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The town emerges in the thin mist, with residents of vibrant and contented mountain tribes strolling through the streets - this is Sapa, tranquil and leisurely. Sapa is a highland resort and summer retreat in northern Vietnam, near the border with Yunnan Province of China, only about 39 kilometers from the mouth of the river. Situated at the foot of Vietnam's highest peak, Fansipan, at an altitude of 1650 meters, Sapa is home to various ethnic minorities. Among Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups, over half reside in Lao Cai Province, with...
Tulum (Yucatec Maya: Tulu’um) is a ruin of a pre-Columbian Mayan walled city that served as a major port for Cobá. The site is perched on a 12-meter (39-foot) cliff along the eastern coast of the Yucatán Peninsula on the Caribbean Sea in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo. Tulum was one of the last cities built and inhabited by the Mayans, reaching its peak between the 13th and 15th centuries, existing for 70 years after the Spanish conquest of Mexico. The decline of Tulum, like many other Mayan cities,...
Kafr el-Sheikh is a city in the northeast of Egypt, located in the Nile Delta region of Lower Egypt. It is the capital of Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate and is 134 kilometers away from the capital, Cairo.Kafr el-Sheikh is home to numerous factories and is also the location of Kafr el-Sheikh University. This city has been the birthplace of several prominent figures, including former Egyptian Prime Minister Saad Zaghloul, Egyptian chemist and expert in femtochemistry Ahmed Zewail, and Egyptian politician Sabahi.Kafr el-SheikhReasons to visit: Capital of Kafr el-Sheikh Governorate in EgyptContinent:...
The Cocos Islands, also known as the Keeling Islands or the Cocos Keeling Islands, are an overseas territory of Australia located in the Indian Ocean between mainland Australia and Sri Lanka. They are situated 2,768 kilometers northwest of Perth, 3,685 kilometers west of Darwin, Australia, and 1,300 kilometers southwest of Singapore. The islands have a total area of 14.2 square kilometers and consist of two coral atolls – the Southern Atoll, which includes 26 small islands, and the Northern Atoll, which only has North Keeling Island. Cocos Island is considered...
Linz is located in the northeast of Austria, at the center of Europe. It is the capital of Upper Austria, an important river port and economic center on the upper reaches of the Danube River, and also the third largest city in Austria. The city is known for being Austria's most important heavy industrial city, with the largest steel and chemical companies in Austria located here.Linz is one of the most charming cities in Austria, proud of its enchanting Renaissance-era buildings and baroque-style lavishly decorated gateways. The liveliest place in...
Lạng Sơn City is a northern Vietnamese city located in the eastern part of Lạng Sơn Province, 19.5 kilometers from the border with Guangxi, China. The city is known for its bauxite mining industry and famous for its anise production. It serves as a transportation hub with a railway connection to China. Lạng Sơn City faces Guangxi, China and is situated 18 kilometers north of the Vietnam-China border and 130 kilometers south of the capital city of Hanoi. To the north of Lạng Sơn lies the mountainous and forested terrain...
- Located east of downtown Atlanta, the mountain is carved with reliefs of three famous figures from the Civil War period. Introduction: Stone Mountain Park, also known as the Stone Mountain State Park, is located east of downtown Atlanta, about a 30-minute drive away. Atlanta was a crucial strategic location in the American Civil War, and there are many related attractions in the area, with the park being one of them. The most famous Civil War-related attraction in the park is the relief carving on the mountain side, depicting the...
Undoubtedly a paradise for birds, Bird Island is the true home to 1.5 million birds of different species, watching them soar freely in the sky might make you fantasize about growing a pair of wings yourself. Privately owned by a British couple, Bird Island is located in the far north of the Seychelles archipelago, surrounded by crystal-clear waters and coconut groves. The island is abundant in tropical plants, providing natural habitats for several precious bird species and earning its name as a result. There are 12 unique avian species on...
Three volcanoes are enclosed in Tongariro, where some Maori natives live, destined to be a place full of natural wonders and exotic cultures. Tongariro National Park is a famous tourist destination, attracting tens of thousands of visitors each year. It is the most famous volcanic park in New Zealand, with 15 modern and active craters arranged in a line extending northeastward. Mount Ruapehu is the highest point in the North Island, rising to 2796 meters above sea level, with its summit covered in perennial snow. It is a well-known skiing...