Japan 2: January 16 – February 4, 2019

Cape Muroto, Oboke & Iya : January 23 – 27

Hashigui Rock (Bridge Rocks), Kushimoto

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Japan 1: January 16 – February 4, 2019

Shikoku: Kawaga & Ehime January 16 – 22

Panoramic view of Seto Inland Sea from Mount Shiude, Seto Peninsula

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China December 30, 2018 – January 6, 2019: Kunming

Happy Wedding Journey in Kunming

Couple blessed by their parents

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China October 7 – November 2, 2018 (6): Beijing & Epilogue

Beijing October 30 – November 2 & Epilogue

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China October 7 – November 2, 2018 (5): Ningxia

Gansu (Zhongwei & Yinchuan) and Helan Mountain, Inner Mongolia October 25 – 29

Yellow River. Shapotao

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China October 7 – November 2, 2018 (4): Gansu

Gansu (Zhangye, Wuwei, Lanzhou & Maijishan) & Ningxia (Guyuan & Zhongwei) October 19 – 24

Maijishan, Gansu

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China October 7 – November 2, 2018 (3): Gansu

Jiahuguan, Ejina & Zhangye October 16 – 19

Zhangyi Danxi

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China October 7 – November 2, 2018 (2): Gansu

Dunhuang Caves October 12 – 15

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China October 7 – November 2, 2018 (1): Xinjiang

Urumqi & Tulufan October 7 – 11

Temple site where Monk Xuanzang preached Buddhism in Gaochang during Tang Dynasty

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Tajikistan 2 September 26 – October 7, 2018

Dushanbe, Panjakent, Sarazm,  Khujand & Iskanderkul October 1 – 7

Iskanderkul Lake, a gem in Fann Mountain

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