Trip Moments Recommendations
Michelin star dim sum in Shenzhen
陶陶居(海岸城购物中心店) a renowned restaurant in Shenzhen, specializes in traditional yum cha delicacies, offering a glimpse into Shenzhen's old yum cha culture.🥘
The restaurant offers a taste of ancient china with its delicious small dishes and an ambiance perfect for leisurely tea sessions, inviting visitors to indulge in the exceptional food and tea culture of Shenzhen. It is located in the Nansha District of Shenzhen.📍
It serves as an excellent introduction to the culinary wonders of the region.
My Recommendation:🌟
1. Red Rice Sausage with Shrimp, which their signature dish.🍲
2. River noodles 🍜
3. Any type of rice bread 🥖
4. Steam Rice with preserved pork ribs🥩
5. Shrimp dumplings🍤
Prices: 💸
Their prices are very reasonable, the dishes veries from 20 Rnb to 60 Rnb.
Michelin
How to get there:🗺
Type 陶陶居(海岸城购物中心店) on amap or price in the address listed on trip.com
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Winter Market in the heart of Shanghai
Shanghai's winter offers festive displays, including a Christmas town at Rockbund, with a large Christmas tree and festive atmosphere. 🎄
The holiday season also includes various events, shopping deals, and special restaurant menus. The market makes you feel that you are back in Germany . They serve everything from crepes to melted cheesee bread.
It is located at 圆明园路步行街(洛克·外滩源店)📍#chillandthrill #localguides #china #wecreate #instatravel
Best Greek restaurant in the heart of Shanghai
Shanghai is the place where you can find food from all around the world. But, so Meze really surprised me. We tried four different types of dishes, and all of them were delicious.⭐️
1. Ntolmadakia
2. Spanakopita
3. Giaourtourlou with egg
4. Snitsel with fries
So Meze in Shanghai is a mediterranean restaurant. It is run by a Turkish owner who loves the mediterranean cusine.🥗
You can also enjoy your coffee, tea, or juice of your choice with it.☕️
The restaurant is decorated beautifully with a festive vibe, it is located in an area full of weastern cusine restaurants. The light and colors are bouncing perfectly.☀️
#getgoing2025 #china #wecreate #localguides #deliciousfood
Best Italian food with a view of the Sea World
Sea world is an excellent place to enjoy a calm night out or a peaceful morning/afternoon. It is a place for all ages. Walking towards the sea, you can observe the Hong Kong bay area on the other side.🚢
Its main attraction is the large ship, Minghua, in the center of the mall. Inside the boat, there is a hotel. Surrounding the boat, there are many restaurants and hotels, including all types of Weastern Restaurant and fast food chains, as well as many other Chinese and Japanese restaurants.🌟
Italian Pizza Gallery is a restaurant located just in front of the ship. It has so many options that you will not know what to order. I recommend the pasta, the pizza, and the salmon salad. 🍕
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Best cheesecake in Shenzhen
Shenzhen is the place where you can find food all around the world, it is is one of the biggest and most developed cities in China. The Nansha area of shenzehn is home to many restaurants and cafes. Lostchili is one of them.📍
Lostchili (哪里辣) really surprised me. We tried their cheesecakes and some coffee.🌟
1. Chocolate cheesecake
2. Passion fruit cheesecake
It is run by chinese people who love Western cusine and decorations.🎄
You can also enjoy your coffee or a juice or tea of your choice with it. They have many many options.☕️
The restaurant is decorated beautifully with a festive vibe, it is located in the corner. The light and colors are bouncing perfectly.☀️
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Christmas Wonderland in the heart of Hong Kong
Hong Kong's winter offers festive displays, including a Christmas Town at WestK with a large Christmas tree and Victoria Harbor views. 🎄
Nighttime features pyrotechnics and a New Year's countdown celebration with fireworks.🎆
The holiday season also includes various events, shopping deals, special restaurant menus, and themed tours.🛍
It is located at West Kowloon Art Park.📍
#magicalxmastrip #deliciousfood #localguides #hongkong #wecreate #christmastrip #nightlife
No, this is not Marocco. It's Guangzhou
Located very close to Guang Zhou Shi Huang Hua Gang Gong Yuan Park, there is a fantastic Marocan restaurant which is focusing on Middle Eastern cuisine. The excat andress is listed below.
📍Andress: 卡萨维拉摩洛哥餐厅
The food is spectacular, crispy, juicy, and it is just delicious, I think the photos speak by themselves.
After the amazing, you can enjoy shisha in the huge shisha room they have. 💨
The restaurant is a must visit destination if you are looking to fly your belly to Morocco without going there.🪁
#magicalxmastrip #deliciousfood #localguides #wecreate #trip #tripmoments #guangzhou
Cooked to perfection french steak in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is the place where you can find food all around the world. But O-Delice really surprised me. We tried two different types of steak, both medium-rare.⭐️
The steak was flavorful, tender, juicy, and actually cooked to perfection. The restaurant offers a meal package. We also tried their soup of the day and their mushroom balls, which both were amazing.🥩
You can also enjoy your coffee or a juice of your choice with it.☕️
The restaurant is decorated beautifully, it is located in the corner of a mall with many windows. The light and colors are bouncing perfectly.☀️
I will advise you to make a reservation if you are visiting on the weekends because sometimes there will be a line.ℹ️
#eatlikealocal #wecreate #localguides #deliciousfood #hongkong #familytrip #christmastrip
Cozy french cafe in Hong Kong
This cafe is perfect for your morning snack and coffee. located in Tsim Sha Tsui, very close to all the central hotels.🗺
It offers all kinds of sandwiches which are very flavorful. But the food does not stop there. They offer salads, donuts, and cookies. They even have a small bakery section with many kind of breads and ots.☕️
The cafe has a vibe and it feels warm, I will hilighy recommend it.🌡
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There is no need to go to the UK for Brithish food
#hospitality
Address:📍
Next to the Londoner Hotel at the Cotai strip.
Facilities:🏛
The restaurant is very classy and makes you feel like you are back in a pub in the United Kingdom.
Highlights ✨️
The food was exceptional, but more importantly, the hospitality of the restaurant was spectacular. If you are looking for a high-end British cuisine, i will hilighy recommend coming here when visiting Macao.
Avg. Price per Person:💸
250 yuan
Rating:⭐️
8 out of 10
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Must stay Hotel in Yangshuo with Li River View
#100WaysOfTravel
Room Facilities: 🧖♂️
The rooms feature flat-screen TVs, fridges, electric teapots, showers, free toiletries, desks, private bathrooms, hairdryers, and bed linens.
Breakfast:🥙
It is mostly Chinese cousine with many choices. Is an excellent breakfast for this price range of hotels. (look at my photos)
Facilities:✨️
The hotel features a spa and two restaurants.
1. One guinxi style restaurant next to the lobby where the breakfast area is. 🍲
2. Also, there is a one western style restaurant at the rooftop with a river view.🍕
3. There is a very good spa with so many choices.💆♂️
4. The hotel offers an e-bike renting service, which is super convenient.🏍
5. The hotel also provides tickets for all the attractions around the area.🎫
Highlights: 🌟
The hotel was exceptional, especially the receptionist Emily, who spoke fluent English and helped us out with everything. I will gladly suggest the hotel to anyone and if there ever the chance to come back to Yangshuo I will stay there again.
Check-In time: 14:00 - 00:00
Check-Out Time: Before 12:00
My Review out of 10:
Value for money: 9
Location: 9
Staff: 10
Facilities: 9
Comfort: 9
Cleanliness: 9
Breakfast: 8
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Best budget Dim Sum in Shenzhen
Fan lou, a renowned restaurant in Shenzhen, specializes in traditional yum cha delicacies, offering a glimpse into Shenzhen's old yum cha culture.🥘
The restaurant offers a taste of ancient china with its delicious small dishes and an ambiance perfect for leisurely tea sessions, inviting visitors to indulge in the exceptional food and tea culture of Shenzhen. It is located in the Nansha District of Shenzhen.📍
It serves as an excellent introduction to the culinary wonders of the region.
My Recommendation:🌟
1. Red Rice Sausage with Shrimp, which their signature dish.🍲
2. River noodles 🍜
3. Any type of rice bread 🥖
4. Steam Rice with preserved pork ribs🥩
5. Shrimp dumplings🍤
Prices: 💸
Their prices are very reasonable, the dishes veries from 20 Rnb to 40 Rnb.
Open Hours:🕝
08:00-14:30
17:00-21:00
How to get there:🗺
Type 蘩楼(南山信和广场店) on amap or price in the address listed on trip.com
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Secret must visit Temple in Guangzhou
Nansha Temple of the Queen of Heaven in Nansha is one of the Best Tourist Attractions and top things to do in Nansha. 🛕
💞Reasons to Recommend and Tips:
1. Amazing views and green scenery. Amazing photo opportunity.
2. If you take the downhill walk, there’s the entrance to a historical fort outdoor museum that was well worth the exploration.
3. If you take the downhill walk, there is a Tea House, and a bar/restaurant you can explore.
4. Pack some water with you and bring a hat. There are a lot of steps.
5. If you can not walk, there is a train ride that can take you to the top or bring you down from the top.
6. Outside of the tample there are many mini shops you can buy all kinds of food and drinks.
7. Outside the tample, there is also a sand area and a kids' trampoline area.
🕰️Business Hours: 8:30 - 18:00
📍Address: 南沙区天后路88号
💰Average Price per Person: 20 RNB
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There's no need to go to Beijing for roasted duck
A restaurant specialized roasted duck is located in Guangdong, specializes in Beijing style cuisine, offering a glimpse into China's capital culture.🈲️
Known for its roasted duck and donkey rollsdishes.
Visitors are encouraged to immerse themselves in the atmosphere, savoring tea and delicacies while embracing the exceptional food and tea culture of Beijing.
It is not that expensive and you do not need to make a reservation in advanced
My Recommendation:🌟
1. Half Crispy and tender roast duck, which their Signature Dish. (128 Rnb)
2. Mini Roujiamo
3. Organic cauliflower
4. Rice barbecued pork with rice
5. Donkey rolls
Prices:💰
Their prices are very reasonable, the dishes veries from 30 Rnb to 45 Rnb.
Open Hours:🕝
10:00-21:00
Located: 📁
On the 4th floor of Utopia 2
Address: 📍
天河区珠江新城花城大道86号优托邦二座四楼地铁5号线猎德站A出口
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Avatar Mountains Local guide
Zhangjiajie China, also known as the "Avatar Mountains," is a mystical world with floating pillars that resemble the beautiful scenes from the movie Avatar. Despite its remote location in the western part of China, it is a must-visit destination. However, navigating the area can be challenging due to confusing maps and the park's layout. This guide provides essential information on how to visit Zhangjiajie and make the most of your trip.⛰️
Must know information:🌟
1. The main entrances to Zhangjiajie National Forest Park are Zhangjiajie Forest Park and Wulingyuan.🌉
2. A 4-day entrance ticket costs 245 Yuan.🎫
3. Buses, cable cars, a monorail, and an elevator provide transportation within the park, but some incur additional fees.🚦
4. Hiking trails are well-marked but can be confusing, so planning a route and allowing four days to explore different sections is recommended.🧗♂️
6. Buses stop running at a certain time, so plan your route to avoid getting stuck on a trail in the dark.🌚
Best views inside the park:📸
1. The 10-mile gallery is a beautiful trail that leads to the Three Sisters Peaks.🏔
2. Continue past the Three Sisters and hike up to Tianzi Mountain for stunning views.🌄
3. Explore the viewing platforms of Yunqing Rock, Arranging Battles Platform, and Imperial Writing Brush Peaks.🪨
4. Get off the bus at "One Dangerous Stop" and "Cock Pecking" for breathtaking views.🐓
5. Take the walkways from the Enchanting Terrace to Lucky Mountain for the best views of the park.🍀
6. The heavenly peak and natural bridge are must-do attractions for visitors.🌁
7. For a more leisurely activity, take a stroll along the 5km Golden Whip Stream, passing through valleys of sandstone pillars, offering a break from strenuous hiking.🪙
8. Alternatively, embark on a challenging hike up the Yellow Stone Village Mountain, navigating through forests inhabited by monkeys.🐵
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Tianmen Mountain Perfect Guide
Zhangjiajie Tianmen Mountain, located in the southern suburb of Zhangjiajie, is 1,518 meters high and renowned for its natural arch, the highest in the world.🌐
The mountain boasts captivating scenery, towering trees in the old-growth forest, and significant cultural sites steeped in history.🌳
It serves as a stunning natural backdrop for Zhangjiajie and holds the esteemed title of "the No. 1 Holy Mountain in Western Hunan province."🤲
Must see attractions:🌟
1. The Tianmen Mountain cableway, the longest in the world, offers a breathtaking journey from Zhangjiajie downtown to the mountaintop. During the 30-minute ride, travelers are treated to stunning views of towns, villages, rivers, forests, and mountains.🚡
2. Heaven's Gate or Tianmen Cave. It is a world-famous natural arch.🌉
3. Stairway to Heaven with 999 steps.🪜
4. The escalator inside the mountain tunnels is divided into upper and lower parts with a total of 12 sections, and the lower part with 5 sections is paralleled to the 999 steps. (There is an additional charge to use the tunnel escalator).🚶♂️
5. Mountain Road with 99 Turns. It is known as one of the most dangerous roads in the world.↪️
6. The Ghost Valley Plank Road and glass skywalks. Hanging above the cliff, the glass skywalks bring visitors with really thrilling experiences.🛖
7. Tianmen Temple🛕
8. Biye Yaotai Old Growth Forest🐿
Opening Hours: 06:30 - 18:00
(Mar.-Nov.) 🕑
Opening Hours: 08:00 - 17:30
(Dec.-Feb.)🕙
Ticket Price: 🎫
CNY 225 Yuan per person
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The Avatar Mountains of Europe
Meteora, a region in Thessaly, Greece, renowned for its impressive natural landscape and historical significance, is home to renowned monasteries perched atop massive rock formations.⛰️
These monasteries, dating back to the Byzantine era, are part of the World Heritage List, while the breathtaking natural landscape was formed approximately 60 million years ago.⛪️
Here, I put together a few tips you need to know if you are planning to visit Meteora in 2024.🗺
Must know before you go: ‼️
Entry to each monastery is 3€ – This means that in total, you will spend 18€ per person to visit all six monasteries. 💰
Women must wear long skirts and cover their shoulders, while men cannot wear shorts; however, some men were seen in shorts, but all women had to wear skirts, which are provided free of charge at monastery entrances if needed. 🥻
To avoid crowds at monasteries, visit during the off-season or choose less accessible ones, as most open at 9 am and are quickly filled with tour buses by 9:30 am.👥
Due to frequent rainfall in this region of Greece, it's advisable to check the weather forecast, carry an umbrella, and ensure your belongings stay dry.🌧
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On top of the most famous church in Italy
The Milan Duomo, known for its foundational beauty and iconic presence, attracts tourists from around the world, making it the most recognizable landmark in the city, showcasing awe-inspiring architecture and a rich cultural legacy.⛪️
Location and Attractions: 🗺
The Duomo Milan is situated in Piazza del Duomo Milan, near attractions like Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the fashion district, and the Royal Palace
It's also a 20-minute walk from the renowned Last Supper.
To fully experience these sites, an extended stay in Milan is recommended.
Opening Time:🕚
The cathedral is open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with the last admission entry being 6:10 PM.
Ticket Prices and experiences:🎫
1.The Milan Duomo offers various experiences with different prices.
2. The cathedral is free but requires extra time for security checks during peak seasons.
3. The Duomo Terraces cost €10 by foot and €14 by elevator.
4. The Duomo Museum and San Gottardo Church cost €3, including entry to both sites.
5.Stefano Baptistery and Santa Maria Annunciata in Camposanto Church offer free admission.
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Best budget Dim Sum in Guangzhou
Dian Dou De, a renowned restaurant in Guangdong, specializes in traditional yum cha delicacies, offering a glimpse into Guangzhou's old yum cha culture.🍽
Known for its mouth-watering small dishes, the restaurant provides an ambiance reminiscent of ancient Canton, where elderly patrons enjoy leisurely tea sessions.🍲
Visitors are encouraged to immerse themselves in the atmosphere, savoring tea and delicacies while embracing the exceptional food and tea culture of Guangdong.🥘
It serves as an excellent introduction to the culinary wonders of the region.
My Recommendation:🌟
1. Red Rice Sausage with Shrimp, which their signature dish.
2. Fried spring rolls with shredded chicken
3. Jinshua Red Rice Sausage
4. Steam Rice with preserved pork ribs
5. Shrimp dumplings
Prices:💰
Their prices are very reasonable, the dishes veries from 20 Rnb to 35 Rnb.
Open Hours: 🕚
08:00-16:00
17:00-21:00
How to get there:🛣
1. Metro: Take Line 5, get off the Wu Yang Chuen station (五羊邨), go out through exit B, and the restaurant is on the opposite site of the road.
2. Take a taxi to the Andress bellow, the restaurant is located near the New Town Area.
Address:📍
天河区花城大道16号铂林国际公寓C座2层
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Colorful Painting Village in Shenzhen
Dafen Oil Painting Village is a hub with tonnes of oil painting studios in the area, so make the most of your time there. I've made a definitive guide for you.📝
Time needed: 🕚
You will need about 3 hours and I will advise you to go in the morning, because they painting workshops start to close during the late afternoon.
How to get there:🚶♂️
Take Metro line 3, get off at Dafen Station, get out from the Exit A, and it's within 5 minutes of walking.🚉
Food:🥗
1. There is a mall next to the village with all kinds of food, from Chinese food to famous franchises.
2. There are also many cafes.
Dafen must see and do, in my opinion:🌟
1. In Dafen Oil Painting Village, there are many workshops in addition to a few tastefully equipped storefronts offering oil paintings and other creative pieces.
These workshops are typically 15 square meters in size, with enormous mounds on the floor and replicas of well-known oil paintings hanging on the walls. (see my photos for reference)
Even if the majority of the paintings are reproductions, they still provide vital revenue streams for local painters from impoverished backgrounds. A few miniature oil paintings make excellent mementos. Paintings that fit in a suitcase range in price from 30 to I don't know rnb🤣, depending on size and quality. You may ask for the frame to be taken down. Bring your negotiating strategies with you.
2.Visit Dafen Art Museum:🎨
There are two large galleries and eight smaller galleries on the first and second floors.
Time: 8:00-18:00
Price: Free
3. Try oil painting: 🖌
Many workshops provide oil painting experiences, and the price is about 50 RNB. If you choose a bigger canvas, the price will be higher.
The proprietor of the workshop will provide you a stack of example drawings, along with all the necessary supplies (canvas, brushes, paints, and palette), and instruction in drawing. Once your oil painting is complete, you can take it home as a souvenir.
4. Make your own portrait: 🖼
Perhaps you would rather have a portait painted. The painter and you can work out a price, and you can pick it up the same day or in a few days
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Universal Studios Ultimate Guide
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in the magical world of Universal Studios Beijing. To ensure you make the most of your visit. I have put together the ultimate guide for you. 🗺
Must See Attractions: 👀
(i rated a Level 1-5 on how extreme they are)
1. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
LEVEL 4
2. Transformers: Battle for the AllSpark
LEVEL 3
3. Untrainable
LEVEL 2
4. Jurassic World Adventure
LEVEL 3
5. Decepticoaster
LEVEL 5
6. Waterworld
LEVEL 1
Location:📍
Universal Studios Beijing is located in the Tongzhou District of Beijing. There are three ways of transportation from the city center.🚦
1. The subway Line 7 and Line 1 have a station right next to the resort. 🚉
Cost: CNY 6
Time: 70 min
2. The bus can take 589, T116, or the universal studio shuttle bus directly to the resort. 🚌
Cost: CNY2
Time: Depends on the traffic.
3. DIDI / Taxi 🚕
Cost: CNY100-120
Time: 50 minutes
Food: 🥙
If you are looking for a place to eat and drink at Universal Studios Beijing, you have plenty of options to choose from. From western favorites to Asian delicacies. Of course the food inside the park is more expensive than usual food outside.
My recommendations
1. The Three Broomsticks
2.Hammond's
Best Time to Visit: 🕝
Choosing the right time to visit Universal Studios Beijing can make a huge difference in your overall experience. To avoid crowds and long queues, it’s best to visit on weekdays, preferably during the off-peak season. (Sep-Nov) and (Mar-May).
Avoid visiting during public holidays and school vacations.
Chinese Lunar New Year (January to February).
National Day week (first week of October).
Park Tickets: 🎟
The tickets are date-specific and have four tiers of prices depending on the demand. The prices range from 418 RMB to 748 RMB for adults.
1. Low Season tickets = CNY 418
2.Mid-Season tickets = CNY 528
3. High season tickets =CNY 638
4.Special Season tickets = CNY 748
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Must know before Visit!
Prepare to be spellbound as Shanghai transforms into a mesmerizing glowing city during the Lantern Festival.🚨
The Lantern festival in Shanghai is beautiful. I really recommend the traditional shanghai food inside the festival and especially the dumplings. (Look at the photos and get hungry)
I visited just two days after the Chinese new year day, there were a lot of people, but the shanghai police managed the people well, but if you wanted to visit the oldest tea house and pass through the zig-zag bridge you had to wait 2 hours.🕝
Note:
1. Yu Garden and the Lantern Festival are different locations with different tickets to enter.
2. The price to enter is 80 RNB
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The floating tower
Belém Tower was first built to defend Lisbon. Years later, it was transformed into a lighthouse and then a tourist attraction.
Inside Belém Tower, the ground floor of this architectural jewel has 16 windows with cannons. The visit also includes a tour of the pits and holes where the prisoners were thrown into, with other five floors to discover.
During my visit to Belem, we took the train from Lisbon Port. I suggest going there just before the sunset, because the view is magnificent, you can see from the photos. I did not go inside the tower, but if you are a historic adic, I suggest going in.
Useful information:
Location:
Belém Coast, 6 kilometers west of Lisbon.
Schedule:
October - April: 10 am to 5:30 pm.
May - September: 10 am to 6.30 pm.
Closed: Mondays, 1 January, Easter Sunday, 1 May and 25 December.
Price:
Adults: € 6
Plus Jerónimos Monastery € 12, Jerónimos Monastery + Ajuda Palace: € 16
Transport:
Tram: line 15.
Bus: lines 27, 28, 29, 43, 49, 51, and 112.
Train: Belem, Cascáis Line.
Nearby places:
Belém (245 m)
Monument to the Discoveries in Lisbon (919 m)
Archaeology Museum (1 km)
Jerónimos Monastery (1.1 km)
National Coach Museum (1.6 km)
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The Smallest Country on Earth
San Marino is a micro-country completely surrounded by Italy but is independent from Italy. Nestled in the mountains of the Adriatic Sea a few hours south of Venice, it’s often overlooked by travelers. It’s the oldest country in the world and has incredible things to do (not to mention breathtaking views!).
1. One of the best things to do in San Marino is to enjoy the views! The towering walls of the town often have peeks into the countryside, giving you a chance to look wherever you are
2. The most popular public square in San Marino. There are a number of shops in the square and places to eat. The Palazzo Pubblico, San Marino’s town hall, and iconic building are also located here. You can even see the changing of the guard here.
3. There are three towers that overlook the city and the countryside. They’re at the top of Monte. Wear comfortable shoes as the roads are hilly and uneven.
It’s a 30-degree uphill walk, so be sure to enjoy the sights and visit the few shops that dot the way.
4. Guaita Tower is the oldest and grandest of the three. Built during the 11th century, it also packed a lot of history. To get to the top, there is a very steep “staircase” – which is more like a ladder. Good to know if you’re afraid of heights.
5. The Cesta Tower is on the highest peak of Monte Titano. There is a museum inside displaying an impressive collection of weapons. The weapons date back to medieval times and continue to the present day. This museum also showcases how San Marino stood through wars and cultural impacts and yet still maintained its independence. It’s interesting to see all of the history in this tiny country.
6. Get your passport stamped with the San Marino stamp.
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Must Visit in Guangzou 👀
The Temple of the Six Banyan Trees or Liurong Temple was originally built in AD 537, and it carries almost 1500 years. It is distinguished for its Flower Pagoda. In 1997, it was listed in the record of ”Top Ten Tourist Attractions in Guangzhou”.
It is an octangular pagoda with 57.6m high, which is the tallest pagoda in Guangzhou city.
Best Time: All Year Round
Recommended Visiting Hours: Around 2 hours
Opening Hours: 08:00~17:00 every day
Tickets: ¥ 5 per ticket
Local Guide Tips:
1. It is very close to Sacred Heart Cathedral, Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall, and Beijing road. So you can combine food shopping and exploration of many things on the same day.
2. If you want to experience the Buddhists’ praying, you could choose to go there during Chinese festivals such as the Spring Festival, Lantern Festival, and Dragon Boat Festival.
3. You can pay to have a private blessing with one of the monks in the temple.
4. You could throw a coin in the can in the courtyard for good luck.
5. You are not allowed to take photos of Buddha statues.
Best Time: All Year Round
Recommended Visiting Hours: Around 1 hour
Opening Hours: 08:00~17:00 every day
Tickets: ¥ 5 per ticket
Address: No.87, Liu Rong Road, Zhong Shan 6 Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou City,
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Mesmerizing Li River 🏞
Yangshuo is one of the five most beautiful scenic places in China. With that, the best, most beautiful, and more ideal way for both a transfer and a sightseeing experience during your natural scenery exploration in Guilin is to take the Li River crouse from Gulin to Yangshuo (However, there is no Li River cruise back from Yangshuo to Guilin at present.
Li River offers the best chance for your complete appreciation of the picturesque Guilin Karst mountain landscape in total leisure. With the soft breeze, you will encounter the marvelous scene of the Nine-Horse Fresco, a famous lively image on the back of the 20 RMB note. There are two comfort levels of cruises 3 stars and 4 stars.
Suggested:
I suggest staying 1 or 2 nights in Gulin and then taking an early morning cruise to Yangshuo and staying another 2 days there.
How to book tickets:
To book the Li River cruse tickets, you can book through the official platform of Li River Cruise, however, which can only be completed on the Official Account on WeChat.
You can buy the ticket on site at the dock. However, the cruise tickets are sold out very quickly during peak season from April to November. Therefore, you are still suggested to book the Li River cruise ticket in advance.
Visitors booking Li River Cruise by your own need to collect your tickets at the 3 specific sites in Guilin:
Site 1: No.9 West Lane, Zhengyang Road, Guilin (桂林市正阳路西巷9号)
Site 2: Entrance of Parking Lot in Xiangshan Park, Minzhu Road, Guilin (桂林市民主路象山公园停车场入口)
Site 3: 1F, Xiangshang Mansion, No.31 Canluan Road, Guilin (桂林市骖鸾路31号湘商大厦一楼)
Cost:
For 3-Star Cruise: 215RMB/ person. (30-50RMB/person for Chinese lunch needs to be paid extra)
For 4-Star Cruise: 360-480 RMB/person (Chinese and Western buffet lunch (included in the price))
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Drone View of Guangzhou
Baiyun Mountain covers a large area of northeast Guangzhou. It has been considered to be the top natural scenic part of the city. With a forest coverage of over 28 square kilometers. Riding a cable car to the top, you can enjoy the view of the plain of the Pearl River Delta and far away urban part of Guangzhou.
Popular activities: Do a zipline ride, admire wild birds and rare plants, view Guangzhou from a higher place, visit cultural relics, see artistic works, eat lunch on the mountain, and relax in gardens.
Time needed: 2 hours (using the cableway and battery electric vehicle) / 5 hours (hiking all the way)
The mountain range is full of grandeur with its majestic peaks, crisscrossed valleys, and cultural sites. There are seven scenic areas on the mountain.
Baiyun Cableway: Ticket price: 25 yuan to go up, 20 yuan for the downward trip.
Operation time: 9am to 6pm (weekends and holidays: 8:30am to 8pm)
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Ship Outside the Water 🤯
Sea world is an excellent place to enjoy a calm night out or a peaceful morning/afternoon. It is a place for all ages. Walking towards the sea, you can observe the Hong Kong bay area on the other side.
Its main attraction is the large ship, Minghua, in the center of the mall. Inside the boat, there is a hotel. Surrounding the boat, there are many restaurants and hotels, including all types of Weastern Restaurant and fast food chains, as well as many other Chinese and Japanese restaurants.
During the nighttime, at 7 o'clock, there is a water fountain show.
Lines 2 and 12 of the Metro are an easy and cheap way to reach the Sea of World.
Andress: China, Guangdong Province, Shenzhen, Nanshan, 太子路
Travel Hack: The best way to experience the area is to go to the Windo of the World during the day and at night time come at Sea of the World enjoying the Fountain show and eating a mesmerizing dinner.
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All of China in One Place
Splendid China Folk Village consists of two areas, including Splendid China Miniature Park and China Folk Culture Village. As there are 82 reproductions of iconic places of China, you will travel across China within 1 day. Meanwhile, Splendid China Folk Village has 27 ethnic villages. If you want to know more about China with a little time, then come here!
I will recommend staying to watch the big show at the end of the night, all the ethnic groups gather for a spectacular theatrical show.
Address: No. 9005, Shennan Avenue, Nanshan District, Shenzhen. (深圳市南山区深南大道9005号)
Entrance Tickets:
Daytime: Full Price - ¥220 Half Price - ¥110 Ticket
Evening: Full Price - ¥65 (No Half Price)
Opening Hours: 9:00-21:30 every day.
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2 Days in Guilin🎎
Guilin feels much more relaxed given its spectacular setting among the jagged-peak limestone karsts that surround it.
I recommend staying in Guilin for 2 days. Walk, shop, and eat around the Daxu old town enjoying the food and the beautiful wall paintings. Go to the lake and see the magical Sun and Moon Pagodas.
Take a taxi to the reed flute cave to be mesmerized.
Finally, take a boat to Yangshuo and spend another 2 days there.
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