The capital of Central Java, Semarang is a historic city that was used as a trading post by famed 15th century Chinese sailor, Cheng Ho. Many historic buildings from the time of the Dutch occupation still stand to this very day. The strong Chinese ethnicity is felt as many influences branch out to the local culture and cuisine. As a port city, Semarang is one of the gateways to Karimun Jawa, a chain of islands which offers spectacular diving and snorkeling.
South Korea\'s second-largest city, Busan is filled with towering apartments, crowded streets, and a modern subway system, which may remind you of Seoul, but you\'d be wrong. Situated on the most south-eastern portion of the Korean peninsula, surrounded by the ocean on one side, and mountains on the other, the city is renowned as South Korea\'s summer capital. Located along the coastline, Busan\'s ports bustles with energy as boats arrive and depart from all over Asia, while nearby Nampo-dong, home of the massive Jagalchi seafood market offers some of the freshest ocean delicacies. The tourist center of Haeundae features some of the country\'s finest resort hotels, while the Seomyeon neighborhood is recognized as a paradise for shoppers.