10 Days in China, South Korea, and Hong Kong

Mengenai destinasi: Terletak di utara China, Beijing adalah ibu kota Republik Rakyat China, negara dengan populasi terbanyak di dunia. Dengan populasi lebih dari 21 juta orang, ia adalah kota terbesar kedua di negara itu setelah Shanghai. Beijing adalah kota modern dengan perkembangan urban dan komersial baru yang mengesankan yang melihat ke masa depan tetapi secara intrinsik terkait dengan masa lalu kekaisarannya. Beijing terkenal dengan istana mewahnya, kuil kuno, dan tembok batu dan gerbang yang besar. Harta karun seninya dan institusi pemerintah dan budaya penting telah lama membuat kota ini menjadi pusat budaya dan seni di China. Jantung kota dan landmark paling penting adalah Tiananmen Square, alun-alun publik terbesar di dunia. Gerbang Tiananmen memisahkan alun-alun dari Istana Terlarang, salah satu tempat yang harus dilihat di kota ini. Istana Terlarang adalah istana kekaisaran selama dinasti Ming dan Qing. Hari ini dikenal sebagai museum Istana dan merupakan salah satu keajaiban China kuno. Atraksi utama lainnya di Beijing adalah Kuil Surga, Istana Musim Panas dan lingkungan gang kuno, di mana Anda dapat menemukan arsitektur tradisional Beijing, yang disebut Hutongs. Beijing adalah basis yang baik untuk mengunjungi beberapa landmark utama China seperti Tembok Besar China dan Makam Ming. Beberapa situs warisan budaya dan warisan dunia yang terkenal, kehidupan malam yang berkembang, fasilitas olahraga hebat yang diberikan sebagai warisan dari Olimpiade 2008, makanan enak seperti Bebek Peking, dan pilihan hiburan yang baik seperti Opera Beijing, membuat Beijing menjadi kota yang menarik yang menawarkan banyak hal kepada pengunjung.

About the destination: Seoul is the capital of South Korea. Exuding Asian charm from every brick, Seoul is a very modern city yet traditional. There is a lot to see and do in this vibrant city, it offers many worthy sights, delicious gastronomy, architecture, nightlife, museums, culture, entertainment, shopping and open spaces to satisfy any visitor. The Hangang River separates Seoul into two distinct areas, north and south. The city lies in a natural basin, surrounded by the Hanbuk Mountain Range and a series hills, offering a magnificent scenic beauty that is one of Seoul’s major appeals. As the ancient seat of Korea's royalty, there are many palaces and fortresses spread throughout the city. Some of the most important are the Gyeongbok-gung, the Changdeok-gung and the Deoksu-gung. There are, as well, many temples and shrines devoted to the royal family members of Korean dynasties and to the Jogye order of Buddhism, the dominant branch of Buddhism in Korea. Two of the major Buddhist temples in the city are the Jogye Temple and the Bongeun Temple. There are several parks throughout the city and some fantastic hiking opportunities on the outskirts of the city center. Exciting and colorful, traditional and modern, Seoul is never boring.

About the destination: Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. It is a dynamic harbor city and one of Asia's major financial centers. It consists of Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, the New Territories, and more than 260 small islands. Hong Kong Island presents an impressive skyline and is the main focus of most tourists. Hong Kong is a mix of ocean, islands, modern skyscrapers, old temples and fishing villages. The heart of the city is Victoria Harbor which both divides and connects Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. The most famous view of Hong Kong is from the Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island, reached by the Peak Tram. Other main attractions to visit in Hong Kong are the Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island, the old colonial buildings of Central amidst the uniquely modern and mirrored towers, some interesting museums, the densely populated areas of Kowloon and Mong kok and the picturesque and more peaceful areas of Stanley and Aberdeen. A city full of life and soul, Hong Kong offers an electric atmosphere, a vibrant cultural life, delicious cuisine, shopping, exciting night life, and many more surprises that will amaze even the most demanding tourist.