Ice and Snow Festival 2014, Harbin city

If you think about Ice and Snow Festival, most tourists are reminded in Sapporo, Japan held annually. But besides Sapporo, also has the ice and snow festival in Harbin in Heilongjiang Province of China. Also known as the theme park Ice and Snow World is big which this year was held on 30 and began on 5 January 2014, at last.

Ice and Snow Festival, Harbin  City

This year is the 30 anniversary of the event. So every time the splendor of the past including budget for this event is also high. The exhibition area of ​​around 750,000 square meters. An ice carving show, more than 2,000 pieces. The area is divided into zones the highlight is a replica of the carved church Hallgrimskirkja Church, In Reykjavik Iceland towering, 46 meters. It is the structure of the ice sculptures, the highest in China.

There is also an Ice Age zone, Ice Slide Amusement Park, The Pyongyang acrobats from North Korea. Ice Festival in Harbin will continue until March 2014 or until the weather is warming up.

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Hotel Giraffe Manor.

The Giraffe Manor

Hotel Giraffe Manor is a luxury and exclusive located just outside the city of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. It was built in 1930 by Sir David Duncan, luxury boutique style A 5-star hotel in size 12 acres. The aim was to provide people and native wildlife are closely related.

If you are a lover wildlife on the African continent this hotel is right for you. This hotel have included abundant native wildlife in Kenya and birds of over 180 species. And the closer to touch the giraffes, by here you can eat breakfast with the giraffes or in your bedroom window.

The rooms are decorated style in an old mansion. Typical of the native Scotland with four-poster beds and antique furniture. Each of the six bedrooms are double bed rooms. Has two class and the decor of each room is different. Allowing customers to choose according to the style that you like.

Nairobi has a moderate climate perfect for the summer holidays. During the months of December to March, the weather is sunny and warm. While July and August, the weather is quite cold. Open all year except in April and May.

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Attractions in Japan must go on. (Part 2)

Attractions in Japan must go on. (Part 2)

Osaka

Osaka is the third largest city in Japan and a center of economic and industrial western Japan. Located at the mouth of the river Yodo, the canal linked to under line the streets. That's a major factor that brought prosperity to the town as usual, it is proud to be the prototype of Bunraku Puppets. Also do not miss the Osaka Bay it is the center of the most modern and Universal Studios Japan theme park.

           

But that's not to be missed is Osaka Castle. once the largest castle in Japan built in A.D. 1586 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The current be fortress five storey the replica of the original, Preserved ancient artifact several pieces, all documents related to the Toyotomi clan and Osaka in the past. For entertainment and shopping areas to visit is the district of Umeda and Namba. With modern train station and underground shopping center lot. For shoppers and gourmets it was street Kuidaore road diner is famous for the rumor. Osaka is a city that is truly gourmet, famous food here is Yakiniku, Sushi and Takoyaki.

Himeji Castle

     

Himeji Castle is located in Himeji city It is one of the most beautiful castles in Japan. Still preserved as a national treasure and has been registered as a World Heritage Site. And closed to make reparation for 5 years from 2009-2014, but tourists can visit and see all the repair process closely.
           

Himeji Castle is a landmark because it is the oldest remaining buildings survive from the time of the war and been recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It remains a unique architecture and munitions fully according to Japanese Castles, both high stone walls and white on the grounds of the castle buildings. Considered a standard model of Japanese castles.
           

Around the castle also offers protection against many such as input field artillery, hole for throwing stones out of the castle. The most striking feature of the castle is the path to the main building, which as intricate maze. The doors and walls, the castle has been well designed to prevent enemy invaders not reach it easily. By the pathway resembles a spiral pattern around the main building and on the en route you will find tons more. And so far, Himeji Castle was never attacked several defense system has not been used.

Todaiji Temple

   

Todaiji Temple, is Temple important and the oldest temples in the city of Nara and a wooden construction the world's largest. And was registered as a World Heritage Site Join the Shrine and the landmark of the city of Nara, another 7. Inside temple has Daibutsuden Hall or wooden temple was named the largest in the world. Daibutsu Buddha , is a large bronze casting and 14.98 meters high, weighing 500 tons. Casting by craftsman tempio period.
           

Hokkaido

Hokkaido is the largest island of Japan. Considered a natural paradise  Can travel throughout the year Nature has yet to be destroyed, mountains, plains, rivers, lakes and hot springs and the coast. Cold in winter. A fine white powder snow and ski resorts attracts skiers from all over the world. While Sakura in spring will bloom later than other regions of Japan you can see the cherry blossoms in early May. The summer weather is not as hot as elsewhere because the fields of flowers is very popular. And in the fall the leaves change color before the other in Japan from mid-September to October.
   

The city of Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido. Which in Sapporo has Odori Park is on display at the famous Snow Festival. To attract tourists from around the world came to visit in February each year. There is also an ancient watch tower and Hokkaido district. susukino shopping street which is shopping  the famous in city.

Hakodate City is major sea port, Located on the southern tip of Hokkaido. In the morning explore the bazaar selling fresh seafood with a tasting. Afternoon visit ancient Cathedral City and fortress Evening the ferris wheel ride to uphill Hakodate at night view the beautiful scenery around. Asahikawa City, located in the center of the island to the northeast of the city of Sapporo it takes travel about one and half hours by express train from Sapporo. Asahikawa City and eastward will has Daisetsuzan National Park.
           

  Visit the lavender fields at Furano.

   

Furano city located in central Hokkaido, It is known as a field of flowers with mountains surrounding. Make this the difference of air in the winter with summer around 30 degrees and the key here is famous for tourism, both summer and winter. In summer there is a beautiful flower garden especially in Farm Tomita, which is cultivated lavender that is both beautiful and expansive and other flowers. Over here, there are more tourists by the end of June to mid-September. During the winter it is covered with very thick snow become a famous ski slopes. And an opportunity for tourists to enjoy the ski slopes in mid-December to mid-March each year.
         
Places in Japan I used to leave this, It would be a good choice to plan trip to Japan.

 

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Attractions in Japan must go on. (Part 1)

Attractions in Japan must go on. (Part 1)

Tokyo Imperial Palace.

Tokyo Imperial Palace, located in Tokyo originally called Edo Palace. Tokyo Imperial Palace is Tourism important in history because is the residence of the Emperor Meiji Japan. This was originally a small fishing village called Edo is strongholds and is a center of military rule. Later it was expanded to a larger city. It has a population of large urban areas and more. After the reforms of the Meiji era the overthrow of the Shogun down, the capital Emperor Meiji moved to Edo. The city was renamed Tokyo current. This is an administrative and cultural center of the country and it became a palace in time. Is called Imperial Palace on today.

Inside, surrounded by a moat. Spectacular entrance gate. The old fort located far apart at intervals the main entrance is located near the Nijubashi Bridge and open to people outside visitors and other special occasions. Higashi Ohgishima East Park was once the site of the tower. In a spectacular garden with many varieties of flowers. And blossom as the seasons ideal for anyone who wants a great place to relax.

Tokyo Tower.    

Tokyo Tower, communication tower, beautiful large located in Minato, Tokyo. It is a famous tourist attraction because in the 1 years of follow visitors, 2,500,000 people. It is also symbolic to show the power and influence of the world economy. The inspiration came from a high tower in Paris built in the style of traditional Japanese architecture.Tokyo Tower is open 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. daily.

The Historic Villages of Shirakawa.

Shirakawako, Villages in the valley located in Gifu. It was registered as a World Heritage Site 6 in Japan. The village is unique the roof thatched with straw created by hand, called create a home Gassho - zukuri. Ancient peasant house Older than 250 years. The house has a length of about 18 meters and a width of 10 meters built without nails. Resistance to snow and wind in winter. Which some can stay overnight also opened a joint household, allows visitors to see the traditional lifestyle of the Japanese, literally.

Mount Fuji.

   

Mount Fuji is the highest mountain in Japan, and may be said to be the most beautiful mountain in the world with a height of 3776 meters located between the provinces of Yamanashi and Shizuoka. And you can see in Tokyo and Yokohama on clear sky. Way to see Mount Fuji is the simplest catching a train, Tokaido line that runs between Tokyo and Osaka. If you ride the Shinkansen from Tokyo to head to Nagoya, Kyoto and Osaka during that would see Mount Fuji is the Station Shin Fuji or about 40-45 minutes after leaving Tokyo which is visible on the right side of the train. But for those who want to see Mount Fuji in its entirety and surrounded by natural beauty invites the Fuji Five Lake or Fujigoko or Hakone, which is resort hot spring and one Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park.

Also, around Mount Fuji filled with natural beauty and is the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park. There are five lakes, namely Yamanakako, Kawaguchiko, Motosuko, Shojiko, Seiko. And there are many Onsen, namely Yamanakako, Kawaguchiko, Oshinaka etc. Mount Fuji influence of Japanese art and culture since ancient times. Named mountains visible in the catchphrase Japanese or Japanese prints and today, company names, product names and many more are all named Fuji. Fuji is a mountain called the Heart of Japan is that. During July and August each year. Mount Fuji is officially open for tourists to climb.

Popular shopping district Shinjuku, Harajuku, Odaiba.

 

In Japan, there are many, many shopping. But that should not be missed is the Shinjuku modern places the west side of Tokyo. This is the popular shopping and nightlife celebrities. In the afternoon, visit to Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden is quiet, Neighborhood Shibuya. A center of fashion and  modern culture  of youth near Meiji Shrine quiet. Consecutive is popular shopping paradise for the young generation It is the area of Harajuku and Odaiba created from the recovery of Tokyo Bay. A popular tourist destination among tourists generation It even has a large entertainment complex. One of the world's largest Ferris wheel a symbol of Rainbow Town. These teen lovers top swings up beautiful views at night. 

 

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Lupin flowers, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand.

Lupin flowers, Lake Tekapo, New Zealand.

Lake Tekapo, Lakes large-scale in the Mackenzie, South Island of New Zealand.
This beautiful landscape images like heaven, The lake is turquoise when lake Effect Solar indescribable Beauty. Lake Tekapo there is a flower with a beautiful shape colorful flowers with a long torso, that is the  Lupin flowers.

Lupin is Lupine flowering plants in the genus Lupinus in the legume. There are about 200 to 600 species, depending on the data source there can  be up to 1.5 meters high. Blooms in summer After that it will die and started back to life bloom again next year.
Some species of Lupin can grow up to 3 meters, branches off a shrub. This does not depend on Lake Tekapo here are a species is normally high.

Lupin Capabilities it is the same as the legume can change the atmospheric nitrogen into ammonia what adds fertilizer to other crops. Lupin has some vibrant colors like pink, yellow, red, purple, red, white, blue, purple.

Also at Lake Tekapo there is another interesting attraction is the Church of the Good Shepherd. And the nearby area, but also has a dog monument Colleen, Top dog  for  sheep drover.

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Switzerland Mountains Alps and the roof of Europe.

Site Skyscanner reveals travel in Switzerland. For tourists who want to climb the Alps and get into the old European city on your own. Switzerland Available all year, depending on how Tourists visiting the city each season nature or go skiing this winter especially.

Switzerland Mountains Alps and the roof of Europe.

Spring, about March 21 to June 20,  winter but is not very cold. It is the most beautiful because you can see how the flowers bloom.
Summer, about June 21 to September 22, the weather will change frequently with periodic rain  intermittently the person is popular climbing  and hiking.
Autumn, about September 23 to December 21, during the day heat the air. It is cold at night.  the season to see the leaves change color.
Winter, about December 22 to March 20, the weather was very cold, with snow at the time of skiing.

Attractions in the city of Switzerland.

Basel

European style antique old town along the river Rhine this city has many museums and galleries as well. Fondation Beyeler is a collection of paintings of famous artists such as Van Gogh and Picasso, etc, Kunsthalle Basel exhibit contemporary art since 1872. Basel Historical Museum located in the old church dating from the 14th century, the museum is an important one of the countries Museum of Art is a museum, art collection and beautiful. Both retro and contemporary and many museums. In addition, Basel is also available the zoo has a large global Basel Zoological Garden-Zoo Basel.

Bern, near Geneva

The nation's capital is registered as a World Heritage Site because the treatment plan remains the same although this city is 800 years old. The city is also surrounded by a natural fortress create beautiful and romantic quite a bit than any other city in the world. Visit of Bern Bears pond as a source of the name city and also the logo of the city. Visits to Invaluable iconic clock tower Zeitglockenturm built in the early 13th century and it was used as a gate in the past. Church of Munster St. Vinzenz is the largest and most important church in the country.

Zurich

Zurich, has been dubbed as the city with the best quality of life in the world. Fraumunster Church is a beautiful church with stain glass. Clock Tower Church St.Peter with the largest clock face in Europe, Great Church Grossmunster twin towers, Kunsthaus Art Gallery, The world's most expensive shopping streets. If there is time to visit the highest waterfall in Europe, Rhine Falls.

Geneva

Has been referred to as an international city because It is location  major international organizations. Such as the organization of the International Red Cross , the League of Nations and the European Headquarters of the United Nations. The World Health Organization (WHO ) and the World Trade Organization ( WTO). Famous for its fine watchmaking, visit Flower Clock symbol of Geneva. Visited Lake Geneva or Lake Léman is a beautiful lake covers an area of ​​over 582 square meters. Watch the fountain Jet d' Eau, source largest fountains in the world. Normally springs are open all year, except during the month of November will be closed for maintenance for 3 weeks. You can also visit the old town to visit the Cathédrale St. Pierreoldest church in the city. And The Musée Ariana-Ariana Museum in glassware and ceramics display from ancient times to more than 20,000 pieces.

Zermatt, near Geneva.

This small town is located in the valley the city is the site of the summit of the mountain Matterhorn crown pyramid shaped mountain in the Alps. Symbol of city we usually see from a box of chocolates. Is famous for skiing and is free of contamination because this city, the use of various engine oil used was banned. City moving on foot or using public transport, such as tram, electric car, electric car, electric bus fleet. The best way to travel on the train and walk down the hill into town.

Interlaken, near Zurich.

City surrounded by lakes nickname dream city is City Leader, and the pass for mountains to conquer Mount Jungfrau, and the territory after the European heritage world Jungfraujork. Winter visitor will visit the Ice Palace and the longest glacier of Aletsch glacier Alps. If you are out of town to the museum outdoor Ballenberg ethnic life in ancient times, the museum is open from April 15 to 3. The city is famous for all kinds of crafts Embroidery Wood Carving memories.

Lausanne, near Geneva.

The city is since the fourth century, lausanne is extremely picturesque and quiet town next to Lake Geneva have dock crossing to France. Visit the Olympic Museum shows the history of the games is olympic international offices as well. Old city attracted many poets people to visit and discussed, such as Voltaire, Charles Dickens, TS Elliot.

Luzern, near Zurich.

The town is a popular place for buying Rolex watches followed by a pocket knife (Swiss Army Knives). Architecture in the old town which is over 500 years old. See the Octagon Tower (Water Tower). The wooden bridge of Lucerne Chapel Bridge is the oldest wooden bridge in the world and a symbol of the city. Monument Mountain Lion. Museum of Transport and Communications, the largest in Europe. Baptiste visited the mountains of Titlis and Pilatus is a mountain slope in the world there is a restaurant located on a hill overlooking the surrounding area. The city is crowded throughout the year Lucerne market in town every Tuesday and Saturday.

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