Čína, Japonsko z Baoshan na lodi Spectrum of the Seas

Baoshan (Shanghai) / China (embarkation) / The city "on the sea," or "Pearl of the Orient," is the nickname for the most populous city in the world, allowing you to experience the past, present, and future all in one day. Originally a fishing village, it is now the fastest-growing metropolis, where you can find traditional Chinese architecture side by side with super-modern skyscrapers, including the world's second tallest building, the 632-meter-high Shanghai Tower. Admire buildings of various styles both day and night. Visit Chenghuang Miao, the City God Temple, the most significant religious monument in Shanghai. Broaden your horizons at the Shanghai Museum of Ancient China, and when you're tired, relax in the park at People's Square.

Fukuoka (Kyushu) / Japan / On the northern coast of Kyushu Island, you will find Japan's fifth-largest city with a rich history. In the 13th century, the city withstood two invasions by the Mongol Empire, and in 1889, it became a modern settlement through the merger of Hakata and Fukuoka. Japan's startup mecca welcomes around 2 million tourists annually, who also arrive on cruise ships. If your ship docks here, don't miss a visit to Ohori Park and its art museum. Visit the ancient Kushida Shrine, shaded by a thousand-year-old ginkgo tree. Relax on the beaches of Itoshima, admire the Nokonoshima Flower Park, and don't forget to taste the famous local ramen.

Kagoshima (Kyushu) / Japan / For hundreds of years, Kagoshima was the center of the powerful Shimazu clan, and in the 19th century, Japan embarked on its path to industrialization from here. Today, the "Naples of the East" offers breathtaking scenery of a majestic active volcano, intriguing history, and the country's second most typical distilled beverage (right after sake). Delve into the fascinating history of the region at the Meiji Restoration Museum and during a stroll through the beautiful Sengan-en garden. Admire the marine inhabitants of the modern aquarium and the stunning views from the 91-meter-high Ferris wheel. Set out on a trek across the lava fields of the Sakurajima volcano and for a shochu tasting at one of the more than a hundred distilleries.

Baoshan (Shanghai) / China (disembarkation) / The city "on the sea," or "Pearl of the Orient," is the nickname for the most populous city in the world, allowing you to experience the past, present, and future all in one day. Originally a fishing village, it is now the fastest-growing metropolis, where you can find traditional Chinese architecture side by side with super-modern skyscrapers, including the world's second tallest building, the 632-meter-high Shanghai Tower. Admire buildings of various styles both day and night. Visit Chenghuang Miao, the City God Temple, the most significant religious monument in Shanghai. Broaden your horizons at the Shanghai Museum of Ancient China, and when you're tired, relax in the park at People's Square.