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As memorable as Orion is, however, it's the ports of call
that prove really surprising. Xiamen — a city of four million
on China's south coast — is a prime example.
services which are included aboard Viking ships, such as
unlimited wi-fi, use of the laundrette and beer and wine
with our lunch and dinner.
As memorable as Orion is, however, it's the ports of
call that prove really surprising. Xiamen — a city of four
million on China's south coast — is a prime example.
I'd never even heard of it before receiving my itinerary
but it becomes a real highlight: a liveable, beach-side
destination where we join a tai chi lesson, walk through
perhaps the most atmospheric market I've ever visited,
and strike out on a fantastic day-trip to the World
Heritage-listed earthen houses, or tulou, in the
nearby mountains.
at evening, after returning to the ship, I'm
sitting on our balcony watching planes landing
and taking off across the water, considering where
we might go for dinner. And as the setting sun
spectacularly colours the clouds pink and red and
purple, lights begin to play across the high-rise
facades on the opposite shore. At that moment, I'm
very glad to have come here — and in such sleek
Scandinavian style. © West Australian Newspapers Limited
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