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South west China – A journey to Yunnan
Kunming, Dali. Lijiang, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Yuanyang
This journey is an extraordinary immersion through Yunnan. Shangri La, as described in James Hilton's novel
The Lost Horizon, offers travellers a chance to discover it's picturesque scenery and distinctive culture and
customs of it's many colourful ethnic minority groups. Kunming, the city of eternal spring; Dali, ancient
capital of the Bai's Nanzhao kingdom; Lijiang, the UNESCO listed Heritage Site with its cobbled streets.
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The wonders of South India
Bangalore-Chikmangalur-Kabini-Cochin-Backwaters-Kovalam
Take a Boat Safari at Kabini River and interact with the resident elephant at Resort. Jeep safari at Nagarhole.
Visit a Tribal Village and have a cup of tea with the villagers. Visit Coffee Plantations, participate in a
Cooking Demonstration at Nimmy’s Paul House in Cochin and a special Night Out at Cochin where you see
Kathakali performance. Go on a houseboat journey into God’s Own Country
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Japan’s Golden Route from Tokyo to Mt Fuji and Kyoto
Delight your senses with an awakening trip to the spectacular Land of the Rising Sun. Arrive in the eclectic
capital city of Tokyo for 3 days of cultural immersion. Visit private gardens of the Edo period, witness a tea
ceremony and take a boat cruise along the Sumida River. Go to Hakone, the gateway to Mt Fuji, stay in
traditional ruokans and savour the delights of classic Japanese cuisine. Ride the world’s longest cable car and
takea cruise across Lake Ashinoko. Enjoy a relaxing soak in a hot onsen spring before boarding a bullet train
to the cultural capital of Kyoto. Adorn a traditional kimono and participate in several traditional arts and
customs.After exploring the former imperial capital of Kyoto for two days, it's a short trip to Nara, another
former capital and home to the world's largest wooden building.
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Taiwan by High Speed Rail
Taipei, Sun Moon Lake, Alishan, Tainan, Kaohsiung, Taroko
Let the luxury bullet train speed you from the splendour of Taipei, past shrines, temples and pagodas to the
lakes and mountains of the tropical south
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Cambodia and Myanmar
Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Yangon - Heho - Inle Lake - In Dein - Mandalay Amarapura - Ava - Sagaing - Monywa - Po Win Taung - Pakkoku - Bagan - Yangon
Go beyond the main tourist highlights of Cambodia and Myanmar and discover in-depth, the awe inspiring
architecture, fascinating history and cultural practices that make both countries so fascinating to explore.
Our Cambodia & Myanmar in Depth program uncovers the hidden temples of Angkor Wat, steps into the
bustling street Markets of Yangon, reveals the turbulent past of Phnom Penh and shows the warm friendly
character of both countries people