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O P T I O N A L S H O R E E X C U R S I O N S O N Y O U R J O U R N E Y T E A C E R E M O N Y, TA I P E I , TA I WA N M AC AU, C H I N A A DAY IN MAC AU Discover the centuries- old treasures of Macau's historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This historic distric t is home to baroque churches, pastel-hued homes, and Chinese and Por tuguese cultures. Embark a ferr y with your guide, taking in sweeping views of Cheung Chau and Lantau Island, then visit the Ruins of St. Paul and A-Ma Temple before ascending the Macau Tower for lunch. THE ATOMIC BOMB MUSEUM & PEACE PARK Learn about one of the most pivotal moments in world histor y and its human cost to the people of Nagasaki. At the Atomic Bomb Museum, insight ful exhibits chronicle the cit yscape and its people before, during and af ter the bombing. You will then visit the Nagasaki Peace Park, pausing to contemplate the power of the Peace Statue and the Fountain of Peace. JAPANESE DINING EXPERIENCE At a local restaurant, savour an appetising meal of okonomiyaki — Osaka soul food — a traditional epicurean delight from the region. Derived from combining okonomi, which means "what you like", and yaki, or "grill", okonomiyaki consists of flour, yam, egg, cabbage and spring onion and resembles a cross bet ween a pizza and a pancake. TAIPEI CULTURE & LIFEST YLE Explore beautiful gardens and par take in a traditional tea ceremony while learning about the culture of Taipei. Visit the Lin Family Mansion and Garden, one of the "Four Great Gardens of Taiwan", learn more about Taiwan's political histor y at the National Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall, and obser ve the ar t of Chinese tea making. TIMELESS TR ADITIONS OF KYOTO Visit Kinkakuji, or the Golden Pavilion, one of Japan's must-see temples and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a Japanese -st yle lunch and then visit the Gasshin-in temple. Founded in 1617, the garden includes the famous Yasaka Pagoda and is the per fec t set ting to enjoy a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. AN EVENING IN TOKYO Admire Tok yo at night with a visit to the Tok yo Sk y tree — the highest stand-alone broadcasting tower in the world — and take in the breathtaking views. Later, enjoy a scenic drive over the Sumida River to the A sakusa distric t, once Tok yo's leading enter tainment distric t, then through the Ginza distric t, the centre of modern Tok yo. 158 For complete itinerary details and videos, visit viking.com/oceans