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Having been in tourism for so many years, having been cooperating with our numerous honorable partners, we - Tang Dynasty Travel, are proud to have been sharing China's natural beauty and unique culture with over 120,000 happy travelers from all over the world, we are proud as well to have a strong team of enthusiastic and knowledgeable travel professionals who is acknowledged by our partners and their clients.

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"The Cyclists Touring Club of Great Britain had its first group visiting China during October 2005. It was a wonderful experience aided by the superb organisation by Tang Dynasty Travel. Planning for the trip was extremely efficient with close contact being maintained with me at all times. On the trip itself one could not have asked for a more efficient attention to detail by the friendly Company representatives assigned to accompany the group. Are we using Tang Dynasty Travel again? You bet. Many trips are in the pipeline."

- Peter Crofts
Tour Organiser
CTC Cycling Holidays and Tours (UK)

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We, in the UK have received a great deal of adverse press about China in recent weeks eg. cruelty to animals, bird flu, sweat shops, pollution and human rights infringements to name some. All this creates an impression which does not match our experience during our cycling trip to the Yunnan Province this October. China is such a big country it's hard for us to appreciate that to us, (effectively), it's more a collection of several large countries and each should, maybe, be judged on its own merits. Also we need to accept that parts of the western world leave much to be desired and that we as individuals are at the mercy of the media in relation to what we are led to believe.

Arriving in Kunming we were surprised to discover a modern, clean city that although having enough cars to create traffic jams, was noticeably quieter than most in Europe. There were still plenty of bicycles present with plenty of space dedicated to their safe use.

Our cycle ride through the countryside was relatively car free with some lorries and the occasional bus. Compared to cycling in other parts of Asia it was very civilized and safe. We had plenty of time to observe the way of life of the Chinese farmer, it was harvest time so all hands available were working the fields by hand with only an occasional sign of mechanization. What was very apparent however was that you did not see a fat person, no beggars and the farm animals and dogs were all healthy looking. There were frequent occasions when we saw groups of young children, smiling and waving, as they walked to school, no polluting vehicles ferrying them and they all looked healthy.

Our experience of cycling through the quiet countryside, with big mountains on either side of us, many of them snow covered, the occasional big climb, rivers and gorges, kind people, sunny but cool weather and freshly cooked healthy food has provided us with nothing but happy memories and an urge to return as soon as possible.

- Maurice Truby
Tour Organiser
CTC Cycling Holidays and Tours (UK) (2005.10)

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I have just returned from a three-week cycling tour in Yunnan Province organised by Tang Dynasty Travel. What an amazing trip and what an extraordinary country. I had cycled in a number of countries before, but without doubt this was the legendary "holiday of a lifetime".
Leaving the modern city of Kunming, we cycled west along the old Burma Road towards the ancient city of Dali. We saw rural China as it really is. No tourists, just people going about their daily lives. We stayed in a variety of small towns and villages, visited local shops and markets, and spent one evening at a school talking to the pupils. Everywhere we went we met friendly, often curious local people who were always keen to greet us. Our few words of Mandarin, taught to us by our two guides Frank and Jerry, proved a good investment.

From Dali we headed north to Lijiang and then on to the mighty river Yangtze. The scenery throughout the trip was impressive. We cycled along river valleys, climbed over 3000m passes and dropped down to the valley beyond. The scenic highlight of the tour came with a ride along the awe-inspiring Yangtze River valley to Tiger Leaping Gorge. Here the river is forced between two steep mountainsides, a mere 30 metres apart. The road beyond the gorge took us to a remote Guest House where we had dinner accompanied by the sound of the river and the sight of shooting stars and the Milky Way. It's as good as it gets.

If you're thinking of cycle touring and want the authentic, rural China, I cannot recommend Tang Dynasty Travel highly enough. The two guides, both excellent English speakers, couldn't have been more helpful and informative. They went out of their way to ensure we had a wonderful time in their country. Before the trip was over I knew I had to return.

Roger Nash
CTC Cycling Holidays and Tours (UK)
(November 3, 2006)

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Dear Laura,
It is now one week since we got back to London. I am only just getting over the jet lag. However it only took one day back at work before I wished I was back in China again.

Thank you and your team for making our cycling tour so enjoyable. I shall return to China (but without the bicycle) to see the Great Wall and The Three Gorges, if that is still possible.

I am not the greatest photographer, but here are a few photos of yourself, Gerry and the other guide.

Best Wishes with the wedding and the trip to Hong Kong. I was there for the New Year in February 2005, I shall send a few photos of Hong Kong in a separate email to whet your appetite.

Best Regards
Chris Knowles
England
(Nov.2005 with Peter Croft's group cycling within Yunnan Province)

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I trust you are the correct tour company. As part of the UK organisation CTC I have just been on a cycle tour in Yunnan.
Your tour Guide Laura Gan was excellent, always pleasant and helpful and helped by Jerry who accompanied us on his bicycle. The coach driver was also very careful and considerate. For good Eco tourism the guest should not make demands that changes the lifestyle of the host. That has happened somewhat already in centres…Dali and Lijiang, but I hope our style has left nothing more than tyre tracks and happy people. The fact that 20 people were healthy and well is a credit to the food preparation and customs along our way.
I hope to return to the northern parts of Yunnan sometime and thank you again.

Regards,

Richard Pannell
Worcestershire
England
(Nov.2005 with Peter Croft's group cycling within Yunnan Province)

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