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Manila (Philippines)
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The metropolis of Manila, which has a population of around 1.7 million, is the capital of the Philippines and is considered to be a very important port. The city lies in Manila Bay, Luzon, and consists of 7 main areas. Manila has several universities, an international airport, many shopping centres, oil refineries and other industrial trades.
Sights include numerous Baroque churches, which were granted World Heritage Site status in 1993, "China Town", a magical area of Manila, the Chinese cemetery, "Intramuris", the oldest part of the city with many churches and ancient buildings and "Mataki", an ultra-modern and luxurious shopping centre.
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At Sea
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Hongkong (China)
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The Chinese island of Hong Kong ("Xiang Gang" in Chinese) has, together with the island of Lantao and the Kowloon peninsula, has belonged to the Chinese special administrative region since July 1st 1997. "Hong Kong in the narrow sense" forms the core settlement of the group of islands with a population of more than 4 million. The city is one of the largest financial centres in the world and represents a major junction for sea transport in the region. Sights include: floating restaurants at the harbour, Tai Po racecourse, the beaches at Castle Peak, Man Mo Temple; the bell tower at the tip of the Kowloon peninsula serves as an excellent viewing platform of the city skyline; the 800 m long escalator on Hongkong Island (the longest in the world), "Tiger Balm Garden" with its small caves and statues from Chinese mythology, Victoria Peak with views of the port and the city. There is also a huge number of restaurants and shops.
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Hongkong (China)
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The Chinese island of Hong Kong ("Xiang Gang" in Chinese) has, together with the island of Lantao and the Kowloon peninsula, has belonged to the Chinese special administrative region since July 1st 1997. "Hong Kong in the narrow sense" forms the core settlement of the group of islands with a population of more than 4 million. The city is one of the largest financial centres in the world and represents a major junction for sea transport in the region. Sights include: floating restaurants at the harbour, Tai Po racecourse, the beaches at Castle Peak, Man Mo Temple; the bell tower at the tip of the Kowloon peninsula serves as an excellent viewing platform of the city skyline; the 800 m long escalator on Hongkong Island (the longest in the world), "Tiger Balm Garden" with its small caves and statues from Chinese mythology, Victoria Peak with views of the port and the city. There is also a huge number of restaurants and shops.
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At Sea
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Kaohsiung (Taiwan)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 15:00
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Kaohsiung is the second-largest city in Taiwan and an important centre of industry. Visitors should be sure to visit the Museum of Fine Arts and the Mountain Art Museum. Longhu Pagoda, the memorial hall and the harbour are also must-sees.
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At Sea
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At Sea
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Incheon - Seoul (South Korea)
Arrival: 09:00
Departure: 17:00
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The main gateway to Korea with an international sea port. Above the port lies Chayu-Park, which commemorates General McArthur's landing in 1950, which signified the turn of events in favour of the South in the Korean War from 1950-53. The Bomunsa temple lies outside the city on the island of Seokmodo. Legend has it that it was founded in the 635 by Queen Seondeok of the Silla Dynasty. The most important attraction is the "sitting Buddha", carved ten metres high into the cliff-face. The island of Seokmodo has a beautiful sandy beach, often used in films. The Sorae fish market at the south-western harbour of Inchon is the traditional place to buy marinated fish. There are several small fish restaurants along even the first few metres of the fish market. The seafood market at Yonan-Pier and the Chinese quarter of Inchon are also worth a visit.
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Cheju (South Korea)
Arrival: 12:00
Departure: 19:00
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At Sea
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Kanazawa (Japan)
Arrival: 08:00
Departure: 19:00
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Kanazawa is a prefecture city on the Noto peninsula. Kanazawa is a large city with many monuments dating from the Edo period and is home to the beautiful landscaped gardens of Kenrokuen, one of the three most beautiful traditional landscaped gardens of Japan. A visit to the porcelain factory in Kutaniyaki in the Nagamachi district, where many Samurai warriors once settled, is well worth it. In Kanazawa visitors can watch authentic Kimonos being hand painted. In the summer, the peninsula is a popular destination for holidaymakers, campers and cyclists.
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At Sea
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Otaru (Japan)
Arrival: 06:00
Departure: 17:00
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The old harbour town of Otaru is on the west coast of Hokkaido, the most northerly of the four Japanese islands. With a population of 170,000 the town is fairly small by Japanese standards, but is nonetheless one of the most important tourist attractions in the country with more than five million visitors a year. In economic terms, fishing and international sea trade are also important. The town made a great historical and economic contribution to the development of Hokkaido. The legacy and proof of its colourful past are the architecture and the interesting port area. The liveliness of the port is in harmonious contrast to the tranquil atmosphere of this small town. Otaru has a canal area, which used to be highly polluted due to nearby businesses. Today this area is not in use and visitors can stroll at leisure through the streets that date back to the turn of the century and were shaped both by the Japanese style and Western influences.
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Aomori (Japan)
Arrival: 10:00
Departure: 21:00
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Hakodate (Japan)
Arrival: 07:00
Departure: 16:30
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Hakodate, with a population of 320,000 lies at the southern point of the Japanese island of Hokkaido. In 1859 it was among the five Japanese towns first opened for outside trade, representing the gateway to the outside world. Hakodate is also the traditional starting point for trips to Hokkaido, which can be reached either by ferry or by train through the underwater tunnel constructed in 1988. This Japanese port is also famous for its star-shaped fort.
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At Sea
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Tokyo (Japan)
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Tokyo, the capital of Japan with a population of almost 8 million, combines tradition with progress. Buddhist temples stand side by side with Shinto cultural institutes and sky-scrapers. In the tiny streets you can find Kimonos, fans and miniature carvings, just a few streets away from the modern banking district and the grand architectural masterpieces. Visitors can relax in the Koraku Garden which has replicas of various features of the Japanese landscape. If it's a thrill you're after, a visit to the fish market is just the thing - and you could even bid on some fish!. More than 90,000 works of art are on display in the largest museum in Japan, the National Museum. In 1958 the Japanese built a replica of the Eiffel tower; At 333m high, 'Tokyo tower' would dwarf the original.
Other sights include: the Meji shrine, the emperor's garden and palace, the town hall, the 'Capsule Hotel' where guests are accommodated in "drawers", Asakusa Kannon temple and the temple gardens in Kamakura.
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