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Karst Forest, Libo-Guizhou
Since the discovery of the Maolan karst forest in Libo County, this rare and precious land has attracted many biologists,geologists and ecologists. They were so charmed by the karst peak-clusters, funnels and depressions, covered with primeval vegetation, they almost forgot to return. According to experts, the Maolan karst virgin forest is the only one of [...]
Popular Tree Forest, Luntai-Xinjiang
The huyang poplar forest near the desert highway at Luntai is my favourite place to visit. The Tarim Basin contains the world’s largest area of natural huyang poplar forest and this roadside forest of over 2,700 hectares is only a tiny part of the whole. The forest grows along the meandering course of the silt-laden [...]
Tropical Forest, Xishuangbanna-Yunnan
Xishuangbanna is the southernmost prefecture of Yunnan Province. The prefecture is nicknamed ” Aerial Garden ” for its luxuriant and multi-layered primitive woods and tropical rain forests, which are teeming with animals and plants. Renowned as a huge natural zoo, Xishuangbanna’’s rain forest and monsoon jungles provide a habitat for nearly 1000 species of animals. [...]
Chengyang Dong village
In Guangxi Province, there are several different ethnic minorities, including the Miao, Zhuang, Dong and Yao. Each lives in a different area of Guangxi. Sanjiang in particular is famous for the stockade villages built by the Dong ethnic minority. The Dong people also erect covered bridges with porches and pavilions which provide shelter even when [...]
Shangri-la Tours
A Shangri-La tour will take you to places that resemble in many details James Hilton’s exotic Utopia. You will experience snow-capped mountains, green lakes, flowers and friendly local residents. Many of our trips have a strong cultural feeling. The primary focus may be the culture, classical sites or local markets.
Silk Road Tours
The opening of the Silk Road has contributed greatly to the exchange and development of ethical and material civilization. When you are warmly entertained by local residents, watch their unique art performances or stroll through their bazaars, you will find their life style and customs simple and yet colorful, strange and intimate.
Tibet Impression
Tibet, also called the Roof of the World, is a mystical highland with an ancient religious culture, heart-stopping natural scenery and various traditional customs. The holy and marvellous capital city Lhasa is incredible for its high ‘wow!’ factor. Gyantse is famed for the Kumbum, the largest stupa in Tibet. Tsetung is the cradle of Tibetan [...]
Zhaoxing Dong village
Zhaoxing Dong Village, the largest Dong village in China, is also called Qianhu (meaning a thousand households) Dong Village because about 1,000 households of Dong people live here. There are five sections in the village, namely ren (meaning benevolence), yi (meaning justice), li (meaning courtesy), zhi (meaning wisdom), xin (meaning faith). There lives one clan [...]
Laos Uncovered
One of Asia’s most beautiful secrets, travellers to Laos find themselves captivated by the mist-veiled mountains and enigmatic plateaux, the rivers that run ghostlike through untouched forests, and the monks who trail along paths and alleys in search of their morning alms. This is truly an opportunity to escape from the fast paced lifestyle of [...]
Amazing China
China the Middle Kingdom. For centuries the world’s richest and most advanced civilisation and now perhaps on its way to reclaiming that title. Belying its image as a homogeneous nation, China’s hinterland, and in particular its southern and western regions, is home to numerous vibrant minority cultures that add colour to any classic itinerary. China [...]
Golden Eagle Festival (Altai Mountains, Mongolia)
In western Mongolia, an ancient tradition of hunting with Golden Eagles is still alive. Join the hunters on hunting trips, and see different sights in Bayan Olgii province, home of the Kazakh minority in Mongolia.
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