For nearly 600 years, the emperors of the Ming and Qing Dynasties ruled China from behind the imposing red walls of the Forbidden City.

Face changing is the highlight performance of the Sichuan Opera. The origins of this performance are linked to an ancient time when people painted their faces to scare and drive away wild animals.

Explore the less-visited Roluos Group of temples, which comprises three temples that once formed the capital of Indravarman from 877 to 889.

The massive metropolis of Chongqing combines an enthralling urban cityscape with traditional cultural elements. Famed as the 'mountain city', this one-of-a-kind urban sprawl is located on steep hills at the convergence of the Yangtze and Jialing rivers.

Get lost in the mystery of the Dazu Grottoes on this exceptional exploration of ancient history. The Dazu rock carvings are located in the county of Dazu, Chongqing. Construction began in 650 A.D and continued into the 17th century

For nearly a half-century Empress Dowager Cixi (1835-1908) used her cunningness and connections to rule China from behind the throne.

Explore My Son, the capital and religious centre of the former Champa Kingdom, before continuing with a half-day walking tour of Hoi An.

Take a sobering step back in time with a visit to Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, the former school that was transformed into S-21 during the brutal Khmer Rouge.

Visit the colourful local market, Tan Ky Old House, the Fukien Assembly Hall and the renowned 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.

Explore Bangkok and Ayutthaya before cycling in the 13th-century city of Sukhothai. The journey continues to Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle region before ending in Chiang Mai.

Travel 110 km south of Hanoi to explore the landscape of towering limestone karsts at Tam Coc Caves.

The art of navigating through the streets of Beijing is an art form; doing this on board a vintage motorcycle with a sidecar is taking cool to a whole new level.

Explore Bangkok and Ayutthaya before cycling in the 13th-century city of Sukhothai. The journey continues to Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle region before ending in Chiang Mai.

Enjoy a day of local culture and religious worship with a visit to the three most important, scenic and beautiful Buddhist temples in Phang-Nga.

Shanghai is a treasure chest of architectural styles, ranging from the Bund, a bustling waterfront promenade lined with European-style buildings, to the Pudong district with its futuristic skyline on the other side of the Huangpu River.

Journey towards Ratchaburi province, stopping en route at a sugar palm factory before boarding a boat for a fascinating cruise through canals to the floating market.

Prepare to have your breath blown away as you stand in awe among the incredible Kunming Stone Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of China’s natural wonders.

With fabled landmarks such as the city wall and Xi’an Giant Wild Goose Pagoda on this full-day immersion, a broader vision of this city is what further complements any Xi’an stay with a good shot of culture and history.

Visit the famous Maeklong Market, a typical Thai market of exotic fruits and local produce that is situated aside the train tracks.

Spend the day discovering Phnom Penh’s top attractions, including the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, National Museum and Wat Phnom.

One of Indonesia’s largest cities, Medan truly embodies the slogan Wonderful Indonesia. The capital of North Sumatra and a perfect starting point to explore Sumatra, this thriving city boasts lots of cultural and historical landmarks worth your attention.