Jackie Chan shares his 5 favourite Holiday Destinations

Jackie Chan, the cheeky, loving, and most well-known film star in Hong Kong, overcame many years of lengthy, arduous labour and several injuries to achieve international recognition after beginning his career in the frantic martial arts film business of Hong Kong. Chan was well-known for producing jaw-dropping action pictures with incredible stunt work. Chan and his famed stunt team have the unrivalled ability to perform the most amazing battle scenes and action sequences. Chan is one of the worldwide film industry's real maverick/actor/director/stuntman/producer combos; he has achieved his aspirations and dreams to become an international cinematic superstar the hard way. Off-screen, he has been active in several charity endeavors that provide financial help to schools and institutions worldwide. As a UNICEF GoodWill Ambassador, he has campaigned against animal cruelty and pollution and participated with relief efforts for the victims of the Indian Ocean Tsunami of 2004.

Jackie has spent considerable time in California shooting for various Hollywood movies. Los Angeles is one of his favorite cities, he even owned a house in Beverly Hills and spend a considerable amount of time living here. An incredibly glamourous American metropolis, Los Angeles attracts topnotch artists and actors from across the World who come here to make a career in Hollywood. The city offers an incredible night life, gorgeous beaches such as Long Beach and Venice beach, amusement parks such as Disneyland & Universal Studios, expansive green spaces, Art museums and galleries. You'll find people from all nationalities in this multi-cultural city. Jackie is also a big fan of smaller beach towns in California such as Santa Barbara, Malibu and Laguna beach, places he has loved to frequent on his short trip holidays.

Bali is a favourite island destination for Jackie and he finds it really intriguing. Bali's scenic beauty, lush green rice fields, exotic beaches and magnificent temples continue to draw a large number of tourists every year. A destination for all seasons, it offers a wide variety of water sports & nature excursions to suit all ages. Accommodations in Bali range from budget hotels to luxury sea side villas and everything in between, so no matter what your budget is, a holiday in Bali can fit in. Taking a Yatch or sailboat to go island hopping off the coast of Bali to exotic islands such as Nusa Lembongan, Nusa Ceningan, Nusa Penida, or The Gili Islands was Bali's most loved excursion for Jackie. Food is another draw, cafes & restaurants in Bali can serve you exotic Asian delicacies at a price that is unimaginable in most premium island destinations.

The Australian metropolis of Melbourne is Jackie's favourite city down under. Located on the banks of the Yarra river, this multi-cultural city is rated as one of the most livable cities on the planet. Melbourne has thriving arts and culture scene, and an amazing food & wine culture. Driving down the Great Ocean Road was one of his top excursions on his trip, where one gets to enjoy majestic coastal scenery, including the Twelve Apostles limestone stacks and Gibson's Steps, site of historic cliff lines. One can also take a side trip to Great Otway National Park to see the rain forest and look for resident animals like grey kangaroos. Wine lovers can take a trip to the Victoria Wine Country with the Yarra Valley Wine tour from Melbourne, a fantastic getaway to the Australian countryside.

Philippines, an archipelagic country known for its white beaches, National marine parks, volcanoes, lakes and chocolate hills, also features on Jackie's list of holiday destinations. One should take a trip to the Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park, home to unique and beautiful coral reefs. The park is a marine sanctuary responsible for the protection and preservation of the Tubbataha atoll coral reef and has become a sanctuary for various endangered species of fish and coral. Chocolate Hills is a popular tourist attraction in the Philippines, located in the central island of Bohol, otherwise known for its exotic beaches. The unusual geographical formation of numerous hills is rather incredulous. White Beach in Borocay Islands is a big draw for beach lovers, offering modern facilities and amenities to a large number of tourists coming here.

The vibrant city of hongkong is home for Jackie and he loves to show it off. A centre for finance and business, Hongkong also has a vibrant tourism industry and attracts millions of visitors from the World over. A big draw is the Hongkong Disneyland on Lantau Islands, one of the largest amusement parks in Asia. Another attraction on the island is Tian Tan Buddha, one of the world’s tallest statues of a seated Buddha, a truly incredible sight to behold. Hongkong has a fantastic arts and culture scene, incredible scenic landscape and an incredible array of street food. Visit The Peak Hong Kong via a tram or on foot to enjoy the panoramic views of Hong Kong and the South China Sea. If you happen to be a shopping freak, visit the Temple street night market for amazing deals on cheap souvenirs, fashion, handicrafts and electronics.