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When you book a group tour to China usually there is not much choice about what to see and when. Your day is packed from 8am to 7pm when you are taken to a restaurant where the menu is decided by the government. You are usually presented with a visit to the Great Wall of China without specifying which part of the Great Wall. To keep costs down most companies take you to the Badaling section which is close to Beijing and most of the time, very overcrowded. If you are on a group tour your not able to see any current exhibitions in any of the cities visited, because there's just not time. In the evenings, you are booked to see a performance of Beijing Opera but without any explanation what is the significance of any of the colours or costumes or masks or dances, so you'll sit there out of sheer politeness and stay till the bitter end like most tourists do.You'll go to Shanghai but you won't have time to catch a world-class performance in the magnificent Shanghai theatre (the seats are so cheap too!). Nor will you be able to ride the fastest train in China, the Maglev, as there is no time, nor will you be able to go to the charming Taikang Lu district as buses can't park down the narrow streets. However, on your group tour you will be taken on factory visits, so-called friendship shops, again earmarked by the government for tourists, in order to increase guides' commission. Most of the time clients are get annoyed that they weren't told about these visits (sometimes 3 a day) which can take up a considerable proportion of your time - for example, instead of spending some quality time at the Great Wall of China you have to go to the pearl shop and even if none of the group members buy anything, the will still guide get commission. On your group tour there will be at least 20 other people, sometimes 30 or 40, and just one guide - how many questions are you going to be able to answer? Are you going to be able to get close enough to hear them even? Fo

Love the arts? Get your camera ready to embark on an art trail unlike any other.

Ipoh old Town Wall Art Mural becomes the new attraction in the Ipoh city. Ipoh was a town full of historical buildings and a lot of delicious food

Agung Rai Museum of Art or ARMA is the major art museum in Ubud. ARMA sets itself as a center for visual and performing arts. The permanent collection includes works by such well-known artists working in Bali as Lempad, Walter Spies, Ida Bagus Made and Rudolf Bonnet.

For visitors who prefer their selected items labeled and packaged, Bu-Bu Art Shop is the perfect solution. Shopping for a wide range of Balinese souvenirs can be done comfortably here; but the comfort doesn't come cheap and prices are relatively higher than those at traditional art markets.

"I still fondly remember my first visit to Sankampaeng Road. I was so happy and so in spired with everything I saw that I made another 4 trip after that. I like everything about the handicraft factories on Sankampaeng Road : the fact that these skills have been passed down for generatations, the fact that these skills have been passed down for generations, the beauty of silver articles, the natural dyeing of thai silk, the delicate style of celadon ware, the skilful work done on teak wood… and above all, the kindness of the villagers that work in thesw factories. And even if I know that these factories are mostly famous among tourist, I love the fact that one single street gives you the opportunity to discover a total of eight different handicraft techniques.." The arts and crafts of any country are a livings examples of the region's rich past and heritage. With skills that are passes down for generations, the art of Thai crafts is a reflection of Thai people's creativity and ingenuity. Chiang Mai is probably the most well-know city in Thailand where old traditions and cultures still remain to be seen today, and its people have often been note for their gift of the country, they had time to invest in the creative and the beautiful, time to spend on the painstaking detail and the seemingly insignificant.

When you are sightseeing in Manali, you must not miss the Urusvati Himalyan Folk Art Museum. For art and culture enthusiasts, the museum is a must visit in Manali. It was established as a Research Institute more than 80 years ago by Professor Nicholas Roerich.

In Bangkok, contemporary galleries and hard-to-define art spaces open regularly, taking their places among centuries-old temple mosaics and crafts vil

God's own country, Kerala also pride itself for its repertoire of rich cultural heritage. Kerala holds a place of honour among the people of India who have enriched Indian Cultural Heritage and helped the cause of national integration. Kerala's culture is in fact, an integral part of Indian culture. Kerala is a great place to tour to during your holidays. The culture of Kerala is also a composite and cosmopolitan culture to which several people and races have made their significant contributions. Kerala's population comprises of a large number of the people from the Dravidians race, who also inhibit most of the southern part of India. Hinduism is the principal religion with considerable percentages of Muslims and Christians. The gradual evolution of composite and cosmopolitans culture led to the emergence of a spirit of tolerance and catholicity of outlook, which still persist among the people of Kerala. Thus during your tour to Kerala you get to be a part of the tradition and culture of the native people. The cultural heritage of Kerala is also revealed in its varied dance forms, martial arts and cuisine. Kathakali is a 300-year-old dance form developed exclusively in Kerala combining the performing art forms of opera, ballet, masque, and pantomime. Other dance forms of Kerala are Krishnanattom, Mohiniyattom, Thullal, Koodiyattom, Kolkkali, Thiruvathirakali, Kakkarishi Natakom, Oppanna and Chavittunatakom. Panchavadyam, Nadanpattu, Omanathinkal Kidavo and many more music forms have evolved over the centuries in Kerala. There is a lot to explore while you are on a tour to Kerala, India.

After an exhilarating day at Tanjung Benoa Beach, shopping for souvenirs of your Bali holiday is not a bad idea. Along the main road Pratama, you will see quite a few shops clustered together selling same merchandise of sarongs, Bali T-shirts, bags and other handicrafts.

Iceland has enthralled the world with its surreal landscapes, geothermal lagoons, and volcanic marvels. However, off late it's the country's capital Reykjavik that has become the latest fascination.

Summer Palace is the largest and most famous imperial garden in China, is an outstanding expression of the creative art of Chinese landscape garden design, combining the works of humankind and nature in a harmonious whole. It is now a great retreat for holiday makers...

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Makeup is an art - your face is the canvas and sometimes a blank canvas isn't pleasing to the eye. We realise there is a lot more to wearing makeup than a mere swipe of mascara or a measly dash of brown eyeshadow. Here are three tips.

Crane Dance is the world's largest dancing animatronics show extravaganza created by four-time Emmy Award winner Jeremy Railton for Resorts World Sentosa. A magical love story between two cranes, the Crane Dance draws inspiration by a common folklore found in many cultures, where the power of love is able to infuse life into even inanimate forms. Rising to a height of 30 metres (10 storeys high) and weighing 80 tonnes each - making it the world's tallest dancing animatronics show - the cranes' love story is told through a magnificent animatronics spectacle, complete with digital art, LED displays, astounding light and water effects, pyrotechnics as well as an original score.

Lights, magic… DAZZLE! It'll be a magical August because illusionist Lu Chen is coming to Singapore. Lu Chen, 2012′s "Magician of the Year" from The Academy of Magical Arts at Magic Castle, will be performing "DAZZLE Lu Chen Singapore 2012″.

Abu Dhabi the capital Emirate of UAE with total 200 Islands has lot to offer for its residents and visitors. Read further to know about latest summer s surprises and leisure activities you can enjoy.

Country Club organized an entertaining as well as a fun filled Puppet Show this Saturday, 23rd May. If you never got an opportunity to watch a Puppet Show or if you wished your kids to enjoy this art of entertainment, Country Club had come to your rescue.

Tanzania is the east African country which is known for its state of the art beautiful wildlife. Though it is smaller than Egypt and of the same size as that of Nigeria, it is one of the richest wildlife areas in Africa which provides a lot of diversity.

Tanzania is the east African country which is known for its state of the art beautiful wildlife. Though it is smaller than Egypt and of the same size as that of Nigeria, it is one of the richest wildlife areas in Africa which provides a lot of diversity.