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Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)

Huangshan (Yellow Mountain)

For travelers to China who want to experience the majestic, natural beauty that this country has to offer, add Huangshan (黄山 or Yellow Mountain) to your list of places to visit. Located in Anhui Province and recognized on the UNESCO World Heritage List, Huangshan is not just one mountain but a granite massif consisting of many peaks, with the tallest at 1800 meters. Shrouded in mist year-round, these jagged peaks appear like islands among a sea of clouds and have…

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Qiandaohu (Thousand Island Lake)

Qiandaohu (Thousand Island Lake)

Qiandaohu (千岛湖) or Thousand Island Lake is a lake and city in Zhejiang province, China. The lake, which was formed by the construction of a nearby dam, boasts over a thousand islands and clean water used in the production of Nongfu Spring brand drinking water. Getting There As of 2016, the only practical way to get to Qiandaohu is by road vehicle. A railway line is under construction and may be completed in 2018. Typically travelers first go to the…

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Tour Across Vietnam

Tour Across Vietnam

Our 12-day tour across Vietnam was a fascinating experience and one of our most memorable trips ever. Beautiful landscape, people, and amazing food abound. The country continues to develop into a modern economy, yet remains close to it agricultural roots. For a first-time tourist, we cannot recommend enough to use a guide service. We opted for a premium (expensive) tour operator, but we got lots of value for the money, as they made all the difference in setting up the luxury accommodations…

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Cultural Immersion in Dali, Yunnan

Cultural Immersion in Dali, Yunnan

Our family vacation to Dali City in Yunnan ranks up there with the best of the best travel experiences. Everything was so peaceful and enjoyable thanks mainly to our wonderful hosts at the Linden Center. Linden Center, Dali We stayed at the Linden Center which is on the northern end of Erhai Lake in Dali, Yunnan. Linden Center is a retreat more so than a hotel. While staying there you are a house guest and they offer several cultural immersion…

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