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Sailing Asia
Think of the Orient and a dozen images emerge-- the golden palaces and temples of Bangkok, the Forbidden City and Terra Cotta Warriors in Beijing, the grace and beauty of Japan. Its shogun and samurai, hundreds of Shinto shrines, Buddhist temples and exquisite gardens. Widely considered the "Pearl of the Orient," Ho Chi Minh City boasts such landmarks as the Giac Vien and Giac Lam pagodas.
The people of Asia are more diverse than on any other continent. Even within each country, different cultures and dialects exist. Explore the wonders and marvels of China past and present. While most of the Western World was still in the shadows of the Dark Ages, Chinese dynasties ruled a civilization of untold wealth, culture and sophistication.
You'll sense the uniqueness of each country as you stand before shrines of great religions: Buddhism, Taoism, Hinduism and Islam. Enjoy Thai dance and Chinese opera. Visit Shanghai or Singapore, the perfect mix of ancient and modern, East and West. All splendidly foreign, but decidedly unforgettable. The history and beauty of Asia is limitless.
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