Kobe, Japan |
Kobe teems with serene gardens, ponds and
ancient shrines. Historical museums house myriad ceramics,
artifacts and Namban - a collection of barbarian art. Kobe also
hosts many festivals amidst a labyrinth of futuristic
towers, skyscrapers, trendy restaurants, shopping outlets
and the Akashi Kaiyo - the world's longest suspension
bridge. ¢Ñ
Shore Excursions |
Beppu, Japan |
Renowned for its natural beauty and many hot
springs, many Japanese flock here to bathe in these
magnificent natural wonders. See the "hells",
or what is know as a collection of hot springs rising
from underground. Onsen are hot spring for bathing while the non-batching
springs are called jigoku. This resort town is also renowned for its
cuisine and many natural parks. ¢Ñ Shore Excursions |
Pusan, South
Korea |
Pusan
is a thriving port-city known as the gateway to Northeast
Asia. The second largest city in Korea is blessed with
6 magnificent stretches of beaches located in the heart
of the city. At kyongju, once the ancient seat of power,
witness tombs, temples, shrines, palace remains, pleasure
gardens, Buddhist sanctuaries, rock carvings, inscriptions
and relics from the once-mighty Shilla Dynasty. Discover
a host of shopping and dining variety. ¢Ñ Shore Excursions |
Cheju, South
Korea |
Known
as 'Korea's Hawaii', this beautiful island located at
the Southwestern sea of the Korean peninsula abounds
with many fantasies and mysteries. Halla Mountain and
the 360 smaller cones around the island offer a picturesque
topographical view. See the harubang or grandfather
stones, carved from lava, reputedly legendary guardians
of ancient towns. The Manjang caverns is also the longest
known lava tube in the world. ¢Ñ Shore Excursions
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