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5 smooth getaways by land, air and sea that avoid using Hong Kong International Airport

STORYDan Williams
Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower in Shanghai, one of the destinations on Crystal Cruises’ luxury liner during its 15-day cruise in East Asia.
Oriental Pearl Radio and Television Tower in Shanghai, one of the destinations on Crystal Cruises’ luxury liner during its 15-day cruise in East Asia.
Luxury travel

A luxury 15-day cruise to Tokyo and Shanghai, High Speed Rail link to Guangzhou and a private jet to Bali in Indonesia are among the convenient and reliable alternatives for travellers

For the past several weeks, protests have gripped Hong Kong. While millions have been peacefully marching, there have also been some violent clashes that have left many residents concerned.

Some have even decided to get away from the city for a little while to avoid the chaos.

However, to make matters even more complicated, protesters also occupied Hong Kong International Airport, causing numerous flight cancellations.

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So many are left wondering: now what? How can you get out of Hong Kong’s urban centres safely and comfortably?

Well, luckily, you have options. Check out some places you can head to in style:

Cruise to Tokyo and Shanghai

The popular shopping area of Shibuya in Tokyo, one of the cities visited on Crystal Cruises’ 15-day luxury cruise around East Asia.
The popular shopping area of Shibuya in Tokyo, one of the cities visited on Crystal Cruises’ 15-day luxury cruise around East Asia.

Crystal Cruises offers a popular luxury cruise that sets sail from Hong Kong on a 15-day voyage around East Asia.

The liner stops in Tokyo for a few days, then hits the high seas again to visit Shanghai. With butlers in every suite, 24-hour room service and housekeeping twice a day, Crystal Cruises provides the perfect option for top-notch personalised service.

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