Places you should visit when you are in China

1. Beijing:

Beijing:
Beijing is one of the most historical places in the world and famous for a good number of reasons. The history of this massive capital dates back to 3000 years ago and there are some appealing historical relics are still available to entertain the curious travelers. The location is also famous for cultural expansion and National Museum of China. Beijing is considered as the third most populous city in the world and located in the northern part of China. The city is different from the other cities of the country as it plays an important role in the nation’s economy. Moreover, communications system in Beijing is also developed and the city is interconnected with numerous highs speed rail networks. The city has also been serving as the political headquarters for the country for past centuries while many of the renowned people have been buried in the city and their tombs have become visiting place for the local and international visitors. The seven UNESCO World Heritage sites have heightened the value of the city to the foreign visitors. Beijing climate is monsoon influenced and thus it is enjoyable to some extent. The inhabitants of Beijing follow different religions and they are culturally developed than the other nations. So, this is a great destination during the visit in China.

2. Shanghai:

Shanghai:
Termed as the most populous city in China, Shanghai is the biggest city of the country. The city is also considered as the financial hub of the world as a large number of traders and businessmen gather here to deal with numerous products to be imported and exported. The colonial era buildings are one of the key attractions for the outside visitors. The sky touching towers and ponds has increased the beauty of the city in some extents. The city started gaining popularity for its geographical location like the Chinese coast, port locations etc. Since the 18th century, it has been playing an important role in the local and national economy. After the British occupation of China, it became the commercial center for the east and the west. A wide number of merchants and people came here for trading purposes and thus the city obtained its importance from everyone. The name of city has a special meaning – Upon the Sea and the history of the city has been characterized by different imperial rulers. The famous destinations of the city include the City God Temple, Shanghai Museum, The Bund, China Art Museum etc. A notable number of people come to visit the places every day.

3. Anhui:

Anhui:
Formed in the 17th century, the low-hanging clouds make the day for the people of Anhui province in China. The province is also famous for the Huangshan Mountains which have a nice view and the views look outstanding when they get amalgamated with the beautiful pine trees and granite rocks. Besides, the province is also noted for its literature, especially poems and paintings. The visitors are able to ride on the Mountain with cable cars. The architectural styles of some of the villages are wonderful as well. The province name also contains some historical aspects. Some of the parts of the province are mostly type of rural areas and the economy is based on agriculture. Since the province is located by a large river, irrigation became easier for the people and they grow different agricultural crops including rice and wheat. There are nine major cities in the province and the climates are different. Coals and coppers are the natural resources of the province but it remained backward still today for the regional disparity. The province is divided into two regions – northern and southern and rail network is the best way of communication here. The culture of Anhui is enriched with different traditions and norms and the cuisine is one of the bests of the world.

4. Fujia:

Fujian:
Fujian is a Chinese province that has been enriched with the blessings of nature. Formerly it was known in different names and it is mostly famous for the large mountains. The coastal cities have also adorned the province in a beautiful. The Maritime Museum is another attraction for the local and international visitors. The province has some colonial villas of the 19th century and this is also a transformation hub for some other destinations. The old town district is another important visiting place too. Since a good number of people have visited the place and inhibited here, this has become a multicultural place in China. The population of the province began with the Han people. Archaeological evidences prove that the province had been ruled by different dynasties in different periods. Each of the rulers had to get the right to rule the province by defeating the former rulers. Earlier, it was underdeveloped since there were no rail networks and after the 1950. The development took place in the province and surrounding locality. The economic growth began after 1970s as a huge number of people started inhibiting in the province. Now this is one of the attractive places for tourists from home and abroad.

5. Yangtze:

Yangtze:
Locally known as the Long River, Yangtze is located in China and the longest one in Asia. This is the only longest river that flows inside a country alone and discharges a large amount of water across the country. Besides, the river basin has accommodated one third of the entire Chinese population. The river has been playing role in the history of China and been an essential part of the country. Besides, Yangtze has some influential roles in the economy of China. The river is a great source of marine resources in the country and many of the endangered species have taken their shelter in the river. The Yangtze River is the greatest source of irrigation for the agriculture of China. Besides, it is playing important roles on transportation, sanitation of the country and also a great mode to war against the enemies. The largest hydro-electric power station of the world is located on the river. But with the development of industry and technology, the river has been polluted in different ways and wetlands are reducing to great extent. Some of the development initiatives like building an airport, railways and roads have been adopted alongside the river. This is one of the greatest places of China to visit.

6. Xi'an: 

Xi’an:
Xi’an is one of the large cities in China and renowned for different Chinese dynasties who have ruled over the country from here. Xi’an is also the capital of Shaanxi province and a great place for tourists and visitors. The place is also known for burial of hand-molded warriors with the first emperor of China – Qin Shi Huang. Located in the northwest part of China, Xi’an is the oldest one in consideration of Chinese capital. With the passage of time, the city has experienced different events and the name has also been changed frequently. The city has played important roles during the most important dynasties and thus was developed comparing the other parts of China. A massive development of the locality began since the 1990s and Xi’an earned its fame again and by the same time it turned into the center of industrial, cultural and educational hub of the northwest region. Different features have been added with the location which has made it into an emerging megacity in China. The history of the locality dates back to around 500000 years before the current days. The East Asian Monsoon has made the climate temperate. The transportation system of the city is made with the combination of metro, taxi and rail networks. This is a great place for the visitors in China.

7.  Huangguoshu Waterfall:

Huangguoshu Waterfall:
The 255 feet high waterfall, Huangguoshu, is located in China and one of the largest one in Asian subcontinent. The waterfall has got an exceptional look and water flows round the year in this place. The waterfall is physically located on the Baishui River in China under Guizhou province. The main waterfall is 67 meters high and 93.3 meters in width. The waterfall is one of the most impressive places in China and a great tourist attraction. The waterfall and the surrounding area have been termed as the Huangguoshu Waterfall National Park. A good number of people from home and abroad come here to enjoy the natural beauty. The waterfall with its charming look brings the tourists into the locality and thus the local economy is becoming stronger gradually. Due to the natural looks and views, the area has also been termed as the AAAAA (highest level rating) scenic area. There are different viewing spots of the waterfall and the views change following the location. The best views are available from the Waterfall Viewing Pavilion. The entire waterfall could be seen perfectly from this location and even the viewers can also touch the water from waterfall. Besides, there are some places where the visitors could get a bird’s eye view as well.

8. Zhangjiajie:

Zhangjiajie:
Zhangjiajie is one of the scenic areas in China and famous for the sandstone columns, caves, forests, rivers, waterfalls, large bridges and shelters for animals. The place is considered as a sanctuary for the endangered species in the region. The city is mostly famous as it has been declared as one of the World Heritage Sites of UNESCO. A diversified number of plants are found in the place which is not found in other parts of the world. The history of the city dates back to 221 BC and was named as Dayong. Evidences have been found for human living in the locality and that dates back to 100,000 years ago. Some of the other evidences also prove that the locality has experienced some of the days of the Stone Age. Besides, the cultures of the region have greatly been dominated by the inhabitants. Cultivation was difficult here for the mountainous landscape. This is now one of the greatest tourist attractions and welcomes the visitors in a very cordial and different manner. The local economy of the area is based on tourism. Some of the parts of the region are frequently used for filming. The tourists mostly come here for enjoying the natural beauties.

9. Changbai Mountains:

Changbai Mountains:
China is the country which has different types of topographies in its boundary. Some of them are man made while the remaining others have been built naturally. Changbai Mountain Range is one of the natural creations in China and located in the border between North Korea and China. The Mountain range is also referred in different other names and among the mountains, the Paektu Mountain is the highest one while the other peaks are over 2000 meters in average. This mountain range is also a historical place for the Chinese people and it is told that the range is the birthplace of an ancestor of a royal Chinese family. It is believed that Bukūri Yongšon was born here who founded two imperial families in China. The mountains in the range have also initiated three of the rivers in China naming – Yalu, Songhua and Tumen Rivers. The climatic conditions in the mountain are different from the rest of the weather of the country. Cold is severe here and lasts longer than the other parts of China. Rainfall is abundant in summer and autumn but lower in the winter and season. There are different sorts of flora and fauna are found here and there is also a protected area. This is a great place for the visitors out of China.

 

10. Lijian:

Lijiang:
Famous for the Old Town of Lijiang as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lijiang is a city in the Yunnan province of China. Being a prefecture level city, the city has gained reputation around the world. Once the city was under the Mu family and also experienced rule of several dynasties including Ming Dynasty and Qing Dynasty. The city holds the Baisha Old Town that had played a great role for Naxi people and different ethnic groups living and dominating in the locality. Silk embroidery was one of the most important economic activities here and the Ancient Southern Silk Road has crossed the city starting from Burma (currently Myanmar). The climate of the locality is subtropical for different reasons and the low latitude and high elevations is a key reason for this. The winters are dry and mild and sunny (infrequent). Transportation has been developed here and the international people enjoy the services from airports. Besides, buses and trains are also available for public transportation across the city. The most attractive place – the old town has a history that dates back to 800 years. Now the town has become a past relic and reminds the visitors about the charming days. The old town is also famous for the reasonable restaurants which serve the travelers perfectly.

Naturally beautiful places in Brunei

1. Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque:

Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque:
Brunei is one of the most religious countries of the world and Islam is the key religion here. Accordingly, some of the Islamic architectures are best known in the country for their exceptional beauty and design. The Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is one of the most notable Islamic mosques in the country and is used for prayers of the Muslims in the country. People often term it as the most beautiful mosque ever made in the Asia Pacific region. The mosque is located in the capital of Sultanate of Brunei, Bandar Seri Begawan which is also known as BSB. The mosque is also a famous tourist spot in Brunei. The mosque has been built after the name of the 28 th Sultan of the country, Omar Ali Saifuddein the Third. The Sultan initiated the construction of the mosque and the structure is the combination of different architectures together including Mughal and Malay styles with the design of an Italian architect. The entire mosque was completed in 1958 and a gigantic structure on the skyline of Bandar Seri Begawan. Though there are no exact figure is found about the expenses of building the mosque, it is estimated that around over 9 million dollars have been spent to build it. The artificial lagoon, the golden domes, the marble minarets and a courtyard has increased the beauty of the mosque.

 

2. Kampong Ayer:

Kampong Ayer:
Located on the Brunei Bay, Kampong Ayer is a water village in the country. In fact this is one of the most impressive villages in the country that attracts a good number of tourists for its emergence on salt water. The village is located near the capital, Bandar Seri Begawan. The village accommodates around 10 percent of the total population of the country. The establishments of the village are located on the stilts on the Brunei River. The history of village dates back to the 15th century and a large number of descriptions has been found over the issue. Earlier, during the tides, the women of the villages used to sell different stuffs to maintain their livelihood. The houses in the village were beautiful in the past days and now they also look gorgeous as well. The houses of the village are mostly made with wood in support from light timbers. The village was located more outside of the river and now it is located in the current position for some specific reasons. Some new houses have been built in the land for the people by the King of Brunei for those who are reluctant to live in the water. There are around 42 villages found in the cluster of the water village and they contain everything including mosques, restaurants, shops, hospitals and even schools. This is one of the important tourist destinations in Brunei.

3. Istana Nurul Iman:

Istana Nurul Iman:
Brunei is filled with some special establishments which are often considered as the most wonderful architectures of the Islamic world. The Istana Nurul Iman is of those and the literal meaning of it stands as the Light of Faith Palace. This is the royal palace for the Sultan of Brunei. Besides, the palace also works as the seat for the government of Brunei. The palace is located on the riverside of the river Brunei. The capital city – Bandar Seri Begawan is located a few kilometers away from the palace. The palace is used for several purposes in line with serving as the governmental seat and mostly this is used for royal hospitality for the foreign guests and delegates. The palace has been designed by combining the Islamic and Malay cultures and religious beliefs. The name of the palace has been picked from Arabic and Malay language. Architecturally, the palace resembles the Islamic influences of Brunei and Malay while the interior of the palace is also similar to the exterior design. The large banquet hall is enabled to hold event for around 5000 people together. The construction of the palace was done in 1984 and the expenses surpassed one billion US dollars. The palace was considered as the largest residential palace in the world with its 1788 rooms, a large mosque, a spacious garage, five swimming pools and others.

4. Ulu Temburong National Park:

Ulu Temburong National Park:
Covering around 550 square kilometers of the country, the Ulu Temburong National Park is the first national park in Brunei. The park has been being protected since 1991 and is located in Temburong district in the eastern part of Brunei. The park is within the Batu Apoi Forest Reserve and thus it is being protected by the government. The park is protected in such a sophisticated manner that often it is termed as the Green Jewel of Brunei. In fact, the government takes the right care of the park and the greeneries are unspoiled till the date. The sultanate is very conscious about the park and has adopted different policies for the preservation of the national park. The park is also a great place for ecotourism in Brunei and located by the river Temburong and Belalong. The park is a lowland rainforest and thus the floras and faunas are special. The park also contains some mountainous regions and the river forming narrow valleys with the coastal regions have made the locality more gorgeous. The park is accessible only by boats from the capital of Brunei and the journeys are always adventurous to the traveler from home and abroad. But the inside of the park is highly connected with bridges, boardwalks and information boards for the travelers. The park is also enriched with different unusual and rare species which has made it as a great spot for the tourists.

5. Billionth Barrel Monument:

Billionth Barrel Monument:
Brunei is the country where some specific monuments have been installed marking different occasions. The Billionth Barrel Monument is one of them and was set to commemorate the billionth oil production in the country from this single location and as the first oil producing place. Brunei is one of the leading oil producing countries in the world and most of its economy is based on the oil production from different parts of the country. The Billionth Barrel Monument is located in Seria in Brunei. But the place was not like this before and the monument establishment has been established to remember the contributions of the locality in the economy of Brunei in 1991. The production of billionth barrel of oil from the area has contributed on naming the monument. In fact, this was an onshore field of Seria to produce crude oil whereas most of the oil fields are located on the deep sea. The location for digging oil was discovered in 1929 by Brunei Shell Petroleum and currently there is no oil productions are done anymore from the oil well. Though the town of Seria is now termed as the oil house of Brunei, it was not the source of oil until the well was discovered. After the invention of the well, a massive change took place in this part of the country.

6. Brunei Museum:

Brunei Museum:
If the tourists in Brunei want to learn something about the country, the Brunei Museum is the perfect place for them to provide with a wide range of information and artifacts of the country. The museum is situated on the top of a hill at Kota Batu which is adjacent to the capital of Brunei – Bandar Seri Begawan (around 4.5 kilometers away from the capital city). A good number of artifacts of different eras have been preserved here and this is the largest museum in the country. The Brunei Museum exhibits the relics of 16th century and the histories are preserved well in the ethnography and archaeology. The surrounding view from the museum is highly attractive and especially the evening scenes of Brunei River from the museum compound are eye-catching indeed. Construction for the museum began in 1968 and though it was opened for the public in 1972, the construction works were done by 1970. The museum was inaugurated by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The picturesque location beside the Brunei River was selected for the museum so that it becomes the center of attraction for everything and it has been so immediate after its inception. The issues of natural history, archaeology, ethnography etc. are the key theme of the museum. It should be noted that almost all the artifacts are masterpieces collected from different other museums.

7.  Tasek Merimbun:

Tasek Merimbun:
Renowned for the dark-colored water, Tasek Merimbun is the biggest lake in Brunei. This is the only lake where a good number of fauna, reptiles and other marine species are living in. The lake is about 70 kilometers away from the capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan. The shape of the lake is like English alphabet ‘S’. The lake is also surrounded by a Heritage Park named Tasek Merimbun. The attractive Heritage Park covers around 7800 hectares of lands. The water color is dark because of the falling of leaves on the water. The lake is a great place for tourists in Brunei and hiring boats to visit the lake is a very usual thing exercised by the visitors. There are two islands found on the lake and one of them is a great place for family picnic. The smaller island is located on the center of the water body and accessible through wooden walkways. The researchers could use the chalet facility for their research works. The potential importance of the lake and locality was detected in the 1960s and in 1967 the decisions were taken to make it a sanctuary for wildlife. With the patronizing of the government and some of the locals, the location has become one of the most attractive places in Brunei.

8. Jerudong:

Jerudong:
Jerudong is one of the places in Brunei where the visitors will have some charming views for them. The place is located in the North West part of Brunei. In fact, this is a suburban area with a population over 20,000 in the South West of Brunei- Muara district. The area is around 24 kilometers away from the capital city, Bandar Seri Begawan. The locality is also famous for some other reasons and the Jerudong Park Country Club is one of them. Usually amusement parks are built for profit making and business. But the visitors will have something different here. The amusement park is free for the visitors. This is the largest artificial recreational center in Brunei Darussalam and the establishment began the 1970s and covers around 100 acres of lands. There are three playing fields and the members from royal family also took part in different games and sports on the fields. The park is considered as a family recreational center. The park is also used for serving different other purposes like wedding, concerts or for serving any other issues. Besides, the visitors need not to follow any queue for boarding on the rides and it is almost trouble free. The water park is also another important place to visit here and remains crowded always.

9. Kuala Belait:

Kuala Belait:
Located on the western border of Brunei and close to Sarawak, Kuala Belait is the second largest city of the country. The naming of the city has some histories and some say that the name has been adopted after the Belait River. This is the administrative city for Belait district in Brunei. The literal meaning of the city is – the mouth of the Belait River and in fact the city is located on the opening of the River. The city is locally known as Belait as well and sometimes as KB Town in English. The city has a very good transportation system and there are vehicles for both water and land routes. In the beginning on the 20th century, the city was a small fishing village and the natives were fishermen. Some of the locals shifted to the west of the Belait River from the place to form a new town in this locality. With the discovering of the oil in the locality, some modern facilities had been installed here so that the oil fields could be of easy access from the city. With the establishment of the Sanitary Board in the 1930s, the small village turned into a small city and gradual development began there. But the locality experienced some terrible impacts during the Second World War when the regions were occupied by the Japanese soldiers. There are different villages in the town of Kuala Belait and the tourist attractions are beautiful indeed.

Where to visit while you are in Bulgaria

1. Sofia:

Sofia:
Sofia is mostly renowned for the churches and monuments covering a history of around 2000 years. Located in the west of Bulgaria, Sofia is the capital for the country. The city is one of the most historic cities in the world and underwent different ruling periods including the Roman, Ottoman, Greek and Soviet rulings. The churches also look beautiful with the frescos of the 13th century. Majority of the city population live in the functional urban area. The geographical location has placed the city in the midway between the Adriatic Sea and the Black Sea. The history of settlement dates back to 7000 BCE. This is now the hub of every commercial and leisure activities in the country. A wide number of business companies and cultural institutions have been established here. The moderate climate of Sofia is another key reason to invite people in the country. The winters are cold while the summers are sunny and warm but heat waves and snowing – both are found in the country. The city is filled with extensive greeneries and many of the localities have been built with the connections of green spaces. The four parks in the city are enriched with different types of trees and plants.

 

2. Varna:

Varana:
Varan is famous for being the port city of Bulgaria. This is also a seaside resort and thus has turned into the attractive place for tourist of home and abroad. The city is linked with history of 6000 year old and some of the then relics are preserved in the local museum. The city has been dominated by different rulers of Ottoman, Roman and Greek periods. This is the second largest city of Bulgaria and most of its populations live in the functional urban area. The city is a tourist destination with many entertaining things to watch, do and enjoy. The city also played important roles for the present government and the headquarters of the Bulgarian Navy is located here. The oldest jewelry of the earth has been found here that dates back to the 4000 BC. The city contains lake, mountains and artificial waterways for transportation and has become a growing city of the country. The city is surrounded by forests, orchards, vineyards etc. and the natural blessings have increased its beauty. The sand beaches are the other attractions for the visitors and the climate is mild which is also influenced by Mediterranean Sea. The seasons are moderate and thus the temperatures are enjoyable indeed.

3. Burgas:

 

Burgas:
The fourth largest city of Bulgaria, Burgas is located on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast. This is also the city where majority of the population live in the urban areas and now this is one of the important province for culture, tourism, industry and transportation. The Black Sea and the Burgas Lakes surround the city while the Port of Burgaas is the biggest port of Bulgaria. The city is connected with Burgas Airport and the city is also famous for the fish processing. The largest fish processing industries are located in the city. The subtropical climate has made the stay enjoyable for the travelers in the city. Summer usually lasts for five months but the temperature level remains moderate. The infrequent snowfall has made it more enjoyable in winter and there are no troubles to move in places inside the city. The Lake Burgas is one of the important places for preserving biodiversity and accommodates over 200 species of birds and endangered animals. The city also has some protected areas for wildlife and animals. The sign of human settlement dates back to 3000 years ago and since then the city has experienced domination from mighty rulers. The city underwent the domination of Ottoman Empire, Byzantine period and communism. The economy of the city is based on industry and there are a good number of tourist sites are available here.

4.  Madara Horseman:

Madara Horseman:
This is a piece of history and in fact an early medieval rock carving in Bulgaria. The carving is often referred to Madara Rider as well and is located near the village of Madara in northeastern part of Bulgaria. There is no date found against this monument but based on some archaeological evidences it is assumed that the carving was done in the last part of the 7 th or on the early part of the 8 th century. Now the location has become one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Bulgaria. A special image is curved on the monument – a horseman is pointing a spear to a lion near the horse’s feet and a dog is running after the horseman. The name of the designer of this is monument is unknown but undoubtedly this is an adorable task. But due to bad weather and climatic complexities, some of the parts of the monuments have been decayed. The monument is located about 75 meters above of the ground level and the sizes of everything are natural. Perhaps the monument is the representation of the semi-nomadic warrior culture of the then period while some of the schools are on the view that this is a very usual scenario of the past days. Whatever the analysis about the horseman are, this is really a beautiful monument indeed for the visitors in Bulgaria.

5. Rila Monastery:

Rila Monastery:
Located at the Rila Mountains, Rila Monastery is the largest monastery in Bulgaria. The Monastery is also famous as Eastern Orthodox monastery in the country and also known as the Monastery of Saint Ivan of Rila. The monastery is 117 kilometers away from the capital. The monastery is inside the Rila Monastery Nature Park and has been named following the founder of the Monastery – Ivan of RIla. There are 60 monks living in the monastery now. History says that the monastery was founded in the 10 th century and now it has become a cultural icon for Bulgaria. This is also a place of great importance to the local and international tourists. Though Bulgaria was dominated by different rulers and empires, the monastery was never disrespected by the rulers and even it reached to its peak during the 12 th century after Bulgaria was conquered by the Ottomans. Some of the monastery buildings have undergone changes and reconstructions for turning old with the passage of time. When it was destroyed by fire in 1862, it was reconstructed again by some of the wealthy people of the country. Now the Monastery is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and attracts a large number of tourists annually. The main church of the monastery was built in the middle part of the 19 th century with two side chapels and five domes and three altars. The library at the residential part houses some of the oldest manuscripts which are also key attractions to the visitors.

6. Perperikon:

Perperikon:
Perperikon is considered as a sacred place and is situated on a high rocky hill. This is an ancient city in Bulgaria. The entire locality is also known for the gold-bearing river named Perpershka. There is a village located on the foot of the hill. The city is located in the eastern part of Rhodopes and 15 kilometers away from Kardzhail town of Bulgaria. Locally, it is believed that the location had held the famous Temple of Dionysius. Thereby, the locality got fame and following the reputation of the locality a visitor center is under construction with the assistance of European Union. The estimated cost of the visiting center construction is worth 2.4 million. Excavation in Perperikon began in 2000 and an ancient architectural complex was discovered in the place. Following history, human settlement began in the locality to 5000 BC. The trace of human activity began here from the Bronze Age. Besides, some of the relics of Iron Age were also discovered. The giant multi-storied palace is another attractive discovery in this locality. The impressive and strong fortress around the hill is another wonder for the locality and dates back to Roman Empire. The fortress contained residential parts and a temple.

7. Bansko:

Bansko:
Passing leisure hours in Bulgaria is highly exciting for the natives and tourists as there are a good ways of activities to participate. Bansko is such a place where the people could take part in skiing. In fact, Bansko is the town that holds the best ski resort in Bulgaria and the ski run is the longest one in the country. The locality has also an enriched cultural feature. Located at the bottom of the Pirin Mountain, the Bansko town is on the south western part of Bulgaria. The resort offers great skiing facilities to the skiers and the snowboard conditions are excellent. Accommodation on in the city is affordable and the tourists from abroad. Besides, the modern bars and restaurants serve them with the best foods and drinks in some excellent environment. The exact information about the foundation of the city is not found but there are some legends still prevail about it. According to the legends, Bansko was founded by blinded army, or by an Italian painter or by some people who lived in Dobarsko. Some other sources are on the view that it was a village in the beginning and then converted into a town. The economy of the city is based on stockbreeding and now this is an international center for tourism during summer and winter seasons.

 

8. Veliko Tarnovo:
 

Veliko Tarnovo:
The city is mostly famous for its close connection with history of Bulgaria and once the city was the capital of the Second Bulgarian Empire. Located in the north central Bulgaria, the city is the center of administrative activities of Veliko Tarnovo Province. The city is often termed as the City of Tsars as well and attracts a huge number of tourists in the country. The city is enriched with architectural beauty and the old part of the city is adorable to the visitors and situated on the three hills naming Tsarevets, Trapezitsa, and Sveta Gora. Tsarevets also holds an imperial palace and there are some other edifices of past days have also been discovered like churches or residential areas etc. Veliko Tarnovo underwent different ruling periods like Ottoman rule, the ruling periods of Byzantine Empire, Medieval Bulgarian rule etc. The city also has played an important role, during the Middle Age, says historians, and was also the center of culture in the Europe. Similarly like the past days, the city is playing an important role in education, culture, economy and administration of North Bulgaria. The local climate is temperate and thus the summers are hot while the winters are cold. As a result, this has been a great destination for the travelers.

9. Vitosha:

Vitosha:
Vitosha is a great site in Bulgaria for hiking and is a mountain formation. The place is used for several purposes but people like to hike in the early morning or in the evening hours. This is also a symbol of Sofia, the capital city of Bulgaria. Skiing is also a popular form of entertainment here. The Vitosha Nature Park is the other most visited place here and the oldest one in Balkans while the mineral springs are also a great source of enjoyment for the visitors. The mountain is easily accessible with rope ways and bus lines. The mountains are the result of volcanic activity but its length and width is amazing. The highest peak of the mountain is 2290 meters from the sea level. The longest cave of Bulgaria, Duhlata, over 18,000 meters, is located here. The locality has been populated from a long time ago and the economy is somewhat connected with the mountains. The meteorological station is still in operation which was established in 1935 and most of the times it is used as a resting place for the travelers and hikers on the mountain. The stone river, Golden Bridge is running down the mountain side and the evergreen forest has made the entire location as a scenic spot. The flora and fauna is diversified in the locality and it has happened only for the diversified climatic conditions. Now, a notable number of species are living here and has made the place naturally beautiful.

10. Belogradchik Fortress:

Belogradchik Fortress:
Covering an area of over 10,000 square meters, the Belogradchik Fortress is considered as the main tourist attraction in the Balkan Mountains. The fortress is located near Belogradchik in Bulgaria. Now this is the key cultural hub of the locality and visited by a large number of tourists. The monument has been preserved well and thus the establishments are still in their original state. The place also is important nationally as the fortress is considered as a national heritage for Bulgaria. The walls of the fortress are 12 meters in height while the wall thickness is about 6.6 feet. It is said that the fortress was built initially during the Roman Empire and later it was reconstructed to preserve the monument from being decayed. Now the fortress is managed by the authority of local historical museum. The Romans built the fortress in this location as they thought it to be naturally protected by the rock formations and used it as a surveillance zone. The Ottomans conquered the fortress in 1396 and later, it received an expansion during the 14 th century when some of its parts were made as part of the extension. But the massive changes took place in the 19 th century and some typical Ottoman and European styles were applied to increase the beauty of the fortress. The Balkan view from the highest point of the fortress is excellent.

10 places you must visit in Belgium

1. Brussels:

Brussels:
Playing the role for French Community of Belgium and the Flemish Community, Brussels is one of the most attractive places in the world. Officially the locality is known as the Brussels-Capital Region and the entire locality is comprised of 19 municipalities. The City of Brussels, which is also the capital of Belgium is also located here. the metropolitan area contains over 15 million populations and they are mostly comprised of the Flemish and French. This is a multilingual center as a large number of people are living here who have their origin in the other lands. Besides, this has become a hub of international politics and culture. The region also hosts some of the institutions of the European Union and is used as the headquarters of some other organizations such as NATO. The city was under the Dutch speaking people but from the beginning of the 19th century, the language has moved to French for the city being dominated by French people. Now the city uses both the languages in almost every cases but majority of the people prefer to speak French language. The history of city dates back to 979 and the history is related with transferring of some religious relics. The city got completed in the 13 th century and became a center of attraction for everyone.

2. Bruges:

Bruges:
Located at the northwest part of Belgium, Bruges is mostly famous for its diversified cultures and museums filled with ancient relics. Earlier, it was an important center for fishing and trade and commerce in the European zone. Now, Bruges is the capital of West Flanders and also achieved fame for the canals, streets made with cobbles and the ancient buildings of mediaeval ages. Visitors prefer to take their meals at the restaurants and cafes which are set in the old and ancient buildings of the 17th century. The views of the city have made it more attractive to the visitors from home and abroad. The city is also located in the Flemish Region of the country and thus majority of the people use Dutch to communicate. A notable portion of the city is at off the coast where the scenarios are exceptional and charming. The city also holds a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For the canals based communication system, often the city is termed as the Venice of the North. The Bruges port is economically important for the city and the College of Europe is also located here. Due to its connection with the Sea, it was considered as a coastal settlement and relics of Bronze and Iron Age are found here. The city has passed its golden eras from the 12 th to 15 th century and experienced a decline after the 15th century for some times. Now the city has become one of the major tourist attractions in the world for the medieval structures alone.

 

3. Antwerp:

Antwerp:
The city is more famous for its connection with the Middle Ages than being one of the biggest port city of Belgium. Earlier, it was the center of traders, cutters and polishers of diamond and played the same role for centuries. The European fashion academy, also known as the Royal Academy of Fine Arts was established in 1663 and the academy played an important role to make the city modern. The city is located by the side of the River Scheldt in Belgium and is the capital of Antwerp Province in Flanders regions. The metropolitan area of the city houses a good number of inhabitants and thus it has become a populous city in Belgium. The city has been playing important roles for economy and culture since the 15 th century and experienced some memorable events of history. The city has also hosted some of the important events like the 1920 Summer Olympics, World Gymnastics Championships in the early part of 1900. The city was a prime target during the World Wars for its port and experienced German occupation till May of 1940. Now the city has a good number of old building and museums that preserve the history of the city. The Antwerp zoo is one of the major attractions for the visitors outside of the country and there are many other visiting places that has made it more attractive to the outsiders.

 

4. Ghent:

Ghent:
Ghent is one of the richest cities in Belgium and located on the northwest part of the country. The city is on the beginning of the confluence of the Rivers – Leie and Scheldt. The medieval landmarks have made the city attractive to all and consequently a large number of people come to visit the city. A 12th century castle and a row of guildhalls have turned into the icon for the city. The city is under the Flemish Region and began its journey in 1300. This is the second largest city considering the population in Belgium. The most attractive festival of the city is known as the Ghent Festival. The festival attracts a good number of crowd and is held for ten days together. This is a great city for cycling and many of the population use bicycles to reach their destinations. Besides, the city is also well connected with bus, trams and other transportation modes. The climate is mild and rainfall is in plenty. The medieval establishments are still in their original state while some of them have been restored. The Museum of Fine Arts is one the of the places where the visitors find some masterpieces of paintings from some renowned artists. The culinary tradition of Ghent is admirable especially the classic meat stew, chocolates, brown Trappist, candies etc. are favorite to the outsiders in line with the other delicious food items.

5. Mons:

Mons:
Mons is one of the most important cities in Belgium and the municipality includes a good number of well reputed institutions. The city has also gained the title of European Capital of Culture for its extraordinary patronization to cultural activities and also it holds different festivals round the year. It is said that the city was settled even before the arrival of Julius Caesar in the 1 st century BC. Naming of the city also has some histories that date back to the 7-th century. The city started growing after the 12th century and unfortunately the city had fallen under the target of different rulers and nations. After the fall of French Empire, the city became a bit relaxed and turned in to the center of heavy industry during the Industrial Revolution. For the establishment of the heavy industries, the local culture became highly influenced by the people working there. The city suffered extreme bombings during the Second World War as it was considered as the center of industrial hub for the country. Now everything has been changed and the city is filled with different beautiful structures and places like The Grand Place, The City Hall, The collegiate church of Sainte-Waudru, Museum François Duesberg etc. Week-long series of festivities took place in the city and they are pretty ancients as well. As a result, the city remains crowded with the foreign visitors.

6. Soignies:

Soignies:
Soignies is the municipality that is comprised of a town and a couple of villages. There are six villages with the Soignies town and the municipality is located in the province of Hainaut. The military headquarters of NATO is located at Casteau, one of the villages of this municipality. Naming of the locality has some specific histories and the origin of the name appeared from a Latin word – sunicam referring to the Senne. In fact, Senne is a spring located near to Soignies and the river has crossed Brussels as well. The locality is also renowned in the world for the blue limestone and specifically for the glass industry. The glasses made here are globally famous for their quality and special features. History of the locality dates back to the 7 th century. An abbey was set here by a wealthy governor and gradually a city grew up centering the abbey. Before the settlement, the locality was filled with forests and some of the parts of the forests are still found there. The locality has some special sites for its visitors and among them the collegiate church of St Vincent is notable. The church is one the of the Romanesque churches in the country. Besides, the cloth market near the church is also a notable place and that has been operating since the 16th century. Moreover, the local festivals and carnivals are also attractive for the outsiders in the municipality.

7. Tournai:

Tournai:
Tournai is slightly remote from Brussels and is a metropolitan area. The city name is pronounced differently in different languages and has a notable number of inhabitants. This is a Walloon city and municipality and also a part of Hainut province. This is one of the oldest city of Belgium and has a great contribution in the cultural history of the country. The geographical location describes that the city is at the southern border of Flemish plain under the Wallonia region in Belgium and connected with the River Scheldt. The city is part of different administrative organizations from different regions. A group of French speaking people also live here and the municipality is the combination of some former other municipalities which has made it bigger than the other municipalities of the country. The history of the locality dates back to Carboniferous Period. The stones found here are dark and not easy to break. So, those are used for different purposes. The place did not have that much importance during the Roman times but became the capital of Frankish empire. The textile industry of the city boomed during the 15th century in line with the expansion of painting. Later, the locality was occupied by England and then again got freedom from the occupation. Now this is one of the most impressive places of Belgium and contains some of the World Heritage Sites of UNESCO.

 

8. Liège:

Liège:
This is the other city of Belgium that contains a good number of ancient relics of different age and the city is located adjacent the Meuse River. The city is under the Walloon region where majority of the French-speaking people live. The city has been serving as a commercial hub for the country for a long time and the old town is filled with different ancient buildings and establishments. The Opera Royal de Wallonie is the place where the visitors could enjoy opera and the Grand Curtius Museum also attracts them most. The museum is housed on a building that dates back to the 17th century. The city is adjacent to the borders of Netherlands and Germany and is former industrial hub of Wallonia. Presently, the city is also playing important roles in economic and cultural aspects of the country. With a huge metropolitan area, the city has become one of the most populous cities in the country. Human settlement on the city dates back even before the Roman empire got established here and many of the natives were turned into Christianity. The city has suffered different damages during different times for its importance as a strategic position. Liège has also experienced the first and second World War and got damaged. The local industry declined to some extent and the employment conditions also deteriorated. The economic conditions got changed when it opened border for the European Union. Now this is one of the most visiting cities in Belgium for different attractive places.

9. Dinant:

Dinant:
Dinant is a city in Belgium and mostly famous for its fertile lands. Agriculture is the key economic activates here. The city is located on the River Meuse and it is under the Namur province in Belgium. Positioned in the upper Meuse Valley, the city is around 90 kilometers away from Brussels. The river has been separated where the city is located. Human settlement began away from the river though in most cases the settlements are done in the river banks. Later, the settlement took the shape of a town and now it has turned into Dinant. The locals used to get their products and materials for agriculture from the river while the limestone was another source of wealth to the people. The city had its population even before the Roman times and dates back to 7 th century. The city also got severely damaged during the first World War while different parties fought to capture the town. The city also suffered the largest massacre committed by the Germans when over 5000 civilians were killed by the German soldiers. Some of the landmarks had to be rebuilt. Now the city has several attractive sites to visit and enjoy. The Collegiate Church of Notre Dame de Dinant is one of such places while the Citadel of Dinant is another one, built in the 11 th century, to visit for the foreigners. The house of Adolphe Sax, who invented the saxophone – a musical instrument, is also located here.

10. Ardennes:

Ardennes:
This is one of the scenic places that sustained different injuries during the World Wars. Now the entire region is filled with caves, rivers and dense forests. This is one of the perfect places for hiking while fishing in the rivers are also a great pastime for the visitors in the country. In fact, Ardennes is the combination of extensive forests with hills, ridges and terrains. The entire range has been extended to Germany, France and Luxembourg. The locality is famous for the charcoal industry which backed the industrial activities of 18th and 19th centuries in Wallonia. It was considered as the second great industrial region of the world for its massive production and productivity but the system declined in the 20th century. The region turned impenetrable during the World War II and thus it experienced less injuries of the Second World War. The mountains in the regions are 1300 meters in average height. The industries in the locality were established near the coal mines so that the transportation of the fuel becomes easier and coals were the fuels for the industries. But the scenarios have been changed extremely in the present days and the forests are now being used for wild games like hunting. Besides, the visitors also like to take a walk inside the forests. Cycling is another important activity here. As a result, the regions has gained much fame among the local and foreign tourists.

Most beautiful places in Austria

1. Melk Abbey:

Melk Abbey:
One of the historic places of Austria, Melk Abbey is located in Lower Austria. The location is a bit rocky but the views are excellent from the Danube River. The Melk Abbey is famous for different reasons and the tomb of Saint Coloman is one of them. Besides, the abbey also contains the remains of the first dynasty members who ruled the country in the beginning. The history of the abbey dates back to 1089 and it was founded on a donated castle from Leopold II. In the 12th century, a monastic school was also founded inside the abbey and became famous for the enriched manuscript collection of the library of the school. The abbey played an important role during the 15th century when it was about the Melk Reform movement. Due to the movement, the monastic lives revived in the country. The Baroque abbey contains countless medieval manuscripts in line with the musical manuscripts and frescos. Though many of the Austrian abbeys were dissolute, the Melk Abbey remained the same and untouched for its special features and manuscripts. The school of the abbey now teaches both male and female students. The abbey has been pointed in some of the literary works as well.

2. Hallstatt:

Hallstatt:
Hallstatt is one of the most attractive places in Austria. The place is visited for its natural beauty, lake and shores, 16th century buildings and more. This is a village in the region of Salzkammergut which is famous for being a mountainous region. The natural view of the village takes different shapes in different times of the day. The adjacent salt lake and the salt mine has increased the attraction of the village more to the local and international tourists. The village has mining history and is connected with different other parts of the locality and Waldbachstrub Waterfall. The village has a population of less than 1000 and it is administered by a mayor. The presence of the village has been found even before the prehistoric periods and became popular for the salt production. The culture of the villages is linked to the earlier cultures of human civilization. The archaeological evidences of the village also prove that the village had been an important part of the Iron Age in Europe. The region got popularity and fame by the same time only for the salt productions as salt was considered as a valuable resource for everyone. Thereby, the locality was richer than any other parts of Europe and the visitors have the chances to visit the first salt mine in the village.

3. Hochosterwitz Castle:

Hochosterwitz Castle:
Austria has a good connection with the history and thus a notable number of remains are found in the country. Hochosterwitz Castle is one of the remains of the Medieval Age and in fact this is one of the most impressive castles among the others which have been made on that ages. Now this is one of the major tourist attractions for Austria and has turned into an important landmark for the country as well. The castle is made of rock and located east of Sankt Veitan der Glan of Carinthia in Austria. The other impressive features of the castle are that it is located on 664 meters above of the sea level and could also be traced even from over 25 kilometers away provided that if the day is clear. Besides, the land it is standing on is also a historic one known as the Zollfield plain. The reference of the site has been found in the history and the documents show that the site was mentioned on some documents of 860 issued by a German king. The castle was known in a different name then. The castle was surrendered to the Dukes of Carinthia for some reasons. Besides, the name of the castle has also been used in some literary activities as well. The castle suffered some damages during the Turkish invasion and campaigns. Interestingly, there are no major changes have been made to the castle after the 16 th century and thus it has remained in its original state. The castle is opened for public for a specific time and they visit the interior decorated with numerous artifacts.

4. Hofburg Imperial Palace:

Hofburg Imperial Palace:
Presently a part of the palace is being used as the official residence for the Austria President and similarly the palace housed many of the influential people of Austria. This is a royal palace built in the 13th century and also got some notable expansions in the consequent ages. The use of the palace has been changed to some extent and now it is also being used as the office of the president. In the past days, the palaces served the role of winter residence for the royal family of Austria. The palace is important in several aspects and the locality has been used as the seat of different royal families, empires and governments. The massive expansions have been directed by a good number of architects in different ages and thus the interior of the palace is special. The palace has been playing important roles in Austria since the 13th century and still this is serving the nation in different ways. The palace also experienced many ruling periods and the Roman Empire is one of them. Swiss wing is the oldest section of the palace and it was built in 13th century and the notable expansions took place between 1763 to 1769. Among the several wings, the New Castle wing is enriched with several museums of different interest. This is one of the most beautiful places in the country.

5. Innsbruck:

Innsbruck:
Innsbruck is one of the most sought destinations in Austria and globally famous for its winter sports facilities and features. The city is located in Tyrol, a western state in Austria. This is also the city which is adjacent to the Alps and thus the winter season is more enjoyable here than any other parts of the country. Moreover, the city is also known for the modern and imperial architectures. The tracks which are used for skiing in winter are mostly used for hiking in the other seasons and this is a very good pastime for the tourists in the area. Innsbruck is the capital of Tyrol and also provides an access to Brenner Pass which is somewhat 30 kilometers south from the city. Munich and Verona is adjacent to the city and so a good number of visitors from the cities come here during the winter. Moreover, the city also held Winter Olympics for some years as the location is perfect for winter sports. Historical evidences prove that human settlement began in this locality since the Stone Age and gradual population had made it famous in the past days. Innsbruck turned in to capital for Tyrol in 1429 and since then it is playing important roles in the country. During the World War I, the city did not suffer much and only it experienced the heat of War at the last part but it suffered heavy damage during the Second World War. Now this is a great destination for tourists in Austria.

6.  Bezau:

Bezau:
Beazu is the town in Austria that is completely made for the tourist and the tourists of around the globe crowd in the city for the outstanding activities. The city is a very famous tourist destination for some specific reasons. The entire locality is filled with snows in winter while in summer or in other seasons, the snows get dry and create some other sorts of entertaining activities. So, during the winter season, the place becomes a destination for the skiing. When it is warmer seasons, the skiing tracks become hiking trails and people start their hiking on the trains round the day. There is a beautiful church which was built in 1906 is devoted for St. Jodok. The museum of the locality is another attraction for the tourists and the museum is located on a wooden house. Usually building a wooden house was the tradition of the locality and still there are some houses will be found made with stronger woods. There are no best seasons in Bezau for the tourists as they could enjoy different activities round the year. Besides, the communication system of the city is adorable while the hotels and lodging houses are filled with modern facilities. Jumping with a parachute is a great and exciting activity among the tourists out of the country.

7. Vienna:

Vienna:
Located on the Danube River, Vienna is the capital of Austria and often is regarded as the city of music while it has been related to the national history of Austria in different layers. This is one the most important cities in Austria that has so many things to say to the tourists. The city takes pride in for some of the renowned musicians like Mozart, Beethoven, philosopher and psycho-analyst like Sigmund Freud among others. The city is famous for both its intellectual and artistic legacies, imperial palaces, and other historic buildings of contemporary era. Now this is the cultural hub of the country with a population of over 2.5 million. Besides, the city also plays influential role in the economy and politics of the country and once it was the largest city where German language was spoken. The city also houses different international organizations like the UN, OPEC etc. The city also contains a good number of monuments, public parks, Baroque castles with gardens and more. The living standard in the city is higher than the other cities of Europe and been ranked near the top position for several times. The city also became the destination for international conferences as there are ample facilities and locations found to hold such events. The oceanic and humid subtropical climates dominate the city and thus the summers are a bit warmer while the winters are dry and cold.

8. St. Wolfgang:

St. Wolfgang:
This is a charming town of Austria like the other towns and mostly famous for its name which has been adopted from the name of Saint Wolfgang of Regensburg, a bishop of Regensburg in Bravia. He was a saint following the Roman Catholic and regarded as one of the great German saints of the 10th century. The city is located in central Austria and offers the visitors with a good number of things. The city is a market town and thus a large number of visitors come here round the day to buy and sell their necessary things. Sometimes it becomes difficult to walk on the roads as those remain crowded and noisy for the increased buyers and sellers. The selling hours usually begin in the morning and end in the evening. So, when it is night, the entire city become calm and quiet since there are no visitors are found on the streets. But in the day time, the scenarios become the same. There is a pilgrimage church on the city which was built in the 14th century. The church is also well decorated and filled with numerous art works which are considered as treasures by the locals. Another reason for the visitors’ gathering in the market is that this is a Wi-Fi zone for all. The skiing resort is also popular among the tourists which is found open during the winter.

9. Alpbach:

Alpbach:
This is another special town in Tyrol in Austria that allows the tourists to have some special kind of activities. The city is one of the oldest one in the country and its history dates back to the 11 th century. The evidences of human settlement revealed that the settlement began there even before 1000 and some other relics exposed that the place was being used for some other purposes as well. The entire locality was Christianized during the 7 th and 8 th centuries and the Christianization was performed by the Scottish and Irish monks. The locality also exposed some of its natural hidden treasures like copper and silver. Mining became a great business then and it was controlled by a couple of merchant families. Being a mining zone, the locality became developed and inns were set up here for the benefit of the miners and locals as well. The mines were closed during the 19 th century as the productivity declined. The mountain farming museum was a farm during the 16 th century and was used since 1952 by the locals. Early of the 20 th century, Alpbach started to turn into a tourist spot and the villages started adopting its shape as a tourist zone. But now the scenario is different and it attracts visitors more in winter than summer.

10. Burgruine Dürnstein:

Burgruine Dürnstein:
Usually the people who love history will not miss the chance to visit the Burgruine Dürnstein and in fact this is a place worth visiting. The place is a ruin of a castle in Lower Austria in Austria. The important feature of the place is that it situated about over 1000 feet of above sea level. The history of the castle goes back to the Kuenring family who bought the castle in the 11th century. The Tegernsee Abbey sold the castle and the surrounding areas to the Kuenring family and the existing castle was constructed in the 12th century. The construction of the present castle was done after some calculations so that it could be used for several purposes. So, the location overlooking the Danube River was picked. The castle is also famous as the King Richard I of British Empire was imprisoned here in 1192. In 1663, the castle was sold to Conrad Balthasar and since then the family members of Balthasar own the castle. The castle has been abandoned since 1679 as the structure became uninhabitable. The castle is open to public and has become a great place for the visitors in Austria and a location to pass the day amid calmness.

Beautiful places in Argentina

1. Iguazu Falls:

Iguazu Falls are considered as the largest waterfalls in the world and located in Argentina. Though the exact location of the falls has been found in two countries – Argentina and some parts of Brazil. The falls have started from the Iguazu River that covers the border of Argentina and some parts of Paraná, a Brazilian state. The course of the river is in Brazil but the larger share of falls is in Argentina. This is one of most beautiful places in the country and the legend about the river narrates that this is related to the love of a deity to a mortal woman and the deity’s failure of love has enraged him, he sliced the river that created the waterfalls. The falls have been divided in so many parts for different islands on the river and often the waterfalls fluctuates into different levels. A good number of tourists in Argentina visit the falls and they are accessible both from Argentina and Brazil. The tourists could reach the falls using taxi and bus service once they land on the countries. The falls have been shared by two UNESCO World Heritage Sites and thus the locals and the authority of the respective countries are on the view to keep the falls free of pollutions. The climate of the falls belongs to humid subtropical climate and thus remains warmer than the other parts of the country.

2. Perito Moreno Glacier:

Argentina is one of the most attractive countries of the world and filled with different attractive places to visit and enjoy. The Perito Moreno Glacier is one of the places that attracts crowds of tourists in the country and they participate in different sorts of activities here. This is a glacier located in Patagonia. The place has become one of the major tourist attractions and crowds remain round the year. The glacier has been formed by 250 kilometers of ice and the glacier length is 30 kilometers. This is one of the glaciers that is served by the ice field of Southern Patagonia. The glacier ices are also connected with the Andes system located in Chile. This is considered as the third largest fresh water reserve for its immense capacity. The glacier has been named after the explorer – Francisco Moreno. He is one of the great men in the Argentine history and protected the country from different border disputes with Chile and also explored the locality in the beginning of 19 th century. The average height of the glaciers is around 240 feet above the surface while the total depth of the glacier is 170 meters. Due to the pressure of weight from the ice helps to push the glacier into the southern part of Argentino Lake. Now this has become one of the most attractive places for trekking. Some tourist companies are conducting trekking in the glacier and there are several trekking methods available like mini trekking and big ice trekking etc.

3. Quebrada de Humahuaca:

Quebrada de Humahuaca is one of the important places in Argentina and historically this was a place of great importance. Human settlement in this locality began since the prehistoric time and evidences have been found that about 10000 years ago, the place was used for different purposes. In fact, this narrow mountain valley was a caravan route during the Inca Empire in the 15th century and connected different localities together. The place is now under the Jujuy province and located in the northwest part of Argentina. The distance of the Quebrada de Humahuaca is over 1600 kilometers from Buenos Aires. The mountain valley is bordered by Altiplano in the west side while the Sub- Andean hills are located in the east and the south is covered by Calles Templados. The name analysis of the mountain valley suggests about a deep valley. A part of the name is derived from the small city – Humahuaca. The city is so small that it contained only 11000 inhabitants. The Rio Grande flows through the locality during the summer season and remains dry in the winter. History denotes that the first human settlers in the locality were hunters and some of their remains are still found today. Formerly a hub for cultural, social and communication, Quebrada de Humahuaca is now a heaven for the tourists in the country. The location has played important roles in history and stage for different battles like the Spanish War of Independence. Now the Quebrada de Humahuaca is also a World Heritage Site.

4. El Chalté:

Argentina is enriched with a good number of mountains and different valley. The locations are extremely charming and attracts visitors from around the world come here to enjoy the natural views. El Chaltén is one of those places located in Santa Cruz Province and in fact this is a very small mountain village of Argentina. The village is on the riverside Rio de las Vueltas. The river is under the Los Glaciares National Park which is based on the Cerro Torre and Cerro Fitz Roy mountains. Both the mountains are popular for climbing and a good number of climbers try to climb the mountains. Since the village is near the mountains, the economic activities of the villages has been based on the climbing and the village had also been termed as the Trekking Capital of Argentina. The park was formulated as part of resolution of the border dispute between Chile and Argentina but now the scenarios have been changed to great extent. The entire locality has become a tourist spot and a source of income for the locals. The names of the mountain suggest that the mountains have been emerged from volcanoes and the world – Chaltén refers to smoke. Hence the name of El Chaltén appeared. There are some other visiting sites found as well for the wide number of visitors. Commercial camping is also available here but the seats are limited but the backpackers are able to pass the nights easily.

5. Los Glaciares National Park:

Argentina is one of those countries where there are a good number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites are available. The Los Glaciares National Park is one of such World Heritage Sites and located in the south west of Santa Cruz and the locality is also known as the Austral Andes. The park is near to the Chile border and a place of natural beauty. In fact, the location is a wonder for the world with its magnificent natural splendor. The park was developed based on some purposes and to attract the tourists in the region. This is a place for preservation and conservation of different natural artifacts. The park aims to show the natural Andean ecosystem and protect the hydrological sources of the locality. The park is also preserving the wild beauty and turned into a place for exercising different leisure activities. With an area of 7269.27 square kilometers, the Los Glaciares National Park is the largest park of Argentina and was established in 1937. The park name has been derived from the giant ice cap in the Andes. It is estimated that about 30 percent of the Los Glaciers are covered by ice and separated into two parts. The climate of the park belongs to moist temperature and the temperature goes down by 0.6 degree Celsius. The rainfall inside the park is also moderate and the summers are comparatively cold than the other parts of the country. Now this is one of the major attractions for the tourists and a good number of them are found round the year.

6. Bariloch:

Argentina is blessed with a huge number of natural places where people around the world come to visit and enjoy the views and activities. Bariloch is one of them in Argentina and mostly famous for several things like chocolates, skiing, exploration at the surrounding localities, hiking, Swiss alpine architectures and more. The town is also known as San Carlos de Bariloche and it is near the border of Lago Nauel Huapi which is a huge lake encircled by the Andes. The city is in the Rio Negro province in Argentina and geographically located on the base of the Andes. The city emerged as a place of tourist interest since 1940 and was built in the 1930s. The city provides different facilities to the visitors and mountaineering. The restaurants in the city serves delicious local and traditional dishes which is in fact another attraction for the tourists outside of the country. The naming of the town narrates the history of the locality when people used to cross the mountains to perform their activities. The city had a strong connection with Chile but after some explorations in the 19 th century, the locality turned into the property of Argentine government. The locality was settled by the Germans in the beginning and now the settles are of different countries including Austria, Slovenia, Chile and Italy. The re-modification of the city was done in the 1930 when the infrastructures were changed to a great extent.

 

7. Puente del Inca:

Puente del Inca is one of the most striking place in the country and the most visited places in Argentina where a large number of crowd across the world gather to observe the stone bridge. This is in fact a natural arch and takes the shape of a bridge. The bridge is on the Vacas River and it is located in Mendoza Province in Argentina. The name is also taken by an adjacent hot spring. It is speculated from different quarters that the spring emerged from the interaction of ice and the hot weathers. In ancient times, the locality suffered some snow avalanches associated with rocks and dusts and by this way the structure was formulated, believes scientists. The bridge has been visited by a good number of renowned people and Charles Darwin is one of them and he also did some sketches of the locality in 1835. The locality was also popular (still it is) as thermal resort and there was a spa where people came to cure their illness of specific types. Actually the hot springs had the power to heal some the diseases. There is still a spa will be found in the place. The tourists used to come on train on the resort and the train station is located nearby in an abandoned state. The railway station is now being used a mountaineering museum and exhibits the local culture and history. This is a great place for the climbers and trekkers.

8. Puerto Madero:

Puerto Madero is the wonder of latest discoveries in everywhere of the locality. In fact, this is the representation of the latest architectural designs and trend in the city of Buenos Aires. This is an urban planning community and often termed as the Puerto Madero Waterfront for its close association with the docking facilities. This is a barrio in Buenos Aires and most of the modern structures and establishments have been set here. The district has relieved from the troubles of docking ships, large cargo vessels and other water vessels entering into the country. Since the district is located in the river bank, it became easier to create the docking facility and before this facility, the water vessels were moored into a distance from the shore but now there are no such issues. Gradually the locality flourished and people from different parts of the country arrived here for the port functions. But to handle the extreme pressures from the increased inhabitants and cargo loads, the facilities decayed and degraded the area. Later, in the 1989, some other steps were taken to revive the port and the city with foreign investment. The plans succeeded and the city grew up by the side of the river. A good number of luxurious hotels, cinemas, theaters, offices, new buildings, private universities, elegant houses etc. were made. Now this is one of the most impressive urban renewal project and been attracting a good crowd as well.

9. Buenos Aires:

Usually travelers in Argentina do not miss the chance to visit the city – Buenos Aires. This is the cosmopolitan city that attracts all types of visitors and mostly known for the night life, foods, European atmosphere and Tango. The buildings of the city are made with the finest materials and thus they look stunning. The shopping streets, crowded parks, the former bullfighting site etc. have made this Latin American city enjoyable to the outsiders. Though the city is in Argentina, it appears that this any city of Europe for its lively metropolis and busy avenues. This is a very special places where the travelers fall in love with everything. Many of the people are in love with the tango and keep practicing it everywhere they go. Since the city is inhibited by a large number of people of different origin, the foods are different and there are plenty of cafes and restaurants selling numerous types of foods including juicy beef steaks. Vegetarians are also found in some parts of the city and they accordingly take foods after their needs. Majority of the streets are laden with stores selling a wide range of products that cannot be estimated. The large shopping malls are also good place for shopping and friendly for family members. It is said that Buenos Aires is the city that never sleeps at night and this is a really a perfect title for the city. Generally, the restaurants open after 9.00pm while the bars and clubs open at midnight and at or after 2pm respectively. So, this the city to visit round the night and has turned into a top tourist destination for Argentina.

10. Cerro de los Siete Colores:

Cerro de los Siete Colores is one of the hills which is related with geological history. This is also known as the Hill of Seven Colors. The color of the hill is different from the other hills due to the geological sediments and movement of the tectonic plates. The hill is located on the border of Quebrada de Purmamarca. The hill is also known as the Hill of Seven Skirts and the second name has appeared as the hill color is similar to the traditional skirt of the Andean women. This is a unique site in Argentina and there are seven different colors of the rocks of the hill. It is said that the colors of the rocks have been formed in different periods and elements. Legends go that in the beginning of the human settlement in this locality, everything was without any color and the young children have painted the hills by night times to surprise the locals. But the geological information tells something different than this. The hill takes the best shape in the early morning and now is a great place for the outside visitors. Usually people come here to hike or walk and there are arrangements for riding on horses and bike tours.