Alexandria, Egypt

The city which has spawned countless legends, trips to the city of Alexandria in Egypt is often a dream come true for most of us. Once the seat of a civilization that is currently one of civilization's most respected in the world, Alexandria is currently the second largest city of Egypt. Ancient port, Alexandria, in fact, often considered the city that connect Egypt to the world. Once an important center of trade, Alexandria is currently one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world.

The mention of Alexandria created the image of luxury is very rich in our minds. Although many of the splendor of the old city today is reduced with the passage of time, but almost every part of this historic city has some or the other treasures to share with the people who tour the land. The city founded by Alexander the Great in one of conquest in the Egypt was once the capital is not only Egypt, but also that of the entire stretch of land between Greece and Egypt. Nowadays, a lot of contrasting cultural mix has created a unique culture of this part of the world and one of the most striking aspects of a tour to Alexandria.

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Safari Zimbabwe

After 10 long years in the political cold, Zimbabwe tourism began to 'happen' again. At one point in the early to mid nineties, Zimbabwe is the place to go on vacation. Everyone can visit Zimbabwe bodied succeed their mission to go rafting on the Zambezi River. It was so popular it's almost a right cross to young adults.

In the 10 years since Zimbabwe while falling from the tourist map, the world has changed but I am happy to report that it is important to make Zimbabwe a popular tourist destination remained largely unchanged - such unwavering friendliness of the people, pristine wilderness of the national parks and lack of urban sprawl.

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Giant Buddha Leshan

Eastern city of Leshan, Chengdu, is home to the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Spot, named after the giant statue of Buddha. It is actually a statue of Maitreya, a Bodhisattva who represents the fat laughing brightness and happiness. It was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1996. Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Spot full of historical sites and beautiful nature, with a giant Buddha became the most famous people. The best place to view the Leshan Giant Buddha of Mt. Lingyun, thus carving a giant who is often called Lingyun Giant Buddha.

Carving the statue began in the Tang Dynasty and continued for 90 years. The river below the location of the statue was one very dangerous for ships going down the river, and many people are killed every year. Priory Hai Tong believes that by building a statue, the river gods would be appeased, and it will save many lives. Hai Tong pleaded for 20 years to obtain sufficient funds to carve the statue. According to legend, when some local government officials heard a huge amount of money Hai Tong has been acquired, they try to get it from him. He told them that he would rather remove my own eyes rather than give money. They are greedy officials did not believe him, so he took a knife and dig out his own eyes, which officially became afraid to leave him alone, and the money saved. The statue was only half done when Hai Tong passed away, and the work was continued by two students.

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