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Discovering the Charm of Chengdu: Inside the Giant Panda Breeding Centre - China

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Cute Pandas 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. Chengdu Panda Centre Entrance 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 t...

A Spectacular Visit to The Best Preserved Royal Garden in The World, Summer Palace - China

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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 day. Among the ...

A Jewel in Australia Crown Most Iconic Sydney Opera House - Australia

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Sydney Opera House Sydney is the high spirited capital city of New South Wales and the most popular city in Australia and Oceania. Beautiful Sydney is home to a large and varied population and most populated city in Australia which means it's always full of excitements. We are so lucky to have an opportunity to live and enjoy in the beautiful and world famous Sydney. Living in Sydney bring most spectacular things into our daily life. It is the country’s leading magnificent city and this is the place to plan the trip of a lifetime. Today, when people think of Australia, the first image that comes to mind is the Sydney Opera House. A trip to Sydney wouldn’t be complete without visiting Australia's most iconic land mark Sydney Opera House. The waterfront of Sydney, with the glorious view of Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Opera House is a major attraction for visitors from all over the world. Today it is Australia’s number one tourist destination, welcoming more than 8.2 million visit...

Who Wouldn't Want to See The World Largest Stone Buddha Statue, Leshan Giant Buddha, Sichuan - China

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The World's Largest Ancient Stone Buddha Chengdu was undoubtedly one of the highlights of our China tour. As the capital of Sichuan Province in western China, this vibrant city is often called the "Land of Abundance" or the "Country of Heaven" because of its rich history, fertile landscape and relaxed lifestyle. After spending time there, we completely understood why. Chengdu was one of the most beautiful and enjoyable cities we visited in China. Our kids were especially excited about visiting Chengdu because it's world famous as the home of the adorable giant pandas. Seeing these gentle creatures in their natural surroundings was an unforgettable experience and one of the biggest highlights of our family trip. Another reason we were eager to visit Chengdu was to see the magnificent "Leshan Giant Buddha", the world's largest ancient stone Buddha . This remarkable UNESCO World Heritage Site had been on our travel wish list for a long time. Alth...