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Explore Asia’s eastern shores, visiting Hong Kong’s Tai O village, where stilt homes perch above tidal flats. Hike to the striking Eternal Spring Shrine near Hualien and in Ishigaki browse black pearl jewelry. At Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace, witness the precise royal guard ceremony.

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Arrival Time: 0700
Departure Time: 1700

On this fascinating island visit the world's tallest building, the Chiang Kai Shek Memorial, the fabulous Palace Museum's vast collection of Chinese art and the lovely Lungshan Temple. Explore lovely Keelung's historic sites and Yeliu Park's astonishing rock formations.
Arrival Time: 0700
Departure Time: 1700

Known as the main gateway to Taroko National Park, easy-going Hualien offers plenty of its own attractions, but the surrounding natural beauty has a way of stealing the limelight. It’s hard to ignore the soaring marble valleys, cascading waterfalls, suspension bridges and mountain vistas that await in the nearby national park – not to mention the largest marble canyon in the world. Those who prefer to stay in town might visit the Hualien Railway Culture Park for a look at the history of train travel in Taiwan; Gangtiangong, an immense Matsu temple with lavish shrine rooms; and the peaceful Martyrs’ Shrine, dedicated to soldiers who died during the Chinese Civil War.
Arrival Time: 0900
Departure Time: 1800

Discover this remote and picturesque island's lush mountains, beautiful beaches and magnificent coral reef from island viewpoints. See the native palm forest and the lavishly decorated Chinese tomb. Step back in time and travel to the tiny island of Taketomi-jima with its treasured red-tile- roofed town where rural island heritage, including ox carts, is vividly alive.
Arrival Time: 0700
Departure Time: 1700

Visit the exquisite Iso-Teien Garden and its villa, built in 1660, and enjoy its gorgeous views before a short ferry ride to smoking Sakurajima for a close-up view of the volcano and its lava fields. Or journey into the countryside to Chiran and its well-preserved streets lined with samurai homes. Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Lake Ikeda and the stunning vistas of the Satsuma Peninsula.
Arrival Time: 0700
Departure Time: 1700

Discover remnants of old Nagasaki beside the modern city. Visit the Peace Park and Atomic Bomb Museum. Or travel to Arita, home of magnificent Japanese ceramics, and tour famous Kakiemon Kiln, which continues a 400-year-old tradition. Experience feudal Japan and the natural wonders of Shimabara Peninsula with its volcanoes and hot springs.
Arrival Time: 0700
Departure Time: 1700

From trendy cafes and famous fish markets to sacred temples and traditional tea ceremonies, Busan, the second largest city in South Korea is bursting with flavors and culture. Take a walk in the relaxing Yongdusan Park while admiring the various species of trees and a view of the Busan Tower. At the Hongbeopsa farming temple, explore the renowned large Buddha statues at the Main Buddha Hall while walking along a water lily path, or experience a traditional Korean tea ceremony conducted by one of their monks.
Arrival Time: 0700
Departure Time: 1700

Known as the "Island of the Gods," Jeju offers beautiful beaches as well as breathtaking views from Hallasan, the highest peak in South Korea. The volcanic island features one of the finest lava tube systems of caves in the world and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its dramatic landscapes of outstanding beauty. Walk the scenic path to the Cheonjiyeon Waterfall, one of the island’s most famous attractions, and watch history and culture come alive at the open-air Jeju Folk Village Museum.
Arrival Time: 1300
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Travel to Seoul and discover its 5,000-year-old heritage amidst the ultra-modern high-rises. Visit the magnificent 14th century Gyeongbok Palace and stone pagoda, the National Museum and the bustling antique district. Or spend a day in the serene atmosphere of a Zen Buddhist temple and a historic Korean village. Tour the DMZ and rediscover the drama of recent history. Or simply wander the fish market and promenade at Inchon.

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