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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

For the user's convenience, many of the Garmin GPS devices are set up for data transfer when they connect the tool with their computer system. And when we talk about car units like Nuvi models, these versions when connected with a computer system, automatically goes to correct host mode.

Factors to Consider When Booking a Hotel in Singapore Whether you're traveling to Singapore solo or with a group of friends, it's important that you consider certain factors when booking a hotel in Singapore. With the vast number of hotels available in Singapore, deciding which hotel to book can be a bit daunting.

"We chose to stay in a house on stilts. When seeing the house, we think that we have made the right decision since there is no electricity in Quan Lan. "

Garmin GPS which is helpful in locating the destination or when the user lost their way driving back to their home, across the state or on the countryside. If the user is travelling in another country or moving there, then Garmin helps them in changing the home country on their GPS devices when they enter the address. It is helpful in accessing the maps easily and quickly in future.

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When someone says Bangkok, we often visualize the city showcasing happening nightlife, clubs and extravagant massage parlors serving you over relaxed and chilled out vacation. Because it has been portrayed for the same for years. But Bangkok has much more in its belly reflecting the best of the Thai cultures and always ready to rejuvenate travel experiences. So when you plan for a vacation to Thailand, do not forget to visit these magnificent places in Bangkok and let your pals know about the real beauty of this spectacular destination. Take a quick glimpse at all the top places to visit in Bangkok and elevate your travel experience with our Bangkok tour package and Bangkok honeymoon package.

France When most people think of France they think of fine wine and cuisine, exceptional scenery and a laid back lifestyle which is the envy of the rest of the world. The gorgeously diverse landscape - which has inspired centuries of ...

France When most people think of France they think of fine wine and cuisine, exceptional scenery and a laid back lifestyle which is the envy of the rest of the world. The gorgeously diverse landscape - which has inspired centuries of ...

A general hand not only functions as a determinant of the time, even now when combining complementary accessories fashion in his designs.

This article discusses some beneficial travelling tips that will come in very handy for women when travelling alone or with children.

Hongcun was established in the Song Dynasty and flourished during the Ming and Qing dynasties when it became a centre for trade. It is an exceptionally well-preserved traditional Chinese village, with 140 old residential buildings left from the history...

Weekendtrips made the lengthy, arduous trek from our downtown Toronto office to the spacious confines of the convention centre to check out what was up with the Interior Design Show. We spoke to author, artist and now furniture designer Douglas Coupland about his new line with Vancouver furniture company Switzercultcreative; the key-piece of which is a playful, Bento-box inspired take on the antiquated escritoire of gilded studies of old. The soft-spoken author of Shampoo Planet, Microserfs, Girlfriend in a Coma (and countless other novels) was also gracious enough to play along when we quizzed about some iconic chairs. As well, you'll catch some glimpses of the booths, people, and designs that go into making IDS such a destination.