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   by Pushpitha Wijesinghe in Travel / Travel Tips    (submitted 2011-04-22)

Often described as a Chinese cultural extravaganza, the Peking Opera is one of the few art forms in the republic that celebrates nearly all the colourful attributes of its unique culture. With its origins dating back to the 1700’s, it is said that the Peking Opera was born out of the Anhui opera and the ‘Four Great Anhui Troupes’, which entertained the court of the Qianlong Emperor in 1790. Originally reserved for the members of the emperor’s court, the art form developed into a structured mode of entertainment in the middle of the 19th century and was subsequently available for public viewing.

Ranked among the top three theatrical systems in the globe, it is also the most prestigious form of Chinese opera, which has 360 diverse provincial operatic styles to its name. Dubbed the national opera of China each province boasts at least several Peking Opera troupes within its artistic community.

The main characteristics of the Peking Opera include its extensive use of dance, music, martial arts, paintings, costumes and acrobatics. Intricate gestures and songs are also focal points of this comprehensive art form, which showcases historic, comedic, tragic and farcical plays and cultural aspects of Chinese life and folklore. Best known for its extensive make-up rituals that exaggerate facial features, the central characters of almost all operas are divided into Dan ( positive lead female role), Sheng (positive lead male role), Jing (supporting male character) and Chou (negative or humorous role).

Employing an orchestra and a percussion ensemble for its musical elements, the opera frequently uses cymbals, bells, castanets and drums, in addition to reed pipes and lutes that are complemented by Huqins, Erhus and Yueqin instruments.

Layered with meaning, the gestures and specific actions of the actors push the plot forward, while other established movements convey a range of emotions. The dialogues as well as the monologues are spoken in Beijing dialect with accompanying subtitles in English and Chinese for the audience’s convenience.

The best venue to experience Peking Opera at its best is of course at Liyuan Theatre where classical operas such as The Drunken Concubine, The Crossroads and Havoc in Heaven are performed each night in front of an appreciative audience, full of locals and tourists.

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Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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by Aanchal Guptain Travel / Travel Tips    (submitted 2011-04-22)

There is a strong competition in the online tours and travel industry as everyone is looking to top the topline! Due to the tough competition online, travel companies are always looking for new options to lure customers. This is the reason why the World Wide Web is flooded with lucrative holiday deals and unbelievable holiday packages.

Just browse the Internet for ten minutes and you will come across hundreds of cheap holiday deals. Some deals include the goodness of cheap flights and best hotels rolled together as one, while others bundle in free food and complementary gift items. With online holiday packages, a lot of your precious time and money are saved that can be later on used for other issues. In fact, you can even use the saved amount of money on other important expenditures such as shopping, discovering new places, food, car rentals etc.

But have you ever wondered why the holiday packages come at a cheaper rate? Well, it is due to the fact that online travel companies have more resources and use different networks and sources for information on best flight fares, best hotel deals, the most Luxury Experiences at Trisara.com, quality of hotel accommodations, and group discounts. They use these varied sources to provide the best price to their customers.

No matter where you want to travel, you would easily find holiday packages and holiday deals for the same in the market. You just have to look around and do some research online.

Internet has made the booking of cheap holiday deals to any destination around the world very easy and comfortable. With the help of just few mouse clicks all the bookings related to your vacation are done and that too within your fiscal budget.

Moreover, due to busy and hectic schedules, people take help of online travel companies to keep themselves away from the stress associated with the process of planning a vacation. Online travel guides help in saving money on flight, hotel rooms, cruises, and more. When you choose to plan your trip via an online travel company you get to work with world’s best travel companies without any boundaries. In short, you are not restricted to travel companies operating within your neighborhood. But over the Internet, you can access numerous travel agencies – which effectively means that you can choose the best travel companies no matter where it is located.

Another great part of using online travel companies is that you can look for your vacation package 24 X 7. This is especially handy for those who are busy during the day and can afford to spare some time during odd hours. You can freely browse the Internet and choose your holiday package without any outside influences.

To sum up, you are advised to research the market carefully and thoroughly to come up with the best holiday packages. Compare different kinds of holiday deals offered by different travel companies and select the most suitable one for your vacation.

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Hungry Bags is one of the leading online travel companies that offers complete information on tour and travel industry and also provides the best holiday packages and lucrative holiday deals in the market.

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   by Visa Vietnamin Travel / Travel Tips    (submitted 2011-04-22)

Applying for Visa has now become very simple as people have both the online as well as offline modes which have shown a tremendous increase in the number of people who are applying for it. There are a few countries where you do not require any kind of Visa. But when you are travelling to Vietnam you will definitely need it and so you must be fully equipped with all requirements which have to be met so that you are able to receive it on time. To get visa for Vietnam you can either have a transit Visa for people who stay for about 72 hours or in the other case you will need a permanent Visa only.

In most of the countries it is seen that Visa is issued only for a short time and then it can be extended for a period of six months or in some cases up to one year. Same is the case with visa for Vietnam where the minimum period is of three months only but if you want to get for longer time you can get it from United States where the time period is extended to ten years. But for five year time period there are more than 18 countries which will help you to issue Visa for this country for several reasons. You need to specify reason for which you want a Visa.

Apart from conditions which are levied on Visas you also have different types of visa for Vietnam . You have single entry visa and you even have multiple entry visa and it depends upon your needs as to which kind of Visa you want. One can apply for visa either for a single person or for group visa. Even time limit is a deciding factor as for every type you have specified time duration and it is fixed. Through internet you will get complete guidelines about visa and time duration which each one gives. Hence you can go with any option that you like and will be suitable for you.

In case you have any doubts or queries related to visa for Vietnam you can visit the official website from where you can collect any kind of information that you want. There are lots of websites which give you details on different visas as well as needs and formalities which have to be completed on time. You will come across different options from which you can select the most appropriate one. There are strict rules and regulations which have to be followed and so you can use any of the means which will be apt for you. Thus in this way you can collect as much information you would like to get and you will surely be satisfied from it.

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Visa-Vietnam is legitimated and supported by the Vietnamese Immigration Department. It is the fastest and reliable way to get a visa for Vietnam. Visit Visa-Vietnam.org to get your visa to Vietnam within 24 hours.

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   by Neha Guptain Travel / Travel Tips    (submitted 2011-04-22)

Adventure is something that has fascinated human beings from the untimely stages of civilization. India is one of the most ideal vacation places throughout the world for escapade enthusiasts. Travelers who crave for authentic quest visit India annually and get the sense of their plunge for escapade content completely. There are many places, which are truly grand for adventure tour to India.
One of such most pleasurable tour is the travel to Rishikesh river rafting. The white river rafting trip of Rishikesh indulges the tourist profound into the hilly districts of Himalayas in boats on the chilly waters of Ganges. There are a variety of river rafting travel packages obtainable online and chiefly all of them can be customized according to the preferences of the tourists. These vacation packages will make arrangements for sojourning in the stunning resorts situated in the foothills of Himalayas and the camps are also obtainable. These are nature campsites, which are prepared for tourist’s luxury encompassing first-rate amenities.

From the towering mountains of Himalayas to the striking backwaters of Kerala, India is a terrain of supreme natural gorgeousness. The sun-kissed deserts of Rajasthan to the magnificent hills of northeast, nature has bestowed India with the best possible exquisiteness. Such natural surroundings of India furnish a traveler with limitless chances for venture tourism.

The grand Himalayan Mountains in the top north of India cater remarkable opportunities for mountaineering and trekking. Mystic rivers in Himachal Pradesh are perfect for river rafting. The lush green dense forests in India are perfect for spotting rare animals and birds and Jungle Safari. The enormous deserts of Rajasthan are renowned for Camel Safari. India with its infinite options is a must on every escapade lover’s list.

The city of Jaipur is another very popular adventurous destination in India. There are many travel agents who provide the famous audacious sport of hot air ballooning in Jaipur. With this activity travelers can witness several monuments that were built by the maharajas of past era and the inhabitants of this state carry with them the philosophy of traditions and civilization of medieval Rajasthan. The monuments, forts and places in Jaipur are all been illustrated in the balloon ride and tourists can witness all these attraction with a bird eye view.

The important sightseeing tourist attraction in Jaipur, include all those locations and destinations that have potted the inheritance of Rajputana rulers. These destinations are presented with magnificent palaces, forts, temples and gardens. ‘A thing of exquisiteness is delight forever’, that is certainly the significance, which draws the travelers and tourists to Jaipur city, which has surplus of them. Envisage primeval terrains with the alluring fragnance of earth, majestic palaces with royalty scribbled on the walls and all in the milieu of pink shade! City Palce, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Amer Palace, Ram Niwas Garden,; now reflect why Jaipur occupies a important space on adventure tour to India and the wrapping ups won’t be contradictory.
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The Author is the content writer and she wrote many articles for travel. She loves people, and enjoys sharing his expertise and knowledge of writing on the Internet with one and all. He writes about sightseeing tourist attraction in Jaipur, sightseeing tourist attraction in Jaipur and Jaipur Tours.

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   by Geoffin Travel / Travel Tips    (submitted 2011-04-22)

Visiting Pattaya will give you an amazing holiday in Thailand and staying in one of our luxury villa rentals will ensure you all the comforts of home which usually works out cheaper than staying in a Hotel.
Thailand is situated in South East Asia and covers an area of 198,455 square miles (514,000 square kilometers) the population of Thailand is over 61 million. With a coastline of 2,000 miles (3,219 kilometers) and hundreds of Islands some of which are well developed Tourist Destinations and some of which are uninhabited except for a few local fishermen. Thailand’s climate is tropical with 3 seasons. A cool season from November until March a hot season from April until June and a rainy season from July until November.
Although Thailand is seasonal you will find that anytime of year is suitable for a holiday especially Pattaya which is situated on the Eastern Seaboard of Thailand and not as prone to the big variations in temperature as most of Thailand due to the Gulf of Thailand breezes bringing warm air along the coast and inland and the mountain ranges further inland that prevent a lot of the rainfall from ever reaching Pattaya.
If you are planning a Holiday in Pattaya, Thailand you will first have to buy your flight tickets which vary in price depending on which airline you are flying with and which class of booking you decide to make, and also where you buy your ticket from. There are lots of offers on the Internet but most of your high street travel agents will be nearly as cheap and you do have the advantage of speaking face to face with someone to ensure the departure and arrival times are what you want along with any stop-overs you might face on a long haul flight. The choices for flight tickets can be based on cost only but be aware that it is approx. 12 hours flight from Europe so you may decide a stopover for a couple of hours is a good idea so that you are able to stretch your legs and have a coffee or a cigarette, and with a stop-over it usually works out a bit cheaper for your Ticket, but do try not to get a stop over which takes too long as this can make the whole trip very tiring. Whichever flight you decide on make sure you are wearing comfortable clothing and comfortable shoes for the flight.
Your Holiday should start from the time you leave your home to go to the Airport so try and make things as easy as possible for yourself.
Make sure you have booked your Pattaya Vacation Home as there is nothing worse than hunting for somewhere to stay after a long flight.
Arrive at your Airport in plenty of time; ensure you have Passport, Flight Ticket, Money, Credit Card and your Hotel or Luxury Pattaya Villa Rental Business Card with a telephone number and map on it. If you are a smoker it is a good idea to take some nicotine patches to make things easier as a non-stop flight means you will probably not get a chance to have a cigarette for anything up to 16 hours with check in times and clearing customs and Immigration when you land.
Thailand is a hot country and you will not need any coats, jumpers, gloves or hats unless you are planning to travel to the North of the country during the Cool Season or you are going to be returning to your own country during winter time.
Try and travel light, too much baggage makes life difficult, and if you are staying at one of our Vacation Homes in Pattaya you will only need some clothes and toiletries as we supply everything else, including a 24 hour laundry service for the clothes you do decide to bring.
Try not to drink any alcohol before or during your flight as it dehydrates you, so if you like a few beers drink lots of water as well.
Have something nice to eat before you leave home as it will prevent you getting hungry and stressed while in the Airport in your own country waiting to board for your Pattaya Luxury Villa Holiday. Once you are on the airplane that’s it there is nothing more you have to do until you arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. About the Author

Visit our website at http://www.soldinasia.com for loads of information on staying in your vacation home in Thailand and getting the most out of your holiday in Thailand. Photographs, prices, tours & trips, transport, learning Thai and everything else you need to know is in our website to ensure this will be a holiday to remember.

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