Xinjiang, officially known as the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, is an autonomous region located in the North West of China. The region is the main home of China's ethnic Uyghur population, is the largest province in China (1/6 of China’s total area), and shares borders with Russia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and the disputed Kashmir territory, effectively making Xinjiang a strategic gateway to Central Asia and South Asia.

Xiapu, a coastal town in Fujian Province, China, is renowned for its stunning mudflats, often touted as the most beautiful in China. It's a hidden gem that has gradually gained recognition among photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.

Central Asia is a subregion of Asia that extends from the Caspian Sea in the southwest and Eastern Europe in the northwest to Western China and Mongolia in the east, and from Afghanistan and Iran in the south to Russia in the north. It includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. 

Silver Whisper is a cruise ship operated by Silversea Cruises. It is a small cruise ship with 388 passengers and 295 crew members.

The Tour du Mont Blanc or TMB is one of the most popular long-distance walks in Europe. It circles the Mont Blanc massif, covering a distance of roughly 165 kilometre with 10 kilometres of ascent/descent and passing through parts of Switzerland, Italy and France. It is considered one of the classic long-distance hiking trails. The circular route is normally walked in a counter-clockwise direction in 9-14 days.

Japan is famous for its four distinct and breathtaking seasons, and many visitors to the country often consider the Japanese autumn to be the most beautiful. As temperatures dip after the scorching summer, the colors of the leaves change into vibrant shades of orange, red, yellow, and brown. This fall foliage is a magnificent sight that has inspired artists and poets for centuries.

Hoi An is the most popular and the most beautiful city in Central Vietnam. It is a rustic old-world charm with unique wooden facade shophouses dangled with colourful lanterns that light up this small city when night falls. Granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1999, Hoi An has been well placed on the tourist map of Vietnam and is the most visited city after the capital Hanoi, and its business city of Ho Chih Minh

Semporna is a city on the east coast of Sabah, East Malaysia. While there is not much to see and do in Semporna itself, it is frequently used as a gateway for diving and snorkeling trips to the nearby islands of Sipadan, Mabul, Kapalai, Mataking, Maiga, and others.

The majority of the population is Bajau, also known as Sea Gypsies, many of whom live in sprawling stilt villages over the water and land on the outskirts of town. They are one of the few nomadic seaborne peoples of the world, and spend most of their lives on boats, making a livelihood from the coral reefs in the area.

Kelantan is located in the north-east of Peninsula Malaysia. It is bordered by Thailand to the north, Terengganu to the south-east, Perak to the west and Pahang to the south. To the north-east of Kelantan is the South China Sea. It is an agrarian state with green paddy fields, rustic fishing villages and casuarina-lined beaches. The population is predominantly Malay (about 95%) and the state is sometimes known as the cradle of Malay culture. Largely rural lifestyle, its rich Malay culture is reflected in its cuisine and traditional arts such kite flying, wayang kulit, and batik printing.

The Caucasus is a region spanning Eastern Europe and Western Asia, its mountain range is considered part of the natural boundary between Europe and Asia. It is situated between the Black Sea and the Caspian Sea, mainly comprising Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and parts of Southern Russia.

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