Country Holidays has lined up a series of Special Group Departures (from Beijing & Shanghai) to take advantage of public holidays and festivals for the first half of 2012. These trips cater to a wide spectrum of travelers – from families wishing for a fun, safe holiday to the more adventurous wishing for an active pursuit. These group trips also include specially arranged activities and highlights not possible with private tours. Catch the Miao Sister Festival in Guizhou and see girls in huge silver-horned headdresses gracefully dance and sing. Be awed by an icy, magical world in Harbin. Enjoy the mountain landscape hiking in Nepal. Learn about different colorful minorities in Yunnan. Journey to Bhutan and see how this mystic country in the Himalayas maintained its age-old traditions in the modern world. Cruise down the Li River in Guilin. Visit the DMZ in South Korea, the last place on Earth where the Cold War is still being played. Or simply immerse yourself in Bali’s rich art scene and natural landscape. To ensure quality, the maximum group size is limited to 20 participants. The minimum number for the tour to go is 6 participants. Early bird discounts are available so check out our trips below and book your space early! The Team at Country Holidays |
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8 DAYS NEPAL - Kathmandu, Pokhara & Chitwan Safari - 21 to 28 Jan 2012 Explore Kathmandu and enjoy hikes in Pokhara before moving on to Chitwan National Park, where Tiger Tops Camp ensures a unique stay and quality safari with its activities of elephants ride, jeep drive... |
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3 DAYS HARBIN ICE FESTIVAL - 3 to 5 Feb 2012 The city of Harbin provides a window to an icy, magical world. Be awed by the renowned exhibit of masterpieces crafted in ice and snow at the Ice Lantern Festival held from January to early February. The colorfully glittering ice sculptures decorate this northern snowy city that is nick-named "China's Moscow" due to its historic Russian influence. |
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5 DAYS YUANYANG SPECTACULAR RICE TERRACE - 22 to 26 Feb 2012 In the southwestern corner of China lived a group of hardworking and talented minorities which over the generations have created a magical land - an endless of expanse of terraced fields, which have seen hundreds of thousands of years of cultivation. From Jianshui to Yuanyang, see colorful minority cultures and the majestic beauty of rice terraced fields. |
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8 DAYS BHUTAN INSIGHT - 23 to 30 Mar 2012 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. |
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4 DAYS GUIZHOU - Miao Sister Festival - 5 to 8 Apr 2012 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 the Miao Sister Festival 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. Together with music and dances, it is an amazing experience. |
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4 DAYS GUILIN, LONGSHENG & YANGSHUO ADVENTURE - 5 to 8 Apr 2012 Guilin scenery tops the world! Hundreds of towering limestone peaks jutting out of verdant rice paddies, quaint Chinese villages set by the lovely Li River, stunning rice terraces in Longsheng, Yangshuo countryside, local markets and the warmth of the people. |
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5 DAYS SEOUL AND GYEONGJU - 28 Apr to 2 May 2012 From UNESCO World Heritage palaces, charming rural folk villages and 1000 year-old ancient capital to the vibrant cityscape of Seoul, South Korea delights travelers with a yearning for unique cultures and experiences. |
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7 DAYS YUNNAN OLD TEA HORSE TRAIL - Off the beaten trail in Shangri-la - 28 Apr to 4 May 2012 Northwest Yunnan is the richest area in China in terms of biodiversity as well as distinctive ethnic culture. Travel to parts of the old Tea and Horse Caravan Road that link tea-producing areas with Tibet and connect soaring mountains with deep gorges as well as different ethnic groups. In spring, the surrounding hills are blanketed with rhododendron and camellia flowers. |
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4 DAYS ARTS & CULTURE OF BALI - Batik, Temples & Villages - 22 to 25 Jun 2012 Discover Bali's unique Hindu heritage, appreciate its rich arts scene and experience its untouched traditional way of life through walking, workshops, dances and visiting museums. |