Basic Travel Guide

1. Visit the Forbidden City, Beijing Forbidden City ( source ) As seen in "The Last Emperor" movie, the Forbidden City remains to be  the largest ancient palatial structure in the world, making Buckingham palace look like a granny flat. The Outer Court merits a wander as it holds the Hall of Supreme Harmony, with ornate gold thrones and dragon motifs, where major occasions took place. But this is the busy end, so don’t buy your tickets here; instead walk down to the northern Gate of Divine Prowess, where the entry queues are much shorter. If you’re pushed for time, head straight for the quieter eastern side of the palace. Tour parties tend to stick to the main halls, so you’ll have its peaceful courtyards – home to the jade-andgold Treasure House and Emperor Qianlong’s quarters – all to yourself. Guides – both electronic and human – are available at the entrances; ask for the slightly older version of the audio guide rather than the flashy new sensor...

Below is a list of some world famous graves and tombs worth visiting. 1. Westminster Abbey, London Once, only kings and queens of England were buried in a church known as Westminster Abbey in London. But if you visit the Abbey today, you will see not only the graves of kings and queens, but also of statesmen like Oliver Cromwell, of scientists like Isaac Newton, of poets like Geoffrey Chaucer, and of composers like George Frideric Handel. Some of the graves are so simply marked that you can walk right over them, and not even know it. You might be standing on the grave of Lord Tennyson in the floor, while you are looking at the grave of Chaucer ion the wall.

New Caledonia New Caledonia is the third largest island in the Pacific after Papua New Guinea and New Zealand. It is located south of Melanesia (Oceania). 500 km long by 50 wide, New Caledonia offers an infinite variety of landscapes; from the finest beaches of white sand to the most spectacular mountain landscapes. A French land in the Pacific Ocean, an original land with seaside and mountain landscapes harbouring a great number of endemic species, New Caledonia has the largest lagoon in the world for scuba diving and water sports. The accommodation available ranges from campsites to 5-star hotels, and tribal gites. Varied excursions are suggested on Grande Terre and in the islands. New Caledonia offers a mosaic of Melanesian, European, Asia and Oceanic cultures which coexist in perfect harmony, with a little taste of paradise. Getting Around New Caledonia: 

Kruger National Park - photo source http://blog.elatrip.com/kruger-national-park-wildlife-at-its-best/  Below is a list of prime tourist attractions in Mpumalanga, South Africa: 1. Abel Erasmus Pass - North eastern scenic route to the lowveld 2. Barberton - Historic mining town, mountain passes, southern lowveld 3. Berlin Falls - Panorama route, near Graskop 4. Blyde River Canyon - spectacular green canyon with excellent viewsites, panorama route, north of Graskop 5. Botshabelo Mission and Traditional Village - Middleburg

Hotels in Qiandongnan Prefecture Grand Dragon Hotel Address: Ningbo East Road, Kaili Phone: 0855-8060000 Grand Dragon Hotel in Kaili is one of the most popular Hotels in Kaili in China. The Location of Grand Dragon Hotel in Kaili is in the Wan Bo economic development zone. One of the best hotels in this part of GuiZhou which is a perfect place to experience the fascinating Miao culture, this hotel is an ideal choice among the Hotels in China.

By air To the west of Qiandongnan Prefecture is the Guiyang Longdongbao International Airport, 160 km from downtown Kaili City and linked by expressway. With tens of air routes to major cities in the country, the airport receives 5 million person-times annually and can handle large and medium passenger planes. To the north of Prefecture lies the Tongren Daxing Airport, designated as a tourism one and 100 kms from Cengong County. To the east of the prefecture is the Liping Airport that was completed in 2005, a major tourism designated airport, which can handle Boeing 737. To the southwest will be the tourism-designated Libo Airport, 80 km from Rongjiang County. To the southeast is the Guilin Airport, a key air hub, 200 km away from Congjiang County and linking with major cities in China and with Southeast Asian countries.

There are many folk festivals in the Qiandongnan Miao-Dong Autonomous Prefecture . Statistics reveal that the prefecture sponsors 158 medium and small folk festivals and 107 large-scale folk festivals. The place enjoys the laudatory title "Home of Hundred Festivals". China Kaili International Lusheng Festival Main activities: Large folk song and dance party and rich dress parade of folk customs, lusheng performing competition, ethnic dress display, ox, cock and bird fighting, visit to ethnic villages, display and sale of ethnic handicrafts. Time: During the golden week of the National Day holidays in October Venue: Kaili