Keelung (Taiwan) to Kyoto (Osaka) Cruise on Regatta from Keelung (Taiwan)

Keelung (Taiwan)

Located on the Northern point of Taiwan, Keelung is the gatway for visitors to the economic, political and cultural center of Taipei. Although a bustling modern metropolis, Taipei still treasures its rich history and tradition. The National Palace Museum holds one of the largest collections of ancient Chinese artifacts spanning Thousands of years. Other popular attractions for tourists include the Lungshan Temple, the Confucius Temple modeled after the original Confucius Temple in Qufu, China, the Pao An Temple and the Yang Ming Shan National Park/Yehliu/Hot Springs.

Keelung (Taiwan)

Located on the Northern point of Taiwan, Keelung is the gatway for visitors to the economic, political and cultural center of Taipei. Although a bustling modern metropolis, Taipei still treasures its rich history and tradition. The National Palace Museum holds one of the largest collections of ancient Chinese artifacts spanning Thousands of years. Other popular attractions for tourists include the Lungshan Temple, the Confucius Temple modeled after the original Confucius Temple in Qufu, China, the Pao An Temple and the Yang Ming Shan National Park/Yehliu/Hot Springs.

Okinawa (Japan)

Shanghai

Shanghai, with a population of more than 23 million, is the largest and most developed city in China. Shanghai is split in two by the Huangpu River, Puxi (West) is the older city center and Pudong the mass of new high-rise development across the river. Shanghai is a fascinating mix of East and West. It has historic shikumen houses that blend the styles of Chinese houses with European design flair, and it has one of the richest collections of Art Deco buildings in the world. There is everything from classic Parisian style, to Tudor style buildings that give an English flair and 1930s buildings reminiscent of New York or Chicago.

Shanghai

Shanghai, with a population of more than 23 million, is the largest and most developed city in China. Shanghai is split in two by the Huangpu River, Puxi (West) is the older city center and Pudong the mass of new high-rise development across the river. Shanghai is a fascinating mix of East and West. It has historic shikumen houses that blend the styles of Chinese houses with European design flair, and it has one of the richest collections of Art Deco buildings in the world. There is everything from classic Parisian style, to Tudor style buildings that give an English flair and 1930s buildings reminiscent of New York or Chicago.

Tianjin (China)

The northern Chinese city of Tianjin is located in the southeast of Beijing. The former fishing village on the Great Canal has been a commercial city since the 13th century and was of great significance as a grain store for the imperial court in Beijing. Today Tianjin with its deep-sea port Tianjin Xingang to Shanghai is the most important coastal metropolis of China. The city is an industrial center, transportation hub and cultural hub of the region. The Tianjin administrative region, with its 10 million inhabitants, is not a contiguous urban area, but rather similar to a small province due to its rural settlement structure.

Tianjin (China)

The northern Chinese city of Tianjin is located in the southeast of Beijing. The former fishing village on the Great Canal has been a commercial city since the 13th century and was of great significance as a grain store for the imperial court in Beijing. Today Tianjin with its deep-sea port Tianjin Xingang to Shanghai is the most important coastal metropolis of China. The city is an industrial center, transportation hub and cultural hub of the region. The Tianjin administrative region, with its 10 million inhabitants, is not a contiguous urban area, but rather similar to a small province due to its rural settlement structure.

Dalian (China)

Dalian is one of the most beautiful places in the north of China.People of all over China meet in Dalian at the point of the Laiodong Peninsula, attracted by the depth of the blue bay and amazing beaches. The city has avenues full of trees, nice hotels, seafood restaurants, acuatic sports, and a nice climate all year round. The surroundings are full of cereal fields and apple trees.

Moji (Kyushu, Japan)

Takamatsu, Japan

Takamatsu is a portuary city in Japan, on the coast of the interior sea. It was the entry point of the island of Shikoku. It counts with one of the most beautiful garden in Japan, the Ritsurin. The surroundings are also of great interest, with several important places as Yashima or Shikokumura. Takamatsu is famous for the sanuki udon, noodles you can eat all around Japan.

Kyoto (Osaka)

Once the capital for over a millennia and found among the Western Honshu Mountains, Kyoto has a reputation for being the most beautiful city in Japan. Visitors have no problems keeping themselves occupied as the city boasts an unparalleled array of cultural sights and attractions. Spread out over its several districts, Kyotos numerous palaces, shrines, temples, gardens and other landmarks are all perfectly preserved while the city also plays host to several festivals thoughout the year

Kyoto (Osaka)

Once the capital for over a millennia and found among the Western Honshu Mountains, Kyoto has a reputation for being the most beautiful city in Japan. Visitors have no problems keeping themselves occupied as the city boasts an unparalleled array of cultural sights and attractions. Spread out over its several districts, Kyotos numerous palaces, shrines, temples, gardens and other landmarks are all perfectly preserved while the city also plays host to several festivals thoughout the year