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If you’re searching for the mythical Himalayan Shangri La, akin to what James Hilton described in his novel Lost Paradise, you have to journey up to Zhongdian in northern Yunnan, at the crossroads leading to Sichuan and Tibet. But Zhongdian’s Tibetan-style old town and local market is only part of the highlights of Yunnan. Before you reach Zhongdian you’ll be mesmerized by Dali, the capital of ancient Nanzhao and Dali kingdoms, and home of the Bai minority group. Next you’ll marvel at the breathtaking Lijiang, the home of the Naxi ethnic minority and splendid culture, with their unique traditions, architecture and clothing. China Yunnan tour through exotic southern landscapes of China, Lijiang and Mythical Shangri-La of Zhongdian should not be missed!

Thanks to the Bhutanese government’s restrictive travel policies, it can be difficult to book tours and venture to the far-flung sights and festivals of this magical country. Fortunately, Footloose Bhutan offers a number of exceptional tours to this modern-day Shangri-La. You can catch a glimpse of Bhutan in three to six days or spend ten to 14 days on odysseys touching on most of the major landmarks in this South Asian gem.

At Footloose Bhutan, you can defy the myths associated with travel to the country and have a trip that’s as unique as it is spectacular. For instance, most conventional wisdom suggests that the best time to visit is during either the fall of the spring. However, Bhutan offers exceptional scenery and scintillating snow-capped views during the winter, and the country provides a lush, exotically rain-drenched atmosphere during the summer. Moreover, when you visit during the “off seasons,” you can pretty much have the country to yourself.

FootlooseBhutan.com is one of a distinctive handful of tour operators to this highly restricted tourist destination. Included in most packages are transfers per itinerary, meal costs, accommodations, and entrance fees to special monuments. Visit fortresses constructed to defend the kingdom from Tibetan invaders and feel the pull of history. These monuments, known as Dzongs, offer insight into an ancient culture reworked by the tides of modern history.

See Trongsa, Wangdue, Paro, and Punakha, and get superior customer service and native help throughout your stay. To help you plan your itinerary to Bhutan, you can go to their website for details of Bhutan travel regulations, seasons, tariffs and surcharges, contact them by email tours@FootlooseBhutan.com or call 720-220-6998.

A once in a lifetime physical, cultural, and spiritual journey that will take you through the magnificent Salkantay Valley en route to legendary Macchu Picchu.

Challenge yourself as you trek through nine different biozones, changing altitudes and varied terrain…
Marvel at the exquisite beauty of the Salkantay Peak, Salkantay Glacier and Humantay GlacierLake.
Share in the culture and customs of local Andean families who maintain age-old traditions..
Witness environmental and social initiatives to maintain the natural integrity and improve quality of life in the region.
Indulge in the comfort of our enchanting mountain lodges, the re-vitalizing salts and minerals of natural hot springs, the innovative local cuisine, the warmth of our people, and your daily retreat to a mind-and-body recovery shangri-la…
Be inspired by the majesty of your surroundings and the knowledge that you are following in the footsteps of the Inkas…

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With the Beijing Olympics only months away, a massive wave of protests is sweeping the country over government landgrabs (Portfolio.com, January 2008). As hyperurbanization is fueling China’s land disputes, that much more one can appreciate a visit to China’s pastoral villages. Although the Olympic Games are certainly China’s drawing card in the coming summer, one should not miss a detour to the picturesque villages of the deep interior, namely the Miao and Dong villages of Eastern Guizhou which stand out for their impressive wooden stilt houses, constructed entirely without nails.

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