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OPTIONAL SHORE EXCURSIONS ON YOUR JOURNEY A DAY IN MACAU Discover the centuries-old treasures of Macau's historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This historic district is home to baroque churches, pastel-hued homes, and Chinese and Portuguese cultures. Embark a ferry with your guide, taking in sweeping views of Cheung Chau and Lantau Island, then visit the Ruins of St. Paul and A-Ma Temple before ascending the Macau Tower for lunch. JAPANESE DINING EXPERIENCE Ata local restaurant, savour an appetising meal of okonomiyaki — Osaka soul food — a traditional epicurean delight from the region. Derived from combining okonomi, which means “what you like", and yaki, or “grill", okonomiyaki consists of flour, yam, egg, cabbage and spring onion and resembles a cross between a pizza and a pancake. TIMELESS TRADITIONS OF KYOTO Visit Kinkakuji, or the Golden Pavilion, one of Japan’s must-see temples and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch and then visit the Gasshin-in temple. Founded in 1617, the garden includes the famous Yasaka Pagoda and is the perfect setting to enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. a . Dig LU NOTIN TEA CEREMONY, TAIPEI, TAIWAN THE ATOMIC BOMB MUSEUM & PEACE PARK Learn about one of the most pivotal moments in world history and its human cost to the people of Nagasaki. At the Atomic Bomb Museum, insightful exhibits chronicle the cityscape and its people before, during and after the bombing. You will then visit the Nagasaki Peace Park, pausing to contemplate the power of the Peace Statue and the Fountain of Peace. TAIPEI] CULTURE & LIFESTYLE Explore beautiful gardens and partake in a traditional tea ceremony while learning about the culture of Taipei. Visit the Lin Family Mansion and Garden, one of the “Four Great Gardens of Taiwan”, learn more about Taiwan’s political history at the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and observe the art of Chinese tea making. AN EVENING IN TOKYO Admire Tokyo at night with a visit to the Tokyo Skytree — the highest stand-alone broadcasting tower in the world — and take in the breathtaking views. Later, enjoy a scenic drive over the Sumida River to the Asakusa district, once Tokyo's leading entertainment district, then through the Ginza district, the centre of modern Tokyo. For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans
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