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JAVA'S COLOSSAL MONUMENT TO BUDDHA. Nestled amid Java's tropical landscape of mountains and volcanoes, Borobudur is the world's largest Buddhist monument. This magnifi cent pyramidal temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, towers at a great height. Pilgrims from all over the world walk up a clockwise path to the pinnacle, passing 2,672 reliefs and 504 Buddha statues along the way. You may choose to visit it, too, during your call at Semarang. A BLEND OF CULTURE & COMMERCE. The bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City seamlessly blends historic and contemporary elements to create its unique identity. French-style architecture from the colonial era can be seen throughout the city, including Notre Dame Cathedral's looming twin towers and Reunifi cation Palace's stately facade, while its downtown area is a vibrant hub of modern commerce carried out beneath the gaze of 21st- century skyscrapers. BUSTLING ISLAND NATION. Spread across 63 islands at the tip of the Malay Peninsula, Singapore is the world's only island city-state. The city was established in 1819 for the East India Company by Sir Stamford Raffl es, after whom the famed hotel is named. Technology and economy are highly advanced here, yet the islands host plentiful parks. Your overnight stay allows you to take in its sophisticated wonders, including the stunning National Orchid Garden. MUMBAI TREASURES. A blend of Indian traditions and Portuguese and British infl uences, Mumbai is bursting with colour and culture. A canvas of brilliant architecture, the enormous Gateway to India greets you at the harbour's edge. Even more vast in scope and ornate in design, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus is a celebrated UNESCO Site, blending High Victorian Gothic and classical Indian palace styles. The city was home to India's most famous son, Mahatma Gandhi. H O C H I M I N H C I T Y, V I E T N A M M U M BA I , I N D I A JAVA , I N D O N ES I A S I N G A P O R E 17 Call us on 138 747 (AU), 0800 447 913 (NZ) or contact your local Viking travel agent

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