1 . The Most Beautiful Train Stations in the World

Tokyo Station Marunouchi Building

The wide-open entrance square on the Marunouchi side of Tokyo’s main train station would look more at home in Amsterdam or Paris. Kingo Tatsuno’s classical European design took over six years to complete, finally opening in 1914. The statin has received several facelifts since the Second World War, most recently in 2012. It’s one of the biggest and busiest train stations in the world.

Beijing West Railway Station

The idea of building this station in the capital of China was put forward as early as 1959 but didn’t come to reality until 1996. It was the largest station in Asia at the time, although Shanghai’s Hongqiao Station has since surpassed it. The station itself has a unique architectural (建筑的) style, with the main body of the building having quite a functional Russian look, but the rooftop is decorated with three amazing Chinese pagodas.

Duoliang Station, Taiwan

This is the smallest station on this lit by a distance. In fact we’re not really choosing Duoliang for architectural reasons. This station is all about location, location, location. Surrounded by hi top greenery on one side and amazing Pacific Ocean scenery on the other, it’s one of the most scenic spots in all of Taiwan. This isn’t even a working station anymore, but the platforms have been adapted into viewing spots, extremely popular with local train spotters.

Stazione Milano Centrale in Milan

Milan’s central train station looks pretty much exactly as you’d imagine it. There are a mix of styles at play here, from Art Nouveau to Art Deco, but the entire building is filled with a classic sense of Roman monumentality. The outer look is guarded by two statues, while its insides are equally impressive, as grand stonewalls curve (弯曲) into the station’s glass ceilings.

2 . Romantic Spas

Spas are always considered to be good for your health. When you plan to find one to refresh yourself, no doubt, the following must be the top on your list.

As you float in the large, blue pool, head tipped back to look at the star-like lights above, that amazing moment will sink in at this country getaway. It’s a must for history lovers too, as the 16th century building at the heart of the hotel has been expertly restored and is surrounded by beautiful scenery. The focus at the Corran Spa is on aromatherapy (芳香疗法) .

With both indoor and outdoor pools, visitors have a lot of choices when it comes to taking a swim, and the ice cave and ballroom pool with underwater music keep things exciting. From the outside, the 19th century house looks more like something from a classic novel. With beautiful surrounding gardens, taking a walk could prove just as relaxing as the spa experience itself. The nearby Michelin star restaurant, Latymer, adds fine dining to a day of romance, but be sure to book in advance; it’s a popular spot.

Spa Themes is great for those seeking a weekend focused on privacy. It is known for its diverse themed spas so it’s also ideal if you’re looking for a change from the more traditional spas. You could sample the Willy Wonka Chocolate-themed spa. which includes a chocolate chip body treatment alongside a host of sweet treats, or escape the February cold with Paradise Beach package, which will have you relaxing in a steam room full of pina colada smell.

5 . Throughout the past century. Canyon visitors are often surprised to learn that Grand Canyon sets no records for immense size. However, this landscape is defined as “grand” due to a combination of factors. The layers have been preserved almost perfectly. Nowhere else on Earth displays so many quantities of the planet’s history. The resulting landscape provides visitors with some of the most magnificent on the planet.

Scenic Spots

There are trailhead of the Bright Angel Trail, historic buildings, and massive crowds. It is a popular stop for many travelers and provides an excellent point for viewing the canyon.

With far fewer visitors, this area can be a great place to enjoy the peace and majesty (壮观) of the canyon. The main viewpoints are Bright Angel Point, Cape Royal, and Point Imperial.

It is a viewpoint to overlook the last few miles of Grand Canyon. Activities include rafting trips on last few miles of whitewater and boat rides on the smooth waters of Lake Mead.

It is somewhat affected, the incredible canyon below the Supai Village is worth the visit. Visitors must park here and hike, ride, or fly to Supai near the waterfalls.

Transportation

While the average distance across the canyon is only ten miles, there are no roads, meaning the trip by car is a five-hour drive of 215 miles. All private vehicles entering must pay a $35 entrance fee.

Bus is an option for customized travel times and locations, providing transportation at any time from any location with drivers that have expert knowledge of the Grand Canyon region.

The train features a historic sightseeing during the way. However, it takes about twice as long as driving to the canyon. Individuals on a train must pay a $15 entrance fee.

During the 2023 May Day holidays, Yemeni student Al-Sayaghi Waleed Mohammed Saleh Ahmed and his Chinese friends experienced the ancient way of transferring money in China’s earliest bank in the Pingyao ancient city, North China’s Shanxi Province.

“There are numerous cultural relics in China’s ancient cities     1     have made me to learn more about the country’s past,” the Yemeni said. China has dozens of well-preserved ancient cities. In recent years, these historical sites     2     (become) new darlings of curious tourists with thriving culture and tourism industries newly developed. Xinzhou ancient city in Shanxi, with     3     history of more than 1,800 years, boasts over 500 stores, many of which are time-honored, able to provide various services related     4     cultural relies, including catering, accommodation and sightseeing.

During the five-day May Day holidays, Xinzhou ancient city received more than 400,000 visitors.     5     (actual), 40 percent of the tourists were from other provincial-level regions. Multiple ancient city scenic spots in China have tapped into     6     (it) cultural resources amid this year’s tourism boom.

Cultural elements are the major ones     7     (attract) visitors to ancient cities. As an important carrier of the country’s intangible cultural heritages and traditional culture, ancient cities have stepped up their cultural     8     (preserve) and restoration efforts alongside their booming tourism development.

In 2022,     9     (promote) the protection of cultural relics, the National Cultural Heritage Administration issued a document on encouraging and supporting social forces to participate in protection and utilization of cultural architecture. “With this document, we can better protect     10     develop historical relics in the ancient city,” said Su Yawei, manager of the Taiyuan Ancient County scenic area.

7 . 4 places for the Best Easter Holidays

When the kids break up from school it can be difficult to choose what to do to keep them entertained and make the most of family time. With the Easter Holidays just around the corner, here are four different places to inspire you to make the most of the break, whatever your age…

Bristol

Travel to the southwest to explore busy Bristol. It has got more than enough to keep the whole family entertained no matter what they like to get up to. The iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge boasts some of the best views in Bristol. There are also fascinating museums, amazing parks for picnics and games, and even a surf centre nearby.

York

York is the perfect Easter Holiday destination. Going with grandparents, they’ll love stopping for an afternoon tea at one of the many historic hotels. Marvel at the majesty of York Minister and the medieval city walls. Or learn about the diverse history of this amazing city at one of the museums, from its start as a Roman settlement, through the Viking ages as Jorvik, to its current day.

Caernarfon Castle

This magnificent fortress was built on the Welsh coastline in the 13th century. Caernarfon Castle is a historic paradise for children, alive with towers to climb, city walls to march along, and (with imagination) princes and princesses to rescue.

Dunham Massey Deer Park

Located in Cheshire, Dunham Massey Deer Park is the ideal spot for a walk on the wild side. Deer isn’t the only animal attraction here. From owls and woodpeckers to bats and rare species of beetles, there are loads to keep people of all ages fascinated. You can even bring the family dog, as long as they’re kept on a lead.

At the 2024 China Ice and Snow Tourism Development Forum held on Friday in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, Harbin Ice and Snow World     1     (recognize) by Guinness World Records as the world’s largest ice and snow park, with an area of 816,682.5 square meters. The park,     2    combines ice, snow, sound and lights,     3     (official) opened for its 25th year.     4     (tour) can be amazed at more than 1,000 works of art made of more than 250,000 cubic meters of ice and snow or participate in numerous activities, including a 521-meter ice slide, the longest one     5     (build) at the park to date. A giant Ferris wheel in the shape of a snowflake has been built to provide     6     unique experience in the dazzling (耀眼的) world after dark.

The 40th Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival — the city’s annual winter gala — kicked off at the park,     7     (welcome) people from around the world. “Heilongjiang not only has plentiful ice and snow resources,     8     it is also the birthplace of China’s modern ice and snow industry,” Heilongjiang Governor Liang Huiling said at the opening ceremony. “Currently, Heilongjiang is vividly developing cultural tourism and carrying out activities     9     (promote) the ice and snow economy.” The park’s popularity has aided the     10     (develop) of the whole province’s snow and ice economy, she added.