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yangshuo cooking school
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5 days, ex Guilin
Departs daily itiNerary... Day 1 Guilin/yangshuo A fusion of Western influence and traditional Chinese rural style, charming Yangshuo beckons. Stay just minutes from the scenic Li River. Days 2-3 cooking school Visit the market filled with fresh produce before heading out to the nearby village of Chao Long. The hands-on
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cooking lessons are set in a traditional courtyard house, with expert tuition. Teachers reveal their techniques, then its your turn. Learn about classic southern Chinese cuisine. A cookbook is included to help you recreate the meals when you get home. Days 4-5 yangshuo/Guilin No visit to Yangshuo would be complete without a tour through the unique countryside and its surreal karst scenery. Cycle or drive among traditional rural scenes, stopping to enjoy lunch at a local guides home. Relax in the restaurants along West Street before bidding farewell to beautiful Guanxi Province.
accoMMoDatioN Hotel (4 nts) traNsPort Private car Meals 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches BuDGet Allow US$50 for meals not included DeParts Daily, subject to availability Notes Roundtrip Guilin Airport to hotel transfers are included traVeller ratiNG 4.75 out of 5 triP coDe Cooking School, China - Chen Duan
" learn the secrets of chinese cooking
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wander the great wall
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5 days, ex Beijing
Departs daily (Mar-Nov) itiNerary... Day 1 Beijing Find a bargain at the silk markets or see the old hutongs and back lanes of Beijing by rickshaw. Days 2-3 Great Wall Stretching over 6,000 km the Wall is an almostunbelievable feat of ancient engineering and a lasting reminder of Chinese imperial history. Trek with a local guide through remote
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areas of the famous structure, past crumbling staircases and watchtowers overgrown with vegetation. In places the Great Wall zigzags up inclines and straddles peaks like a suspension bridge, offering a chance to gaze out at mountain ranges in the distance. Hike to Gubeikou and take in views of the surrounding countryside along the way. Days 4-5 Beijing Conquer the final part of the worlds longest fortification and enjoy a picnic lunch on the Wall before heading back to Beijing. Back in the city seek out a restaurant to celebrate your Great Wall ramble.
accoMMoDatioN Hotels/guesthouses (4 nts) traNsPort Private car, walking Meals 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners BuDGet Allow US$50 for meals not included DeParts Daily (Mar-Nov), subject to availability Notes 1. Roundtrip airport to hotel transfers are included. 2. Please note this trip is not available during the Olympics (from 15 Jul-15 Sep 2008) traVeller ratiNG 5.00 out of 5 triP coDe Intrepid Photography Competition 2007, Great Wall views, China - G Patterson
" trek along the incredible Great Wall
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kashgar extension
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7 days, ex Kashgar
Departs every Sat (May-Oct) itiNerary... Days 1-2 kashgar Discover the legends of the Silk Road. Visit the famous Sunday Market, where traders from all over Central Asia come to hawk their wares. On the same day is an exciting livestock market, a sight not to be missed. Days 3-4 karakul lake At 3,800 m above sea level, Karakul Lake will literally
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take your breath away. Be amazed by its glowing blue waters, set at the foot of the dramatic Pamir Mountains. Hike in the countryside to meet the Kyrgyz who graze their sheep in nearby pastures. Sleep in a traditional yurt to really experience the local culture. Days 5-7 yarkand/kashgar Journey to the edge of the Taklamakan Desert on the way to Yarkand, a 1,000 year old resting spot for Silk Road travellers to stay the night. Absorb the character of Muslim Xinjiang. Wander the narrow bazaars of the Uyghur quarter or arrange a camel ride out into the dusty desert before returning to Kashgar.
Bazaar, Kashgar - Chen Duan accoMMoDatioN Hotels (4 nts), yurts (2 nts) traNsPort Private car/minibus Meals 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 Dinners BuDGet Allow US$100 for meals not included DeParts Every Sat (May-Oct), subject to availability Notes Please note this trip is not available during the Olympics (from 15 Jul-15 Sep 2008) traVeller ratiNG Not applicable as this is a new itinerary triP coDe
" experience the grand history of the silk road
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