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English Heritage Treasures of China 2010
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15 days
From £2420
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English Heritage Treasures of China
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Beijing (3 nights), Zhengzhou (1 night), Luoyang (1 night), Great Wall, Xi’an (2 nights), Terracotta Warriors, Hangzhou (2 nights), Nanjing (1 night), Suzhou (1 night) and Shanghai (2 nights)
China’s imperial legacy and ancient traditions still live on amidst the progress of the 21st century, its cultural heritage providing a fascinating contrast to the country’s modern face. Beginning in Beijing, this incredible journey captures the essence of China, travelling across...
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Imperial China 2010
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15 days
Group Departures
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This is a Classic Journey
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Imperial China
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Shanghai (2 nights), Suzhou (1 night), Nanjing (1 night), Qufu (2 nights), Keifeng, Zhengzhou
(1 night), Luoyang (1 night), Longmen Caves, Xi’an (2 nights) and Beijing (3 nights)
China’s imperial legacy and ancient traditions still live on amidst the progress of the 21st century, its cultural heritage providing a fascinating contrast to the country’s modern face. Beginning in Shanghai, this incredible journey captures the essence of China, travelling across...
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China with a difference 2010
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16 days
From £3195
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China with a difference
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Beijing (3 nights), Great Wall, Chengdu (2 nights), Xi’an (2 nights), Terracotta Warriors, Long Sheng (3 nights), Guilin and Shanghai (3 nights)
One of the most scenically, culturally and historically diverse destinations anywhere, China is a land of incredible contrasts. Here we find imperial grandeur and commercial enterprise rubbing shoulders on the streets of Beijing and Xi’an, where the matchless treasures of the Forbidden...
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The Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer 2010
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12 days
From £2895
Frequent Departures
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The Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer
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Beijing (3 nights), Great Wall, Yichang, Yangtze Gorges Cruise (4 nights), Chongqing and Shanghai (3 nights)
To the Chinese the Yangtze is simply 'Chang Jiang' or 'Long River'. In fact, the Yangtze is the 3rd longest river in the world, flowing 5472 kilometres from the Tibetan highlands to the East China Sea. The cruise takes you through the most spectacular section between Yichang and...
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Journey Through Yunnan 2010
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13 days
From £2630
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Journey Through Yunnan
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Kunming (2 nights), Dali (2 nights), Lijiang (2 nights), Zhongdian (2 nights) and Xishuangbanna, Jinghong (2 nights)
The staggering scenic and cultural variety of China’s southwest provinces reveal a quite spectacular wealth of treasures, from the remarkable limestone forests of Kunming, through to the lush tropical plains of Xishuangbanna. Traversing a landscape that encompasses magnificent snowcapped...
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Explore China with Shangri-La Hotels 2010
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13 days
From £2945
Frequent Departures
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Explore China with Shangri-La Hotels
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Beijing (3 nights), Great Wall, Xi’an (2 nights), Terracotta Warriors, Shanghai (2 nights), Suzhou (1 night) and Guilin (2 nights)
Re-tracing the steps of the emperors of old, this journey through China’s ancient past takes in its rich and fascinating culture and vibrant cities. From China’s Great Wall to the famous water town of Suzhou, combined with the luxury of Shangri-La’s celebrated 5-star accommodation,...
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Expo Long Weekend 2010
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4 days
From £999
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Expo Long Weekend
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Shanghai (3 nights)
Combine a visit to the highly anticipated Expo 2010 with a stay in one of the vibrant cities in Asia.
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Yangtze Splendour 2011
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15 days
From £2955
Group Departures
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This is a Classic Journey
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Yangtze Splendour
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Beijing (3 nights), Great Wall, Xi’an (2 nights), Terracotta Warriors, Chongqing, Yangtze Gorges Cruise (3 nights), Yichang, Shanghai (2 nights) and Guilin (2 nights)
The mighty Yangtze cuts a spectacular swathe through some of China’s most breathtaking scenery. From the Tibetan Highlands to the East China Sea, the world’s third longest river traverses a timeless landscape of deep gorges and towering mountains. Our journey takes us through its...
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Discover China 2011
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11 days
From £2070
Group Departures
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This is a Classic Journey
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Discover China
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Beijing (3 nights), Great Wall, Xi’an (2 nights), Terracotta Warriors, Guilin (2 nights) and Shanghai (2 nights)
An ideal introduction to some of China’s astonishing highlights, this intriguing journey explores the imperial legacies of Beijing and Xian, as well as the awe-inspiring karst landscapes along the Li River, before ending amongst the bright lights of bustling Shanghai. And with the...
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Yangtze Splendour Longer Duration 2010
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17 days
From £3055
Group Departures
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This is a Classic Journey
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Yangtze Splendour Longer Duration
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Beijing (3 nights), Great Wall, Xi’an (2 nights), Chengdu (2 nights), Bifengxia Giant Panda Base at Ya’an, Chongqing, Yangtze Gorges Cruise (4 nights), Yichang, Shanghai (2 nights) and Guilin (2 nights)
The mighty Yangtze cuts a spectacular swathe through some of China’s most breathtaking scenery, traversing a timeless landscape of deep gorges and towering mountains. After exploring the imperial treasures of Beijing and Xi'an fly to Chongqing, to begin a journey that takes in giant...
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Yangtze Splendour Longer Duration 2011
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17 days
From £2960
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This is a Classic Journey
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Yangtze Splendour Longer Duration
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Beijing (3 nights), Great Wall, Xi’an (2 nights), Terracotta Warriors, Chongqing, Yangtze Gorges Cruise (4 nights), Wuhan, Shanghai (2 nights), Guilin (2 nights) and Hong Kong (2 nights)
The mighty Yangtze cuts a spectacular swathe through some of China’s most breathtaking scenery. From the Tibetan Highlands to the East China Sea, the world’s third longest river traverses a timeless landscape of deep gorges and towering mountains. Our journey takes us through its...
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BEIJING
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Places to see and things to do
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BEIJING
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Beijing has been China’s political
and cultural centre since the Mongol
warlord Kublai Khan made it his capital
in 1264. Few places can match Beijing’s
vibrancy and sheer cultural splendour,
a city of wide boulevards and narrow
hutongs, it is home to the Forbidden
City and...
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CRUISING ON THE YANGTZE RIVER AND THE THREE GORGES
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CRUISING ON THE YANGTZE RIVER AND THE THREE GORGES
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Asia’s longest river and, after the Nile and the Amazon, the third longest on earth, the mighty Yangtze
flows for nearly 6,400 kilometres, from the glaciers of Tibet’s eastern mountain ranges, to the vibrant
waterfront of bustling Shanghai, where it ends its journey in the East...
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DALI
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DALI
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Dali is located at over 6,000 ft in a beautiful
valley bordering Tibet, and is home to the Bai
minority peoples. It is an excellent base for
visiting the attractions of the surrounding
countryside – the Shibaoshan Grottoes,
including the Stone Bell Temple with its superb
Bai...
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GUILIN
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GUILIN
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The ancient and picturesque city of Guilin lies along the western banks of the Li River, nestling amongst the
stunning limestone landscapes of China’s Guangxi Zhuang province, making it an ideal base from which to
explore the timeless majesty of the region’s glorious canvas of...
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HARBIN ICE FESTIVAL
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HARBIN ICE FESTIVAL
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This annual festival is China’s greatest showpiece for
ice art and attracts visitors from all over the world, its
location amidst the arctic climates of north eastern
China, presenting a fitting venue for this month long
celebration of exquisite talent and artistic ingenuity.
Inspired...
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HUANGSHAN
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HUANGSHAN
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Carpeted in thick bamboo and pine
forests, the enigmatic slopes of the
Yellow Mountains are amongst some
of China’s most spectacular natural
wonders. It is believed that once you
have climbed these mystical peaks, you
won’t want to visit another mountain
again and pilgrims...
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LESHAN
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LESHAN
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Carved from the sandstone cliffs that
dominate the confluence of the Dadu,
Min and Qingyi rivers, sits the gigantic
figure of the Dafo, the Maitreya Buddha
considered to be the largest Buddhist
sculpture in the world. Measuring an
impressive 71 metres, this imposing giant
took...
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LIJIANG
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LIJIANG
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Step back in time with a visit to Lijiang, with its
narrow cobblestone streets, rickety wooden
buildings, ancient canals and lively markets,
designated as a World Cultural Heritage site by
UNESCO. The town is the capital of Naxi people
with a relatively small population of 250,000...
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LONGJI RICE TERRACES
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LONGJI RICE TERRACES
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Visited as a day trip from Guilin, these spectacular
contoured terraces on the outskirts of Longsheng
present a remarkable image amongst the hills of
Guanxi Province. These are the ‘Dragon’s Backbone’
rice terraces, an extraordinary series of shapes and
patterns that have been...
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SHANGHAI
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SHANGHAI
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A bustling multi-cultural megalopolis at
the mouth of the Yangtze, Shanghai is
a fascinating mix of modern style and
colonial heritage. A city of nearly 20
million, Shanghai has risen from post
war austerity to become one of China’s
most dynamic cities, with a style and
vibrancy...
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SUZHOU & THE WATER VILLAGES
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SUZHOU & THE WATER VILLAGES
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Situated an hour by train from Shanghai is Suzhou,
China’s very own Venice, famed for its picturesque
canals, ancient stone bridges, pagodas and classical
gardens filled with spectacular floral displays.
Strategically located on a major trade route of China’s
Grand Canal, Suzhou...
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THE KASHGAR SUNDAY MARKET
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THE KASHGAR SUNDAY MARKET
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Held every Sunday throughout the year for
centuries, the Kashgar market is one of the
most famous and colourful bazaars in the
world. Traders arrive from all over Central Asia
for this bargaining extravaganza. Due to its
favourable geographical position along the
ancient Silk...
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TIGER LEAPING GORGE
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TIGER LEAPING GORGE
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Carved by the surging waters of the
mighty Yangzte River, the remarkable
Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the
longest, deepest and narrowest on
the planet. Located in Yunnan in south
west China, this spectacular canyon
measures some 15 km in length and
400 metres in depth (although...
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WALKING THE GREAT WALL
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WALKING THE GREAT WALL
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China's Great Wall stretches across the northern part of the
country and was built as a barrier against the Mongol
hordes. In places it runs through spectacular mountain
scenery, and there are an increasing number of people who
want to do a trek along a section of this man-made...
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XI’AN
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XI’AN
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China’s ancient capital and the
starting point of the famous Silk Road,
Xi’an’s imperial history spanned some
12 dynasties, covering a period of
nearly 2,000 years. Today its worldwide
renown is due mainly to the presence
of the spectacular Army of Terracotta
Warriors, but...
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YANGSHUO COOKERY SCHOOL
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YANGSHUO COOKERY SCHOOL
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Located in the village of Chao Long,
this school gives you the opportunity to
learn how to cook authentic Chinese
food in a traditional setting. The courses
are intended to teach from a practical
viewpoint, with participants involved
in every aspect of the course, from
shopping...
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YANGZHOU NEAR GUILIN
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YANGZHOU NEAR GUILIN
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Yangzhou is a pleasant town, far less commercialised and more
relaxed than nearby Guilin, and is therefore the ideal base from
which to explore the Li River, the beautiful surrounding
countryside and the nearby local villages. Many people find
hiring a bicycle to be the perfect...
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The Remote Southwest
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The Remote Southwest
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The Province of Yunnan is home to a third of all China's ethnic minorities, whose rich cultures differ markedly from those of the northern Chinese. It is also a land of astonishing contrasts, from Himalayan snow peaks to tropical rainforests.
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The Silk Road
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The Silk Road
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For centuries the fabled Silk Road represented the most important link between the great civilizations of the Orient and the Western World. European traders made the arduous journey across deserts and high mountain passes in search of riches, bringing back silks and exotic spices,...
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PARADESA RESORT YANGSHUO
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PARADESA RESORT YANGSHUO
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The only international standard resort located
amidst the picturesque and tranquil landscapes
of Yangshuo, the Paradesa offers 145 well-equipped
rooms and suites in a beautiful lake front setting.
Traditional Chinese landscaping, a range of
Cantonese, Sichuan and international...
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PUDI BOUTIQUE HOTEL SHANGHAI
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PUDI BOUTIQUE HOTEL SHANGHAI
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Located near Fuxing Park, in the heart of Shanghai’s
old French quarter, this elegant property offers 52
spacious contemporary European style rooms with
the full compliment of modern amenities. Situated
close to the vibrant shops, bars and cafés on the
famous Huaihai Road it...
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SHERATON GUILIN HOTEL
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SHERATON GUILIN HOTEL
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Lying in the heart of Guilin, this superior property
lies besides the Li River. With a wide array of modern
facilities and 430 air-conditioned en suite rooms
and suites with views of either the river or the hotel’s
attractive gardens, it presents the perfect location
from which...
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SOFITEL ON RENMIN SQUARE XI’AN
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SOFITEL ON RENMIN SQUARE XI’AN
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This superb 5-star hotel offers exquisite luxury and
style in the grounds of Renmin Square. Incorporating
several historically important buildings and offering
432 beautifully appointed rooms with contemporary
bathrooms, it is without doubt one of the most
sumptuous in the region....
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THE BANYAN TREE TINGHA TIBETAN VILLAGE
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THE BANYAN TREE TINGHA TIBETAN VILLAGE
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This hotel, opened in 2005, brings a new level of
luxury and standards to the Southwest region.
The setting, at over 10,000 ft, is spectacular. The
resort’s architecture reflects the local Tibetan
culture. Accommodation is in either a Tibetan
Suite or Lodge. All rooms have a...
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THE GRAND HYATT SHANGHAI
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THE GRAND HYATT SHANGHAI
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The ‘tallest hotel in the world’, this spectacular
property is located on the upper floors (level 53 to
87) of the Jin Mao Tower in the centre of Pudong,
Shanghai’s dynamic commercial district. Superbly
appointed rooms offer elegant Art Deco interiors,
wonderful views across...
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THE PENINSULA HONG KONG
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THE PENINSULA HONG KONG
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The group’s flagship hotel is the Peninsula Hong Kong, a Hong
Kong landmark and one of the world's legendary grand hotels,
conveniently located in the heart of Kowloon on Victoria
Harbour. Consistently ranked as one of the top hotels in the
world, the Peninsula offers stunning...
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THE PENINSULA PALACE HOTEL BEIJING
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THE PENINSULA PALACE HOTEL BEIJING
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The Peninsula Palace Hotel is situated in the centre of Beijing,
just a short walk from the Forbidden City. In 2003 and 2004, the
hotel underwent a 27 million dollar refurbishment,making it
your best choice for luxury accommodation in China’s capital.
All 525 guest rooms feature...
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