Thinnai Organic Reinvents Luxury Tourism Farm-style
Boutique hoteliers The Thinnai have transformed their organic farm, located on the Jaffna Peninsula, into an eco-resort and farm stay. Thinnai Organic is a serene farm property offering luxurious accommodations, farming experiences and a chance for visitors to connect with the culture and heritage of Jaffna. Spread over 10 acres in Chunnakam, Jaffna, the farm […]
Fun Family Tour in Beijing
For five days and four nights, whisk you family around Beijing to experience the city’s most educational sites and historical landmarks. After a tasty breakfast with your guide, the day begins with a trip to the iconic Tiananmen Square. Admire its grandiose architecture before exploring the imperial palace complex of the mystical Forbidden City. The afternoon […]
Explore China Culinary Delights in Chengdu and Guangzhou
Join this week-long China Culinary Delights tour at a special package price. Enjoy a feast for the senses whilst eating your way through the delicacies and local cuisine of Chengdu and Guangzhou and visiting the cities’ most iconic sites. The tour begins with three days in Chengdu. One of the most anticipated activities in China […]
Explore the Nature of Fujian Heritage
Join Diethelm Travel for a culturally rich exploration of the Fujian Province on this 5-day tour. Highlights include several iconic landmarks recognised as UNESCO World Cultural and Heritage sites. After arriving at the Xiamen Airport, your guide will pick you up and take you to your hotel and then dinner in Xiamen City. The second […]
Discover the Old Water Towns in Shanghai
Explore the beauty of China’s famous ancient water towns during this 8-day excursion in Shanghai. After meeting your guide and transferring to your hotel, your first morning in Shanghai begins with a visit to the Shanghai Museum of ancient Chinese art, the four-century-old five-acre Mandarin Yu Garden and the Oriental Pearl TV Tower. In the […]
‘Underwater’ Hotel InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland Soon to Open
In the fourth quarter of 2018, China’s financial capital is set to welcome InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, a luxury hotel that showcases an unconventional design and reflects the natural landscape of the former quarry it is built within. Developed by Shimao Group and managed by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), the new property is in the southwest […]
Bullet Train to Link Beijing and Hong Kong in 9 Hours
In November, passengers will be able to travel from Beijing to Hong Kong via the much-awaited Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong High Speed Rail. The current train journey between the capital and the special administrative region takes roughly 24 hours. However, with the new route in place, the travel time will be slashed to less than nine hours. […]
Tips for Travelling During China’s Rainy Season
China’s rainy season begins in mid-April in the southernmost regions of the country and gradually moves northward as the months progress. Here are several major destinations and the months that they typically experience the most rainfall: Guangzhou: May Shanghai: June and August Beijing: July Xi’an: July There have been several rain-related incidents in China […]
China High Speed Train Ticket Price Will Fluctuate by Day
Flying used to be the obvious choice for long distance travel, however, now that high-speed trains offer discounted rates, they are are competitive with airline prices. From now until the end of the year, the China Railway Corporation has decreased its ticket prices for 28 intercity high speed routes, some by as much as 20%. […]
Sri Lanka’s Aitken to Introduce Heritance Aarah
Aitken Spence Hotels and Resorts is poised to introduce its Heritance brand to the Maldives with the opening of Heritance Aarah this year. The 5-star resort is located on the previously uninhabited Raa Atoll, accessible by a scenic 40-minute seaplane flight from the main Velana International Airport. Heritance Aarah will offer 157 villas and suites […]