China, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand Cruise on Norwegian Sun from Keelung (Taiwan)

Keelung (Taiwan)

Located on the Northern point of Taiwan, Keelung is the gatway for visitors to the economic, political and cultural center of Taipei. Although a bustling modern metropolis, Taipei still treasures its rich history and tradition. The National Palace Museum holds one of the largest collections of ancient Chinese artifacts spanning Thousands of years. Other popular attractions for tourists include the Lungshan Temple, the Confucius Temple modeled after the original Confucius Temple in Qufu, China, the Pao An Temple and the Yang Ming Shan National Park/Yehliu/Hot Springs.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is frequently described as a place where "East meetsWest", reflecting the culture's mix of the territory's Chinese roots with influences from its time as a British colony. Hong Kong balances a modernised way of life with traditional Chinese practices. The fusion of east and west also characterises Hong Kong's cuisine, where dim sum, hot pot, and fast food restaurants coexist with haute cuisine. Hong Kong is a recognised global centre of trade, and calls itself an "entertainment hub".Hong Kong government supports cultural institutions such as the Hong Kong Heritage Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of Art, the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. The government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department subsidises and sponsors international performers brought to Hong Kong. Many international cultural activities are organised by the government, consulates, and privately.

Coron, Philippines

Coron Island is the third-largest island in the Calamian Islands in northern Palawan in the Philippines. The island is part of the larger municipality of the same name.The island is part of the ancestral domain of the indigenous Tagbanwa people. The area around the wrecks has rock formations which provide for snorkeling opportunities, with underwater visibility extending up to 80 feet . The water is often calm. Coron is one of the most visited destinations for wreck diving in the Philippines. Wreck dive sites are found in depths as shallow as 10–30 feet and as deep as 120–140 feet . Most are in the range of about 60–80 feet. Dive sites around Coron include many different reef dive sites and "Günter´s Cave", also known as Cathedral Cave because during a certain time of the day, the sun throws a beam of light through a hole in the cave ceiling, illuminating the inside. It is possible to surface in the cave, as the hole in the cave-ceiling allows fresh air to enter. The cave is named after Günther Bernert, who was part of the first dive group to explore the cave, after hearing from local fishermen about its existence.

Puerto Princesa (Philippines)

Puerto Princesa is the largest city and capital of the island of Palawan in the western Philippines. Together with the smaller islands and archipelagos surrounding it, it forms the Philippine province of Palawan.

Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia)

Loctaed on the northwestern coast of Borneo, Kota Kinabalu, or KK to the locals, is the capital city of the Sabah state. One of the fastest growing cities in Malaysia, its has become a popular gateway for travellers and continues to grow as a popular tourist destination. This bustling, vibrant city offers visitors a wide variety of attractions and activities with its bars, resteraunts and nightlife to rafting and snorkeling and well as boasting stunning scenery in its nationial parks, rainforests and topical islands.

Ho Chi Minh City (Vietman)

The city of Ho Chi Minh is the heart and soul of Vietnam. Like an industrial center, dynamic and fervent, it is the biggest metropolis, the economical capital and the cultural hub. The streets are great part of the urban life, they host a large amount of shops, road stalls and street merchants that expose their goods in the streets. between the most important monuments we can find Giac Lam Pagoda, the neoromanic cathedral of Notre Dame, the Reunification palace, the Cholon market and the old United States. the center of Saigon is a perfect place to go on sundays and the festive nights. The streets are full of young people, that cross the city on a bike or motorbike. The area of the municipal theatre is the point of reunion of the modern youngsters.

Laem Chabang (Thailand)

Laem Chabang is a port city in Chonburi Province, Thailand. Some of the attractions near Attractions near Bangkok Cruise Port (Laem Chabang) to visit are: Ancient City Museum, Erawan Museum and Flow House Bangkok. Currently, most of the country's international maritime transport is supported by the port of Laem Chabang, due to its proximity to Bangkok. The rest of the Thai ports are located a long distance from the ports of Bangkok and Laem Chabang.

Ko Samui (Thailand)

Ko Samui is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, about 700 km south of Bangkok. Ko Samui is quite a big island, the third-largest island in Thailand, with 25 km long and 21 km wide. It is an island of great natural beauty with about 40,000 inhabitants, 90% are Buddhist. The most popular beaches are Chaweng and Lamai. The northern beaches and villages are more peaceful choices. Ko Samui has a natural beauty with white sandy beaches, coral, lagoons, waterfalls, coconut trees and crystal clear water.

Singapore

Singapore is a city-state in Southeast Asia. Founded as a British trading colony in 1819, since independence it has become one of the world´s most prosperous countries and boasts the world´s busiest port. Combining the skyscrapers and subways of a modern, affluent city with a medley of Chinese, Malay and Indian influences and a tropical climate, with tasty food, good shopping and a vibrant night-life scene, this Garden City makes a great stopover. Singapore prides itself on being a multi-racial country, and has a diverse culture despite its small size.