There is nothing like seeing the places with your own eyes.  We are lucky to experience the different cultures, encounter friendly people and indulge in these amazing landscapes.

Japan

Tokyo, Keyoto, Nara, Mt. Fuji and five lakes area, Japanese Alps, and Hokkaido, all are lovely, even a 3-week vacation is not enough for us.

      

  Otaru                                                                                  Shinkasen high speed train                                  Cherry blossom

 Korea

Seoul is a fun place to see palaces, go shopping and eat Korean food.  I also love the Korean Cultural Village, it's fun to see its history and how people lived.  Namiseom Island is a charming place.

         

 Lovely costume                                               DMZ                                                              Museum                                                Namiseom

Hong Kong

Hong Kong is the best place to eat, sleep and play.  I really like these top 10 attractions:

• Victoria Harbor
• Victoria Peak at night
• Ocean Park
• Lantau Island
• Star Ferry Pier
• Double Decked Cable Car
• Tsim Sha Tsui
• Hong Kong Museum of History
• Lamma Island
• Happy Valley Racecourses

    

Night view                                                                           Delicious duck                                                     Victoria Harbor

Taiwan

Take a tour around the island for 8-day is very doable.  I love the night market food, Taipei 101 and the natural scenes such as Taroko National Park, A Li Mountain and Sun Moon Lake.

         

故宫博物院 National Museum         夜市 Night Market                             最南端 Southern most point                           日月潭 Sun Moon Lake

Other off-the-beaten paths you may consider:

Mongolia: Land of the Nomad

Gobi desert, explore nomadic life style, stay in a yurt for a few nights and gaze the starring sky

Nepal

Temples, monks and festival, entrance to Himalaya Mountains

Bhutan

Cliffside monastery, riverside palace, Buddhist and unique culture

To find out more information, visit each country's tourist office website.

We highly recommend Viking River Cruises, Princess Cruises, Goway, Pacific Delight Tours for your Asia adventures.

Hokkaido white chocolate factory