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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

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

Everest base camp referred to two base camps; each is located at the opposite sides of Mount Everest. One is South base Camp, which is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598 ft) (28°0'26?N 86°51'34?E), and the other one is North Base Camp, which is in Tibet at 5,150 meters (16,900 ft) [1] [2] [3] (28°8'29?N 86°51'5?E).

Everest base camp referred to two base camps; each is located at the opposite sides of Mount Everest. One is South base Camp, which is in Nepal at an altitude of 5,364 meters (17,598 ft) (28°0'26?N 86°51'34?E), and the other one is North Base Camp, which is in Tibet at 5,150 meters (16,900 ft) [1] [2] [3] (28°8'29?N 86°51'5?E).

Chandigarh is the first planned city of India with architectural excellence that is world famous. Being a union territory and the capital of two Indian states, Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh presents the true blend of serenity

Vietnam's air-conditioned trains are safe, comfortable and inexpensive, the ideal way for independent travelers to get around and see Vietnam at ground level. Country trains offer a journey along the country (from Hanoi to Saigon and vice versa) with panorama views of sceneries / landscapes. You can get a real insight into Vietnam of both urban and rural when you travel by train. SE1 and SE3 Express Train are two main daily trains with the best quality that cover 4 main stations: Hanoi - Hue - Danang - Nha Trang - Saigon.

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.

Travel and tourism have been positive developments over the past four years, confirming a strong potential market in general. Although growth has slowed in the last two years due to global economic crisis, there was a significant decrease in a certain category of tourism. Accommodation and transport are the two main categories, as well as leaders in terms of industrial development.

Hotel Taj Khema located two minutes walking distance from Taj Mahal. Holidaymakers who love to enjoy sightseeing of Agra city then they can choose this Agra budget hotel. Stay here and enjoy stunning view of Taj Mahal

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.

Leh Ladakh which is situated in the north Indian state of Jammu & Kashmir is considered as most wonderful places available over planet. The mixture of authentic landscape, wizened faces, sky, dragons, silence, green valleys, snow capped peaks, glassy lakes makes this as a best tourist spot. Leh Ladakh is the mountainous region situated to the north and is completely isolated from this modern world. This is in the northern part of Jammu & Kashmir and is divided into two districts namely Leh and Kargil.

Get ready to come face to face with some of the oceans' most fascinating creatures at the Marine Life Park, Resorts World Sentosa's latest offering. Here's a sneak peek at how you can choose to stay dry, or get soaking wet at two separate ticketed attractions, at the world's largest oceanarium!

Marriage is not something that just happens, it is created. It is a union of not just two beautiful souls but families too. It creates relations, makes bonding that lasts forever and for such an occasion, one needs to make this auspicious day even more special for not just the couple who have decided to spend the rest of their lives together but also for the close ones who will gather to witness this espousal and bless the couple for a beautiful life ahead.