As a efficient aviation hub located in the heart of Asia, with an air network that connects the city to half of the world’s population in five hours, Hong Kong makes for an ideal port in the region. From Hong Kong, cruise passengers can sail to the north to bustling coastal cities of Mainland China, Japan and South Korea,or to the south and east to the exotic cultures of Vietnam, the Philippines and more. This not only delivers enriched regional experiences for cruise passengers but also allows cruise companies to develop a wide variety of itineraries.