Tours to Europe are proving very popular in Shanghai.

The price and itinerary for the first group tours to Europe has been unveiled by some local travel agencies.

The travel quota in some agencies was reportedly filled to capacity two days after the tours were promoted.

Set to leave on September 1st, the first tour is priced at 13,000 to 15,000 yuan, or up to US$1,800.

Some local people who have not been to Europe before simply want to visit more countries, while others specifically wish to enjoy the scenery of Europe.

Travel agents have worked out different itineraries to meet these different needs. 

(CRI.com July 27, 2004)