Merry Christmas and welcome to our special festive edition of the Taiwan + Hainan Weekly e-Newsletter, the last edition until we meet you all again in the 2010!
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Inside this week’s edition - our cover story takes you to one of Hainan’s spiritual attractions, the Nanshan Buddhist Cultural Zone in Enlightenment under a Coconut Tree, a first person account of one of the world’s most significant Buddhist sites that has been opened up to tourists.
We feature China Southern Airlines, the largest and fasted growing airline in China, The HNA Beach & Spa Resort Haikou, and 6 of the most luxurious and stylish Hainan lobbies in Meet the Great 6 Hainan Lobbies, including Mandarin Oriental and Yalong Bay Mangrove.Tree Resort
This week’s links will take you to the Think MICE, Think Hainan MICE proposal, overview Hainan’s best MICE facilities with complete guide on venue details, specifications as well as pictures.
And we present the latest breaking news from Taiwan and Hainan, keeping you up to date with all the new attractions and events for the Australian traveler.
Inside the first edition of 2010 - we release the official Taiwan 2010 Medi-travel Guide, detailing what’s on offer in Taiwan for medical tourism purpose. We also launch Taiwan + Hainan - The Legendary Twin`s, 16 Days all inclusive tour, the brand new holiday package taking Australians on a journey to both Taiwan and Hainan. And we will announce the brand new 2010/11 Taiwan Tour Brochure, giving you all the information you need for the New Year.
This week’s video - China Southern Airlines
This week’s links - Think MICE, Think Hainan, a complete Hainan MICE guide. Click to view
This week’s download - Hainan Sales pack (Trade version) Click to download
Enlightenment under a Coconut Tree
The Nanshan Buddhist Cultural Zone on the southern tip of China’s tropical island province of Hainan provides a unique spiritual setting far removed from the Himalaya’s, writes Andrew Starc.
FT&H to launch the 2010 Taiwan Medical Tourism Guide
As part of the 2010 Medical Travel Initiative, Australia’s leading Taiwan wholesaler, Formosa Travel & Holidays, is planning the release of an all new comprehensive guide to Taiwan medical tourism.
Meet the Great SIX Hainan Lobbies
Far from the sight and hectic pace of modern life, lies a fragment of the South China Sea, glistening with shades of blue, which Mother Nature has sprinkled with islands and atolls, amongst them, the majestic island of Hainan and the Great 6 Hainan Lobbies, perfectly placed, almost tantalisingly, overlooking the long, white, sandy beaches.
China Southern doubles departures from Australia
Asia’s largest airline has announced a doubling of current departures from Australia during the peak Christmas to New Year season.
China Southern Airlines Flying High
With over 140 domestic destinations and a growing international network, China Southern Airlines become the largest and fastest growing airline in China
FEATURED HOTELThe HNA Beach & Spa Resort Haikou
- An Imperial Blend of Luxury
Inspired by a mix of Ming & Qing Dynasty styles, the HNA Beach & Spa resort blends traditional Chinese culture with five-star ocean-side luxury
Cai Guo-qiang’s Exhibition Opens at Taipei Fine Arts Museum
Taipei - The much anticipated exhibition, Cai Guo-qiang: Hanging Out in the Museum, kicked off during an opening reception at the Taipei Fine Arts Museum on November 20. Taipei Mayor Hau Lung-bin also appeared the event.
NEWSConstruction underway on the largest tourism development project
in western Hainan
Construction work has started on the Yurun-Qizi Bay Tourist Resort in Changhua, Changjiang Li Autonomous County, which is reported to be the largest tourism development project in western Hainan with a total investment of 3.5 billion yuan.
