First Chinese tour group leaves for U.S.
2008-06-18 03:37:01 GMT 2008-06-18 11:37:01 (Beijing Time) Xinhua English
Chinese travelers pose for a photo before departure for the United States at Shanghai Pudong international airport in Shanghai, east China, June 17, 2008. About 200 Chinese travelers set out from airports in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong on Tuesday afternoon, becoming the first Chinese vacationers to take part in tour groups to the United States. (Xinhua Photo)
Chinese travelers read brochures designed for the travelers to the United States before their departure at Shanghai Pudong international airport in Shanghai, east China, June 17, 2008.(Xinhua Photo)
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