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The World Famous Magical Train Ride Through Beautiful Hill Country - Sri Lanka

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A Journey Where the Train Becomes the Destination Some journeys are not measured by the distance travelled but by the memories created along the way. The famous " Kandy to Badulla train journey" in Sri Lanka is one of those rare experiences where the journey itself becomes the greatest attraction. During our December holiday in Sri Lanka, my family and I had the opportunity to experience this unforgettable railway adventure from Kandy to Badulla. We had travelled to many beautiful places, but this train journey was something truly special. From the moment the train left the historic city of Kandy, we felt as though we had entered another world, a world of misty mountains, endless tea plantations, waterfalls, forests and charming hill country villages. Kandy-Badulla Iconic Blue Train This is not just a train ride. It's a moving journey through the heart of Sri Lanka's natural beauty. The slow rhythm of the train, the sound of the railway tracks, the cool mountain air ...

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 ...

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. Isurumuni Lovers Rock Carving 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. Ancient Ruins The 3 major ‘Stupa’ (a dome-shaped building erected as a Buddhist shrine)- 'Ruwanweliseya', 'Mirisawetiya', 'Jethawanaramaya' are the biggest architectu...