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The Enchanting Bund Tourist Tunnel of Shanghai
One of the aspects of the city that should not be missed during your Shanghai tour is the ravishing and ever-expanding Pudong skyline, that can be enjoyed by gazing across the sterling Huangpu River from the Bund. The Bund is one of the most famous tourist destinations in Shanghai.
Posted on Oct-18-2010
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Get Enchanted by the Mother River of Guilin on your China Tour
Li River is known as the mother river of Guilin, one of the most popular destinations in China. Li River was selected as one of the world's top 10 watery wonders by America's National Geographic magazine, who quoted on their official website: "China's Li River snakes through a fairy-tale landscape of conical limestone peaks, its smooth waters exquisitely mirroring the magical scenery."
Posted on Sep-28-2010
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Witness 45 Million Years Of History On China Tours Of The Yangtze River
While its exact age has been debated for centuries and may never be known, it’s estimated that the Yangtze River may be around 45 million years old. However, human activity along the river dates back 27 thousand years ago around the Three Gorges area. Today, the Yangtze River is one of the busiest rivers when it comes to the transportation of goods and people on the planet, making it an important part of life in China and throughout Asia.
Posted on Sep-17-2010
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Best Places To Take Japan Vacations During The Fall Season
Orange-brown leaves, beautiful climate and a hint of coolness in the air can mean only one thing – Fall is upon us! And with the Fall season comes a great opportunity to take a tour to Japan to see some of the most beautiful places in and around Japan in a whole new light with Fall colors.
Posted on Sep-08-2010
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12 Offbeat Things About China
But China is one of those countries which one will consider revisiting not for practical reasons, but purely due to its unconventional charm and little things which might not form a significant part of the travel, yet pep up your journey. Here are a few wonderful things about China that’ll inspire you to plan a trip to China more than once.
Posted on Sep-08-2010
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NYC, San Francisco Among the Most Photographed Locations on Earth
Recently, a team of researchers at Cornell went through 35 million (!) pictures taken by more than 300,000 photographers on Flickr in order to determine the most photographed spots on the planet. Check out the top five below to see if you’ve had a chance to take a package tour to one of these spots to take some images of your own.
Posted on Sep-06-2010
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The Best Places To Visit In Japan
Just as with any other country in the world, a Japan tour offers a plethora of great adventures and memories for anyone taking part in the adventure. There’s something magical about visiting Japan however, which makes it a particularly appealing destination for anyone taking the journey to the Far East.
Posted on Sep-06-2010
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Tokyo Disneyland, Universal Studios Headline Tours of Tokyo
It always seems that no matter how old you are or where you’re coming from, everyone can find a measure of enjoyment in visiting a theme park. Check out some of the theme parks that you can find when visiting Japan below.
Posted on Aug-19-2010
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History of “Venice of the Orient” to enrich your Suzhou Tour
Historical records indicate that Suzhou has a history of over 4000 years, which has resulted in it being honored as one of the "24 Cultural and Historic Cities". For thousands of years Suzhou has been a cradle of talented people. In ancient times Suzhou gave birth to many remarkable politicians, philosophers, strategists, scientists, and artists. Renowned for its numerous breathtaking gardens and canals, Suzhou is frequently is also called as "Venice of the East".
Posted on Jul-14-2010
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Sixteen interesting Facts You Probably Didn’t Know About Asia
A trip to Asia should be at or near the top of anyone’s list when it comes to travel. Even with a history and culture that dates back several centuries, Asia still remains relatively unknown to most people in the United States, making a trip to China, a tour of Japan or other destinations in Asia a perfect blend of mystery, excitement, adventure and more.
Posted on Jul-14-2010
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San Francisco Fun Facts
If you have already taken a sightseeing tour of San Francisco, the name of the city alone probably conjures up all kinds of great memories. Perhaps your favorite memory is of walking along the pier and hearing the sea lions bellowing out a welcome to you and your friends and family. Or perhaps your last San Francisco tour took you to Alcatraz, once one of the most fearsome locations on the planet and now the focus of many a fun excursion out into the bay.
Posted on Jul-14-2010
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The Venice of the Orient
Suzhou, a 2,500 year old city located in the lower reaches of the Yangtze and on the shores of Lake Taihu is the cradle of Wu culture which originated during the Shang Dynasty in China in 11th century BC. One of the most beautiful cities of China known for its natural landscape and unique charm, Suzhou is referred to as The Venice of Orient because of its innumerable canals.
Posted on Jul-14-2010
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Interesting Facts about Great Wall of China
Some two thousand years ago, one of the most extensive manmade constructions in the world was built out of stone, wood, grass, and earth in northern part of China. The massive construction that started in the early seventh century B.C is today listed as one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the world and has been recognized as a unifying symbol of nation.
Posted on Jul-10-2010
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Interesting Facts & Trivia about Thousand Islands
If you are planning a tour to Canada this summer, it’s important to know that there is much more to experience in Canada besides the stunning Niagara Falls. There are several beautiful sites that add to the charm of Ontario, Canada in addition to the famous Niagara Falls. One such breathtaking site is Thousand Islands, a cluster of over 1000 breathtaking islands that straddle across the US and Canada border along the St. Lawrence River.
Posted on Jul-05-2010
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Gion Preserves the Geisha Tradition
With the popularity of the novel (and recent film) “Memoirs of a Geisha,” western interest of the geisha tradition has been met with increased curiosity. The town of Gion in Kyoto has long been revered as the city’s geisha district. As travelers on a sightseeing tour of Japan stroll across the cobble-stoned roads and encounter traditional teahouses, they hope to come across beautiful Japanese women donned in colorful silk kimonos and traditional makeup.
Posted on Jul-10-2010
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Top Travel Adventure Destinations
While many of us consider vacations as a time to relax, maybe enjoy some fine food and drinks and see some of the places that we had only previously read about, others look for a little more when planning a trip. Some of us want to get out and enjoy the outdoors or maybe the wilderness and spice up our vacation with a little bit of adventure that you can’t find in your own backyard.
Posted on Jun-28-2010
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Queer Yet Educative Facts About Japan
Excited about your trip to the “Land of Rising Sun”? Here are some interesting facts about Japan that will heighten your anticipation levels of unraveling the unique culture of this beautiful country, and also enrich with you some intriguing customs that are followed in the Hometown of Sakura.
Posted on Jun-28-2010
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Favorite Food Travel Destinations
Take a moment and think about some of your favorite activities when you travel. We’re willing to bet that culinary delights (eating) are somewhere pretty high up on your list. And we’re not surprised. Some of the most enjoyable moments of any vacation can be feasting on the local cuisine and indulging yourself on your vacation. Even food you can get in your own neighborhood can taste a lot different and most of the time better when you’re eating it in its place of origin.
Posted on Jun-28-2010
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Our Favorite Food Travel Destinations
Take a moment and think about some of your favorite activities when you travel. We’re willing to bet that culinary delights (eating) are somewhere pretty high up on your list. And we’re not surprised. Some of the most enjoyable moments of any vacation can be feasting on the local cuisine and indulging yourself on your vacation. Even food you can get in your own neighborhood can taste a lot different and most of the time better when you’re eating it in its place of origin.
Posted on Jun-28-2010
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