Frequently Asked Questions
What’s the currency of Japan?
The official currency of Japan is the yen. Despite the widespread availability of payment options here, Japan is still predominantly a cash-based society.
Can we feed the monkeys in Ubud Monkey Forest?
You can buy bananas to feed the monkeys before entering the forest. Visitors should not hide the bananas or store them in bags as the monkeys will attempt to take them from you and may get agitated. Keep them in sight and you’ll enjoy a trouble-free monkey experience.
What language do people in Hong Kong speak?
The official languages of Hong Kong are Cantonese and English. The majority of signs and information boards will have English translations, and it should be relatively easy to find an English speaker here.
Twinkling cities at the forefront of technological advancement, ancient traditions and historical temples, world-renowned cuisine and an abundance of incredible wildlife – the Far East is a haven for the discerning traveller.
Why you’ll love the Far East…
• Travelling across Japan aboard the speeding Shinkansen
• Witnessing Hong Kong’s spectacular Symphony of Lights
• Gazing up at the stunning limestone karsts of Halong Bay
• Cruising down the winding Perfume River
• Visiting Bali’s oldest temple at Candidasa
• Observing the pandas of Chengdu Panda Base
• Whizzing around Bangkok on a tuk tuk
• Wandering through Ubud’s Sacred Monkey Forest
• Trekking the dense Taman Negara rainforest
• Strolling the neon-drenched streets of Tokyo at night
• Marvelling at the fleeting beauty of the cherry blossom
• Exploring the bustling streets of Kuala Lumpur
Did you know?
• Japan’s Gate Tower Building has a highway off-ramp passing directly through it.
• Datang, China is known locally as Sock City, as it’s responsible for almost a third of the world’s sock production every year – nearly eight billion made a year.
• As of 2017, there were over 45 million motorbikes in Vietnam.
