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888 469 2944 · www.goway.com company and has been lauded by a large number of publications for its superb personal service and innovative cross-cultural and wildlife offerings on six continents. “A division of our company is devoted to family travel,” she adds. The company’s Enchanted China for Families is a 12-day excursion full of exciting adventures for the entire family. At a cost of $2,450 to $2,850 pp (land only), families stay in excellent hotels (best available Western-style four-star) throughout China. Rowley says that the best seasons to experience the tour are spring and fall. The tour begins in Hong Kong and winds through Guilin and Yangshou where travelers can experience the thoroughly Chinese landscape of limestone karst formations before exploring the countryside on bicycles and during boat trips in Fuli. Of course, there is the obligatory visit to the Giant Panda Research Center where youngsters are given the opportunity to study the creatures up close. Enchanted China also includes stops in Beijing’s Forbidden City, a trip to the Great Wall and a visit to the terracotta marvels of Xian. Rowley says that American youngsters are enthralled by a visit to Beijing’s Huton district, a vast neighborhood of low houses arranged in a maze of narrow and claustrophobic alleys where visitors can intermingle with local Huton children. “Personally speaking,” she adds, “I can say that I have seen my own kids eagerly looking forward to cultural things they would never consider while at home. They were fascinated by a kung-fu show that combines martial arts, dance and acrobatics in Beijing; by a Sichuan opera in Chengdu, where actors transform their faces in microseconds; they loved the shadow puppets, ﬁre breathers, and comedy skits; and a music and dance performance in Xian had us mesmerized.” As the number of attractions grow, it’s clear that China goes far and above to attract a younger crowd of visitors and it’s just another reason why the once tourism backwater is a formidable force in 21st century tourism. ■ Archived related articles (available on recommend.com): Central Gems of Japan (March 2011) contact information China Odyssey Tours: (800) 773-0862; chinaodysseytours.com Journeys International: (800) 255-8735; journeys.travel Thomson Family Adventures: (800) 262-6255; familyadventures.com september 2011 67 2016613-20 DOWNUNDER Our own office in Sydney Earn up to 15% commission Over 40 Years Experience Excellent reputation Members of USTOA Best Airfares ® Quality Staff who have lived and/or traveled extensively in Australia/NZ We offer a variety of travel ideas Price Guarantee We really care http://www.goway.com http://www.goway.com http://www.recommend.com http://www.chinaodysseytours.com http://journeys.travel http://www.familyadventures.com

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Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk: Hilton Hotels & Resorts
Tour Talk: Abercrombie & Kent
Sunset Key Guest Cottages, Key West
Can't Get Enough of Jupiter Beach, Florida
Hanging Out in the Outer Banks
Aloha to Families in Hawaii's Resorts
Cruise Stockholm
Galapagos Islands- Cruising 101: Back to Basics
The Ultimate Family Adventure in Costa Rica
Flanders Travel Planner
Fabulous Family Voyages
China: A Wonderland for Kids
India: Pure Wonderment
An African Adventure
Dreams Punta Cana Resort & Spa, D.R.
The Bahamas: Islands of Adventure
Cayman Islands: A Home Away from Home
Mazatlan Reinvigorated
CasaMagna Marriott Cancun Resort

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