Released on = June 14, 2007, 9:01 pm

Press Release Author = Nolwenn Allo

Industry = Consumer Services

Press Release Summary = Shanghai, China - June 12th, 2007 - In order to whet your
whistle and your appetite, Passport to China, an ingoing China travel specialist,
introduces travelers to the tastes and sights of China.

Press Release Body = You might think you know China - the long history, the diverse
people and cultures, the wide range of cuisines, the breathtaking landscapes, and
the 24 world heritage sites as recognised by UNESCO. However, it may come as a
surprise to learn that China is now also the world's sixth largest producer of
wines.

Winemakers in China are bringing in the experts from overseas, importing quality
presses and sending their staff to winemaking school in order to take on the world
with their wines. Methods have been imported from France, Italy and Germany. And
with the right equipment and the right climate, who knows what will happen?

The enjoyment of a good meal with quality wine is an intrinsic part of many Western
cultures. Getting together with friends, enjoying an atmosphere of conviviality
along with the food and the wine is an art known as 'savoir vivre'. The French are
well known for their gastronomy and wine, so it seems fitting that a French company,
Passport to China, is introducing this tour concept to help travelers discover the
distinct and authentic flavours of China.

As CEO, Geoffroy de Becdelievre says, "This is a new and original tour integrating
traditional discovery of China and Western desires."

Gastronomy and wine tours are increasingly popular all over the world with
discerning travelers, and China offers an incredible opportunity to taste and
experience the gastronomic delights that are so intrinsic to the country's culture
and people. A wonder through the streets of any town or city will take hold of your
senses. Steamed buns piled up in baskets, meat on skewers being turned on a grill,
noodles being pulled expertly by hand and then dropped into a fragrant broth and
locals hunched over street-side hotpot. It seems that every province and even every
town has its own cuisine or special dish. Not to mention the fine dining that is
available in big cities like Beijing and one of the world's hottest cities right
now, Shanghai. From fiery Sichuan to modern French, your palate will be tantalised
and charmed.

Yet, Passport to China does not only just offer the gastronome temptation for the
tastebuds with its 15-day Chinese Flavors tour, but the new China Road Trip Wine
tour takes the wine-lover to five different vineyards in China's north, as well as a
wide range of other packages to reveal the mysteries and the delights of this
incredible country.

Their Classic China tour winds through the country unveiling the famous sights of
China's past and the dazzling modernity of her future. As an added option to this
tour, a visit to the Dragon Seal vineyards in Hebei Province can be arranged.
Dragon Seal has its origins in Beijing in 1910 when a French friar started to make
wine. Even today, the winery still uses French grapes grown on Chinese soil.

Passport to China shows travelers the China that others don't offer, and all in the
style to which they are accustomed and for less than you'd expect. Four or five star
accommodation, freedom from language difficulties and an international team who not
only understand the needs of the Western travelers, but have a great love and
understanding for the country, complete the picture.

To find out more; visit the website and see the wide range of packages. Customers
can book a package, get a free quote and then speak directly to a reservation staff.

For additional information: http://www.passport-to-china.com


Web Site = http://www.passport-to-china.com

Contact Details = Nolwenn Allo - Marketing and PR Manager
18th Flr. Room B, No. 445 Jiang Ning Road,
Shanghai, CHINA
Tel: +86 21 6271 7432
Fax: +86 21 62716246
nolwenn@passport-to-china.com
http://www.passport-to-china.com