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How To Mountaineer In China

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Fancy learning mountaineering in China?  Then take a look at the new Adventure Awaits experience at Fairmont Yangcheng Lake in Kunshan, China.

The program is part of the new Apprentice-Trips by Fairmont program offered by Fairmont Hotels & Resorts worldwide.

Situated in Yangcheng Lake Park, this waterfront hotel will provide an experienced mountain guide to teach the ins and outs of mountaineering.  The package will be available April 1 – October 31, 2010 and include rock climbing activities, accommodation and buffet breakfast for two.

For more info, check out Fairmont.com.

Image courtesy of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts.

Best Mountain Hike In 2010?

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What is the best mountain hike in 2010?  Maybe it is World Expeditions’ new tour along the Great Himalaya Trail, the world’s longest alpine walking track.

The famous trail winds through the world’s largest mountains and remotest communities and five Asian countries (Bhutan, China, India, Nepal and Pakistan).  It covers more than 4,500km, from Namche Barwa in Tibet to Nanga Parbat in Pakistan.

Only the Nepal section (1,700km) is available to traverse since it has been walked and mapped thoroughly.  During the Nepal section,  all the country’s 8,000m peaks can be viewed along the legendary mountain trail.

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