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GREAT GETAWAYS: South China | Sichuan | Sanya | London
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: Hong Kong | Sichuan | Sanya | The Three Gorges
by shanghai_cw (Great Getaways) Hong Kong Tea Time The Peninsula Hotel, built in 1928, retains the charming decadence of the colonial age and you don't need to go broke to experience it. Instead, opt for High Tea, served every afternoon from 2-7pm in the world famous Peninsula Lobby. The tea itself (¥388 plus ... Read more » |
Great Getaways: Yantai, Shandong | Beijing | Macao | Chongming Island
by shanghai_cw (Great Getaways) Oct. 18-19: Yantai, Shandong Grape Escape This new China Culture Center tour hits up Chateau Changyu Castel, China's largest and oldest vineyard, situated in the fertile coastal area of east Shandong. In addition to sampling a range of local vintages, you'll visit a seaside village where people use ... Read more » |
GREAT GETAWAYS: Bali | Beijing | Guilin
by shanghai_cw (Great Getaways) Sept. 29-Oct. 5 | Bali Piece of Heaven Sure, Bali's full of tourists, but for good reason: this little island paradise is the perfect mainland escape. Enjoy pristine beaches, easy access to tropical jungles and the famous hospitality of the Balinese. For the October holiday, Classic Travel puts together a ... Read more » |
GREAT GETAWAYS: Beijing | Qingdao | North Korea | Hong Kong
by shanghai_cw (Great Getaways) September | Beijing Welcome to the Jungle DoubleTree by Hilton opened in July, the second Hilton property in Beijing and the first DoubleTree in Asia. Located near Financial Street, the hotel has an exterior that is made entirely of green glass. Even better, it has the largest rooftop garden in the ... Read more » |
GREAT GETAWAYS: Land of the Rising Sun | Travis in Concert | Himalayan Highlight
by shanghai_cw (Great Getaways) GREAT GETAWAYS July | JapanLand of the Rising Sun With the rise of the yuan, there's never been a more affordable time to visit Japan. For a limited time Country Holidays has a five-night trip which takes in the major cities of this fascinating country. Start off with a ... Read more » |
GREAT GETAWAYS: New Zealand | Shandong | Qingdao
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
by shanghai_cw (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: Trek the Great Wall | Rainforest Music Fest | +more
by shanghai_cw (Great Getaways) June-July | North ChinaTrek the Great Wall Don't just see the Great Wall, live it for 10 days. The trip starts at the Bohai Sea, the point where the Great Wall tumbles into the waves. You'll hike through Shanhaiguan, one of the most important strategic passes on the ... Read more » |

