Vibrant Cities of the Far East and Asia Cruise

The illuminAting City of ShAnghAi is fAmous for its ArChiteCturAl lAndmArks, whiCh you CAn explore on A three night stAy Before emBArking on A FAr EAst Cruise to SingApore. Shanghai’s glittering, colourful skyline is characterised by skyscrapers that brush the clouds with beams of neon light and rickety backstreets lined with characterful cafes and shaded by avenues of trees. The modern district of Pudong shows off its contemporary cool with shining lights and glittering glass, casting a distinct shadow across the Bund waterfront, while the quaint and peaceful French Concession exudes a more relaxed way of life, with leafy plazas and chic boutiques – it really is a little slice of Paris in the East. If you’re hear for the architecture then by all means explore the Bund – the waterfront district is lined with landmark residences, including the world’s second tallest building – but venture a little off-grid and you’ll find Art Deco landmarks, synagogues, cathedrals, Buddhist temples and traditional Shikumen lanes – traditional Chinese buildings intrinsic to Shanghai’s varied skyline. During your stay at the chic Four Points by Sheraton hotel you’ll have the chance to experience the city for yourself. The mouth-watering restaurant scene takes some exploring, but make sure you reserve some time in your stay to try as much of the diverse cuisine as possible, with a great emphasis on seafood and delectable rice dishes. Food is the epicentre of Chinese social life, therefore it’s unsurprising that even the smallest neighbourhood restaurant pulls out all the stops to showcase the Benbang cuisine that utilises top quality raw materials and a focus on aroma, colour and taste. At night the city comes alive with a its exceptional restaurant scene. We’ve arranged dinner for you at Xianqiangfang, a flagship restaurant of Art Deco magnificence. Afterwards you’ll enjoy a theatre show, ERA – Intersection of Time. This acrobatic performance is a highlight of Shanghai’s nightlife, where a futuristic world is created through the use of high-tech lighting, elaborate costumes and original live music. After your stay in Shanghai you’ll board P&O Arcadia, a chic and classic mid-size vessel designed exclusively for adults, to take you on your epic journey in style, with an enormous, sumptuous spa and restaurants by Marco Pierre White and Atul Kochhar. Your cruise will first sail to Hong Kong, China’s most dynamic city. You’ll spend a night here in port so you can get out and see the shimmering skyline in all its glory. This is followed by Nha Trang, a coastal resort in Southern Vietnam, and Phu My, the gateway to Ho Chi Minh City. In Laem Chabang you could venture into Bangkok. Your final port of call is energetic Singapore, a rapidly developing city of revolutionary architecture. You’ll spend a night in port on the ship before disembarking the next day for your city tour. A leisurely bumboat river cruise will take you along the Singapore River to Merlion Park, where a driving tour will take you around the city, delivering you to the famous Raffles Hotel where you’ll be able to order a Singapore Sling cocktail at the iconic Long Bar. It’s a fitting finale to your Asian adventure.