Stories from the Journey
A few words about Imperial Expeditions as seen in the travel media
Monky Business in LaosThe biggest building in Luang Prabang is the Royal Palace, which now houses a museum full of all things Laos. Cultural relics and a magnificent adjoining temple are both very lovely, but the palm fringed lily-pond is the real treat for visitors. By mid morning the flowers have opened up to share their splash of colour with the world. Giant bees hum across the petals of water-lilies and monks rest on the edge of the pond to contemplate prayers without words.
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Jouneys Across China
The Yellow Yangtze, Chongqing to Shanghai. The Yangtze offers one of the world’s greatest river journeys,
taking in views of the Three Gorges and Yellow Mountain along the way. Just make sure you board the right boat.
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Beijing’s historic opera now comes with subtitles
The Beijing opera draws inspiration across the kingdom of China presenting a nightly feast of lavish costumes and acrobatic dances.
The melodramatic storylines preformed on stage are a window to the nations history.
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