Country Holidays | Singapore Office | Redefining Travel

Don’t miss going on a long awaited trip for the upcoming holidays ! Look out for the following Public Holidays that will take center stage this Autumn:

Mid-Autumn Festival: September 22 - 24
National Week: October 1 – 7

Take the opportunity to explore Asia where most destinations are just a short plane ride away. Join in the vibrant festivities at the Thimphu Festival in Bhutan. Indochina and the Silk Road are also perfect destinations for this season. Or simply get a chance to glimpse at the Northern Lights from Heilongjiang.

Be it a cultural or adventure trip for yourself, family or friends, these trips will provide the perfect getaway! We have lined up a series of Special Group Departures (departing from either Beijing or Shanghai) to take advantage of the public holidays and if none of these suit you, contact us and our professional consultants will tailor-make an itinerary especially for you. Do book early to avoid disappointment!

For more details or advice , contact us at :
Shanghai office : Tel: (86 21) 3222 0616, enquiries@countryholidays.com.cn or
Beijing Office: Tel: (86-10) 5869-1781/82 , beijing@countryholidays.com.cn



			9 DAYS BHUTAN WITH THIMPHU FESTIVAL - 16 to 24 Sept 2010 Land of the Thunder Dragon, one of the most mysterious and unknown of all Himalayan Kingdoms, hidden in isolation behind the high peaks of the Himalayas. For centuries forbidden to foreigners, this timeless Buddhist Kingdom has succeeded in preserving its enchanting traditions and ancestral way of life.

			6 DAYS HEILONGJIANG NORTHERN LIGHTS - 22 to 27 Sept 2010 Venture off-the-beaten-path to the northern-most province in China for a chance to see the mysterious Northern Lights! Heilongjiang offers varied landscapes and wildlife, from the strange volcanic formations and its Red-Crowned Cranes, to the North Pole Village where you can witness the wonderful aurora borealis in autumn and winter.

			5 DAYS PAGAN & INLE LAKE - 22 to 26 Sep 2010 Bagan is a spectacular archaeological site with thousands of stupas and temples sprawling across the countryside, while Inle Lake is a scenic gem with its leg-rowing Intha fishermen and colorful floating markets.

			8 DAYS SILK ROAD - DUNHUANG TO URUMQI - 29 Sept to 06 Oct 2010 Retrace the route of the Silk Road. Be mesmerized by the ethnic cultures of the Tibetans, Tajiks and Uygurs that you meet along the way; be awed by the impressive grottoes at Dunhuang. As you travel through the desert, imagine the caravans and traders that plowed this route hundreds of years ago.

			7 DAYS XINJIANG - THE LESS TRAVELED SILK ROAD - 30 Sept to 6 Oct 2010 The Silk Road evokes exotic images of long caravan lines stretching across vast sand dunes and dusty travelers relaxing in the shade of a desert oasis. It also took tradesmen and monks, across mountains, deserts and seas from Europe to Asia. Our journey takes you deep into the desert on top of a camel and brings you to the famous Kashgar market.

			7 DAYS SAPA ADVENTURE AND HANOI - 30 Sep to 6 Oct 2010 From the misty mountains in Sapa to the vibrant street culture of Hanoi, Northern Vietnam is a beguiling destination that rarely fails to charm. This program is ideal for exploring the urban culture of Vietnam and the great outdoors.

			6 DAYS FAMILY FUN AT LUANG PRABANG - 2 TO 7 Oct 2010 Set by the meandering Mekong River, filled with ancient temples and old houses, Luang Prabang is one of the most alluring places in Southeast Asia. UNESCO has listed it as a world heritage sites and for most travelers, it is the last haven in Asia. It is also becoming a destination for nature lovers wanting to travel off the beaten path. Activities include mahout Elephant training, where you get a close encounter with the gentle giants and enjoy a kayaking trip down the river.