try to wrap your mind around everything you've just seen and then you're off again, because Hong Kong is waiting to be explored.
A little tip: get the Octopus card directly at the airport (optional, payable on site). This allows you to easily move around the city on public transport.

Time for a deep dive into Hong Kong Island! On a leisurely stroll through the ‘Central’ district, you pass by colourful street art that transforms entire houses into the most beautiful Insta motifs. The 2,625-foot-long Central-Mid-Levels Escalators – the longest in the world – take you to the stop for the Peak Tram, which takes you up to the Peak Tower (optional, bookable online in advance). From Sky Terrace 428 (also optional), you have a fantastic view of the city skyline, and should you want to go even higher, you can climb up to Victoria Peak and enjoy the ultimate view of the harbour and skyline. And if that's not enough, you can take a hike and check out the top-tier view from Braemer Hill. Afterwards, it's time to experience some cinematic history in person. Next stop: the Avenue of Stars, where martial arts legends Bruce Lee and Jackie Chan have been immortalised. Soak up the kung fu vibes, snap a selfie with Bruce Lee's iconic statue and enjoy the view of Hong Kong Island's gleaming facades. Next-level city vibes: check!

Ready for the next leg of your adventure, you board the plane that takes you closer to your dream of Shanghai. Before long, a seemingly endless carpet of buildings spreads out beneath you, and it's already time to land. The city is massive, and now all you've got to do is decide whether to head out and start exploring straight away or rest up and wait till tomorrow. But whichever you choose, before you immerse yourself in the bustling streets, get into the groove by taking a stroll along the Bund, the famous waterfront promenade. This spot by the Huangpu River not only offers bobbing boats and a mighty skyline but also showcases buildings from different eras. The Custom House with its bell tower is a particular highlight. And just like the other buildings, it lights up in the most beautiful colours every night at 10 pm. So if you've been waiting for the perfect selfie spot, here it is!