5 Days in Beijing
As the capital of modern day China and many of its past dynasties, Beijing has a long and rich history dating back over 3,000 years. Constantly reinventing itself over the centuries, this great city is as compelling as it is complex.
Amazing Salar de Uyuni
Salar de Uyuni in the Bolivian Andes, the world’s largest salt flat, is an other-worldly experience that has to be seen to be believed.
8 Days in Morocco
Morocco, also known as the Western Kingdom, is a fascinating country with a blend of Arab, indigenous Berber, Sub-Saharan African, and European culture.
2 Days to Phang Nga
Phang Nga Bay (Thai: อ่าวพังงา) is in the Strait of Malacca between the island of Phuket and the mainland of the Malay peninsula of southern Thailand. Since 1981, an extensive section of the bay has been protected as the Ao Phang Nga National Park. Most of the park consists of an area of the Andaman Sea studded with numerous limestone tower karst islands. The best known of these islands is Khao Phing Kan.
3 Days in Sydney
Sydney, Australia’s largest city, is known for its beautiful harbors, relaxed lifestyle, ideal climate, and friendly locals. The city is a multi-ethnic hub of business, culture and creativity. The Opera House, Sydney Tower and the Harbour Bridge have become the city's famous landmarks to international visitors.
3 Days in Sapporo, Hokkaido
Sapporo (札幌市) is the largest city on the Hokkaido island, located north east of Japan. Before its establishment by the Meiji government in the late 1800s, the area was home to a number of indigenous Ainu settlements. Today Sapporo is known outside Japan for having hosted the 1972 Winter Olympics and home to the famous Sapporo Brewery.
4 Days in Tanzania Safari Wilderness
Tanzania is a country in Eastern Africa. Its unspoiled national parks rival any in the world. On Tanzania's Serengeti plain, white-bearded wildebeest and other mammals participate in a large-scale annual migration. This itinerary includes Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Conservation Area.
2 Days in Da Lat
Known to the early residents as "Little Paris", Da Lat (also spelled as Dalat) is a blend of hillside rural Vietnam and European alpine town. It is the capital of Lam Dong Province, the local weather stands in contrast to the country's tropical climate. Mist covering the valleys almost year-round leads to its name "City of Eternal Spring".
1 Day in Kandy
Kandy is located at the centre of Sri Lanka 125 km away from Colombo and is generally recognised as the island nation's cultural capital. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. It is on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
A Long Weekend in Toronto
Toronto, also known as T.O. or Queen City, is the largest city in Canada and widely recognized as one of the most cosmopolitan and multicultural cities in the world.
Situated at the opening end of the Han River, Da Nang (also spelled Danang) is the largest city in Central Vietnam. It is located within 100 km of several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Imperial City of Hue, the Old Town of Hoi An, and the My Son ruins. The city's origins date back to the ancient kingdom of Champa, established in 192 AD.
Da Nang
Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture houses the world's largest collection of Cham sculpture. Champa/Cham was an Indic civilization that flourished along the coasts of what is now central and southern Vietnam between 500 and 1500 AD. First opened in 1919, the museum has been expanded twice. It holds an extensive collection of sculptures found in different regions such as Mỹ Sơn, Trà Kiệu, Đồng Dương and so on.
Hàn River bridge is the first swing bridge to be built in Vietnam. The bridge is cable-stayed and lit up brightly at night. It is an important part of Danang's cityscape. In the middle of the night, traffic is stopped from crossing the bridge and it swings on its axis to allow shipping traffic to pass along the river. The area around the bridge is Da Nang's cultural center.
Son Tra Mountain, known to American soldiers during the Vietnam War as Monkey Mountain, is a mountain overlooking the Bay of Da Nang and the East Sea. Atop the mountain is the Lady Buddha statue. At a height of 67 meters, it is the tallest Buddha statue in Vietnam and can virtually be seen from every corner of Da Nang. Ban Co peak is the highest mountain in Son Tra peninsula, standing at nearly 600 meters above sea level. Visitors can enjoy spectacular panoramic views over the entire Da Nang city, Hai Van pass, Lien Chieu bay, Ba Na Hills, Cham islands and the sea far away.
Da Nang
Located east of Da Nang city centre, My Khe Beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. It is famous for its blue skies, soft sand, crystal clear water and tall coconut trees. There are many hotels and seafood restaurants in the area, making it a very popular destination for tourists.
Marble Mountains is a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located south of Da Nang. The five mountains are named after the five elements: Kim (metal), Thuy (water), Moc (wood), Hoa (fire) and Tho (earth). All of the mountains have cave entrances and numerous tunnels, and it is possible to climb to the summit of Mt. Thuy. Several Buddhist sanctuaries can also be found within the mountains. The area is also famous for stone sculpture making and stone-cutting crafts.
