Terra Cotta Warriors

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The central region of Shaanxi was not always the most well-traveled. The capital city Xi'an was semi-popular, but despite being one of the oldest settled regions in the country, Shaanxi was for years best known as the area that birthed the formation of the Chinese communist party. High in the hills, the horrid conditions that the nearby peasants lived in gave strength to the party, and the beginning of the revolution was born. But in 1974, the region became known for something else completely.

The digging of a well turned out to unearth something much more significant than just water: an underground vault containing thousands of perfectly crafted sculptures, the Terra Cotta Warriors of Xi'an. 

Each one life size, each one holding a weapon, many on horseback, each one surprisingly well-preserved for spending 2000 years beneath the ground. The following years resulted in the excavation of two nearby vaults. 

Though smaller in size, the amount of Terra Cotta Warriors found now numbered past 6000. And what was once a sleepy, unremarkable section of China is now home to one of the most famous tourist attractions in the entire country.

The formation of the Terra Cotta Warriors of Xi'an is shrouded in speculation, but archaeologists believe there to be plenty more still sleeping in the hills outside the capital city. What they have already found, though, is impressive enough. 

Three rows of warriors with a variety of bows lead a collection of armored soldiers carrying daggers, swords, spears and axes. Pulling up the rear are the horse-drawn chariots, though the vehicles themselves were constructed out of wood and disintegrated years ago. 

The weapons were constructed out of early bronze, thus remaining resistant to the onset of time, though most of them have been collected and kept out of the current exhibition for safety reasons.

More recently, bronze chariots and horses have been found, though they are also kept away from the rest of the Terra Cotta Warriors of Xi'an, instead housed in the nearby Qinyong museum just yards away from the stoic soldiers.

Belo Horizonte Brazil

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Founded in 1897, the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte is surrounded by mountains and built on rolling hills and is the 3rd largest city in Brazil. Belo Horizonte is the capital of Minas Ferais state and is home to almost 2.4 million people. 

Belo Horizonte or "Beaga" as it is better known comes from the Portuguese language and means "beautiful horizon". It's mapped with well organised tree-lined streets even though these roads rise and fall not so unlike they do in San Fransisco, California. Sometimes this can be confusing to the unsuspecting tourist so it's good to be aware of landmarks when winding your way around. 

There is also a significant amount of green space found in the city and the locals take pride in that and often wile away afternoons in the parks dotting the area.

The 852m elevation helps a little in cooling the city down but the Belo Horizonte climate s tropical altitude with average temperatures around 18 degrees to roughly 23 degrees celsius. In Belo Horizonte Brazil September sees the beginning of spring, summer falls in December, autumn in March and winter in June. 

Though there are defined seasons in this region, many people look at it as they would any other tropical or sub-tropical location-hot and hotter! The coldest month is usually July and the hottest is usually January with the highest temperatures recorded of 35.4C. 

Belo Horizonte Brazil has alot of really interesting cultural landmarks. The neighborhood is a planned one and surrounds a man-made lake with lots of contemporary Brazilian architecture to check out. Belo Horizonte Brazil also benefits from a "School and Community Vegetable Planting Project" which encourages the local people to grow food on unused and underused plots of land. When choosing your hotel Belo Horizonte offers a great selection .

 From five star hotels to mid-range accommodation and self -service flats you can find exactly what you"re looking for to suit your needs. Whatever your choice of hotel Belo Horizonte encompasses a lively cultural calender and hectic night life with discos, open air bars and an excellent variety of restaurants which are action-packed throughout the evenings and into the night.. The Savassi district is noted for its array of upscale clubs and discos with entertainment usually beginning later in the evening and continuing into the wee hours of the morning.

Natal Brazil Brazil

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Natal Brazil is the well-known and bustling beach capital of northern Brazil with pristine white-sand beaches stretching 9 kilometers from The Fort to the Lighthouse. A contemporary and sprawling area attracting more than one million visitors every year the Brazil Natal sunshine is as endless as the beaches seem. Natal is framed by stunning beaches and and massive sand dunes that run all along its 40 kilometer coastline. 

Natal is a clean, safe and friendly place for visitors and has relatively few high-rise buildings and little traffic interfering with the beautiful surrounding landscape. Geographically speaking Natal is the area is the closest point of Brazil to Europe.

Being a fairly small place, familiarity with Natal comes quickly. Visitors enjoy many activities from lazy days spent under sun-filled skies, surfing the waves of the deep blue or discovering the renowned sand dunes by dune buggy. Brazil Natal offers clarion waters and an inhabitancy of underwater reefs just offshore for those interested in discovering the wonders of aquatic life while snorkeling or diving offshore.

Natal, Brazil has two urban centers which include the cities of Natal and Ponta Negra, the latter being the more popular area for entertainment, food and accommodation. Known as the "City of Sun" and also as "The City of Dunes" Natal Brazil is located in the northeastern tip of Brazil. Lying about 15 degrees south of the equator the sun shines on for more than 3,000 hours every year and the days seem to last forever. 

The average temperature in Natal, Brazil is about 28 degrees celsius. During the summer season it normally reaches 38 degrees celsius with the water at a soothing 26 degrees. The majority of rain happens between March and July and luckily storms happen pretty rarely!

Honduras Central America

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Honduras is growing in popularity as a tourist destination every year, with thousands of travelers visiting for cruise, diving, ecotourism, or beach getaways. Honduras tourism is only going to grow as more people discover the wonders of this Central American country.

Honduras vacations are suitable for many different types of travelers. Any Honduras travel guide will tell you to visit the Mayan site of Copan, the Caribbean shores of the Bay Islands, or the pristine rain forests of the Mosquito Coast. It is possible to do all this and more if you have a week or two in the small country. But no Honduras travel guide could possibly exhaust all the attractions the country has to offer.

For adventure travel Honduras is one the best places in the world. Tour groups in La Ceiba and elsewhere will organize white water rafting tours, jungle hikes, or mountain bike trips through the rainforests. Rio Platano Biosphere Reserve and other national parks preserve the largest pristine rainforest north of the Amazon in Brazil.

If you are interested in history and culture, Honduras vacations have much to offer. Colonial towns like Santa Rosa de Copan preserve buildings from when Central America was part of a vast Spanish empire. The Mayan ruins at Copan are well-preserved remnants of an even older, pre-Columbian culture.

The keystone of Honduras tourism is Roatan Island, the largest of the Bay Islands off the Caribbean coast of the country. Roatan is an unspoiled island paradise. In recent years it has become a regular stop-off on western Caribbean cruises and a favored destination for Honduras vacations.

Roatan and the other Bay Islands - Utila, Guanaja, and the tiny Cayos Cochinos - are surrounded by one of the largest living coral reefs in the world, home to a host of colorful fish and plant species. It is therefore no surprise that diving and snorkeling are popular activities in Honduras. Each Honduras travel guide lists hundreds of underwater sites for beginners and expert divers to explore.

Utila Island is known as a backpackers Mecca. Cheap diving and accommodation cost bring scores of young travelers to its shores every year. But even Utila is relatively expensive compared to the Honduran mainland. 

For young people looking for inexpensive travel Honduras is a great place to consider. Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, and other Honduran cities have some good hostels and inexpensive hotels. La Ceiba is the site of an annual carnival, one of dozens of local festivals and other events that bring Honduran towns to life.

st stephen's cathedral vienna

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Right in the very heart of Vienna, St Stephens Cathedral rises into the sky, a Romanesque and Gothic-style masterpiece that is sure to impress. This famous Austria church is one of the most important religious buildings in Vienna, as well as one of the city's top tourist attractions. It is known in German as Stephansdom, and it graces the Stephansplatz, which is Vienna's most centrally located square. As such, it is a great place to begin walking tours of Vienna. 

It is because of structures like Stephansdom that Vienna's Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and there are plenty of other great attractions in the vicinity, such as Hofburg Palace. Including this Austria cathedral on the itinerary is ideal for anyone who likes history and architecture. Even if you aren't already a fan of such subjects, this church is bound to convert you.

The St Stephens Cathedral Vienna stands on the past site of two former churches, the first of which was built in the mid 1100s. Even as far back as the twelfth century, this site was the center of town. In 1258, much of this renowned Austria church was destroyed by a fire, its Romanesque style becoming more Gothic with restorations that were completed in the early fourteenth century. 

Further damage to the structure came in 1683, when Turks besieged the city, and again in 1945, as a result of World War II. By 1948, the St Stephens Austria cathedral was reopened, having undergone a series of additional renovations. Thankfully, many of the church's main treasures and artworks were spared during its long and sometimes violent history. Today, Stephansdom is the mother church to Vienna's Archdiocese. The Archbishop of Vienna has his official seat here.

mirabell palace salzburg austria

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The castles in Salzburg are among the city's best attractions, and Mirabell Palace is one such castle. It can be found on the north side of the Salzach River, which bisects the city, and just on the river's other side is the city's Old Town. The gardens are as alluring as the fairy tale Mirabell Castle is. Originally built as a luxurious private estate, Mirabell Palace is now property of the city, as it has been since 1866. It serves as an office building for the mayor and the city's administration services. While enjoying tours of city, you'll want to include a stop here, even if it's just to wander the attractive gardens.

Mirabell Palace was built in 1606 at the request of Prince Archbishop Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau. As the story goes, the residence, which was originally titled Altenau, was intended for the Prince Archbishop's mistress, Salome Alt. Not only was Salome the mistress of Raitenau, but she was also the mother of his children. Though she bore fifteen kids, just ten would survive. Not much would remain constant at Mirabell Castle after Raitenau's death, as his successor, Prince Archbishop Markus Sittikus, started with a name change. The name Mirabell means beautiful view, and Sittikus no doubt had the nearby Alps in mind when naming the castle. Of course, the lovely gardens were also worthy of praise, as they still are today. Of all the Salzburg castles, Mirabell Palace arguably boasts the best gardens.

About 100 years after Sittikus, another Prince Archbishop, Franz Anton von Harrach, decided to completely remodel Mirabell Palace. He enlisted the help of architect, Lukas von Hildebrandt. As impressive as these renovations were, a fire in 1818 would severely compromise them. Destroyed in the fire were immaculate frescoes, which had been painted by the artists Gaetano Fanti and Johann Michael Rottmayr. One thing that did survive was the Marmorsaal, or Marble Hall. Also spared was the palace's marble staircase. Following the 1818 fire, a court architect from Vienna, Peter de Nobile, went to work giving Mirabell Castle its present neo-classical look. Various baroque touches can still be found throughout the palace and in its gardens, such as the Donnerstiege marble stairway and the Marmorsaal. Today, private weddings and special ceremonies and concerts are held in the marble and gold-laden Marmorsaal hall, which is a most enviable venue. In fact, Marmorsaal hall might just be the most prized wedding venue in all of Austria.

Kunsthistorisches Museum Austria

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Finding a good Vienna museum to visit during your Austria trip is an easy task, as there are quite a few of them. Among the best is the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien (Vienna). Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna is found on the famous Ringstrasse, which is the circular avenue that envelopes the Inner Stadt, or Inner City. Its physical address is Burgring 5, and it should be easy to find. 

The Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna is housed in a palace-like structure, making it easy to spot, and inside it is quite ornate. Also, facing the Kunsthistorisches Museum is the Naturhistorisches Museum, which shares the former's neo-Renaissance design. In fact, the two museums have the same exact exteriors, and both were opened in the same year.

The Kunsthistorisches Museum Vienna first opened in 1891. It was commissioned by then emperor of Austria-Hungary, Franz Joseph I. Though it was finished in 1891, work actually began on it in 1872. The purpose of this new Museum in Austria was to house the immense art collection of the almighty Habsburgs. The museum's name translates to Museum of Art History, and all Vienna visitors are encouraged to stop by and take a look at the wonderful exhibits. 

Also, since the interior of this fine Vienna museum is beautiful, it's worth it just to step inside for a bit. Marble and gold-leaf accents help to create a lavish appeal, and there are a myriad of glorious paintings that adorn the walls. It really is a remarkable place, and for good reason, it's also a top Vienna attraction. 

Among the more notable works of art on display at the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien is the Blue Madonna by Albrecht Durer, who also has some of his landscapes on view. Rembrandt is a name that you are perhaps familiar with, and there are a few works of his that you can see at the museum, among them the endearing painting of his mother. 

In addition to Durer's landscapes, you can also take in some from Pieter Bruegel the Elder, who was another reputable Renaissance artist. The list goes on when it comes to the names of the artists and their respective paintings at the Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien.

Oases of the Great Sand Sea

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The Great Sand Sea is an uninhabitable belt of shifting golden dune ridges up to 100 m (330ft) high, a natural impassable barrier between Egypt and Lybia up to 300 km (200 mi) wide and extending for some 600 km (375 mi) north to south. 

 

Human habitation is only possible in the five remote oases at its edge, where mineral springs and waterholes enable life. On this 1000 km (600 mi) road adventure, you will experience the magical stillness of elemental landscapes and wonder at the resilience of communities who have managed to preserve their culture, continuosly since antiquity, in the face of such overwhelmingly hostile odds.

 

 

Siwa, Egypt's westernmost oasis is the site of the ancient Oracle of Amun, consulted by Alexander the Great. It is an 80 km (50mi) swathe of date palms, olive trees and salt lakes inhabited by Berbers. 

 

The 400 km (250 mi) road along the ancient caravan route to Bahariya, you cross the surreal White Desert with dramatic rock formations like giant mushrooms, to reach Farafra, one of the most isolated places in Egypt.

Garden Route in the South East of South Africa.

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Garden Route is a scenic and popular beaches in the South East of South Africa. Garden Route's name comes from the green vegetation and ecological diversity are mostly found in the many lagoons and lakes along the coast. This route includes cities such as Mossel Bay, Knysna, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay and Nature's Valley, with George as the Garden Route city center and the largest administrative center.

Ten nature reserves are included in this route is home to diverse ecosystems, a unique marine reserves, home to soft coral reefs, dolphins, seals and various other marine life.

Although the most popular exploration of the Garden Route is by car, but you should also try African steam passenger train, Outeniqua Choo Tjoe. Both of trip will make you enjoy the beauty of nature.

South Africa’s Garden Route is a spectacular road trip along the coast from Mossel Bay east to Storms River. Sandwiched between the Outeniqua and Tsitsikamma mountains and the Indian Ocean, the road is named not for its floral gardens but because of its lush and varied vegetation, so different from the country’s harsh, dry interior.

Bryce Canyon Country

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Bryce Canyon National Park is a national park located in southwestern Utah, in the United States.

The main attraction of the park is Bryce Canyon which is actually not a canyon! it’s a great amphitheater made by nature (many many years of erosion). Bryce is identifiable due to geological structures named: “hoodoos” (a.k.a fairy chimney & earth pyramid ).

The crazy colors of the rocks (red, orange, and white) make up an amazing view, the park is pretty high up so expect to see even a little bit of snow on the peaks around even at summertime.

Famous for its rocky spiers towering known as hoodoos. Height to create three unique forest. There are two camp sites in the park, Sunrise and Sunset Campground. At least there are 100 campsites, and 20 of them can be booked in advance.

The Bryce Canyon region was one of the last places to be explored in the continental United States and is a important part of the historic wild west. This area is rich with history, and natural wonders, that are unique to this part of the world. 

Visitors come from around the world to experience this area's incomparable beauty and splendor. Here you'll find access to Bryce Canyon National Park, Capitol Reef National Park, Lake Powell, Kodachrome Basin State Park, Anasazi Indian Village State Park and the Petrified Forest State Park.

Assateague Island, Maryland

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Assateague Island is managed by three official park agencies. Assateague Island National Seashore is cared for and managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and Department of Natural Resources. 

Visitors to the park in Virginia enjoy the beach plus find opportunities for countless breathtaking experiences and adventures at the Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge (established in 1943). The beach, wildlife, dunes, wetlands & marsh islands are protected for public outdoor recreation use and enjoyment.

Reach the beachIn 1962, Assateague Island National Seashore was established for the purpose of protecting Assateague Island in the states of Virginia and Maryland. The National Park Service and Fish & Wildlife Service help protect Assateague Island's splendor. Assateague Island National Seashore is administered to provide for recreational use and enjoyment consistent with the perpetuation and maintenance of the seashore's natural environment.

 Assateague is vital for resting and feeding migratory shorebirds and other abundant bird species. Over 320 species of birds can be found here. Assateague Island is a priceless seashore ecosystem and a sustainable resource that all visitors can appreciate.

Assateague Island is a great vacation destination within easy reach for many East Coast residents. Sightseeing cruises, kayak tours, crabbing, bird watching, fishing, hunting, biking and other activities continually make this a paradise for visitors that enjoy outdoor recreation. Assateague Island has over 37 miles of beautiful beach. This is considered one of best beaches on the entire East Coast. Search for seashells as you walk the pristine white sands. 

You can enjoy swimming in the picturesque waves along the Atlantic coastline here or just relax on Assateague's vast unspoiled beaches. The Assateague Lighthouse is on the way to the beach and it is one of the most famous in the nation. You will find nearby amenities at Chincoteague Island and Ocean City such as seafood restaurants and lodging in the form of hotels, cottages, beach houses, campgrounds and bed & breakfasts. 

Visitor attractions and a relaxing atmosphere make Assateague Island a great destination. Be prepared to have fun, and you may want to visit Assateague again on your next vacation.

Chamarel Village Beautiful and Unusual Natural Phenomena

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Chamarel is a village located in the district of Black River, on the island of Mauritius, east Africa. Here, tourists can see a dune with 7 different colors. The dunes are also known as the 'Seven Colored Earth', The uniqueness of the dunes in the village of Chamarel is quite popular among tourists. 

This village was transformed into the most famous tourist spots on the island of Mauritius since the 1960's. Imagine, in an area of ​​7.500 m2 wide spread fine sand sparkles with colorful different. Starting from the red sand, brown, purple, green, blue, yellow, and orange fused into one, creating an amazing sight.

Chamarel village can be found in western part of Mauritius Island. The village was once famous by its spectacular waterfalls, only. 

However, after unusual natural phenomena, which is named the Seven Colored Earths (or the Seven Colors Earth), has been discovered about 50 years ago, it became even more popular and today it is one of the most visited locations in Mauritius.

The phenomenon called Seven Colored Earths is a geological formation of small sand dunes which are consisted of differently colored sand, i.e. the sand of seven different colors: yellow, green, blue, purple, violet, brown and red.

Rennell and Bellona Islands

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Solomon Islands is famous for the beauty of the sea. Many great tourist attractions in Solomon Island that you can visit. Tourist Attractions in Solomon Islands both natural and cultural, its golden palm fringed beaches, blue waters, magnificent coral reefs and an amazing sea life. Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands have a very good rank in terms of diving. Beautiful coral reefs and colorful fish passing under the waters of the Solomon Islands. The beauty of this island nautical like buried treasure in the ocean. Not to mention, when diving you can find many remnants of World War II. Two interesting things you can find in the Solomon Sea.

 Rennell and Bellona is a province of the Solomon Islands comprising two inhabited atolls, Rennell and Bellona, or Mu Nggava and Mu Ngiki respectively in Polynesian, as well as the uninhabited Indispensable Reef. Renell and Bellona featuring a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the islands of Florida and Russell known for wreck diving are among the other famous sites frequented visit by domestic and international tourists. The place is filled with fascinating and awesome places to visit.

Delhi Red Fort India

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In many ways, the Delhi Red Fort is the sister site of the Agra Fort, which is itself conjoined with the Taj Mahal. As with the fort in Agra, the Delhi Fort was built as the Mughal dynasty reached its full glory in the seventeenth century, under the guidance of the famous Emperor Shah Jahan. And as with the Red Fort in Agra, the history of the Red Fort in Delhi is as much tied up with his infamous son Aurangzeb as it is with Shah Jahan himself. Having deposed his father, Aurangzeb went about making numerous additions to both attractions, and as a result the Delhi Red Fort we see today features a fascinating symbiosis of various architectural styles and influences.

 

While the Red Fort, also known as the Lal Qila in Delhi, is smaller than the Agra Fort, it still exhibits an impressive scale. Built from red sandstone, its walls at one point measure more than 100 feet high, making them a huge and shimmering crimson visage than can be seen from much of the Old Town. These walls open at two separate points: the Lahore Gate and the Delhi Gate, which is itself considered one of the must-see attractions in the city.

Once inside, the Delhi Red Fort presents a visual barrage to the visitor, with various impressive meeting halls, decorative artworks, and open-plan spaces calling for attention. The Rang Mahal (Palace of Colors) is particularly worth seeking out. This was the home to the Emperor's many wives and mistresses, and it's defined by various decorations, which reach their zenith in the form of a beautiful lotus-shaped fountain.

Temple of Sybil

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Visitors to Poland are always in search of historical buildings especially a Poland Temple. The capital city is home to a Warsaw temple that has visitors year round from all over the world. Maybe to pay homage to the Goddess Diana or just to marvel at the beauty of the design, no matter the reason, the Polish temple that is getting on the attention is the Sybille Temple, also known as the Temple of Sybille or the Temple of Diana.

The Temple of Sybille also referred to as the Temple of Diana is home in Lazienki Park. This is just one of the remarkable Polish temples created by Jakub Kubicki that call Lazienki home. The Temple of Sybille along with the Egyptian Temple was built in 1822. The Temple of Sybille is a classicist temple erected to honor the goddess Diana. It is home in the northwestern part of the park nearby the Lazienki Lake. The most popular attraction of the Temple of Sybille is the fruit motifs and the murals of flowers that adorn the interior.

 

Even though the Sybille Temple is small, it is on the most popular Polish Temple list for visitors. The Warsaw Temple is just bellow the Belvedere in a quiet, secluded wooded area of the park. The entire temple is created with wood that is designed to look just like a classical ancient Greek Temple. The entrance of the Sybille Temple is guarded by two lions made from cast iron.

The other Warsaw Temple created by Jakub Kubicki is the Egyptian Temple, which is home in the southwestern area of the park. The northern part of this Polish temple has remained the same since its creation, however, the southern portion was destroyed and had to be rebuilt.

Palace of Culture Poland

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 The Palace of Culture construction began in 1952 and was completed in 155. The Warsaw Palace of Culture was a gift to the people of Poland from the Soviet Union. During the construction, 16 of the 3500 Soviet Union workers died from accidents. 

The Palace of Culture and Science is the tallest building home in Poland and the seventh tallest building in all of Europe. When the construction was complete, it was known as the Joseph Stalin Palace of Culture and Science.

The architectural design of the Warsaw Palace of Culture and Science is similar to other tower like skyscrapers of the time period in the Soviet Union. The palace is home in the center of Warsaw and has been one of the most controversial buildings in Poland. The Palace of Culture and Science was almost destroyed in 1989 when the Berlin Wall came down. 
The reason of the controversy over the Palace of Culture is that many Poles saw it as a sign of Soviet domination especially with the name Joseph Stalin attached to its name.

The Palace of Culture and Science today is a very popular tourist attraction with 42 floors offering an exhibition hall, office complex, cinema, theatre, museum, and even the location for an FM and television-broadcasting center.

Schwerin Castle, Germany

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Schwerin Castle is a palace which is very beautiful because it is located in the middle of Lake Schwerin extraordinary once with a very special sight. This Palace is located in the city of Schwerin, the capital of Mecklenburg Western Pomerania, Germany.

 It is very popular with a very special Lake. For centuries it was the home of the dukes and Dukes of Mecklenburg and later Mecklenburg Schwerin. Currently serving as the seat of Parliament. 

Legend in the Schwerin Castle is haunted by the ghost of pint-sized named Petermannchen. Petermannchen is a friendly Spirit dressed in 18th century attire. 
This ghost wanders through the underground hallways, opening doors, and protect against any intruder who broke into the Palace. 
The origin of Schwerin in ancient times and as much as the history of the dark ages, in ancient times a large fortress by a bunch of Slavic-inhabited island in Lake Schwerin.

 The castle was finally destroyed, only to be rebuilt by the Germanic conquerors led by Henry the lion. 

Schwerin remained a Fort only until the 16th century when Duke Johann Albrecht decided to increase status. With the addition of bastions, a chapel, ornamentation and other comforts, the Fort became a very special Palace.

In 1913 the palace buildings were destroyed and nearly a third of the building. And a museum, and renamed the school to teach during the Communist from 1952 to 1981.

Bourke Street Walk in Australia

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Bourke Street is a mandatory destination for tourists because it is located in the City of Melbourne’s Central Business On Bourke Street, there are a variety of gift shops and two dollars that are suitable for souvenirs. 

For the crazy spending, two major department stores: Myer and David Jones also is the most interesting here.But in Bourke Street is a street musician who plays a wide variety of music, ranging from Spanish guitar to the genre of Jazz. Make no mistake, they did not ask for a penny, but they offer a CD album. 

If you visit the Christmas season Melburne, Myer always conjure up their storefront window into a series of audio-animatronic appointment with the theme of Christmas Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer. South Yarra Yarra River is located south of the village is rich in Melbourne. Melbourne is a beautiful cottage. 

Try it through there during the fall, will house the most magnificent colonial architecture to be seen romantically decorated with bright red-brown leaves. After that you can find a barbecue on the banks of the Yarra River, and then cook a delicious BBQ steak using a grill that has been provided free of charge along the riverbank

shopping Marunouchi japan

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The Shin-Marunouchi building, representing one of Mitsubishi Estates' thirty- two properties in the Marunouchi area, is part of the First Stage of the Marunouchi Redevelopment Project. Stage Two will begin in 2008 with the reconstruction of the Mitsubishi Shoji, Furukawa and Marunouchi Yaesu Buildings.
MEC earmarked the historic neighbourhood of Marunouchi for regeneration in 1998, with the aim of turning what formerly served purely as a business centre into a bustling 24-hour district. Their competition was Tokyo's other successful financial districts of Shiodome and Roppongi. Currently Marunouchi accounts for 20% of Japan's GDP and 10% of companies listed on the first section of the Tokyo Stock Exchange are located in the area.

 Hopkins Architects were invited to tender for the Shin-Marunouchi through two closed design competitions in July 2001, along with a number of world- renowned architects. They have partnered with local practice MJS (Mitsubishi Jisho Sekkei) to create the tallest of six buildings that make up the complex.
The brief was to build upon an existing, 1952 constructed, nine-storey building in a truly modern style, whilst addressing the historical setting. Hopkins have created an additional 35 floors above ground and four below, offering a total of 195,000 sq metres of retail, public and office space.

TOKYO — Mitsubishi Estate on Thursday opened the Marunouchi Brick Square, Tokyo’s newest commercial shopping zone located on the first basement floor through the fourth floor of the Marunouchi Park Building.

 

Embracing the concept of “comfort,” the Marunouchi Brick Square offers new means of relaxation with unique restaurants and alfresco cafes overlooking a lush green square, the Ichigokan Square, which complements a classic red brick backdrop provided by the newly restored, historic Mitsubishi Ichigokan. 

A total of 36 shops and restaurants include the confectionery shop Cacao Sampaka from Barcelona, Spain, the popular Italian restaurant A16 from San Francisco, Kyoto-style cuisine and tea bar Mamemaru, as well as the latest Tokyo installment by legendary French Chef Joël Robuchon.

shopping In Tokyo

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 In Tokyo, shopping is so fun that even Tokyo tour packages include time for a quick shopping spree in its itineraries. Why not though? There are so many interesting things sold in the malls, markets and stalls in Tokyo – from food to gadgets. When it comes to fashion, stores in Tokyo sell apparels and accessories which basically start trends in the fashion world. Therefore, it is really worth it to try shopping when in the city.


1. Akihabara

As Japan is known for its advanced technology, it is no wonder why people come to the district of Akihabara. Most stalls there sell electronic gadgets and computer games; although recently, it is becoming a hub for otaku fans as stalls selling anime items like mangas and souvenirs came sprawling.


2. Ameyoko Arcade

  The famous Ameyoko Arcade is an old open-air market that majestically exudes the Shitamachi (low city) aura. It is the place to find fresh fishes, fruits and vegetables, second hand clothing, and more. Souvenir items in Ginza may be found here for cheaper prices. However, it is recently recognized as a blackmarket district. It is parallel the JR Yamanote Line.
 

Lovina , Sanur Beach

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 Lovina Beach

A restful tourist area west of Singaraja on the northern coast. This area is relaxed and hassle-free. The beaches are of black volcanic sand and a reef keeps any surf at bay. Or you can diving and snorkeling in the mirror smooth seas, and the dolphins that often race with the tour boats. The beach area consists of several small villages that seem to start where the last one finished, although they are all spread quite thinly along the long beach strip. 

You can also make day trips to the hot springs of Banjar, the West Bali National Park, to temples and various craft centers.

 Sanur Beach

With its white sand on the south and black sand on the north part, Sanur beach is a popular recreation site not far from Denpasar. Sanur is protected from the force of the ocean waves by a coral reef offshore, so the waves on the shore are rather small and gentle. This makes it an ideal place for a quiet family swim, wind surfing, boating and water sports.

 Its traditional culture is very strong, but it wears modern dress (except, of course, on ritual occasions). Among the Balinese, Sanur has a reputation for sorcery of a high degree, both "white" and "black". Sanur is famous for its white coral temples (Pura Segara, Pura Merta Sari). There are many small ones hidden away along the south beach. In December and January, watch the huge processions to the sea with purification ceremonies on the beach. There are often gamelan rehearsals in the evenings at the various banjar.

2.Sanur beach has long been a popular recreation site for people from Denpasar and elsewhere. The palm-lined beach curves from the Bali Beach Hotel toward the south, facing the Indian Ocean to wards the east. Sanur offers many good hotels, restaurants, shops and other tourist facilities. It is only a shot distance from Denpasar public transportation to and from the city are easily available until well into night. Offshore reefs protect the beach against the waves and make it popular for windsurfing, boating and other watersports.

Candi Dasa , Kuta Beach

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  Candi Dasa Beach

Candidasa is the name of a temple complex on a lagoon by the edge of the sea. Set at the foot of Mount Agung, the white sandy beach of the temple is only visible when the tide is out but the grassy foreshore and beach are great places to catch the sun. 

Started in the early 1980s this romantic area, also called Candidasa became the developing tourist destination, though it still offers an escape from the hassles of the more populated tourist areas. Candi Dasa is an excellent base for daytrips around Eastern Bali. Tenganan, Goa Lawah, Amlapura and Padangbai are all within easy reach. And good diving is available a little further afield at Tulamben, where a US ship sunk during World War-II and may be viewed in its underwater resting-place. You can also hire boats for a day's snorkeling. Diving equipment is available for rental at reasonable prices.

 Kuta Beach 

Once a lonely village on the road from Denpasar toward the Bukit Peninsula, Kuta is now a thriving tourist resort, popular mainly among the young. It is a popular beach for surfing although currents make it less suitable for swimming. Coast guards, however, are on constant duty during the day. 

Kuta faces toward the west offering beautiful sunsets. Accommodation ranges from international hotels to home stays. The village abounds with restaurants, shops, discotheques and other tourist facilities. It is easier to find regular performances of Balinese music and dance in Kuta, staged specially for tourists, than anywhere else in Bali. Some performances are staged nightly. The village is ideal for meeting and mixing with other people, locals as well as visitors from abroad.

Voortrekker Monument is a monument located in the city of Pretoria

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The majestic Voortrekker Monument is situated in the northern part of South Africa in the Pretoria (Tshwane) region in a nature reserve. It is a unique Monument which commemorates the Pioneer history of Southern Africa and the history of the Afrikaner and is situated in a beautiful setting. Today it is the most visited heritage site of its kind in Gauteng and one of the top ten cultural historical visitor attractions in the country.

The huge monolith that is the Voortrekker Monument stands as a major landmark on a low hill, just outside Tshwane (as Pretoria is now called). Depending on who you are, the monument that has some of the finest sculpture work in the country is either a reminder of apartheid or an important memorial for Afrikanerdom, but either way, it is worth a visit.

 

The Voortrekker monument was built in honour of the great Voortrekkers or pioneers, who left the Cape during the period 1835 to 1854 to cut through the interior of the country in what became known as the Great Trek.

The main body of the building, known as the Hall of Heroes, is decorated with an Italian frieze showing the history of this epic journey, and despite the misperception of the monument as an apartheid monument, it gets some 200 000 visitors a year.

Visitors to the country can visit the Apartheid Museum and the Hector Pieterson Museum in order to gain an idea of the history of apartheid, but the monument has attempted to accurately depict a time over 150 years ago, a period in history that has little to show for itself. Local schools enjoy outings here, probably because apartheid is already history for them and lacks any prejudice.

It didn’t hurt that Nelson Mandela visited the monument himself in 2002, despite threats from the AWB (Afrikaner Weerstandsbeweging - a right-wing Afrikaner movement), and a heritage centre is on the cards concentrating on the evolution of the Afrikaner. The centre concentrates on historical accuracy and has no political spin, only the intention of presenting historical accuracy.

The Parc de la Villette is one of the largest parks in Paris

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The park was designed by Bernard Tschumi, a French architect of Swiss origin, who built it from 1984 to 1987 on the site of the huge Parisian abattoirs (slaughterhouses) and the national wholesale meat market, as part of an urban redevelopment project. 

The slaughterhouses, built in 1867 on the instructions of Napoléon III, had been cleared away and relocated in 1974. Tschumi won a major design competition in 1982–83 for the park, and he sought the opinions of the deconstructionist philosopher Jacques Derrida in the preparation of his design proposal.

Since the creation of the park, museums, concert halls, and theatres have been designed by several noted contemporary architects, including Christian de Portzamparc, Adrien Fainsilber, Philippe Chaix, Jean-Paul Morel, Gérard Chamayou, Méziane Azaïche, Oscar Tusquets, and Jean Nouvel, in addition to Mr. Tschumi.

The Parc de la Villette boasts activities that engage all people of all ages and cultural backgrounds. The park is a contemporary melting pot of cultural expression where local artists and musicians produce exhibits and performances. On the periphery of the park lies the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, the largest science museum in Europe. T

here is a convention center and an I-MAX theatre. The park acts as a connection between these exterior functions. 

Concerts are scheduled year round, hosting local and mainstream musicians. Dividing the park is the Canal de l'Ourcq, which has boat tours that transport visitors around the park and to other sites in Paris. Festivals are common in the park along with artist conventions and shows by performers.

Mini Siam

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Mini Siam is a famous miniature park attraction in Pattaya, Chonburi, Thailand. This park is located 143 km from Bangkok on Sukhumvit Road.

Mini Siam had been started to research the project in 1985, and had been constructed in 1986 with more 29 Rais which separated to be Mini Siam, and Mini Europe. For the rest area, there are the Booking Halls, the Souvenir Shops for lease, and the Parking Lots. The Democracy Monument in Bangkok was the first model to build.

Mini Siam is located on Km 143 at Sukhumvit Highway to Rayong just opposite of Bangkok Pattaya Hospital. It is easily recognised by the huge statues right at the edge of the road. Coming from North Pattaya Road turn left onto Sukhunvit Highway towards Bangkok and drive past Bangkok Pattaya Hospital to the next U-turn then back to Mini Siam.

To see everything you need about 2 hours. Drinks and snaks as well as souvenirs are sold at some shops inside the compounds. There is also a restaurant. It must be quit impressive to visit Mini Siam after dark, when all the miniatures are illuminated. But this is also the time when most tourbuses unload plenty of sightseeing hungry tourists. If you like to enjoy all the beauties leisurely you may be better off in daytime.

Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden

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Nong Nooch is world renowned for its impressive Elephant and Thai Cultural Shows, along with what is largely considered the biggest and most beautiful botanical garden in Southeast Asia.

The garden is constantly developing and evolving, creating new interests for our loyal members and returning guests. Nong Nooch garden is also dedicated to education, preservation and research as well as the conservation of the worlds LARGEST palm collection, the largest variety of Orchids in Thailand and other tropical flora and fauna.

Spend a weekend with the family at our lakeside resort, with complimentary entry. Dine at a variety of our restaurants catering for all cuisine choices or enjoy our cafes; all for your convenience.

Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden is a 500-acre (2.0 km2) botanical garden and tourist attraction at kilometer 163 on Sukhumvit Road in Chonburi Province, Thailand. It can be reached via bus, taxi or private land transportation. Its also a major scientific center dedicated to cycads, with its own Cycad Gene Bank.

Pisit and Nongnooch Tansacha purchased the 600-acre (2.4 km2) plot of land in 1954 with the intentions of developing the land as a fruit plantation. However, the owners instead decided to plant tropical flowers and plants as a wildlife conservation project. The garden opened to the public in 1980, and management was transferred to Pisit and Nongnooch's son Kampon Tansacha in 2001. The garden currently fills 500 out of the 600 acres (2.4 km2).