In the last few years Shanghai has continued to assert itself architecturally, and is home to some of the most striking and significant structures in the world.

To see in 2013 in style, Hong Kong will stage the New Year, New World - Hong Kong Countdown Celebrations; the largest-ever pyrotechnic show in the event's history...

Life in this sprawling metropolis moves at quite a pace with new restaurants and bars opening up on a daily basis across the city. People work and play hard here meaning there’s always something exciting to sink your teeth into.  Take a trip around town and meet some of the locals with our five favourite Tokyo videos.

A trip to the capital of all things quirky never disappoints us on the once-in-a-lifetime front. These Tokyo experiences not only ensure that we take the best of Japanese culture home with us, but also stories that we’re bragging about to anyone who’ll listen.

With its towering cityscape and sprawling urban scenery, Shanghai is one of our top choices when it comes to photogenic cities. Dynamic, fast-paced and incredibly modern, we’ve fallen for Shanghai’s charms in a very big way – just take a look at our favourite films to find out what all the fuss is about.

The largest city in the world never disappoints us, especially when it comes to its unforgettable sights, sounds and activities – all of them the epitome of “larger than life’. The memories of these experiences in Shanghai will last a lifetime.