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30 March 2009

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GLP’S NEW CHINA BROCHURE

GLP Worldwide releases new 2009 China brochure with 9 tours, unique cultural experiences and cruises

GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours' new 2009 China brochure is now available and highlights nine different China-based tours. The tours feature many of the popular areas of China including Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Xian and many of the tours offered cover the most popular cultural attractions including: the Great Wall of China, Tian’anmen Square, and the Qin Mausoleum featuring 6,400 life-sized terra cotta warriors, archers and infantrymen.

Many of the tours also feature a cruise along the Yangtze River to visit the Three Gorges Dam project. It is the largest dam in the world, using 463,000 tonnes of steel – enough to build 63 Eiffel Towers – and is twice as tall as the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.

Tour packages available in the brochure include: China, Yangtze River Cruise & Hong Kong; Beijing & Hong Kong; Shanghai & Hong Kong; Beijing & Shanghai; China Super Value; China Highlights; Scenic Yangtze River; Mystery of Tibet; and the Ancient Silk Road. There are also a variety of optional excursions. All of the details and pricing are available in the new China brochure.

Featured tour includes Yangtze cruise

A stop to see the famous Giant Pandas is included in the tour

A special featured tour is the China, Yangtze River Cruise & Hong Kong tour. Nov. 3 to 16, 2009 is the only departure for this particular tour. The tour price is only $4,199 per person plus taxes for the comprehensive 14-day tour. Highlights include: Beijing and visiting various area attractions including Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City, rickshaw ride to Drum Tower, tea with locals, and the Great Wall of China.

The tour then moves on to Shanghai where there are visits to historic temples and a tour of the famous Silk region. A four-night Yangtze River cruise follows with various stops along the way including the Three Gorges Dam project. Finish off the tour in Xian, the birthplace of Bayu culture -- the area is well known for its Chongqing Zoo and where the famous Giant Pandas can be viewed.

Most comprehensive program ever, says Tsung

“We have put together our most comprehensive China tour program ever with many different cruises and excursions which would satisfy anyone seeking to understand the fascinating and diverse Chinese culture,” said Patrick Tsung, president of GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours.

“Besides the more typical tour offerings we are also offering with some of the tours a chance to see all aspects of Chinese culture – from visiting a local school for Kung Fu, learning about preparing famous noodle dishes at a local restaurant, or seeing the amazing and famous Chinese acrobats.”

Full itinerary details, prices, terms and conditions are available in the 2009 China brochure. To obtain a copy please contact GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel & Tours at (905) 258-7778 or toll-free: (866) 760-1987; fax: (905) 258-7779; email: inquiries@goasia.ca or visit the GLP Worldwide website at glpworldwide.com.