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Bored of the cold & rain? We're looking ahead to Easter & the summer, and have picked our favourite adventures for small groups and families, as well as places to stay. On one of these exciting journeys you can explore Japan during the spectacular cherry blossom season, you might do some tropical kayaking and jungle adventure in Thailand or you might be riding across the Mongolian steppes.

If you were born in the Year of the Tiger - 1926, 1938, 1950, 1962, 1974, 1986 or 1998 - we'll throw in an 5% saving!

Walking Shanghai is not without its obstacles. Sidewalks are often crowded not only with other pedestrians, but with bicycle parking lots, vendors and their carts, card players, laundry strung between doors and trees and motorcycles and bicycles zooming up and down the sidewalks as though they were extensions of the streets. But it is really only in walking that you'll get a chance to discover aspects of Shanghai you would otherwise miss from a speeding taxi or a tour bus: that vegetable market teeming with local housewives - scene that are themselves rapidly disappearing from today's Shanghai. The best way to see Shanghai, is on foot. It must be cool because it costs ¥350 to go around.

Orient-Go; Journeys with special faces & places

June is a wonderful time to visit Mongolia - the countryside awakens from its winter slumber, young animals frolic in the warm rays of spring, and Orient-Go kick off the season with a foray into the nomadic heartland of Mongolia. It's a great chance to catch the magic of the country before anyone else gets there, and the 7-day itinerary is ideal for anyone with a shorter holiday window.

The Spring Journey includes a visit to see the prehistoric 'takhi' horses at Khustai National Park, followed by walking the foothills of the Khogno Khaan mountain range, before heading onto Kharkhorin to witness the monks chanting at Erdene Zuu Monastery. Bathe in hot spring water at Tsenkher where you will stay alongside a nomadic family in this idyllic region, and you can explore the surrounding remote valleys and hills. Then head back eastward, stopping at the dunes of Bayangobi where you can try your hand at camel riding. A final night in Ulaanbaatar rounds off the trip.

Orient-Go; Journeys with special faces & places

Let your imagination run wild on the legendary Silk Road. The timeless treasures of an ancient civilisation meet captivating landscapes and a mix of Central Asian influences on this adventure that stretches 4,000 km across the breadth of China from the capital Beijing, to the mountains of the Tian Chi, deep through the Taklamakan Desert and culminating in the crossroads town of Kashgar, centre of trade for hundreds of years. Read more

Orient-Go; Journeys with special faces & places

The countries of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos share spectacular sights, captivating natural beauty and a friendly, colorful culture. Lose yourself in the tranquil magic of Luang Prabang or amongst the gilded pavilions, lily ponds and terraced gardens of Imperial Hue, the intricate medieval artisan quarter of Hanoi or the incomparable temples of Angkor, being slowly and romantically reclaimed by the jungle. See it all on an exciting tour of the region’s highlights, or simply submit to complete a relaxation at one of the luxurious resorts fringing the pristine white sands of the South China Sea coastline.

Whether you choose a sublimely restful beach escape, a cultural journey of discovery or a multi-centre itinerary combining the glories of Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, enjoy a holiday with a difference and experience the amazing, beautiful countries of Indochina.