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When to go: March to May offers pleasant sailing conditions in Indonesia, while October to November in Hong Kong mean lower temperatures and fewer crowds. March to October is the dry season in Borneo, and November to May in the Philippines. Currency: Indonesian rupiah; Hong Kong dollar;
Malaysian ringgit; Philippine peso Language: Indonesian, Balinese and Sasak
( Indonesia); Chinese( Hong Kong); Malay( Malaysia); Filipino and English( Philippines) Getting around: Buses, taxis, and car rental are
available in Bali. Buses, trams, ferries, taxis and railway( MTR) are available in Hong Kong. In! Sandakan, there are taxis and buses. In the Philippines, there are jeepneys, buses, the Manila metro and taxis.
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Cast off from Bali for an 11-night sailing to Hong Kong aboard the Crystal Serenity. Spend a day at the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Centre before reaching the Philippines. Book with our agency and receive a Private Welcome Reception, an Exclusive Shore Event and the services of a Distinctive Voyages Host. Departs March 17, 2026, from Bali, Indonesia.
Pagoda in Nan Lian Garden at Chi Lin Nunnery, Hong Kong
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Contact our agency to book your trip. here include sweet and sour pork, roast goose, wontons and hot pot— a pot of boiling broth placed in the middle, which diners can use to cook various meats and vegetables. A typical Hong Kong-style breakfast consists of noodles and egg with milk tea and bread.
For those wanting to explore farther afield, an excursion to Macau provides insights into the former Portuguese colony that fuses Chinese and European cultures. It’ s often referred to as‘ The Vegas of Asia’ thanks to its casinos. Your time in Macau starts with a catamaran cruise, before engaging with the region’ s history at the 15th-century A-Ma Temple and the ruins of the 17th-century St. Paul Church. There’ s also the chance to climb to the top of the 1,109-foot Macau Tower for views and photo opportunities. image: awl images. Illustration: lis watkins
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