The Palace Museum, historically and artistically one of the most comprehensive Chinese museums, was established on the foundation of the palace that was the ritual center of two dynasties, the Ming and the Qing, and their collections of treasures. Designated by the State Council as one of China's foremost protected monuments in 1961, the Palace Museum was also made a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1987.

Asia

The Temple of Heaven is China's largest existing complex of ancient sacrificial buildings. Occupying an area of two hundred seventy three hectares, it is three times the area of the Forbidden City. Built in fourteen twenty for emperors to worship Heaven, it remains one of the most important temples in all of Asia.

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Aurora Borealis & The Arctic Circle

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Murmansk, Arkhangelsk, Velikiy Ustug, Suzdal & Vladimir on board Russia's Premier Luxury Train, the Golden Eagle

The Northern Lights reach their peak cycle in winter 2013/14!

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Thailand, Eastern & Oriental Express train, Singapore, Bali & Hong Kong

Experience the ancient cultures of Thailand, the luxuries of the Eastern & Oriental Express rail journey, the passion of the Malaysian people, the impressive tastes of Singapore, the beauty of the Ballinese beaches and the 'City of Life' Hong Kong.

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