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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

India is land of pilgrims and pilgrimages. These holy places, whether in the hills or in the plains, are generally situated on river-banks or by the sea. It is not only religious people who visit these places of pilgrimage. Also travelers and sightseers from all over India and even from abroad visit these. Wherever two or more rivers meet, pilgrims come to bathe and worship, because that place is supposed to be holy. This tour can make u feel the spirituality and true love, as you will be visiting Taj mahal too. Taj mahal is a must watch for all the tourist visiting in India.

Backwaters of Kerala The backwaters refer to the large inland lakes, lagoons, rivers & canals water network of Kerala. Kerala's life is largely influenced along with these backwaters. Backwaters are the accumulation of Sea water at the sea beach during the to-fro motion of sea-waves in the form of lagoons, estuaries etc. They stretch over the state physique, bestowing paddy fields with good harvests, and provide the whole village with drinking water and other facilities such as fishing and a mode of transportation. Once, these backwaters were acted as a major mode of transportation for rice, coconut & other produce from highlands to nearest ports. In this world of simple pleasures, you will skim past ancient Chinese fishing nets, water lilies, lush paddy fields, coir villages, rustic homes, temples and coconut groves. Endless lagoons, lakes, canals, estuaries and the deltas of forty four rivers make up the 900km backwater network of Kerala.

"Kayaking to explore the bay, rivers and streams will bring a new experience that cruise ships cannot offer. You can juke through the islands and small caves. The kayak will take you to each foot of rocky mountains, the peaceful village along the river or watching the legendary cave...It is extremely close to vivid nature."

Day. 01 Airport - Kumai - Proboscis Tour - Rimba Lodge (L, D) On arrival at Pangkalan Bun airport, meeting service then transfer to Kumai, seaport and the gate to reach National Park. Onboard, crossing Kumai river in approximately 15 minutes to reach Seikonyer river, the min river in National Park.

There are many things to do in Chiang Mai with an endless range of activities. We have listed below the most popular things to do in Chiang Mai."/>Sport activity activities ATV bowling bungy jump bowl balloon canoe canoeing kayak cycling shooting paintball golg horse riding microlite elephant riding fishing karting rock climbing sky river kayaking

Situated on the banks of River Sarayu, Ayodhya reverberate the stories of holy spirits, saintly personalities and enriching past mixed with a religious enthusiasm.

Shanghai is one of the largest city in China, which is China's financial center and international shipping center. Located on the estuary of the Yangtze River, Shanghai has the largest foreign trade port and the biggest industrial base. Besides...

Formerly known as Avadh, Lucknow is the present capital of the Indian state Uttar Pradesh. Situated in the banks of Gomti River, Lucknow is a magnificent city with a host of charismatic culture and appealing traditions.Courtly manners, gardens, mansions, architectural splendor, poetry, music, dance and handicrafts all describe the brilliance of the city. Stretching over an area of 3,244sq km, the population of Lucknow is around 2472011.

Bewitching and Splendid Taj Mahal in Agra is the finest monument in the country without any doubt. The remarkable white marble mausoleum was built at the bank of River Yamuna by mogul emperor Shah Jahan as the forever memorial of his beloved wife Mumtaz Mahal.

The river Ganga, the period between June 16th 2013 to the present day, the ravaging floods caused by the cloudburst in the Kedarnath Valley, its effect on the people who live and work in the adventure sport business and the outlook for the Yoga capital of the universe.

Situated on the banks of the Chaliyar River, Nilambur is beautiful town in the Malappuram district of Kerala. Famous for having the world's first teak plantation raised in the Conolly Plot about 150 years ago, the Teak Museum here is worth visiting if you travel to Nilambur. Established by the Kerala Forest Research Institute in collaboration with the Kerala Forest Department, it is a thematic museum housing historical, cultural and aesthetic aspects of teak, all under one roof. A collection of bamboo trees on the way to the museum imparts a special beauty to the place. The carved teak door at the entrance of the museum has a painting of the Kannimara teak. It is the oldest living teak tree not only in India but also in the world, located in Parambikulam Wild Life Sanctuary in the district of Palghat, Kerala. It is 47.5 m tall with a girth of 642 cm.

Tour the ancient city of Thebes with Luxor sightseeing one day tour by A/C Coach departs privately on from Hurghada accompanied by Fly2egy.com Egyptologist, guide you'll see the West Bank Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple,lunch en route in quality restaurant in Luxor, cross the river Nile by Felucca, explore The City of The Dead, the Colossi of Memnon then back to Hurghada.

Tour the ancient city of Thebes with Luxor sightseeing one day tour by plane departs privately every Wednesday from Hurghada, you'll have the chance to visit Luxor West Bank, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple,lunch en route in good quality restaurant in Luxor, cross the river Nile by Felucca, explore The City of The Dead, the Colossi of Memnon then fly back to Hurghada.

Welcome to loi krathong festival again,A colorful night with a nice full moon in Thailand.Most of Thai People have a happy to joint this festival because there are many activity in Loykrathong night.It's looks like a colorful party night ,they will decorate a bowl or basket with a beautiful flower ,incense sticks and candle to float on the canel or river in a full moon night ( 12th lunar calendar ).Loy krathong festival presents a Thai lifestyle that respect the goddress of water and conservation traditions for loy kratong.

Really colorful night.

Camp along the river and trek in Mini Zanskar to experience the real meaning of adventure. The majestic mountains, snow capped peaks and chilling cold awaits you.