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Who wouldn't want to see the World Largest Stone Buddha Statue - Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan - China

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  Chengdu was one of the highlights of our China tour. It is a major city in Western China and the provincial capital of Sichuan province known as the " Country of Heaven ". Yes! it is absolutely true. Chengdu is the most attractive and most beautiful city we visited in China.  Our kids had many interesting reasons to visit there. Because Chengdu’s most famous residents aren’t human, they’re pandas. The other main reason is visit Giant Buddha statue called Leshan Giant Buddha. As first, we intended to visit this Buddha statue as part of our visit to Chengdu . The Buddha is located to the east of Leshan City, Sichuan Province about 126km(78miles) from Chengdu. High speed Bullet Train Tour Currently, you can take a high speed train, long-distance bus or use local agency's private tour to visit Leshan Giant Buddha.We thought to book high speed train journey because we haven't traveled a high speed bullet train before. It was easy to get there from Chengdu. We ...

Absolutely magical day in the mountains - Jenolan Caves -Australia

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    About 340 million years old Jenolan Caves are the worlds oldest caves and it is one of Australia’s national treasures. Yes... 340 Million years old !!! It is one of our favorite places to enjoy a day tour. My family is still like Jenolan caves scenic drive and cool weather even though we have been there many times.    The Jenolan Caves were once part of a seabed millions of years ago . After that the whole area was lifted into mountains. Shells and Corals fossils are found in the rocks of the caves, which are the most remarkable limestone cave system in Australia.   This spectacular showcase located in the beautiful Blue Mountains World heritage area and only a 3 hours drive (175km/ 109miles) from Sydney Airport and from Canberra make a great day or overnight excursion.   Most visitors drive to the Jenolan Caves from Sydney and Canberra. It is the common and easiest way. But several privately owned coach companies come to Jenolan Caves, from Sydney,...

Excellent experience for climate change effects - Tasman Glacier - New Zealand

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  When you drive from Christchurch to Queenstown, there are many spectacular places through the journey which you can't be missed. Among them, our kids got too excited to see glorious Tasman Glacier when we landed in Christchurch. New Zealand South island is full of natural beauties with lakes, mountains, forests, beaches and fiords. Among of them Tasman Glacier is one of the famous and iconic attractions in the world. Incredible long deep Tasman Glacier is in the Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park. From Christchurch to Mount Cook National Park, we drove through the New Zealand  State Highway8 by a ranted car.  Lake Tekapo This scenic route is amazing full of  picturesque scenery. Lake Pukaki and Lake Tekapo located on the South Island o f New Zealand. Lake Tekapo Lake Pukaki Lake Pukaki can be seen from State Highway 8 when driving between Tekapo and Twizel. When driving, you’ll notice people parking by the side of the road and taking photos. Lake Pukaki Mount Cook ...