London , England

London , England

London History

London, the capital of the United Kingdom, has a recorded history dating back over 2,000 years. During this time, it has grown to become one of the most significant financial and cultural capitals of the world. It has experienced plague, devastating fire, civil war, aerial bombardment, and terrorist attacks. The City of London is its historic core.

London Attractions

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Tower Bridge 

Tower Bridge is an iconic structure of the city, seen as a landmark in central London. Imagine this bridge splitting in front of you, just to reunite the ends once again. Yes, that is true. The Tower Bridge has to be lifted, with a split from the middle. It is to be raised to give way to the gigantic ships to pass through. It is a stunning view to see this grand art of engineering, inspiring awe in the onlookers.

Ferris Wheel

Thames boat trip

The London Eye is one of Britain's most iconic tourist attractions, with over 3 million people a year visiting the wheel making it the UK's most popular paid tourist attraction. it is situated on the banks of the River Thames, in central London, a 5 minute walk from Waterloo Station.The wheel consists of 32 sealed capsules, each with a capacity of 25 people. The walls of the capsules are made of glass allowing for excellent views across London, and are large enough to walk around so you can view in all directions. 

Big Ben London

There are too many wondrous spectacles in London to list them all here, however, if you want to see them all, it will require more than just a day-trip, therefore, for your perfect trip to London, you will need the perfect hotel. There are hundreds of hotels in London, and finding the right one is as simple as finding a website that allows you to browse through them all.

Museum London

This great attraction will be the host for “At Home with the Queen” exhibition, from 25 May-28 October 2012.

The exhibition will mark the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, by celebrating the capital’s enthusiasm and affection for the Queen.

The exhibition will feature Londoners photographed in their own homes with their cherished souvenirs of Queen Elizabeth II.

It will present a unique glimpse of Londoners at home with ‘their’ Queen and give a real sense of what she means to them.

On display, you will also find royal commemorative souvenirs dating back to Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee in 1897 from the Museum’s own collections.

London National Gallery

Buckingham Palace

London Hall

 Royal Albert Hall

London City Hall

Olympia National Hall

The National Theatre

London Transport

Buses

MRT

London Hotel

Grand Hotel

In an era of timeless traditions Europe's first 'Grand Hotel' was born.

On the 17 th July 1863 the foundation stone of The Langham, London was laid and from the outset many thought the proposed Langham was too ambitious to be a success. However on Saturday 10 th June 1865 The Langham, London enjoyed its grand opening, enchanting the Prince of Wales and Victorian high society, launching a new era in British hotel keeping.

Prepare to be amazed and whisked away by the spell The Langham, London casts upon your arrival, as you enter through our doors and walk into over 140 years of history.

Our legendary reputation undeniably precedes the captivation of your senses so you will always be able to stay happily ever after.

London Restaurant

Mezemeze London Restaurant

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Beijing , China

Beijing , China

Beijing China History

The city of Beijing has a long and rich history that dates back over 3,000 years. Prior to the unification of China by the First Emperor in 221 BC, Beijing was for centuries the capital of the ancient states of Ji and Yan. During the first millennia of imperial rule, Beijing was a provincial city in northern China. Its stature grew in the 10 th to the 13 th centuries when the nomadic Khitan and Jurchen peoples from the steppes expanded southward and made the city a capital of their dynasties, the Liao and Jin. When Kublai Khan made Dadu the capital of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty (1279–1368), all of China was ruled from Beijing for the first time. From 1279 onward, with the exception of two interludes from 1368 to 1421 and 1928 to 1949, Beijing would remain as China's capital, serving as the seat of power for the Ming Dynasty (1421–1644), the Manchu-led Qing Dynasty (1644–1912), the early Republic of China (1912–1928) and now the People's Republic of China (1949–present).

Beijing Building

Beijing National Stadium

Central Television Tower CCTV 

Ascott Raffles City

Tiananmen Square

Beijing Oriental Plaza

National Library Beijing 

Beijing Zoo

Panda

Aquarium

Famous tourist attractions in Beijing

Great Wall

Beijing tourist attractions

Beijing Capital International Airport

The Great Observation Wheel

Temple of Heaven Beijing China 

Wangfujing Catholic Church

Beijing Hotel

Raffles Beijing Hotel

Beijing Restaurant 

DaDong Roast Duck Restaurant Beijing China 

Oldest French Restaurants

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Mexico

Mexico

Flag

Mexico City

Mexico Beach

beach

Sunset

Shell

Marvelling at a 1300-year-old Maya palace at Palenque as parrots screech and howler monkeys growl in the sweaty emerald jungle around you. This is Mexico. Sliding from a palm-fringed sandy beach into the warm, turquoise waves of the Pacific at Puerto Vallarta. This, too, is Mexico. Dining on salmon enchiladas and chrysanthemum salad at a Mexico City fusion restaurant, dancing through the night at a high-energy Guadalajara nightclub, kayaking at dawn past a colony of Baja California sea lions – all these are unique Mexican experiences. Every visitor goes home with their own unforgettable images. Such a large country, straddling temperate and tropical zones, reaching 5 km into the sky and stretching 10,000 km along its coasts, with a city of 19 million people at its centre and countless tiny pueblos everywhere, can hardly fail to provide a huge variety of options for human adventure.

Mexico Beach Resort

Los Cabos Luxury Resort

Mexico Cancun

Since 1974, the island of Cancun has been developed from a small fishing village to an international resort attracting over 700,000 visitors each year. Booming Cancun City, across the Nichupte Lagoon on the mainland, was non-existent 20 years ago; it now supports a population of 250,000. Such incredible growth did not just happen; Cancun was selected -reportedly by computer by a Department of Tourism task force as a development site that would bolster the Yucatan's sagging economy. 

Cabo San Lucas, at the southern tip of Baja California.

The bay of Acapulco, the city that ex-CIA director George J. Tenet urged his son to avoid.

Mexico Temple

For those who enjoy the sun and surf, there are also countless beautiful beaches within a few hours drive from here. On weekends, students often take first-class buses to party beaches such as Manzanillo or Tecoman, or to relaxing virgin beaches like el Faro or Barra de Navidad. Other students often hop over to Colima City or Guadalajara to get a taste of big city life in Mexico. Either way traveling to wonderful tourist spots is easy from Ciudad Guzmán. 

Temple

Mexico Transport

The line 12 subway takes its inaugural journey in Mexico City, Tuesday, Oct. 30. The line 12 or Golden line is 15.5 miles long, making it the longest and most modern subway line in the capital.

New Subway

Mexico Hotel

Dining

Provence ，France

Provence ，France

Provence Flower

Discover France’s Provence region on this marvellous trip starting in Marseille, France’s oldest city. A guided tour of Avignon includes the Palace of the Popes, built in the 14th century as the sovereign popes’ residency. With a living space that is the equivalent of four Gothic cathedrals, it is the largest Gothic fortress in the world. It’s a wonderful vacation featuring the Provence region’s historical treasures, beautiful scenery, and delightful towns.

Lavender 

Sunflower

Poppy Flower

 Famous the Pont d’Avignon

Avignon has long been one of my favourite cities in Provence.  The Papal Palace, which was home to several popes during the 14 th century, boasts cavernous halls, beautiful grounds and is the largest Gothic palace in the world.While Avignon is probably most noted for its famous bridge, Pont St. Benezet or the Pont d’Avignon, it is a vibrant city with an active student community, lots of history and makes for a great jumping off point for exploring the region.

Pont d’Avignon

Peep wild horses and flamingos in the Camargue Wetlands

 The marshes, salt plains and rice fields in this protected region are roamed by wild white horses, black bulls and pink flamingos.This unique area is great to explore by bike, Jeep or horseback. Make sure you wear lots of bug repellent as the marshes attract lots of mosquitoes .While some of the flamingos here hang out year ’round, visit in the spring, summer or fall before thousands migrate to Spain and Senegal in search of warmer temperatures.

Camargue Wetlands

Hang out at the beach and explore the Calanques at Cassis

Although not nearly as famous as its nearby Riviera neighbour Cassis is just as delightful as St. Tropez with an equally beautiful town and beach defined by white limestone cliffs and sheltered inlets called calanques. It also has a lovely, wide sandy beach perfect for getting your tan on in the summer. Cassis was an ancient fishing port and was rebuilt on the old ruins in the 18 th century, resulting in a more regular layout than most other medieval villages.

Calanques

Bull fighting in Arles

Although the narrow, winding streets, stone squares and colourful houses may look oddly familiar from many Van Gogh paintings, Arles’ historic roots date back far further than the days of the famous impressionist painter. Arles was the site of a Celtic settlement, a Greek colony and later a Roman city, so it is easy to imagine that this Provençal city is bursting at the seams with history and culture.

Bull Fighting

Chalet Les Campanules Hotel at Provence

Located  in Les Houches mountain resort, 7 km from the city of Chamonix, the Chalet Les Campanules is a great hotel choice either for a ski break or a summer holiday in the French Alps. Housed in a typical Alpine chalet, this family-friendly hotel enjoys spectacular views of the Mont Blanc area and boasts a traditional restaurant where guests can sample delicious local specialities such as fondue, raclette and tartiflette, in a warm and cosy atmosphere. Hotel facilities also  include free car park, free shuttle to ski slopes, ski room, children’s play area, billiards and lounge bar.

Hotels

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   Spa

Restaurant

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