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GREAT GETAWAYS: South China | Sichuan | Sanya | Beijing
Posted Oct 12th 2008 8:53p.m. by shanghai_cw (Great Getaways)

South China

Grand Tour

These days the Grand Canal is a quaint artifact of China’s Imperial wealth and splendor, but once upon a time it was a water-borne superhighway which made those who lived along it rich. This unique three-day trip hits up four of the cities which prospered ... Read more »

GREAT GETAWAYS: Macau | Paris | Shandong | Liaoning
Posted Sep 16th 2008 1:45p.m. by cityweekend (Great Getaways)

Oct. 18-19 I Yantai, Shandong

Grape Escape

This new China Culture Center tour hits up Chateau Changyu Castle, China’s largest and oldest vineyard, situated in the fertile coastal of eastern Shandong. In addition to sampling a range of local vintages, you’ll visit a seaside village where people use ... Read more »

GREAT GETAWAYS: Huangshan | Mass Games | Jia Shanghai
Posted Aug 28th 2008 5:26p.m. by cityweekend (Great Getaways)

Sept. 19-21 | Huangshan, Anhui

Mists of Time

Autumn is the best time to visit Huangshan, one of China’s most iconic sights. The temperatures dip and the crisp fall air accentuates the mist-shrouded peaks. It’s the stuff of storybooks. This three day whirlwind takes you to the top of ... Read more »

GREAT BEIJING GETAWAYS
Posted Aug 18th 2008 11:37a.m. by cityweekend (Great Getaways)

August | Commune by the Great Wall

Luxury Lifestyle

When you’re talking exclusive Great Wall getaways, you’re talking about the Commune. Managed by the Kempinski, this collection of villas is one of Beijing’s top architectural achievements, marrying cutting edge design to ancient Chinese splendor. Featuring the highly-rated Antara ... Read more »

GREAT GETAWAYS: Mutianyu Great Wall | Biyun Temple | Jinshanling | Ming Tombs
Posted Jul 23rd 2008 1:36p.m. by cityweekend (Great Getaways)

July | Mutianyu Great WallVillage Living

In the shadow of the Great Wall, find several farmhouses renovated into top-notch bed and breakfasts. Run by a staff of expats, these inns are the quaint countryside getaway of your dreams. Order "room service" from The Schoolhouse Canteen, the nearby restaurant run by ... Read more »

GREAT GETAWAYS: New Zealand | Shandong | Changbaishan
Posted Jul 2nd 2008 6:06p.m. by cityweekend (Great Getaways)

Through July | New ZealandDown Kiwi Way

This July, Air New Zealand launches new Auckland-Beijing direct flights. Though primarily aimed at Chinese tourists heading to this nature paradise, you can take advantage of special introductory rates. For a limited time, Travel the Real China (run by a real New Zealander ... Read more »

GREAT GETAWAYS: Naadam Fest | Climbing in Yangshuo | Alicia Keys
Posted Jun 20th 2008 5:44p.m. by cityweekend (Great Getaways)

Naadam FestivalJuly | Mongolia

Naadam is Mongolia's Fourth of July and Olympics rolled into one three-day festival celebrating the "three manly sports." Although women now take part in this ancient competition (everything except wrestling, that is), seeing it takes you back to the day when the Khan ruled the ... Read more »

GREAT GETAWAYS: SIFF | Rainforest Music Fest | +more
Posted Jun 4th 2008 7:31p.m. by cityweekend (Great Getaways)

June 14-22 | ShanghaiShanghai Int’l Film Festival

Watching Asia’s hottest stars hit the red carpet at THE film event in China is almost as good as being at the Oscars. Even if you can’t muscle your way to get a glimpse of Maggie Cheung or Ang Lee ... Read more »

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