Hong Kong and Singapore Air Bubble

Hong Kong and Singapore will establish an Air Travel Bubble starting November 22, 2020 with passenger quota set at 200 per day in each direction. Flights are operated exclusively by Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airline one flight per day, and from December 7 onwards, the number of flights into each city will be increased to two daily.

To access the travel bubble, a passenger from Hong Kong to Singapore must pass a COVID-19 test no more than 72 hours before departure and no additional test is needed upon arrival at Singapore’s airport. A passenger from Singapore, however, will need an extra test upon arrival in Hong Kong, on top of a pre-departure test in the city state.

The scheme is very well received and flight seats for the first week were full booked shortly after opening for sale.

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Xian New Speical Arrangments

Rubbing Making Experience at Beilin Museum
Beilin Museum was originally a Confucian Temple in 14th century, and today it houses an outstanding library of stone stele which span a period of over 1,000 years. Followed by a lesson conducted by the master, guests will untilize the ancient stone steles to make their own rubbings. Stone steles are inscribed with Chinese calligraphy writing, and the outcome will be put into envelopes and presented as a gift.

Countryside Experience at Huxian
Huxian County, located 40 kilometers southwest from the downtown Xi'an, is one of the rare destinations still preserving the peasant cultures. Followed by a traditional countryside welcome performance (characterized by gongs and drums and folk dance), the master will show guests around his village, demonstrate his artistic talent and share his life story during the Cultural Revolution.

Shaanxi Opera Experience
Guests may have already had an experience with the Peking Opera, but Shaanxi Opera will surely provide them another angle to view China's performance art. Characterized by "the loving suggestiveness of the genre", this stream of opera was once banned from "being performed in the Capital" during the Qing Dynasty. However, it was widely spread in other regions; and later inspired Tan Dun's modern opera "First Emperor". Guests will have the privilege to visit the private studio of the Shaanxi Opera Master. Followed by a lecture, guests will wear the colourful makeup and dress as an opera singer. Practice a few movements with the master and become a Opera Star for a moment!

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Fodor Highlights The Silk Road on its Go List

The Fodor Go List highlights China's remarkable "Silk Road" as one of its recommended tours this year.

Following in the footsteps of Marco Polo, the journey travels the ancient caravan routes where goods were exchanged and civilizations met in centuries past.  Travellers can marvel at the stunning Terracotta Warriors, explore the Gobi Desert on a camel safari, view the exquisite Buddhist murals and statues in the Mogao Grottoes near Dunhuang, learn about China's 5,000 year old mummies in Urumqi, delight at the horsemanship of Kazakh nomads, and experience the breath-taking mountain scenery along the Karakorum Highway which literally crosses, "the Roof of the World".

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Victoria Harbour - A View from the Top of the HK Observation Wheel

Newly christened along Hong Kong's world famous waterfront is the latest craze in world tourism; the Observation Wheel. With 42 air-conditioned capsules (each holding 8-10 passengers) and standing at 60 metres high, this new attraction affords visitors a fun alternative to touring.  Take in the panorama of Hong Kong today, from the glittering office and retail towers to the traditional market areas.

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Rosewood Hotel, Beijing now open

Rosewood Hotels recently added the newest jewel in their international hotel crown with the 2014 opening of their Beijing property.  Setting a new standard in luxury accommodation in Beijing the hotel features beautiful  amenities, sophisticated suites that meld urban and residential design, state of the art facilities, and exquisite Asian and international dining outlets.  The Rosewood Beijing is a striking realization of what is best in today's hotels.

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