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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

One of the most popular hill stations in India, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 Mts above sea level, this was once the summer resort of the erstwhile British Government in South India Sprawling tea plantations, picture book towns, winding lanes, trekking and holiday facilities make Munnar a unique experience. Munnar is essentially a tea town. The tea plantations have now been taken over by the Tata Tea Company. The visitor is greeted with miles and miles of unending tea plantations on entry into Munnar. Among the exotic flora found in the forests and grasslands here is the Neelakurinji a flower which bathes the hills in blue colour once in twelve years. The Neelakurinji, will bloom next in 2006 AD. Munnar also has the highest peak in South India - Anamudi - which towers over 2695 Mts and is an ideal spot for campers who like to do some trekking.

The Australian government has abandoned its 5-year-old pledge to mandate a filter blocking child pornography and other objectionable Internet content.

UNITED States government, through its US Agency for International Development (USAID) has pledged over 30 million US dollars (about 70bn/-) in the next five years to boost wildlife and environment conservation efforts in Tanzania.

For the fourth consecutive year-the Karnataka Tourism Board was awarded two celebrated National Tourism Awards by the Government of India.

Ecological Treks and Tour (P) Ltd. is one of the leading eco-travel companies in Kathmandu Nepal since 2001 licensed by Nepal government. We organize Cheap and best Nepal tour, trekking, expedition, rafting, jungle safari, Peak climbing and sightseeing service and sizeable group to create the most enjoyable and memorable Himalayan experience.

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With an approximate area of 35.000 ha, Tam Dao National Park is one of the largest ecosystem and preserving centers for thousands of species, including flora and fauna. This park has become a great place to nurture and take care of animals that are listed in the Red List of Threatened Species of the Vietnamese government. Let's find out more unique and fascinating features of this wonderful place.

Himalayan Eco Treks and Travel is a Professional Trekking and Tours Operator company offering excellent services for trekking in Nepal and amazing holiday tours in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan and India. Himalayan Eco Treks and Travel is a government recognized Himalayan Adventure company affiliated with the Trekking Agency Association of Nepal(TAAN).

Dushanbe International Airport is one of the largest airports in Tajikistan. It is located 5km away from Dushanbe, the capital city of Tajikistan. It has a single runway (09/27), which is 3,112m long and paved with asphalt and concrete. The airport, which opened in 1924, is owned and operated by the Government of Tajikistan.

Putrajaya is the new Administrative Center of the Government and Kuala Lumpur will still be the financial and commercial capital of Malaysia. It's an "Intelligent Garden City" that located in the south of Kuala Lumpur. Putrajaya is famous for its innovative design of harmonizing nature and development.

Cameron Highlands was first discovered by William Cameron, an English surveyor in 1885 under his commission by the colonial government. It's located in Pahang, Malaysia. Cameron Highlands is a retreat with population of more than 43.000 people. This highland is one of Malaysia's most popular tourist destinations.