Many of us remember Macau as an enclave for gambling, commonly known as the “Las Vegas” of the East, but it has transformed into a multifaceted hub of prosperity, rich with opportunities and cultural diversity. Twenty-five years after its return to the motherland, Macao's journey of economic diversification is a testament to its resilience and forward-thinking capabilities. Almost half of Macau’s visitors come to enjoy its slower, more relaxed pace of life combined with a southern European flavor. Balconies, pastel-colored buildings, open pracas or squares, outdoor cafés and Portuguese restaurants lend an aura of tranquility. Old Portuguese fortresses, baroque churches, Chinese temples and faded mansions with charming Portuguese place names take one back in history. Macau’s colonial past predates that of Hong Kong by nearly three hundred years as attested by the imposing facade of St. Paul’s Church. Zhuhai is also called the city of a Hundred Islands. The slow pace of life here and the romantic ocean landscape make this place very suitable for living. Zhuhai is close to Macau. In the downtown area, when walking along Lovers’ Road and looking out at the oceanscape, you can see the city of Macau in the distance. In 2019, a series of bridges and tunnels that connect Hong Kong, Macau, and Zhuhai in the Pearl River Delta in China was opened as the world's longest sea crossing (55 km) linking the two Chinese economic centres, Hong Kong and Macau (both of which are Special Administrative Regions within PR China) and the mainland of China at Zhuhai.
While escaping war-torn China, a group of passengers crashed in the Himalayas, where they were rescued and taken to the mysterious Valley of the Blue Moon, Shangri-La. Much has changed since James Hilton used it 63 years ago as the inspiration for Lost Horizon, his classic novel about Shangri-la, a spiritual paradise hidden in the Himalayas. At an altitude of 3450 msl, Shangri-La County is remarkable for its Tibetan culture and alpine landscapes, including sacred snow-capped mountains, spectacular gorges, clear lakes, and bucolic villages. Famous worldwide, it is no longer a hidden paradise per se, but hidden paradises can still be found within. Our programme starts with Lijiang with a history going back more than 1,000 years and was once a confluence for trade along the "Old Tea Horse Caravan Trail" and trails to the Tiger Leaping Gorge, a scenic canyon on the Jinsha River, a primary tributary of the upper Yangtze River. It is one of the deepest and most spectacular river canyons in the world and is part of the Three Parallel Rivers of Yunnan Protected Areas World Heritage Site.
Aomori Prefecture lies at the northern tip of Honshū, Japan’s largest island. Famed for its apples, its seafood, and its natural beauty, this remote part of the country is rich in wild landscapes to explore, including the UNESCO World Heritage Site Shirakami Sanchi, the Jomon Period archeological site Sannai Maruyama, and other beautiful natural areas such as Lake Towada, the Hakkoda Mountains, and Hotokegaura. The prefecture is surrounded on three sides by the ocean. The Ou Mountains in the center of the region divide the prefecture in two, with the separate halves differing significantly in weather and culture. The major climatic differences are the heavy winter snowfall of the Tsugaru region and the summer easterly winds on the Pacific Ocean side. Average temperatures in April, July, October and December were 7.4℃, 20.3℃, 13.5℃, and 1.5℃, respectively. The prefecture has four highly distinctive seasons, enabling tourists to enjoy unique festivals, historical sites, beautiful nature, and other sightseeing spots and leisure activities whenever or wherever they may decide to visit.
Ancient Nanfeng Kiln (South Wind Kiln) is a cultural tourist attraction subordinate to handicraft. It was built in 1506 in Ming Dynasty and its wood-fire has been lasted for 500 years, keep bumming and producing ceramics in its original way all along until today. Lingnan Tiandi is adjacent to the Foshan Ancestral Temple. There are a large number of Lingnan-style residential buildings of the late Qing Dynasty. Fengjian Water Village: There are more than a hundred ancient houses, all over the ancient trees, and the ancient stone roads. visit Sun Yat-sen's Former Residence, Sunwen west street. Zhongshan, originally called Xiangshan in ancient times, was renamed in honor of Sun Yat-sen, who was born in nearby Cuiheng in 1866. .
The best time of year to go to Northern Thailand is January, the so-called Thailand “winter”, which has the best climate you can get. Winter in Chiang Mai brings a refreshing change, with daytime temperatures averaging 20°C to 30°C. This cooler climate, a welcome break from the hot and humid conditions typical of other times, makes winter an ideal season for exploring the charming city.
Rabat City tour the white imperial city and the administrative capital of the kingdom. Visit the blue & white washed Oudaya Kasbah, the splendid Mohamed V Mausoleum and the Hassan tower. Chaouen (Chefchaouen in the Berber language) - one of the most beautiful towns of the Rif mountains. It is a mountains massif . Fez, the most ancient of the Imperial cities founded in the 8th century by Moulay Idriss . The Ziz valley which is dotted with palm trees and is the source for the yearly date festival in Erfoud (a three-day carnival held in Erfoud town every October. The holy city where Moulay Ali Cherif, Ancestor of the Alaouite dynasty is buried.. City tour of Marrakech, the second oldest Imperial city, known as the Pearlof the South.Visit the Bahia Palace. Casablanca - largest city in Morocco. Embark on an orientation tour of the economic capital of Morocco, driving through Mohammed V Square, residential districtof Anfa & Ain Diab.
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