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Glorious Citadel 8th Wonder Of the World , Sigiriya Lion Rock - Sri Lanka

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In December holiday we  went to Sri Lanka and my 9 years old son wanted to go to Sigiriya.He is so curious about it and wanted to climb to the top by himself.A day trip was organized from Kandy. The driving distance between Kandy to Sigiriya is 90 km. From Dambulla town,there are 9 km to this marvelous masterpiece. It takes approximately 1 1/2 hrs.This granite remarkable peak is the most prominent place in the jungles of the Matale District from all sides. We spent 3 to 4 hours to explore Sigiriya Rock. It’s best to visit in the early morning or late afternoon, when the crowds are less and the temperature is cooler,late afternoon also brings out the rock’s exceptional sunset coloration. UNESCO World Heritage Sigiriya is one of the most spectacular wonders of the world. In 1982 UNESCO named Sigiriya is as a World Heritage Site and declared as 8th Wonder of the world. Built in 15th century by iconic king in Sri Lankan history King Kashyapa ruled in 18 years.  There's nothing...

Discovering the Charm of Chandu: Inside the Giant Panda Breeding Centre, China

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A Must-See for Every Panda Lover Chengdu, often referred to as the "Home of Giant Pandas," is a city that should be on every traveler’s radar, especially if you’re as captivated by these adorable black-and-white creatures as my kids and I are. We had been dreaming of visiting the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, and when we finally made it in April, it was everything we hoped for—and more. From seeing pandas up close to exploring the beautiful landscapes of this sanctuary, it was a visit that left us with unforgettable memories. Why Chengdu? While Chengdu is rapidly modernizing and becoming one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, it is most famous for its conservation efforts focused on one of the world’s most beloved and endangered animals—the giant panda. Known as a major entryway to some of China’s heritage sites like the Dujiangyan Irrigation System and the Leshan Giant Buddha, Chengdu is also the gateway to the native habitat of the giant panda. Alt...

A Spectacular Visit to the best preserved Royal Garden in the World- Summer Palace

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Beijing is the capital city of the People's Republic of China whose story goes back at least 3000 years and it is also an important military and trading centre of China. In Beijing, you can find a wealth of history, both ancient and modern. In North East of central Beijing, there is a most famous landscaped garden with interesting traditional buildings, Summer Palace situated in Haidian District. It was an imperial garden in the ancient era for royalty. But today it is a retreat for everyone who travel busy and noisy Beijing environment. It is only 20km(12 miles) short drive from central Beijing, but seems like another world.     After spending 5days in Beijing we had a chance to visit gorgeous Palace complex. Me and my family were at the Summer Palace in late April 2017 and we spent a whole day here after seeing the Great Wall the day before. In the garden, the weather is slightly cooler than in the city of Beijing. Definitely this will happily engage you for a full da...

Incredible Proud History Full of Spirit - Sacred City of Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka is a country with a rich and great ancient history spanning 1000 years. One of the most famous historic capitals is the sacred Buddhist city Anuradhapura is estimated 2500-3000 years old. It was the Sri Lanka's very first capital of 4th century BC to 11th century AD. Anuradhapura was the heart of gorgeous Sinhalese Buddhist civilization. It is an attractive place to visit if you wish to learn a bit more about the interesting history and rich culture of this beautiful country. Ruled by 113 successive Kings and 4 queens, Anuradhapura is a majestic place of magnificent palaces,  beautiful gardens, giant stupas, elegant sculptures and grand Buddhist Temples. It is in the Cultural Triangle of Sri Lanka, Kandy , Sigiriya ,Dambulla, Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa.   The 3 major ‘Stupa’ (a dome-shaped building erected as a Buddhist shrine) - ' Ruwanweliseya', 'Mirisawetiya', 'Jethawanaramaya' are the biggest architectural creations of the ancient world...