SINGAPORE – Agoda.com, Asia’s leading hotel booking site and part of Nasdaq-listed Priceline Group, today announced super city deals in some of Asia’s most exciting urban destinations.
As far as big cities go, Asia’s got plenty. Full of neon lights, noise, and people, there’s nothing quite like a trip to one of the region’s super cities to engage and challenge the senses. While beach breaks and country sojourns are fine for longer holidays, a short city break or luxury staycation can be just as rewarding – and just as relaxing – as an extended vacation in a remote destination.
The following are just a handful of Asia’s superlative urban centers. Full of energy and excitement yet offering plenty of opportunity to escape and unwind, these cities have it all: exotic food, the latest tech, great shopping, lush spas, and an inspiring mix of modern and traditional architecture.
Agoda.com has secured some hard-to-find city rates* in each destination – book one now for your next urban getaway! *All rates per night. Nightly rates variable depending on travel dates and availability.
TOKYO
See: Tokyo Sky Tree, Meiji Shrine, Harajuku cosplay, Shibuya crossing.
Shop: Harajuku for clothes, Akihabara for cheap electronics, Ginza for luxury brands, 100 Yen stores for inexpensive trinkets.
Eat: Ramen while standing, three-star Michelin-rated sushi and sashimi, (drink) hot sake.
Akasaka Excel Hotel Tokyu US$150
Narita Tobu Hotel Airport US$93
Hotel JAL City Yotsuya Tokyo US$118
Tokyo Dome Hotel US$189
the b roppongi US$130
Hearton Hotel Higashi Shinagawa US$88
HONG KONG
See: Victoria Harbor via Star Ferry cruise, the world’s longest escalator, Victoria Peak by funicular.
Shop: Central on Hong Kong island for luxury, Mongkok for electronics and the Ladies’ Market.
Eat: Dim sum, congee, crispy roasted pork (siu mei).
Regal Hong Kong Hotel US$246
Eaton Smart Hong Kong US$151
The Mira Hotel US$245
Cosmopolitan Hotel US$157
SHENZHEN
See: Chinese Cultural Folk Village, Window of the World, Dameisha Beach.
Shop: Don Men Pedestrian Street, Luohu Commercial City.
Eat: Sample a range of regional Chinese dishes across in the city: Cantonese, Hunan, Yunnan, etc. Don’t pass up the street food.
Royal Suites and Towers US$85
Shangri-La Hotel US$170
MACAU
See: Old Macau’s Portuguese buildings, Sao Paulo Cathedral, Macau Tower.
Shop: The Venetian Macau, Fisherman’s Wharf.
Eat: Portuguese egg tart, ‘Macanese’ fusion food, pork chop bun.
Royal Hotel US$112
Grand Waldo US$103
Emperor Hotel US$98
Pousada de Coloane Beach Hotel US$100
GUANGZHOU
See: Yuexiu Park, Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall, Baiyun Mountain, Pearl River.
Shop: Beijing Lu Pedestrian Street, Shangxiajiu Pedestrian Street.
Eat: Cantonese food: Yum cha, barbecue, white cut chicken.
Rosedale Hotel and Suite US$174
Hotel Landmark Canton US$182
Guangdong Victory Hotel US$176
Q – City Hotel US$93