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Asia and the Pacific

Japan, China, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam, Nepal and India are all part of this area. They say a journey to any of these areas you can experience close up ancient and exotic cultures.

China
China is the Worlds third largest country. It is slightly bigger than the United States including Alaska and Hawaii. One quarter of all the people in the World live here. Only in recent years China has been open to tourists.

When going an escorted tour is a "must". Tourists can't rent cars, but you can book a driver with a car. This needs advanced reservations but can be surprisingly reasonable. There is so much to see and do here, I'm only able to touch on a very few. China spans six time zones; however it only uses one through out the country. One of the most popular tours today is the Yangtze River Cruise. The Yangtze River is the 3rd largest river in the World. The construction of the Three Gorged Dam on the Yangtze is nearing completion. When completed this spectacular area will see dramatic changes and many historical sites will be lost forever. If this is a place you want to visit don't wait "NOW" is the time to book a tour. The perfect tour for this area includes the Yangtze Cruise, Xian, and Beijing. When you visit Xian you will see some 8000 ancient terra Cotta soldiers and horses each unique and finely detailed. Beijing is where you can visit the "Great Wall" built entirely by hand. They say it's more spectacular than you can imagine. From end to end it's more than 2800 miles long. Look for future information regarding the Great Wall as it's a "must do" soon on my vacation list. While in Beijing a visit to the Imperial Palace once known as the Forbidden City will keep you very busy. This walled complex covers 250 acres and encloses 800 structures, each more dramatic than the last.

Japan
Japan is about the size of the State of Montana, consisting of a series of small islands. Tokyo is Japan's center for commerce and education. Japan has no shortage of beautiful temples and shrines. Just a reminder, that shoes should be removed before entering temples, rooms, and homes with straw mats. The Japanese people are very formal, handshaking is permissible, and bowing is still the custom. Japan is "extremely expensive" especially when buying food. Tipping is considered inappropriate except if a driver helps with your baggage. There is so much to see here we recommend a tour, even if it's just for a day or two. Many Japanese speak English, and Japan is an extremely safe place to visit.

Thailand and Singapore
Singapore is considered today to be the most modern city in the Far East. If you're looking for something different this next vacation, how about a first hand adventure in Asian Culinary Arts? We can arrange a trip to the Academy at-sunrice it is a culinary center where cooking classes are conducted by some of the region's most experienced Chefs. We recommend you combine your visit with a trip to Thailand. Both of these areas offer you a rich mix of cultures, superb scenery, temples, and many ancient monuments.

The Philippines
The Philippines offer you many historical attractions, scenic sites and lovely beach resorts. Pagsanjan Falls is just a two hour drive from Manila; it inspires visitors with its Canyons, Rapids, and Rock formations. The drive there will take you past many coconut, sugar, and pineapple plantations. The best way to visit the Philippines is to book an escorted tour. Many tours today will take you around several different islands in the area. We always recommend booking luxury hotels in this area, there usually a bargain!

Taiwan
Taiwan is a glorious island; it is only 240- by 85 miles in size. It is located off the southeast coast of China, and slightly northeast of Hong Kong. Most tourists visit the northern area where Taipei is located. Taipei they say is a great place for bargain shoppers. When you visit, a must see is the National Palace Museum. The museum has over 600,000 pieces of Chinese Art, most of which were brought from Beijing's Forbidden City. When you visit, include a trip to Yehliu National Park and Yangmingshan National Park. They are both very scenic but known for there Cherry and Azalea Trees.

India
India is the seventh largest country in the world it is also the second most populated nation. Important places to visit are Agra, home of the Taj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is considered by many to be the World's most beautiful building. This exquisite memorial is most impressive to view in the moonlight. Madra on the southeast coast is home to Fort St. George the first British settlement. Surrounding the outside of the town is a number of ancient temples. Try and include a visit to Elephanta Island. This is home to the Sixth-Century cave temples carved into rock.

Nepal
Nepal is best known for the stunning and prodigious Himalaya Mountain Range. This is where the World's tallest peak lies
"Mt Everest". If you're an experienced mountain-climber this maybe the perfect vacation for you. Always check with the Ministry of Tourism first, because a special permit maybe required.

Away We Go Travel is a proud member of PATA. PATA the Pacific Asian Travel Association keeps us current, about the industry news and various events in these areas. We also work with many wonderful companies who represent tourism to China. Contact us today for a free Tour Brochure.