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Far East Tours enjoys an unrivalled reputation for innovation & service.
In today's age of mass tourism, the specialist tour operator is a rare treasure. We believe that specialisation is our greatest strength. As a niche operator, we are able to offer a great deal more to our clients. With our in-depth first-hand knowledge, we are able to approach even the most well-known countries from a fresh angle & by complementing the more famous attractions with less well-known ones, we believe we bring the traveller closer to the heart of their holiday. | | What are you waiting for? REGISTRATION IS FREE! | 
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Discover India with Far East Tours
India is a country with wide
diversities that unify to create an
experience that can be truly named
“Incredible India”.
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A land of one billion
people, India speaks over 15 major
languages with more than 100
dialects. A sovereign secular state,
it practices around 10 major
religions with their temples,
shrines & places of worships making
wonderful tourist destinations. With
the memories of its glorious past
captured in Palaces & Forts of
Rajwaras & exciting destinations of
futures like Silicon Valley of
Bangalore & Hyderabad, India
presents a unique mixture of
ethnicity in modernity. From the
land of Meghalaya, where it rains
everyday to deserts of Rajasthan,
from snow clad peaks of Himalayas to
lazy back waters of Kerala, India
presents an opportunity to have
experiences like no where else. |
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Welcome to Incredible India
where culture echoes, tradition speaks,
beauty enthralls & diversity delights.
Far East Tours - Specialist travel to the
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Discover Tibet with Far East Tours
Call it "The Roof of the World", so magnetic
is its fame that a mere mention conjures up
images of grandeur and spirituality amidst a
wild and uncompromising landscape. It has
the earth's highest ecosystem and is one of
its last remaining wildernesses with its
lush forests supporting abundant wildlife.
Through their richness and deep religious
convictions, were built many fascinating
monument - Dalai Lama's summer and winter
retreats, the Potala and Norbulingkha are
most prominent - it is one of the most
fascinating places to visit in Asia.
Far East Tours - Specialist travel to the
Far East!
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Discover Taiwan with Far East Tours
Taiwan
is known for its towering mountains, and is
reputable as a "Mountainous Island".
Besides mountains, beautiful coastal scenes
are also part of Taiwan's great natural
asset.
Far East Tours - Specialist travel to the
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Discover Laos with Far East Tours
In former times this yet to be discovered
country was known as Lane Xang or the "Land
of a Million Elephants".
It is a peaceful land dominated by Buddhism,
endowed with bountiful natural resources,
exotic oriental temples and friendly people.
Far East Tours - Specialist travel to the
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Discover Myanmar with Far East Tours
Formerly known as Burma, Myanmar is the
largest country in the South-East Asian
peninsula.
The country has been
inaccessible for so long it has
meant that Myanmar has been
relatively untained by the
excesses of modern life and
retains an aura of a bygone
age. Myanmar is covered by
mountains and jungle and there
are no less than 135 ethnic
groups living in the country.
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The main destinations visitors to Myanmar
head for are Yangon, the former Rangoon of
colonial times, Mandalay, the royal city
surrounded by former ancient capitals, Bagan,
with impressive ruins of the once famous
Buddhist centre and Inle Lake.
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Discover Borneo with Far East Tours
Located
just two and a half hours from Kuala Lumpur
and Singapore on the northern tip of Borneo
is the Malaysian State of Sabah, the land of
traditions, beliefs and cultures.
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Far East!
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Discover Nepal with Far East Tours
Nepal forms the very watershed of Asia.
Its cultural landscape is every bit as
diverse: a dozen major ethnic groups,
speaking as many as fifty languages and
dialects, coexist in this narrow country,
while two of the world's great religions,
Hinduism and Buddhism, overlap and mingle
with other tribal practices.
Far East Tours - Specialist travel to the
Far East!
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Discover Thailand with Far East Tours
Thailand is known as the "Land of Smiles".
It is a country of wonderful people,
delicious cuisine, idyllic islands,
colourful hill tribes, a lively nightlife,
and some of the best shopping in South-East
Asia.
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Thailand has been a tourist
destination for a long time, but
there is always something new to be
discovered. The country's capital
Bangkok is one of the major economic
centres of Asia. Its second most
important city is Chiang Mai, a city
of temples and a good base for
exploring the north of Thailand. |
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Southern Thailand is the place to be for
beaches with Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui, Koh
Pi Pi and Hua Hin being some of the best
known.
Far East Tours - Specialist travel to the
Far East!
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Discover the Philippines with Far East Tours
An archipelago of 7,107 islands, the
Philippines stretches from the south of
China to the northern tip of Borneo. The
country has over a hundred ethnic groups
and a mixture of foreign influences
which have molded a unique Filipino
culture.
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Before the Spanish explorers came,
Indo-Malays and Chinese merchants
had settled here. In 1521 the
Spaniards, led by Portuguese
explorer Ferdinand Magellan,
discovered the islands. After ruling
for 333 years, the Spaniards finally
left in 1898 and were replaced by
the Americans who continued to
colonize the country for another 48
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Considered as the third largest-English
speaking country in the world, the
Philippines has world-class facilities
and services such as excellent
accommodations, fine restaurants, modern
shopping centres. The country is
divided into three geographical areas;
Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. It has 16
regions and 79 provinces. Its capital is
Manila.
Far East Tours - Specialist travel to the
Far East!
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Discover Japan with Far East Tours
Japan to many people in the modern world
remains an enigma, and unsolved riddle.
In this country of cherry blossoms, Buddhist
monks, avant-garde theatre, magnificent
shrines, temples and gardens, the visitor
will always find a rich fusion of tourist
attractions.
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Discover Malaysia with Far East Tours
Malaysia has a rich cultural heritage, both
in its traditional village areas and in its
commitment to religious plurality.
In addition, Malaysia boasts fine beaches as
well as the world's oldest tropical
rainforest and some spectacular cave
systems.
Far East Tours - Specialist travel to the
Far East!
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Discover Indonesia with Far East Tours
The Indonesian archipelago covers 5200km
between the Asian mainland and Australia.
Comprising between 13,000 and 17,000 islands
it is situated within the tropics.
Bali is the jewel in the crown of the
Indonesian islands, offering a magical
lifestyle of sweeping beaches and natural
wonders.
Far East Tours - Specialist travel to the
Far East!
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Discover Korea with Far East Tours
The Korean peninsula extends southward from
the eastern end of the Asian continent. The
peninsula is divided just slightly north of
the 38th parallel.
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The democratic Republic of Korea in
the south and the communist North
Korea are separated by a
demilitarized zone. South Korea's
population is 48.2 million people.
Korea lies in the temperate zone and
four distinct seasons, In late March
or early April, the trees burst into
leaf to mark the start of Spring. |
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Summer can be expected between May to
August, with the monsoon rains beginning
around the end of June and lasting until
late July. September brings Autumn and
between December to February usually very
cold weather with snow.
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Discover Bhutan with Far East Tours
The Kingdom of Bhutan lies east of Nepal and
west of the Indian state of Arunachal
Pradesh. It is south of the Tibetan
hinterland and north of the Indian
territories of Assam and West Bengal.
The immense beauty of the Himalayas is
contained in its diverse landscape,
Cascading rivers, conifers, wild
rhododendron and blue poppies, long sweeping
valleys, fields of maize and tall, imposing
white-capped peaks: this is Bhutan.
Far East Tours - Specialist travel to the
Far East!
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Discover Cambodia with Far East Tours
History has not been kind to the Kingdom of
Cambodia, but the country is now emerging as
one of South-East Asia's most fascinating
and rewarding destinations.
No visit to Cambodia is complete without a
stop to see the temples of Angkor Wat and
the surrounding temple complexes such as
Banteay Srei and Ta Prohm.
Far East Tours - Specialist travel to the
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Discover the Far East with Far East Tours
The
Far East is fast becoming one of the most
popular travel destinations world wide, we
offer a wealth of knowledge and travel
information about this area and urge you to
spend a few moments exploring these
fantastic travel opportunities.
We have a friendly, experienced and
reliable team based in Cape Town,
South Africa, with representatives
all over the Far East. Travel
in the Far East is our specialty, no
detail will be too much trouble and
we will do everything within our
power to find you the best possible
combination of value and comfort to
match your requirements.
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tours, hotels, spas & resorts, classic
journeys, photo galleries, country info, trade shows,
river cruises and free e-books for you to
download, as per the legend above.
Follow these links to explore the wonderful
packages that we have on offer.
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Discover China with Far East Tours
China isn't a country - it's a different
world. Unless you have a couple of years and
unlimited patience, it's best to follow a
loose itinerary here, such as following the
Silk Road, sailing down the Yangzi River, or
exploring the Dr Seuss landscape of Guangxi
Province.
From shop-till-you-drop metropolises to the
epic grasslands of Inner Mongolia, China is
a land of cultural and geographic schisms.
It's not that it has completely done away
with its Maoist past - it's more that the
yin of revolutionary zeal is being balanced
by the yang of economic pragmatism.
Far East Tours - Specialist travel to the
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Discover Vietnam with Far East Tours
In a matter of just a few years, Vietnam has
emerged as one of Asia's most talked about
travel destinations and it is now competing
with the best tourism spots in the region.
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Things have come a long way in the
past decade and visitors from all
over the world are now discovering
what a hidden gem of a country
Vietnam is. Brilliant green rice
fields, bustling city streets,
thatched bamboo huts, grand colonial
buildings, exotic temples, sandy
beaches, friendly people, delicious
cuisine, excellent hotels and
resorts. |
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It is all to be found in Vietnam.
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Discover Russia with Far East Tours
Winston Churchill once famously described
Russia as "a riddle wrapped in a mystery
inside an enigma".
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And for many visitors from the West
the mystery persists, despite the
fall of the oppressive and secretive
Soviet regime, and the new era of
Glasnost in Russian society. It is
the riddle of a country caught
between East and West, a modern
technological society deeply rooted
in its peasant past. |
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Moscow and St Petersburg - the capital
cities past and present - are Russia's two
great metropolises, and their story is the
story of Russia.
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Discover Hong Kong with Far East Tours
East doesn't simply meet West in Hong Kong.
The two collide in a kaleidoscope of colour
and culture.
It is a city of contrasts.
Executives in pinstriped suits
rub shoulders with elderly men
taking their songbirds for a
walk; classic trams share the
bustling streets with luxury
limousines; early morning
joggers pass groups practising
tai chi; street-side food stalls
crouch beside Chinese
restaurants so big the
waitresses use walkie-talkies;
traditional junks and the famous
Star Ferry share a vibrant
harbour with international
cruise liners and fast-speed
ferries whisking passengers to
outlying islands.
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Discover Singapore with Far East Tours
The tiny state of Singapore is located on
the southern tip of Malaysia.
Its downtown areas are dense with towering
skyscrapers and gleaming shopping malls, yet
Singapore retains an abundance of nature
reserves and lush, tropical greenery.
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| Travel in Asia | | Air China to join Star Alliance |
| 23 May 2006 | By: JanW |
 Air China Limited (“Air China”) and the Star Alliance, the airline network for Earth, today signed a Memorandum of Understanding confirming an invitation for Air China to join the alliance.
Commenting on today’s event, Jaan Albrecht, Star Alliance CEO said: “With Air China having chosen to join Star Alliance, we have now taken the decisive step in implementing our strategy for the Chinese market. This decision truly lays the foundation for the future pace in Chinese Aviation.”
Attending .... | [eTN] | | | Travel in Asia | | China completes Three Gorges Dam wall |
| 20 May 2006 | By: JanW |
 China completed construction on Saturday of the giant Three Gorges Dam wall, a milestone in the world’s largest hydroelectricity project which is also designed to tame the flood-prone Yangtze river.
Chinese nationalist leader Sun Yat-sen proposed the project as early as 1918, and Mao Zedong once waxed poetic on his hopes for a "great wall of stone" from which "a smooth lake" would arise among the gorges.
Workers and officials marked the completion .... | | | |
| Travel in Asia | | Tibet train schedule announced. |
| 18 May 2006 | By: JanW |
 In a move, which is expected to provide major fillip to tourism in Tibet, the schedule for the first five trains to Tibet via the new Qinghai-Tibet railway has been finalized. The trial operations will commence from July. The tickets for the first five trains heading for Tibet sold out almost immediately.
The 1,956-kilometer-long Qinghai-Tibet railway is being termed as the world’s highest and longest plateau railroad and also the first railway connecting the Tibet .... | | | | | Travel in Asia | | HK Disneyland’s lackluster performance |
| 18 May 2006 | By: JanW |
 Hong Kong’s new US$3.5 billion Disneyland theme park has admitted despite showing positive cash flow and great liquidity, it is suffering from poor attendance, similar to its experience when it opened Paris Disneyland.
"Figures have been lower than expected, but we still expect to reach our year-goal of 5.6 million visitors," Disney said in a statement.
"We are in our first year of business. The park is a solid asset that is going to be a real lynchpin .... | | | |
| General Travel News | | Misinformation to cost Asia tourism billions |
| 12 May 2006 | By: JanW |
 Tourism in Asia may lose billions this year due to misconceptions on travelers’ safety, a report released by Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) and VISA International has revealed.
The PATA report is claiming that despite visitors willing to visit Asia, Asia stands to lose billions in tourism revenue because of wrong information on travelers’ safety.
The report, Asia Travel Intentions Survey 2006, is based on a survey on the attitudes of potential travelers to .... | | | | | General Travel News | | Shanghai Airlines To Become Member Of Star Alliance. |
| 12 May 2006 | By: JanW |
 Star Alliance, the airline network for earth, today announced it has invited Shanghai Airlines Co., Limited of Shanghai, China to join the alliance.
With this move both Shanghai Airlines and Star Alliance open a new chapter in Chinese aviation history.
Shanghai Airlines Chairman Zhou Chi said the invitation to join Star Alliance would only further enhance Shanghai Airlines’ position as a leader in the Chinese aviation market.
“With our large domestic network and .... | | | |
| General Travel News | | What life is about ! |
| 11 May 2006 | By: JanW |
 Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, wine in the other body thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
| | | | | Far East Travel Promotions | | Great Singapore Sale 26 May - 23 July |
| 05 May 2006 | By: JanW |
 Whether you’re a certified shopaholic or just in need of some retail therapy, get ready for an island-wide sale unlike any other. From downtown Orchard Road and Marina Bay to the shops in the heartlands, enjoy discounts of up to 70% on just about everything.
That’s not all. Shop till you drop with the Late Night Shopping in June. Join the fun at the Great Singapore Shopping Challenge, where international and local shoppers compete for the best bargains and grand prize. .... | | | | | |
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