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Show TravelIndustry China Feels Growing Pains HONG back just hav with a Chinese vi: sev Ss such as al the Pek hi comrades esty they would ple departing bus with an old slipper meant todiscard But nowadays the Chin expanding their tourist indust morehard ¢ friends New rail, air and proved roblem. said loo ice cannot is that al The result of the sudden increase in tourists. more complaints One recent visitor complained his stay in Peking was shortened becauseofa lack of hotel rooms. Others tell stories of hav ing to bribe hotel staff to get good treat ment, or being charged for having a provide th watermelon cut. back and forth between the Foreign Ministry and the Tourism bureau The quality of guides in Canton and One group was even asked to pay an extra night's hotel bill when their Chinese flight was suddenly cancelled ‘It’s a rip-off.” a member of a recent tour said. “They're charging first class are aware of Loo said ering that the a (not as Chinese. who are p than { and from 30,000 1 S$ no wonder that the tourism in ore selective being im m~ y 1s experiencing a few growing For « res a shortage ot ‘ nd it's not easy to find the right people They have tobepolitically aware Although current figures for foreign visitors are not available, the China speak a foreign language howto serve people lourism Association reported that in the tirst nine months of 1979 the total number and also know As a result’ hesaid staff is transferred ns of visitors to China was 700 000 Ot that total more than half were srseas Chinese who receiveslightlydif Peking is a problem.” hesaid. “because ferent treatment than other foreigners: not always requiring the services of they've seen too many tourists But not so muchin the other cities tors and usually being lodgedin sl '\ cheaper hotel rooms Atlantic Island Hosts Resorts ‘| PALME'TU DUNES — Thevisitor who comesto Hilton HeadIsland off the South Carolina coa surprised to find the wide choice of activities available. Palmetto Dunes Resortis set between white sand beaches, a 200-acreretreat amid live oaks draped in Spanish Moss.Thereis a 260-room Hyatt hotel here at Palmetto Dunes, ideal for relaxing or, if you BaomMi All Stores Now Open 9 a.m.-10 p.m. wish, to use as a centerfor plenty of activity CASTLE OF CHILLON near Montreu in the overthe waterin the picturesque mountain setLake of Geneva region, made famous by Byron ting. and now a popular tourist attraction, hovers Lake of Geneva Adds Luster To Switzerland The Lake of Geneva region gives beautiful Switzerland even added luster It's scenery alone, a harmony of lakes and mountains, may >SUNfeeeeRETare! SEER ACHES ‘ peapaprar be worth the trip to Europe. However, it is also filled with picturesque old towns andvillages, historic castles, ancient cathedrals and a climate that is consistently delightful. Theareais situated in the southwest cornerof Switzerland, along the northern shores of Lake Geneva,also called Lac Leman. Over 25 resorts are located at altitudes ranging from 1,200 to 6,500 feet. There are hotelfacilities for more than 25,000 people throughout the region. Tourists can choose from the luxury-priced firstclass hotels to the meticulously kept economy places like inns and chalets. Access to this French-speaking region of Switzerland is a simple matter. Geneva’s modern internationalairportis only a few hours from all the capitals of Europe. It is only seven and a half hours by jet from New York. It is also easy to reach byrail and thereis an assortment of exciting ways by car. Oneofthe principa! resort cities which makes upthe region is, of course, Geneva. Itis situated on the end of the lake which bears its name. Genevahas becomeworld renowned asthesite of many famous international conferences. And it has gained enduring fame as the ‘headquartersof the United Nations in Europe andthe homeofthe International Red Cross. Genevais the ideal starting point for excurs- ions and as a base from whichto explore the rest of the area. It is a modern, well-planned city with fine shops and a very old quarter studded with interesting historical monuments.Its contrasts give the city a quaint and charmingatmosphere; its constant edule of events provides it with gaiety and excitement. Geneva is noted for the International Motor Show each March; the Rose Festival is a panorama of pageants and flowers; and there is music and drama throughout the year 2 Traveling eastward you will find Coppet,a pic- ~ Youwill find fishing, canoeing, pedal boating. sailing. biking, horseback riding. golf, tennis and swimmingassports possibilities, and there is excellent shopping nearby. The sea islands, described as the last national treasure on the Atlantic coast, were discovered by the Spaniards in 1521. In 1526 they established the first European settlement in what is now the United States. This was near North Island, S.C. Among the 500 who camehere werethefirst Negro slaves on present U.S. soil. The Spaniards had controloverthesea islands in 1663, when Capt. William Hilton of England sailed by the cape now known asHilton Head turesque lakeside town with arcaded streets andlittle shops The town hasa historic castle once the home of MadamedeStael. Next come the ports of Nyon, Rolle and Morges, allfilled with sailing boats during spring and summer. Nyonis over 2,000 years old and Morges, the former home of Paderewski, had retained the character of past centuries. A traditional wine festival is conducted there each year at the end of September and/or beginning of October. Lausanne,with its port at Ouchy,is a popular tourist center and the capital of the canton of Vaud. In the old section of the city there are museumsandoneofthefinest Gothic cathedrals in Switzerland. Ouchyis also the base for most of the paddle steamersonthelake. During the warm weather a cruise on the lake is a scenic and serene experience. On Saturday nights some of the boats host dances. Lausanne, with one of the most modern theaters in Europe, offers year-round programs ofconcerts, opera, ballet and plays. Two resorts already well known to many travelers are Montreux and Vevey. They have been discovered by tourists who enjoy tennis, Sailing, water-skiing, golf and someof the most beautiful surroundings in Switzerland Populated with modern hotels, these places are ideal centers for car excursionsorshort trips by rail or bus. The Castle of Chillon, immortalized by Byron’s poem ‘‘The Prisoner of Chillon’’, is nearby. Montreux is thesite of the International TV Festival, the Montreux Jazz Festival and, together with Vevey, the September Music Festival. The Lake of Geneva region is not only a savoury sample of Switzerland in the spring, summerandfall, its mountainousterrain offers very good skiing as well. In the Jura near AZCMI Shop Monday-Saturday 9a.m.-10 p.m. Genevathereis the resort of St-Cergue. Farther north is St.-Croix/Les Rasses; above Montreux is Rochers-de-Naye. Otheridealspots for winter enthusiasts, who love to skion thefinest runs, are Leysin, Villars, Les Diablerets, Chateau-d’ Oex and Co! des Mosses. Zane Grey MadeIt Famous Mogollon Gives Spectacle A great serpentine plateau bisects the north central heatiand of Arizona and reaches more than 200 miles tothe New Mexico border. Whether approached from the north or south,it offers something for everyone andspectacleforall. It is the Mogollon Rim A result of geologic faulting, the Mogollon Rim towers to an alpine-like height of over 7,000 feetas it forms the southern edgeof the Colprado Plateau. 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