95 ITINERARIES CRYSTALCRUISES.COM | 1-866-945-3594 Standing by the lighthouse on the western cape of Ishigaki, looking out to sea, feels like being on the edge of the world – just an unbroken horizon and waves lapping white sand. Ishigaki is part of the Okinawa archipelago, often described as Japan’s Hawaii. Here, there are secret coves and tree-covered mountains to explore, coral reefs to snorkel, noodles and dragon-fruit ice cream to savor afterwards. Traveling around Asia by ship is a way of connecting the dots between the region’s disparate landscapes and fascinating o -radar destinations. There are cities to experience, such as Bangkok, Hong Kong, andSingapore, each a fascinating blend of contemporary culture and ageold traditions, with parks where qigong masters maneuver on the grass overlooked by high-rise towers that hold Michelin-starred restaurants. And there are myriad natural wonders – like Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay, with its limestone karsts rising like dragon spines out of the water – that demand to be experienced at least once in a lifetime. EASTAND SOUTH EAST ASIA PO LIN MONASTERY, NGONG PING, HONG KONG
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