Nagasaki Peace Park, Japan
Tuk Tuk Taxis in Bangkok
Pusan Tower, South Korea
Reach the Land of the Rising Sun Having never before visited Japan, Queen Elizabeth makes four calls there during this circumnavigation. First is Kochi, whose major draw is the castle of the same name, which dates back four centuries to feudal times. Two days later, Yokohama is your gateway to Tokyo. In Japan’s capital a staggering modern energy is interspersed with the country’s traditional face, perhaps best represented by the Imperial Palace, set in parkland and surrounded by moats. Kobe has a pleasant multicultural feel, and you may feast on the famed Kobe beef or try locally produced sake. Nagasaki is your last call in Japan. Here the poignant Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum provide an insight into the city’s tragic past; the 17th-century city of Shimbara’s castle, around which a scattering of Samurai houses still stand, may also be of interest.
Acquaint yourself with China old and new Pusan, South Korea’s second largest city with an intriguing ancient heart, welcomes you to mainland Asia. Then China takes
centre stage, starting with Shanghai. Glimpse its traditional face at the Yu Gardens, dating back four centuries, and still a tranquil tapestry of waterfalls, bridges and red-tiered pavilions. Try not to miss the exquisite Jade Buddha Temple either. For a more modern take, ride the incredible Maglev train, which exceeds 250 miles per hour, or ascend the Jin Mao Tower. From Xiamen, admire the creations of wind and waves in the striking rock formations of nearby Gulangyu Island. Continuing southeast, Hong Kong is hard to resist during an overnight call. It allows ample opportunity to ride the famous Star Ferry, visit Lantau Island where the world’s largest seated outdoor bronze Buddha reclines by the Po Lin Monastery – and to sip cocktails at sunset, watching the city’s neon veneer flicker into life.
Gleaming jewels of Vietnam Vietnam is an astounding destination and two contrasting perspectives will cast an unforgettable spell. Breathtaking Halong Bay holds 1,600 craggy islets and limestone towers that rise dramatically
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from sparkling waters. From here, you may take the opportunity to visit the capital, Hanoi. This is a beautiful city with a French colonial heritage around which stand over 600 temples and pagodas, including the famous One Pillar Pagoda. You could also pay your respects at President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. From Chan May, Hue may beckon. It is littered with ornate tombs and pagodas that are definitely worth a visit. Of these the Thien Mu Pagoda, resembling a tiered wedding cake beside the Perfume River, is probably the standout example.
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