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SPLENDORS OF RUSSIA & CENTRAL ASIA
Bushkazi Games, New Year, Eagle & Naadam Horse Festival celebratedJourney through Russia, the largest country on earth, that straddles two continents and two millennia of history. Take in the opulence of St. Petersburg and the iconic architecture of Moscow. Continue along the old Silk Route, with […]
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LIJIANG ADVENTURE: China
Ethnic Minority & Buddhist monastery festivals celebrated year roundAs a recent APA traveler commented; “if Walt Disney had to create ancient China it would be Lijiang! It was magical and every corner you turned had great surprises.” Explore the interesting old town with its Naxi wooden […]
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TROPICAL XISHUANGBANNA: China
Ethnic Minority & Buddhist monastery festivals celebrated year roundTravel to laid back tribal villages in tropical Xishuangbanna near the Burma border. Meet the Dai minorities and learn about their culture and traditions. Visit markets, villages and botanical gardens filled with exotic plants and wildlife.
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BEIJING COOKING: China
Ethnic Minority & Buddhist monastery festivals celebrated year roundSpend a few days taking class at a world famous Chinese Cooking School. Learn directly from master Chinese chefs how to prepare traditional Chinese cuisine. A local chef will take you to the market to select ingredients and […]
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BEIJING, DATONG & XI’AN: China
Ethnic Minority & Buddhist monastery festivals celebrated year-round Explore Beijing’s Forbidden City, Great Wall and hutongs (alleyways) and its burgeoning art scene, pearl markets and more. In Datong visit the Hanging Monastery – a rare combination of mechanics, aesthetics and Buddhism! Also view one of China’s […]
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PINGYAO & BEIJING: China
Ethnic Minority & Buddhist monastery festivals celebrated year roundExplore ancient China with a visit to Pingyao, possibly the best-preserved walled city in China. Pingyao is a good example of traditional Chinese architecture, and dates back over 2700 years. Continue to one of China’s largest and most […]
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DAZU & YANGTSE CRUISE: China
Ethnic Minority & Buddhist monastery festivals celebrated year round View the amphitheater of Buddhist sculptures at Dazu and weave your way along winding rivers, past breathtaking canyons and remote villages on the Yangtse River cruise. Stop at ancient cities, temples, the Three Gorges and the world’s […]
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MT. EMEI & THE PANDAS: China
Ethnic Minority & Buddhist monastery festivals celebrated year roundTowering over the sleepy village of Leshan is the Grand Buddha – largest in the world! Hike or take the cable car up to Mt. Emei, a place of great physical and spiritual beauty. Visit the panda reserve […]
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SCENIC CHINA
Ethnic Minority & Buddhist monastery festivals celebrated year roundExplore Shanghai’s teahouses and cruise along the Bund with its neoclassical architecture. View Suzhou’s classical gardens and double-sided silk embroidery. Visit historic Nanjing’s tombs, pagodas and temples and relax at Hangzhou’s stunning lakeside. DestinationsShanghai * Suzhou * Nanjing […]
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