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From Himalaya to Gobi desert
This trip provides a chance to witness the huge contrast between the high plateau and the Gobi desert. We will start this trip after visiting the most attractive sites of Lhasa, we take the highest train in the world to Golmud, where we switch to vehicle to experience a dramatic change in both culture and [...]
Tibetan Highlands Express
Blow away the cobwebs of everyday life in one of Asia’s great wildernesses – the northern edge of the Tibetan Plateau, a fairytale land of snowy mountains, crystal-clear lakes and vast high-altitude plains… Our Tibetan Highlands Express itinerary is an adventure on an epic scale – in just eight days you will travel from Xining, capital of [...]
Mountain Kingdoms of Yunnan
Mountain Kingdoms of Yunnan is a spectacular short itinerary take guests north from Kunming through some of Yunnan’s premier destinations – Dali, Lijiang and Zhongdian – as well as one of the Province’s less well-known gems, Shaxi, and tracks a portion of the ancient tea horse trade route from Yunnan to Tibet. With the comforts of [...]
Mystical Sichuan
The Mystical Sichuan is an excellent introduction to this glorious region of China. This itinerary will give you a taste of nearly everything this region has to offer; spectacular mountains and nature reserves, exciting mountain roads, splendid highways, Tibetan people and their charming dwellings, Sichuanese & Tibetan cuisine, chortens and prayer flags, all set in [...]
Floating Lodge, Cambodia
Away from the tourist trail to ancient civilisations there is another country . . . a land of unspoilt virgin forest, rare orchids and fragrant frangipani, the startling colours and calls of birds of paradise, secretive jungle creatures and a perfumed air of peace and solitude. This ecological miracle deserves an environmentally friendlyresort that captures the imagination [...]
Ryokan, Japan
One of Japan’s most beautiful and exclusive ryokens or traditional inns, the Iwaso Ryoke is also one of the oldest, built over 150 years ago. Iwaso is situated in a very beautiful part of Momijidani Park, and when it was first constructed the owner built a tea shop and planted the area with maples trees. Iwaso [...]
Treehouses, China
The Sanya Nanshan Treehouses perch in the top of huge old tamarind trees on the edge of a beautiful beach and overlooking a new Buddhist and ecological national park where temples and pagodas are nestled amongst the botanical gardens. The huge windows also look out onto Nanshan Mountain that sits back from the coastline behind [...]
Capsule Hotel, Japan
Working late and back in the office early tomorrow? Had a bit too much to drink to get home safely? In Tokyo that problem has been solved with the invention of the ‘capsule hotel’. Those two words many not make much sense when used together but they mean just what they imply – a hotel [...]
Jaipur Kite Festival
The Kite Festival is an annual event that the whole of Rajasthan get’s pretty excited about and nowhere is it bigger than in the city of Jaipur. The city shuts down for the day as families and children alike stand atop rooftops flying their paper kites high into the air. Children run through the streets with their [...]
Pakistan Polo Festival
Shandur Polo festival is a polo tournament that is played between the two traditional and best polo teams of Pakistan- Chitral and Gilgit. Since the earlier times, Polo has been known as a King’s game. For any other person outside the King’s family it was an honor to play this game or be a participant. [...]
Japan Cherry Blossom Festival
The Cherry Blossom Japan Festival is an Asian festival which takes place from January to May across the different areas of Japan depending on when the blossoms open up. In Tokyo get to either Shinjuku Gyoen or Ueno-Koen. In Kyoto get to Maruyama-Koen. Try getting to the mountains of Yoshino for the most spectacular views in Japan. This is [...]
Harbin Ice Snow Festival
This Chinese festival takes place from the first week in January until the first week in February in Zhaolin & Sun Island Park in Harbin. China’s Ice Snow Festival is the celebration of the absolute freezing temperatures that occur here (-38c). Thousands of ice sculptures of buildings, world wonders, animals and Chinese Legends are carved in [...]
Thimphu Festival, Bhutan
Thimphu is the capital of Bhutan and it is the centre of government. The broad Thimphu valley represents mostly urban way of life. Just like any other place in Bhutan. This valley is clothed with beautiful trees from valleys to the hill top and with beautiful buildings built and maintained with traditional Bhutanese architecture. Thimphu means [...]
Impression of Modern Art in Japan
This tour is specially designed for traveler with an eye for modern art and design in Japan. Enjoy some of our selection of unique musuems all over Japan. Japan has a wide range of art, from ancient pottery to contemporary “pop” art. In addition to traditional art such as Buddhism art or ukiyoe, outstanding modern art works have been created [...]
Nature Lover’s Hokkaido
This five day private tour is created to experience the abundant wildlife of Eastern Hokkaido for nature lovers. By private car, you will explore several national parks such as Kushiro, Shiretoko and Mashu. The area boasts the Japan’s dairy products and seafood. Kushiro Wetland is under the Ramsar Treaty to protects the wetland and wild animals, [...]
Fabulous Bangkok
Browse chaotic markets, see serene temples and cycle along quiet country lanes to discover the many faces of bustling Bangkok. Learn the secrets of local cuisine at a cooking school excursion. Orient-Go allows you to experience this exciting city and it’s surroundings in the way you want to with a wide range of day tours [...]
Cambodia’s Forgotten South Coast
Designed for people who have spent a couple of days at Angkor and want to see more of Cambodia, this privately guided tour covers the highlights of the south coast. You will stay amongst the restored villas in the sleepy colonial coastal resort of Kep, sip cocktails while watching the sun set over Kampot’s riverfront, [...]
Cambodia’s North East
This itinerary offers the more adventurous traveller a fantastic opportunity to explore the hidden gem that is Cambodia’s North East. The adventures then really begin with a week in the wild north eastern provinces of Ratanakiri and Mondulkiri where there are a number of optional activities such as elephant riding in the jungle, kayaking, hill tribe [...]
Spiritual Burma & Bhutan
This 2 Kingdoms tour of ancient lands of Myanmar and Bhutan is incredible for it combines the various cultures with modern touches that are unique in their own distinct way. Travel to Burma or Myanmar, popularly known as Land of Golden Pagodas. Its rich cultural heritage, glittering temples and stupas and unspoiled natural beauty is [...]
Shek’O Beach, Hong Kong
Shek’O beach is a must stop location when visiting Hong Kong Island. Located on the southern side of the island, Shek’O Beach has a wonderful sandy family swimming area combined with an ideal surfing location just a short distance down the beach in Big Wave Bay. Cliffs that shelter the beach are great for rock [...]
Guangdong Museum of Art, Guangzhou-China
A cubist landmark by Hong Kong architect Rocco Yim, Guangzhou’s Guangdong Museum of Art offers a fascinating survey of coastal Chinese art and artifacts, from ancient porcelain and ivory carvings to Cantonese textiles; there’s also an outdoor sculpture garden. The museum also promotes education and cultural exchange. The 300-seat auditorium has an advanced projection and video facilities. [...]
ArtScience Museum, Singapore
This waterside addition to Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands complex will feature interactive and multimedia galleries that delve into the essence of creative expression over the ages. The building, a lotus-like structure designed by acclaimed architect Moshe Safdie, could be an exhibit in its own right. Embracing a spectrum of influences from art & science, to media [...]
Glow, Bangkok-Thailand
Glow, The boutique nightclub in Bangkok. A multi-level elegant lounge that transforms itself into a high energy nightclub in the later hours. Multi level, elegant daybeds, spectacular bars, multi colored led and laser lighting all around combined with excellent customer service create a unique party atmosphere. Recently, Glow nightclub was refurnished with a new look, new [...]
Kim Il Sung 100th Birthday – North Korea
April 15th 2012 is the biggest occasion in decades in North Korea – the 100th anniversary of the birth of national founder and eternal President Kim Il Sung. This will be a day celebrated in style and on a massive scale in the capital and this long weekend break to Pyongyang will put you right [...]
Miao New Year, Guizhou-China
One of the most populous groups of ethnic minorities is the Miao and they celebrate over 20 festivals in one year in Guizhou. This itinerary concentrates on catching these festivals when the villages are at its colorful best with local girls dressing up in the stunning costumes with brilliant display of their embroidery and silvers. [...]
Lusheng Festival, Guizhou-China
The Lusheng Festival, hundreds of the lusheng (bamboo-pipe instruments) in dozens of groups are simultaneously played and the music is reverberating far and wide. Hundreds and thousands of the Miao girls wearing silver-decorated clothes and head ornaments are dancing together to the rhythms, forming one circle after another together on the lusheng playing ground, and [...]
Magical & Mysterious Shamanism, Qinghai-China
Tongren Shaman Festival is celebrated by the Tibetan and Tu ethnic minorities in the villages of Tongren County in western China’s Qinghai Province, located about two hours’ drive from Xining, the capital of the province. It is a grand and festive occasion for local people to show their devotion and gratitude to the Mountain God. [...]
Monlam Festival, Gansu-China
In Tibet, there are many festivals throughout the year that attract the faithful as well as curious onlookers. Most important are Monlam Prayer Festivals which are colourful, traditional and exotic for everyone – whether you’ve been to Tibet before or are visiting for the first time. Hundreds of people from the outlying villages and grasslands [...]
Knai Bang Chatt, Kep-Cambodia
Founded by 2 Belgians, who fell in love with Cambodia during a holiday in 2003, the 3 villas were transformed into Knai Bang Chatt, now a hidden hideaway. Located in the fishing village of Kep, right on the southern east coastline of Cambodia, the 11 rooms at Knai Bang Chatt offer guests privacy, serenity & exclusivity with breathtaking [...]
M1NT
Shanghai may be late in embracing the private members’ club concept, but that hasn’t stopped two Hong Kong heavyweights from making a swift mainland debut. Opening within weeks of each other, M1NT and Kee Club are wooing high-fliers with opulent interiors, haute cuisine, and the promise of shoulder-rubbing opportunities with celebrities and socialites who pay [...]
The Arts Lounge (Siem Reap, Cambodia)
Overlooking the urban streetscape or courtyard garden, The Arts Lounge offers a living space at the heart of the hotel. showcases a variety of modern and traditional Cambodian art forms which are presented in an interactive and thought-stimulating manner. A dining menu is available or just enjoy a drink by the bar. Afternoon tea with [...]
Mystic Beach (Japan)
The white beach that only appears at low tide. Yurigahama Beach has “hoshinosuna (star sand)” which is the shell of foraminifera in the sand. The saying is if you find and pick up same number of hoshinosuna as your age, you will be happy. It is certainly a breathtakingly beautiful scene with mysterious mood, and [...]
House of Shambhala, Lhasa-Tibet
House of Shambhala is located in a traditional Tibetan courtyard house the type favored by nobility and high-ranking lamas in days gone by. Located in a quiet alley of the Barkor within the heart of old Lhasa, House of Shambhala is a realm of serenity for travelers to the on “The roof of the world”. [...]
New eyes show Shanghai
Walking Shanghai is not without its obstacles. Sidewalks are often crowded not only with other pedestrians, but with bicycle parking lots, vendors and their carts, card players, laundry strung between doors and trees and motorcycles and bicycles zooming up and down the sidewalks as though they were extensions of the streets. But it is really [...]
Hipsters Club (Tokyo, Japan)
Japan is known globally as a fashion-forward country and Tokyo is its artistic epicentre. Maybe that’s why the Tokyo Hipsters Club was described by its designer as a “pleasantly brutal space… a piece of antiarchitecture by a nonarchitect.” The Tokyo Hipsters Club was created around the concept of ‘aristocracy gone wrong’. Tom Dixon, British designer [...]
Wudang Mountains, Shiyan-Hubei
Wudang Mountains, also known as Wu Tang Shan, are a small mountain range in the Hubei province. In years past, the mountains of Wudang were known for the many Taoist monasteries to be found there, monasteries which became known as an academic centre for the research, teaching and practise of meditation, Chinese material arts, traditional [...]
Pingyao, Shanxi
Pingyao lies about 715 km from Beijing and 80 km from the provincial capital, Taiyuan. During the Qing Dynasty, Pingyao was a financial center of China. It is now renowned for its well-preserved ancient city wall. The city walls of Pingyao were constructed in the 3rd year of the Hongwu (1370). The walls have six [...]
Huangshan, Anhui
The Huangshan (Yellow Mountain) is a mountain range in southern Anhui province in eastern China. The area is very famous for its scenic beauty, which lies in the peculiar shapes of the granite peaks, in the weather-shaped Huangshan Pine trees, and in views of the clouds from above. The area also has hot springs and [...]
Potala Palace, Lhasa
The Potala Palace is located in Lhasa. It was named after Mount Potala, the abode of Chenresig. The Potala Palace was the chief residence of the Dalai Lama until the 14th Dalai Lama fled to Dharamsala, India after an invasion and failed uprising in 1959. Today the Potala Palace has been converted into a museum [...]
Suzhou, Jiangsu
Suzhou is a city on the lower reaches of the Yangtze river and on the shores of Lake Taihu. The city is renowned for its beautiful stone bridges, pagodas, and meticulously designed gardens which have contributed to its status as a great tourist attraction. Since the Song Dynasty (960-1279), Suzhou has also been an important [...]
Longmen Grottoes, Luoyang – Henan
The Longmen Grottoes are located 12 km south of present day Luoyang. The grottoes, which overwhelmingly depict Buddhist subjects, are densely dotted along the two mountains: Xiangshan (to the east) and Longmen (to the west). The Yi River flows northward between them. For this reason, the area used to be called Yique (The Gate of [...]
Yungang Grottoes, Datong-Shanxi
The Yungang Grottoes are ancient Buddhist temple grottoes near the city of Datong. They are excellent examples of rock-cut architecture and one of the three most famous ancient sculptural sites of China. The others are Longmen and Mogao. The site is located about 16 km south-west of the city, in the valley of the Shi [...]
Mogao Caves, Dunhuang- Gansu
The Mogao Caves, also known as the Caves of the Thousand Buddhas southeast of the center of Dunhuang. Dunhuang, an oasis strategically located at a religious and cultural crossroads on the Silk Road. The caves contain some of the finest examples of Buddhist art spanning a period of 1,000 years. The Mogao Caves are the [...]
The Dome (Bangkok, Thailand)
Located on the 63rd floor of The Dome at State Tower, Sirocco is the world’s highest al fresco restaurant and one of Bangkok‘s most coveted dining choices that never fails to leave one mesmerized. With a breathtaking view of Bangkok and the Chao Phraya river, a sweeping deck dramatically fanning out to the middle of [...]
MO Bar (Hong Kong)
Just one step from the city’s haute couture and with a thrilling design this is a cosmopolitan catwalk of a bar. Fahionistas shop and drop, party goers meet for a sip of effervescence, night birds mellow with the last vibes, others simply watch Hong Kong’s colourful glamour. In the afternoon, MO Bar offers a delectable [...]
BED Supper Club (Bangkok, Thailand)
This is a classic in the area. Everyone who has been through the nightlife scene in Bangkok has heard of Bed Super Club. It is an interesting twist on Bangkok nightlife, a white, oval space ship looking building, and on the inside long beds which run along the upper walls. BED is a ‘dining in bed’ [...]
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