Sunday, December 29, 2013

London

Westminster Quarters
The Westminster Quarters is the most common name for a melody used by a set of clock bells to chime on each quarter hour. The number of chime sets matches the number of quarter hours that have passed. It is also known as the Westminster Chimes, or the Cambridge Chimes from its place of origin, the church of St Mary the Great, Cambridge.

This chime is traditionally, though without substantiation, believed to be a set of variations on the four notes that make up the fifth and sixth measures of "I know that my Redeemer liveth" from Handel's Messiah.’This is why the chime is also played by the bells of the so-called 'Red Tower' in Halle, the native town of Handel. It was written in 1793 for a new clock in St Mary the Great, the University Church in Cambridge. There is some doubt over exactly who composed it: Revd Dr Joseph Jowett, Regius Professor of Civil Law, was given the job, but he was probably assisted by either Dr John Randall (1715–99), who was the Professor of Music from 1755, or his brilliant undergraduate pupil, William Crotch (1775-1847).
In the mid-19th century the chime was adopted by the clock tower at the Palace of Westminster (where Big Ben hangs), whence its fame spread. It is now possibly the most commonly used chime for striking clocks.
According to the church records of Trinity Episcopal Church (Williamsport, Pennsylvania), this chime sequence was incorporated into a tower clock mechanism by the E. Howard & Co., Boston, MA. The clock and chime in Trinity's steeple base was dedicated in December 1875. It holds the distinction of being the first tower clock in the United States to sound the Cambridge Quarters.

London Bridge

 London Bridge refers to several historical bridges that have spanned the River Thames between the City of London and Southwark, in central London. The current crossing, which opened to traffic in 1973, is a box girder bridge built from concrete and steel. This replaced a 19th-century stone-arched bridge, which in turn superseded a 600-year-old medieval structure. This was preceded by a succession of timber bridges, the first built by the Roman founders of London.
The current bridge stands at the western end of the Pool of London but is positioned 30 metres (98 ft) upstream from previous alignments. The traditional ends of the medieval bridge were marked by St Magnus-the-Martyr on the northern bank and Southwark Cathedral on the southern shore. Until Putney Bridge opened in 1729, London Bridge was the only road-crossing of the Thames downstream of Kingston-upon-Thames.
The modern bridge is owned and maintained by Bridge House Estates, an independent charity overseen by the City of London Corporation. It carries the A3 road, which is maintained by the Greater London Authority. The crossing also delineates an area along the southern bank of the River Thames, between London Bridge and Tower Bridge, that has been designated as a business improvement district.


London Eye
 The London Eye is a giant Ferris wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London, England. Also known as the Millennium Wheel, its official name was originally the British Airways London Eye, then the Merlin Entertainments London Eye, and since 20 January 2011,[citation needed] the EDF Energy London Eye following a three-year sponsorship deal.
The entire structure is 135 metres (443 ft) tall and the wheel has a diameter of 120 metres (394 ft). It is currently Europe's tallest Ferris wheel, the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over 3.5 million visitors annually, and has made many appearances in popular culture.
When erected in 1999 it was the world's tallest Ferris wheel, until surpassed first by the 160 m (520 ft) Star of Nanchang in 2006 and then the 165 m (541 ft) Singapore Flyer in 2008. Supported by an A-frame on one side only, unlike the taller Nanchang and Singapore wheels, the Eye is described by its operators as "the world's tallest cantilevered observation wheel". It offered the highest public viewing point in the city[citation needed] until it was superseded by the 245-metre (804 ft) observation deck on the 72nd floor of The Shard, which opened to the public on 1 February 2013.[
The London Eye adjoins the western end of Jubilee Gardens (previously the site of the former Dome of Discovery), on the South Bank of the River Thames between Westminster Bridge and Hungerford Bridge, in the London Borough of Lambeth.

London Victoria station

London Victoria station, generally known as Victoria, is a central London railway terminus and London Underground complex named after nearby Victoria Street. With over 73 million passenger entries and exits between April 2010 and March 2011, Victoria is the second-busiest terminus in London (and the UK) after Waterloo, and includes an air terminal for passengers travelling by train to Gatwick Airport. It is one of 17 stations managed by Network Rail. The area around the station is an important interchange for other forms of transport: a local bus station is in the forecourt, and Victoria Coach Station for long-distance road coaches is nearby. Victoria is in Travelcard Zone 1.
There are effectively four railway stations on the site: on National Rail, two serving main-line routes in south eastern England, to Brighton, Hove, Worthing, Eastbourne, Canterbury and Dover; and on the London Underground, an underground station built by the cut-and-cover method serving the District and Circle Lines and the deep-level Victoria line tube line station. The National Rail and Underground stations will be dealt with separately.

St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's Cathedral, London, is a Church of England cathedral, the seat of the Bishop of London and mother church of the Diocese of London. It sits at the top of Ludgate Hill, the highest point in the City of London. Its dedication to Paul the Apostle dates back to the original church on this site, founded in AD 604. The present church, dating from the late 17th century, was designed in the English Baroque style by Sir Christopher Wren. Its construction, completed within Wren's lifetime, was part of a major rebuilding programme which took place in the city after the Great Fire of London.
The cathedral is one of the most famous and most recognisable sights of London, with its dome, framed by the spires of Wren's City churches, dominating the skyline for 300 years. At 365 feet (111 m) high, it was the tallest building in London from 1710 to 1962, and its dome is also among the highest in the world. In terms of area, St Paul's is the second largest church building in the United Kingdom after Liverpool Cathedral.
St Paul's Cathedral occupies a significant place in the national identity of the English population. It is the central subject of much promotional material, as well as postcard images of the dome standing tall, surrounded by the smoke and fire of the Blitz. Important services held at St Paul's have included the funerals of Lord Nelson, the Duke of Wellington, Sir Winston Churchill and Margaret Thatcher; Jubilee celebrations for Queen Victoria; peace services marking the end of the First and Second World Wars; the wedding of Charles, Prince of Wales, and Lady Diana Spencer, the launch of the Festival of Britain and the thanksgiving services for the Golden Jubilee, the 80th Birthday and the Diamond Jubilee of Elizabeth II. St Paul's Cathedral is a busy working church, with hourly prayer and daily services.

Kensington Palace
Kensington Palace is a royal residence set in Kensington Gardens, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea in London, England. It has been a residence of the British Royal Family since the 17th century, and is the official London residence of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their son Prince George of Cambridge, Prince Henry of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester and Prince and Princess Michael of Kent. Kensington Palace is also used on an unofficial basis by Zara Phillips.
On 6 November 2011, it was announced that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge would move from their temporary residence in Kensington Palace to the four-story, 20-room Apartment 1-A, formerly the residence of Princess Margaret.[1] It was expected that they would move in 2013, with renovation work taking place in 2012. Once the Duke and Duchess had moved into their new apartment, Prince Henry was expected to move his official residence from Clarence House to the residence the Duke and Duchess vacated. On 28 March 2012, it was announced that Prince Henry had moved his residence from Clarence House to a one-bedroom apartment at Kensington Palace. He is still expected to move into the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge's residence when the Duke and Duchess move to Princess Margaret's former apartment.
Kensington Palace was the official residence of Diana, Princess of Wales (from 1981 until her death in 1997), Princess Margaret (from 1960 until her death in 2002) and Princess Alice (from 1994 until her death in 2004).
Today, the State Rooms are open to the public and managed by the independent charity Historic Royal Palaces, a nonprofit organisation that does not receive public funds.[4] The offices and private accommodation areas of the Palace remain the responsibility of the Royal Household and are maintained by the Royal Household Property Section.

Abu Dhabi


Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque

 This architectural work of art is one the world’s largest mosques, with a capacity for an astonishing 40,000 worshippers. It features 82 domes, over a 1,000 columns, 24 carat gold gilded chandeliers and the world's largest hand knotted carpet. The main prayer hall is dominated by one of the world’s largest chandeliers –10 metres in diameter, 15 metres in height and weighing twelve tonnes. The mosque's first ceremony was the funeral of its namesake, Sheikh Zayed, who is buried at the site.

Reflective pools surround the mosque, amplifying its beauty. The striking white and gold colours shining in the sun are transformed at night by a unique lightning system which reflects the phases of the moon.

Visitors’ Tip: Why not finish sight-seeing or shopping for the day and take the 5pm ‘Sunset Tour’? Get to the mosque around 4:30pm – a wonderful time to take photos – to wind down and chill out for 20 minutes in the lovely, afternoon breeze before the tour.

Opening hours: Unlike other mosques in Abu Dhabi, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is open daily to visitors, except on Friday morning, which is for worshippers only. The opening hours are 9am to 10pm (last entry at 9.30 pm) – Saturday to Thursday and 4.30pm to 10pm on Fridays. Complimentary one hour guided tours run (Sun-Thurs) at 10am, 11am and 5pm. Friday times are 5pm and 7pm  and Saturday 10am, 11am, 2pm, 5pm and 7pm.

To check the current times, visit szgmc.gov.ae

Al Lulu Island
Al Lulu Island , the island of pearls , (Arabic: جزيرة اللؤلؤ) is an artificial island of 1,050 acres (4.2 km2), off the island of Abu Dhabi , pier Abu Dhabi Sea Port Zayed.
Land reclamation was completed in 1992. After several abandoned plans, the project is being developed by Sorouh Real Estate as a mixed commercial and residential project. The firm Arquitectonica was responsible for developing the master plan.
At 1 st January 2009, the regular service across is interrupted. Access is now done only by private boat, closed to the public.
Al Lulu Island should be given a new permanent bridge connecting the island to the mainland, an iconic tower of 400m, the Lulu Tower , whose construction is expected to begin in 2013.

Ferrari World
 The iconic roof of Ferrari World was designed by Benoy Architects. It is modelled after the side profile of a Ferrari GT. Ramboll provided the structural engineering, masterplanning and urban design, geotechnical engineering and the façade engineering. The roof has a total surface area of 200,000 m2 (2,152,782 sq ft) with a perimeter of 2,200 m (7,218 ft). The theme park, measuring 86,000 m2 (925,696 sq ft), is located under this 50 m (164 ft) high roof. These factors make Ferrari World the largest indoor theme park in the world.
A Ferrari logo adorns the roof of the building and measures 65 m (213 ft) by 48.5 m (159.1 ft) - the largest Ferrari logo ever created. 12,370 tonnes of steel has been used to support this roof. The centre of the roof is marked by a 100 m (328 ft)} glazed funnel. The structure was declared complete on 29 October 2009 with the park due to open one year later.

Attractions:
Jack Rouse Associates, a Cincinnati based visitor experience design firm, is responsible for the design of most of the park's 20 rides. On 20 July 2010, Ferrari World announced the names of all of the opening day attractions.
Bell'Italia (English: Beautiful Italy) - an exhibit showcasing recreations of famous Italian cityscapes, structures and racing venues. Guests can choose to drive a Ferrari 250 California Spyder throughout the exhibit or walk the 570 m (1,870 ft) network of paths.
Tyre Twist - Ferrari’s version of the traditional tea cup ride
Cinema Maranello - a theatre showcasing a film which takes guests back to the 1920s.
Driving with Champions - is an interactive 3-D show which follows the life of a Ferrari engineer
Fiorano GT Challenge - a dual launched roller coaster manufactured by Maurer Söhne


Formula Rossa

Piazza Enzo Ferrari
Formula Rossa - a hydraulically launched roller coaster manufactured by the Swiss coaster design firm Intamin. It is currently the world's fastest roller coaster, reaching a top speed of 240 km/h (149 mph)
Galleria Ferrari - the world's largest Ferrari gallery outside Maranello
G-Force - a spaceshot tower which launches riders over 62 m (203 ft) up and out of the building.
Junior Grand Prix - a racing school for budding Scuderia drivers who can drive child-sized Ferrari F1 racers
Junior GT - a driving school for children. Guests receive a training session before jumping in their own child-sized F430 GT Spider to navigate a network of streets
Junior Training Camp - a soft play area where children can paddle their own miniature Ferrari and play with a foam model of an F1 car.
Made in Maranello - a virtual tour inside the Ferrari factory in Maranello giving guests a glimpse into the design, assembly and testing of a Ferrari GT.
Paddock - a realistic recreation of the Ferrari team's set up at European F1 races.
Fast Lane - an interactive theatre which allows guests to call the shots on how a virtual driver is to race.
Racing Legends - a journey showcasing significant moments in Ferrari racing history
RED: A Theatrical Spectacular of Speed and Passion – Conceived, designed and produced by Thinkwell Group, RED is a 25-minute live show that pays tribute to the passion of Enzo Ferrari with shadow play, pas de deux performances, scarf dances, choreographed trampoline displays, juggling acts, German wheel sets, stunt skating and racing antics.
Scuderia Challenge - a set of state-of-the-art racing simulators featuring authentic Ferrari F1 steering wheels and seats
Speed of Magic - A fantasy 4-D journey following the adventures of a boy that plays a game who has to beat a fly named Nello, named after the last portion of the Ferrari car, Maranello but loses and his dad calls him so he would ride the Ferrari but when putting on his shoes, Nello from the video game steals the Ferrari keys from his dad while tying his shoes and chases it as he travels through a kaleidoscope of natural and phenomenal environments, where no Ferrari has gone before
V12 - a flume ride through the heart of a Ferrari 599 engine
Viaggio in Italia - a recreation of an aerial voyage over Italy similar to the Disney's California Adventure/Walt Disney World's Epcot ride, Soarin' Over California

Saadiyat Island
 Saadiyat Island is a large, low lying island 500 metres (1,600 ft) off the coast of Abu Dhabi island in the UAE, and is currently under development.
A mixed commercial, residential, and leisure project is currently under construction on the island, expected to be completed in 2020. According to government officials, Saadiyat Island is expected to become Abu Dhabi's cultural centre.

Saadiyat Island is being developed by the Tourism Development & Investment Company (TDIC), an independent public joint stock company of which Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority is the sole shareholder. TDIC’s strategy is to dispose of development land on the island to private investors who will each develop their sites in accordance with the masterplan and supporting planning regulations and design guidelines.
In May 2009, Human Rights Watch issued a report accusing the contractors working on Saadiyat Island of violating the rights of workers on the site by charging them fees to obtain their work contracts, paying them less than they were promised, and holding their passports to prevent their resignation or departure. The report also called on western partners (including Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, the French Museum Agency, and New York University) to seek contractual assurances that these violations would not continue once construction on facilities for those institutions was underway. The alleged violations of the workers' rights would also constitute violations of United Arab Emirates law.

Yas Island
Yas Island, located off the coast of beautiful Abu Dhabi is one of the worlds few man made islands in existence. With plans of designing the island for pure leisure and shopping purposes has stretched the massive budget to nearly $40 billion dollars. Concepts have been discussed and plans are being designed for the island paradise to be fully operational nearing 2018. However, among the few major attractions on this island, perhaps the largest and arguably most gorgeous is also a man made structure. The Yas Marina Circuit is one of only two Formula One Grand Prix tracks in the middle east (second to Bahrain) but stands alone in terms of sheer size and technology.

With a seated capacity nearing 50,000 and stretching over 5.5 kilometers in length, the Yas Marina Circuit takes up a large majority of the entire Yas Island. The intricate 21 twists and turns slice through the city scape passing by the marina, through the Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi Hotel and winds through rolling sand dunes complete with numerous long straight aways sharp corners. Imported from Bayston Hill quarry in Shropshire, England is the venue’s track surface made of the sports top of the line Graywacke aggregate, highly regarded for its incredible grip and dexterity.

Comprised of five grandstand areas: Main Grandstand, West Grandstand, North Grandstand, South Grandstand and Marina Grandstand, the fans will constantly be atop the high speed action. Edgy design concepts include a pit exit located under ground, team buildings, pit crew buildings, media center, dragster track, V.I.P tower and world famous Ferrari World Theme Park. The marina based venue is much more than an iconic Grand Prix circuit, featuring a full sized water park, residential areas, hotels and beaches.

While the large circuit lap record is held by Germany’s Sebastian Vettel and short track lap record by France’s Charles pic, the venue holds another remarkable structural record. The track is complete with a permanent lighting system provided by renowned Musco Lighting that also provided a similar system to the Losail Circuit in Qatar. Upon completion the massive island circuit structure surpasses the Qatar track as the world’s largest permanent lighting project in the world.

Attractions and Activities:
Yas Beach which offers a fully licensed bar and light food options for guests is a beach bum’s paradise . The adventurous can book eco-tours of the mangroves, while stand-up paddle boards and kayaks are also available for rental. Yas Viceroy guests can avail of complimentary transfers and access to Yas Beach.

Yas Links Golf Course – Challenge yourself on the championship Yas Links Golf Course, the first links golf course in the Middle East. Enjoy the floodlit Par 3 Academy Course with practice facilities, PGA Teaching Professionals, Clubhouse, award-winning restaurants and so much more, all set against dramatic backdrop of the Arabian Gulf.

Yas Marina is located within the heart of the Yas Marina Circuit track and Yas Viceroy Abu Dhabi, Yas Marina is every sailor’s dream come true. The beautiful marina has 175 berths catering for boats from 8m to 150m, including boats which are available for charter and scenic cruises.

Yas Waterworld (above) is the UAE’s first mega water park, Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi brings together 43 rides, slides and record-breaking attractions in an exciting destination that’s perfect for individual adventures, fun and family experiences.

Seawings is a breathtaking seaplane excursion across Abu Dhabi with a thrilling water take-off and landing at Yas Marina, whilst you soak in panoramic views of the capital city’s iconic architecture and stunning landscape. Or get on board a 40-minute aerial trip from Abu Dhabi to the pearl of the Gulf, Dubai. Soar across the magnificent Yas Island and enjoy unforgettable aerial views of both emirates.

Gateway Park, the perfect outdoor destination to take a stroll in the beautifully manicured park equipped with public amenities and spacious lawns or let the kids run around and climb and explore the jungle gyms. Spend the day outside to refresh, reconnect and recharge.

Vietnam

The Ha Long Bay of Vietnam

 Ha Long Bay is a bay in Vietnam's northern province ,beautiful and charming, famous. Scenic divided into East, West, South 3 small bay. Its scenery resembles the landscape of Guilin in China, it is called the "sea of Guilin."
Halong Bay is 150 km from Hanoi, Vietnam. In 1994, the UNESCO as a natural heritage Ha Long Bay, the "World Heritage List."
The typical form of the small islands of Halong Bay jagged limestone columns above sea level, there are some caves and caves, picturesque scenery together form a exotic. Waters and tropical forests seen a variety of marine and terrestrial mammals, crocodiles, fish and birds.

Address: Ha Long City, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam

Reunification Palace
 Reunification Palace is located in Ho Chi Minh City , the French colonists in order to strengthen its governing institutions in Vietnam , South Vietnam by the then Governor Sprague on February 23, 1869 to start construction , named " Norodom Palace" , the actual France is also the Governor's House in the entire Indochina region. Covers
Up to 20,000 square meters , the project took three years . 1954 Geneva Accords signed , France evacuated Vietnam in September the same year the " Norodom Palace" handed over to the Saigon puppet regime of Ngo Dinh Diem , was renamed " Independence Palace ." July 27, 1962 , two formerly Saigon puppet regime 's anti-war pilots flew the " Independence Palace " bomb , to partially collapse. Saigon puppet regime by the end of 1962 to rebuild and expand the area , and built a solid defense facilities , such as basements, roofs available for helicopter landing platform . April 30, 1975 , Ho Chi Minh campaign ended , Saigon was liberated . According to the Vietnamese national unity Political Consultative Conference decided that since November 1975 , the " Independence Hall " was renamed " Reunification Palace " as a symbol of the Vietnamese people's struggle for independence unified will.
Reunification Palace , built in 1966 , was a covers an area of ​​120,000 square meters of massive four-story white building , the former Presidential Palace, seat of the South Vietnamese regime . There are 100 beautifully decorated inside the building , the size of magnificent hall , which can meet various needs of diplomacy , banquets , entertainment , residential, military command and so on. Garden design and construction uses the same symmetrical layout, echoes , seamless.

Address: 106 Nguyen Du St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Phone:  ( 85-8 ) 8221716
Website: http://www.dinhdoclap.gov.vn/
Traffic: Taxi
Tickets: 15,000 VND
Reference: 2 hours

Pham Ngu Lao
 Ngu Lao is located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, named after the national hero Ngu old (Phạm Ngũ Lão). The Street focused many hotels, restaurants, travel agencies, cafes, and discount stores.

Address: Phạm Ngũ Lão, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Traffic:
Take 03, 03B, 11, 26, 34, 36, 39, 45, 69, 72, 72B, 93, 96, 102, 102HP bus to Công viên 23/9 Station.
Tickets: Free

Central Post Office
 Post office was built in the late nineteenth century, the French architect, ornate hall decoration, very classical atmosphere, wide counters on both sides of the hall is a business, from the outside in the middle of a circular bench around the upper sides of the hall have a Vietnam map, is said to be the year the French geographer hand-painted dome, round flower windows, ornate chandeliers, wall flowers, fans, etc., all trace of Gothic architectural style. Central Post Office, still in use, allowing people to enjoy the pictures, you can sit there in a daze or watching the hall everything.

Address: 2 C00ng x00 Paris, B65n Nghé, Qu67n 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Phone: (84-8) 38296862
Website: http://www.hcmpost.vn/
Traffic:
Take the 52 bus to 7 Phạm Ngọc Thạch Station, take the 26 bus to 39 Lê Duẩn Station, take bus 36 to 1 Công xã Paris Station
Tickets: Free
Reference: 1-2 hours

Nha Tho Duc Ba
Nha Tho Duc Ba is the most famous landmark in Sai Kung , come here , that is the center of Saigon , the most lively and bustling place , the central post office on its left side , one can see two views , it is convenient. Red Church was built in 1883 , from the time point of view, the early occupation of the whole year in the French army in Vietnam , but this time by the French Saigon operating for many years. Red Church shape proportioned, majestic , two towers of up to 40 meters straight into the sky , modeled on the design of the bell tower of Notre Dame . The red brick church built all shipped from France , 127 years in the past , the color is still bright , no fade. Former church weighs four tons statue of the Virgin Mary on a garden square , the Department of the Church of Rome in 1945, a gift . Outside the church porch covered with exquisite carving and other parts inside are surrounded by a small prayer room , shrines , sculptures and decorative between each phase not do the same , perfection in change .

Address:  B65n Nghé, Qu67n 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Phone: ( 84-8 ) 38220477
Traffic: Take bus 36 to 1 C00ng x00 Paris stop.
Tickets: Free
Reference: 1-2 hours

Mekong River
 Mekong River a total length of 4880 km River, is the most important transnational river in Asia, the world's sixth largest river; main source of Zhaqu, originated in China Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture Zaduo. Flows through China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, flows into the South China Sea in Vietnam. In addition to China and Myanmar, both in the Mekong River Basin Commission member. Upper Mekong in China, known as the Lancang River, downstream of the delta in Vietnam, the Vietnamese call the Jiulong River, with a total length of 2139 km extent.

Address: Mekong River St, Chroy Changvar
Traffic:
You can participate in Ho Chi Minh City Mekong River swim team 1-2 days, cost between $ 15-25, including Ho Chi Minh City round trip transportation, meals, lodging (two-day tour) and boat fees, usually to a specified number of workshops or visit the local market, many hotels and tour companies can apply. Self tour to spend a bit more, but the relative freedom.
Reference: 1-2 days, take some time to feel the full charm of the Mekong it.



Chiang Mai

The Bhubing Palace
 The Bhubing Palacein Thailand, the palace was completed in 1962. January to March each year the royal family to come here to live. In the royal staff live here, when the garden is open to visitors on weekdays ectopic, tourists can visit. Thai architecture for the entire palace, the gardens lush vegetation, beautiful flowers and trees, planted with roses, sage and a variety of exotic plants. The annual December to January's winter here unusually cool, flowers bloom, and the scenery beautiful. Huangwa palace white walls, elegant architectural style, is located in the green of the surrounding among one of the cool calm of its own beauty.

Address: Suthep, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai
Phone: (66-53) 211750
Traffic: In Suthep mountain 4km along the road trip at Doi Suthep Temple
Tickets: 50 baht / person

Tha Pae Gate
 The ancient city of Chiang Mai was built in 1296, is the ascent of maroon brick walls enclose about a two-meter high square. Unfortunately, most of the buildings have disappeared in the years in alternation. Now leave the most complete one is east of the city wall gates Tha Phae Gate. Tha Phae Gate is on the way, it is called Tha Phae Road, the train arrived in Chiang Mai tourists mostly by Tha Pea road from Tha Phae Gate into the old town. Visitors must have been visited Chiang Mai east walls Tha Phae Gate.

Address: Si Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200, Thailand
Phone: (66-80) 5880586

Chiang Mai University
 ChiangMaiUniversity referred to CMU, founded in 1964. Includes three campuses, with a total area of ​​about 14 square kilometers, the number of students over three million people. The main campus is located in the western suburbs of Chiang Mai, Thailand.
Chiang Mai University is the city's only national university is a premier institution of higher learning in northern Thailand, in January 1964 created by His Royal Highness King Bhumibol approval.

Address:239 Huay Kaew Road - Muang
Phone: (66-53) 211026
Website: http://www.cmu.ac.th/index.php
Traffic: Take double bar car to about 30 baht / person
When reference: 1 hour

Nimmana Haeminda Road
 Nimmana Haeminda Road is a very petty, small fresh way, in this way there are many small cafes, small pub, small restaurants, specialty shops. Netizens dubbed the road as "your mother calling you way", also known as Niemann-way road or Ningman

Address: Tambon Su Thep, Thesaban Nakhon Chiang Mai



Old Town was built in 1296, is located in Chiang Mai, Thailand's second largest city, is one of the important tourist destinations of Chiang Mai, an area is not large, the ancient city was a square pattern, perimeter walls and a moat to protect, to clear Thai royal dynasty ancient palace ruins, because at the time of the ancient Lanna Tai dynasty in 1556 does not already exist, the only remaining ancient city became a tourist destination, Thailand has become an important cultural heritage; numerous ancient city ruins, spots all over, feeling clean quiet walk among the small streets, visiting traditional Thai temples, pagoda building, savored every kind, in addition to the periphery of the ancient city walls and moat, at the four corners of the battle stations, all quite complete, although there are some of the walls are crumbling, but generally can be imagined ancient old look, and then reassert precious heritage of the Thai royal family emerged, here visitors can feel the cool scenery in Thailand, pleasant climate and enjoy this famous Thai royal relics.

Address: Chiang Mai city
Tickets: Free

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
 Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, also known Suthep Temple, a famous Buddhist Thailand summer resort, located in Chiang Mai, Thailand, is a white elephant by the siting, construction of the royal family, the legendary temples, legend has brought a few bits of Ceylon Buddhist monk relic to Thailand, monks were taken away for fear of people, they decided to relic on a white elephant, the elephant can select a relic of the blessed Temple worship, white elephant wandering freely, then at the present site of Doi Suthep lying Next, people built a stupa, and because there are two sides of the mountain dragon guardian, so they called the "Doi Suthep Temple."

Doi Suthep Temple has three treasures,
1) temple dedicated to Sakyamuni Buddha relic,
2) Suan Luang Rama IX of the gift of crystal lotus, surrounded by donations of gems braided together, placed on top of the tower;
 3) the main hall of Sakyamuni Buddha; temple has a chicken photo, the Department of monks alms come not eat, probably Thanksgiving, when tourists are not knee-length skirt that peck.

Address: Su Thep, Mueang Chiang Mai
Phone: (66-53) 295000

Wat Chiang Man
 Also known as Chang Wan Temple, built in 1300, the first temple in Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai is also the oldest temple, the temple is the best building hosted by the 15 elephants tower. City of Chiang Mai, the mangle king in this camp, supervised the whole project, and the cover of the Wat Chiang Man. Lanna-style temple has two monasteries, a large monastery was rebuilt in 1920, the altar there is a standing Buddha, built in 1465, is the oldest so far discovered statues of Chiang Mai. There are two smaller monasteries precious Buddha Phra Sila and Phra Sea Tang Khamani, two statues are made ​​with a rain god, the annual Songkran celebrations are believers lifted them to participate in the parade. Temple of Sakyamuni Buddha statues and crystal very famous statues Qianman gems, very precious. Believers believe anything they want with mana crystal statues.

Address: Sri Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200,
Phone: (66-53) 375368
Traffic: TukTuk chartered to take about 50 baht
Reference: 30 minutes

Wat Phra Singh
Wat Phra Singh is a perfect example of the city's largest Buddhist temple in Chiang Mai, Lanna-style architecture. Paxin Temple was built in the 14th century, has a long history. It is said that the temple is an imitation of a new temple in Chiang Mai Pula built. The temple houses the Phra Singh Buddha statues, murals in the halls of ancient costumes and customs of local content, is considered a masterpiece of traditional art in northern Thailand. During the annual Songkran Festival in April, is one of the principal place of people celebrating.

Address: Sri Phum, Mueang Chiang Mai, Chiang Mai 50200
Phone: (66-83) 9490933
Traffic: TukTuk chartered to take about 50 baht
Reference: 1 hour

Switzerland

Chapel Bridge
 Lucerne is the most prestigious Kapellbrücke also known as Chapel Bridge, which is a sign of Lucerne, was founded in 1333, is Europe's oldest Covered wooden bridge, the bridge painted on Hengmei 120 pieces of religious history paintings, but also appreciate the way the Black Death epidemic that year described the scene paintings. This across the Reuss River, up to 200 meters of boardwalk, there are two turning points near the center of the bridge where there is a octagonal water tower (Water Tower), was a place to put the trophy and jewelery combat, there was a time also used as a prison and execution chamber. Chapel Bridge in August 17, 1993 was destroyed by a fire, leaving only the tower is not damaged, have been re-patching complete, old signs still clearly recognizable, but not the beam and then figure so fascinating, in the evening stroll, you can still enjoy one of Lucerne's medieval romance feelings. Today is indispensable Lucerne postcard scenery. Now every summer, outside on the boardwalk filled with geraniums

Address: Kapellbrücke, 6002 Luzern, Switzerland 60

Lion Monument
 Lion Monument is one of the best sculpture in Lucerne, an arrow deep into the back of a dying lion, lion cheeky look of pain, front paws by shields and spears, the Swiss national emblem on the shield. This is to commemorate the 1792 French Revolution, a mob attacked the Tuileries Palace, France (Tuileries), in order to protect the King Louis XVI and Queen Marie died 786 Swiss officers and guards built monument, intended to pray for world peace monument below the text describes after this event. American novelist Mark Twain once praising Lucerne lions is "the world's saddest, most touching stone."
Address: Denkmalstrasse 4, 6006 Luzern, Switzerland

Chateau De Chillon
 Chillon Castle in Montreux in Switzerland near the border city of Lake Geneva, the lake is also the boundary between Switzerland and France, about one-third belong to France, two-thirds of Switzerland. Lake Geneva is the Swiss call on the lake, the other side of the French people is called Lake Leman. From Roman times onwards, here is between Italy and France roads.

Address: Avenue de Chillon 21, Veytaux, Switzerland
Phone: (41-21) 9668910

Jungfraujoch
 Jungfrau is called " Top of Europe " and is located in Interlaken, Switzerland, two thirty kilometers south of the city , stands in the south-east of Bern , which in turn translated into capacity Frau . It is one of the highest peak in the Alps , 4158 meters above sea level , spans 18 kilometers , like a young girl , dressed in long hair , snow , quiet to sit in between the clouds.
This zone is also listed as a World Heritage Site , at the foot of snow-capped mountains from Switzerland famous Iger , West Gate and the Jungfrau beginning, middle part is imposing glaciers, has been extended to the east Fenster wax Calhoun peak (Finsteraarhorn, 4274 meters) ; west valley has been included ledge some areas ; southward encompasses than Qifeng (Bietschhorn) and a number of valleys . This fascinating and diverse region has the most amazing scenery : Eurasia 's largest glacier coverage area , Europe's longest glacier , 900 meters thick ice , nine peaks over 4,000 meters above sea level , the highest viewing platform in Europe and Switzerland's most high-speed lifts.
Jungfrau Railway extends upward from Kleine Scheidegg to the Jungfraujoch . This railway up the distance traveled has 1400 meters of the line up to nine kilometers , of which up to seven kilometers along the length of the tunnel , known as " Europe's highest railway station ."

Address: Jungfrau, 3984 Lauterbrunnen
Phone: ( 41-33 ) 8287233
Website: http://www.jungfrau.ch
Ticket price :
Two ways +2 etc. Seats: CHF 197.6 Way +2 , etc. Seats: 100.8 Swiss francs ( owned Swiss Pass: 25 % discount )

Lake Geneva
Lake Geneva located at the southern end of the Geneva suburbs, with the eastern borders of France

Palais des Nations
 Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland is famous buildings, located in a suburb northeast of Lake Geneva in Geneva, with the towering Alps Sea. Surrounded by greenery around, beautiful environment. Palais des Nations building, also known as the League of Nations, the predecessor of the United Nations 'international coalition' headquarters, now the United Nations Office at Geneva, also known as the United Nations European Headquarters. Palais by the four magnificent buildings composed, the Central Assembly Hall, the library and the new building on the north side, the south side is the Council Chamber, along with gardens, courtyards, with a total area of ​​2.5 square kilometers.

Address: 8 - 14 avenue de la Paix 1211 Geneva 10, Geneva, Switzerland
Phone: (41-22) 9174896

Mount Titlis
 Mount Titlis (Titlis)  is a famous scenic Alps, 3,238 meters above sea level, is part of the Swiss Alps peaks. Obwalden in Switzerland (Obwalden) Central, from the village Engelberg (Engelberg) about 1.5 hours.
Has the world's first rotating cable car

Of the rotating cable car can carry 80 passengers per trip will be rotated 360 degrees in a circle, enjoys spectacular views of intake.
Titlis available to play a wide range of glacier Stagecoach lifts (Ice Flyer Chairlift), Titlis Glacier Paradise (Titlis Glacier Park), glacier walk (Glacier Hike) and so on.
Address: 6390 Engelberg, Switzerland

India

                                   Raj Ghat



Raj Ghat is India's Gandhi "Mahatma" Gandhi's tomb. After the tomb was long light, day and night, do not put out, which is a symbol of the spirit of India's struggle for national independence. During the holidays, many dressed in the national dress of white people came from all directions, deeply mourn the cemetery owner.

Address: 5, Tees January Marg, New Delhi
Phone: (91-11) 23012843
Traffic
Subway: Take the yellow line, Chandni Chowk station after take off tutu car or on foot. Far from the subway, if not enough time, not recommended to choose this method.
tutu car: Take the car to the tutu from Connaught Place, the price of 50 rupees.
Tickets: Free
When reference :2 hours

Birla Mandir

Birla Mandir located in the west of Connaught Place. Laxmi temple dedicated to the goddess of wealth and protection of God Narayana. Temple of Gandhi (Mahatma Gandhi) launched a different caste people can enter the temple. Using Orissan temple architecture, the temple's tallest tower 165 feet high, the temple is reflected in Indian mythology fine picture. For foreign tourists, the most important thing is to see the temple "swastikas". This is the ancient Indian Ally Dorians (Ayran) symbol, a symbol of perfection.

Address: Mandir Marg, DIZ Area
Phone: (91-011) 24647005
Traffic: Subway yellow line or blue line, under the Rajiv Chowk station, walk west about 10 minutes to arrive.
Tickets: Free
When reference: 1 hour

Purana Qila

 Purana Qila in a field of green among the rectangular building, is within two kilometers of the ancient castle of the range, the majestic atmosphere of ancient castles, stately exception, a wide moat around the ancient castle, and ancient castles to the west Yamuna connected.
Ancient castle majestic atmosphere, unusual solemn, standing in a green surroundings. A wide moat around the ancient castle, connected with the ancient castle west of the Yamuna river. I suggest you wear bright clothes, this can and ancient castle in stark contrast to shoot beautiful photos.

Address: Mathura Road, New Delhi
Traffic:
Taxi: a taxi to the ancient castle is the most convenient way.
Bus: New Delhi city center Kashmere Gate, close to the bus terminus ISTB (Interstate Bus Terminus), located at Sarai Kale Khan and Connaught Place of ISTB station (Connaught Palace) have direct access to the Red Fort buses. If your English is generally not familiar with the route, is not recommended to choose this method.
Tickets: Rs 100
When reference: 2-3 hours


National Museum

There are precious historical relics more than 20 million pieces of different periods in different regions of the Indian museum.

Address: Janpath, New Delhi, 110 011, India
Phone: (91-11) 23019272
Website: http://www.nationalmuseumindia.gov.in/
Traffic:
Subway yellow line or blue line, under the Rajiv Chowk station, the station on foot or by car to reach the tutu.
Tickets: 150 rupees
When reference: 2 hours

Jama Masjid

 Jama Masjid is located in the northeast corner of the ancient city of Old Delhi, the rocky hills of the high platform, two white minarets and domes of Islam in the sun shone, the Jama Masjid architecture can be described as a miracle, there is no use of wood throughout the building , floor, ceiling and walls are carved using fine ground Whitehead to lead pour joints, solid and indestructible. Every Sunday and holiday, where the ceremony will be held. Muslims will come here reciting the "Koran."

Address :Meena Bazar, Chandni Chowk
Phone: (91-011) 23320005
Traffic: Subway yellow line under Chandni Chowk station about 10 minutes walk away.
Tickets: Free, need to pay Rs 200 for pictures
When reference: 1-2 hours

Prince Wales Museum

 Located in the area north of the loop, is one of the largest museums in India. It has a 16th-century Muslim architectural style, located in the garden, a beautiful environment. Museum collection of classical art and sculpture in various periods of India, and Japan, which will be our precious cultural relics on display in a separate hall, reportedly the first case in India.

Address: 159-161 MG Road, Fort Mumbai, Maharashtra - 400 023 India India
Phone: (91-22) 22844484
Website: http://themuseummumbai.com/
Traffic
Take bus 14 Road, 69 Road, 101 Road, 130 Road to the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus Station; take bus 70 Road, 106 Road, 122 Road, 123 Road, 132 Road, 137 Road to Churchgate station
Tickets: Rs 300
When reference: 2 hours


 The Qutub Minar

Qutab Minar is known as one of the "seven wonders of Hindustan," in 1193 by the first king of slave dynasty Qutab 61-Ude 61 Ding began to build after its successor in the mid-14th century, the last completed. 73 m high tower, the tower was red ocher, the red sand stone is the focus. Tower body engraved in Arabic, "the Koran" scripture and various patterns. The tower has 397 steps, can thus plethora of top hanging straight sets.

Address: Ladha Sarai, Mehrauli
Phone: (91-98) 18968302
Traffic
Subway: Take the yellow line, under the Qutab Minar station, a 20 minute walk or ride north tutu car to arrive.
Bus: Bus Terminus located (Inter-State Bus Terminus) Kashmere Gate and had to go to the downtown attractions bus. Choose this method is not recommended.
Tickets: 250 rupees
When reference: 2 hours


Paris

Basilique du Sacré-Coeur

 Basilique du Sacre-Coeur is located in Paris's Montmartre Highland, the highest point in Paris, is the symbol of Paris. Stand front of the church, more than half of Paris clearly view.  Sq Villette is located in font of the church. has caused many people here and enjoy the sun, feeding pigeons. It's built from donations by the whole of France,and was founded in 1876. Here have many reliefs, mosaics, and the world's largest Savoie bell. Its architect designed the church is  combine  Romanesque and Byzantinechic style, surrounded by four smaller domes, the middle of a large dome built in a tall bottle shaped wall. Behind of the church has a building which height 84 m. There are one the world's largest Sava bell, weighing 19 tons.

Ticket: Free
Recommencement: 45 min
Transport: Train line 2 to Anver station or line 12 to Abbesses station.
Phone:(33-1)53418900
Address: 35, rue de Chevalier-de-la-Barre | Montmartre, 75018 Paris, France
Web side: http://www.sacre-coeur-montmartre.com/


La Tour Eiffel

The La Tour Eiffel was built in 1889, on the Champ de Mars. It high of 300 m, the antenna 24 meters high, total of 324m. La Tour Eiffel is name by it architect Gustave Eiffel. Tower unique design is a masterpiece of world architecture in the history of technology,and  become an important attractions and prominent signs of France and Paris.

Ticket:Elevator:  Adult: until 2nd floor - 8.5 Euro, until top 14 Euro. 
                  Young people/ Teenager ( 12 - 24 Years old) second floor 7Euro, until top 12 Euro. 
                  Kid( less then 12 years old) 2nd floor 4 Euro, until top 9.5 Euro.
                  Free for children less then 4 years old.
       Stair: Adult 5 Euro. Young people 3.5 Euro, free for children less then 4 years old

Transport: Train line 6 to BirHakeim station,RER C line to Champ de Mars station 
            Bus: 22、30、32、42、63、69、72、80、82、87
Address
: 5 rue Anatole France 75007 Paris, France


 

Place de la Concorde

Place de la Concorde is located in the heart of Paris, the Seine River North, is one of France's most famous square and the world's most beautiful squares. Square was founded in 1757, is based on the design of the famous architect and El Capri built. Center of the square was due to a plastic ride like Louis XV, in 1763 was named "Place Louis XV." Revolution has been renamed "Revolution Square." 1795 in turn renamed the "Concorde", after the name of the architect Xituo Fu presided over the renovation, culminating in the present size in 1840.

La seine

 Seine River is a river in northern France, a total length of 780 km (485 miles), including tributaries, including the total drainage area of 78,700 square kilometers (30,400 square miles); it is one of the rivers of Europe have historical significance, its drainage network transport France accounted for most of the inland shipping amount. Since the early Middle Ages, it has been the first river of Paris; Paris is built up on some of the main crossing of the river, the interdependence of the river and the city is close but not separable.

Notre Dame de Paris

Cathédrale Notre Dame de Paris is a city located in the heart of Paris, France, Sai island church building, but also the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Paris cathedral. Notre Dame was built in about 1163 to 1250 years, is a form of Gothic architecture, Gothic churches of Ile de France region which is very critical to a representative significance. Founded in 1163, the Archbishop of Paris, Maurice de Sully decided to build, the whole church all built in 1345, which lasted 180 years. Another novels, movies, musicals this name.

Tickets: Free Church, Belfry 8.5 Europe, the elderly, students,18-25-year-old youth 5.5 Europe 18 years old are free
By Reference: Church 30 minutes, 50 minutes belfry
Transportation: Metro Line 4 Cité Station
Phone: (33-1) 42345610
Address: 6 Place du Parvis Notre-Dame 75004 Paris, France
URL: http://www.notredamedeparis.fr

Chateau de Versailles

 Chateau de Versailles is located in the southwest suburbs of Paris, the capital of Yvelines Versailles , the French court as long as 107 years ( 1682-1789 ) . 1979 was listed as the "World Heritage List ."
50 years of the reign of Louis XIV , Versailles eclectic many French artists and architects design essence , becoming Europe's most ambitious , the most magnificent palaces.
Louis XV and Louis XVI for the palace have added new content , re- decorated and mix all of the architectural style , the French neoclassical , rococo until neoclassical architectural style everything. Final pattern of the building is simply enormous , there are more than 700 rooms , covering 51,000 square meters .
Tickets: 15 Euro Versailles ( Versailles tour of the most famous venues include : Mirror Gallery , a large bedroom king and queen , king palace, Prince bedroom, ladies bedroom ) Trianon and Marie - Antoinette Palace Court tickets 10 euro ( large Trianon and its gardens , small Trianon , Wanghou Nong Zhuang , French and English garden Chinese Garden , French pavilion, love temple , viewing pavilion and a large Trianon ) large musical fountain show

Tickets 8.5 in Europe, 7.5 Europe Music Garden Pass tickets 25 euro ( including large-scale musical fountain show , tour the Palace of Versailles , the size of Trianon and Marie - Antoinette palace )
By Reference : gardens and palaces of about 3 hours
Consumption : ¥ 15
Tel: ( 33-1 ) 30837800
Address : Place Lyautey, 78000 Versailles, France
Website : http://www.chateauversailles.fr/


Pont Alexandre III

Pont Alexandre III in Paris, France is a bridge across the Seine, connecting the right bank of the Invalides Champs Elysees and the left bank of the region and the Eiffel Tower area, generally considered to be the most beautiful bridge in Paris 
Alexander III bridge has Pegasus Art Nouveau lamps, angels, fairies and ends, was built in 1896-1900, named after the Russian Tsar Alexander III, he concluded the Franco-Russian alliance in 1892. October 1896 his son Nicholas II laid the foundation stone for the bridge. Grand Palace bridge style and the right bank of the same.
Pont Alexandre III is 6 meters high single-span steel arch bridge, its construction is a 19th century engineering marvel. Architect Joseph Carson - Bernard and Gaston Cassin, strictly limit overlooking the Champs Elysees and Les Invalides hindrance.

Address: 7th arrondissement of Paris, 75007 Paris, France