1 . Valley

Placed in Amsterdam’s business center, Valley, designed by MVRDV is a mixed-use project that includes offices, shops, apartments, and cultural areas. It actually includes three connected towers that reach a height of up to 100m whose design was inspired by mountainous landscapes. The building’s uneven appearance ensures that no two apartments are the same, creating a number of completely unique housing units.

111 West 57th Street

Also known as Steinway Tower, it is a super-tall residential skyscraper (摩天大楼). The main part of the building is an 84-story, 435-meter tower. Designed by SHoP Architects, the extremely narrow tower — officially the thinnest in the world rises over New York City. Remaining at the base is the 16-story Steinway Building, a former Steinway & Sons store completed in 1925, which at first carried the address 111 West 57th Street.

NV Tower

It was designed by A&A Architects and reaches a height of 106 m in Sofia, Bulgaria. The building’s design is partly inspired by natural crystals (水晶). To strengthen the crystal theme, each floor of the building bears the name of a single crystal and is designed in the same color as the crystal. The building is multifunctional, including offices, homes, restaurants, shops, roof gardens and underground parking.

Premier Tower

It was designed by Elenberg Fraser and reaches a height of 246 m in Melbourne, Australia. The skyscraper’s overall design is a homage (致敬) to one of Beyonce’s music videos called “Ghost”. The Premier Tower has set a new standard in residential design. Within the building, you will find 796 apartments and 172 hotel rooms spread across 77 uniquely designed stories.

2 . The British Museum

Welcome to the British Museum to experience cultures across the globe, from the origin of human history to the present. The entry can be gained for free if applied on our website.

Book tickets and plan your day including exhibitions, facilities, access, food and travel. Book your free ticket to guarantee Museum entry and receive key information and updates before your visit.

Please note that galleries in the Museum may be closed for maintaining clean or private events. All planned closures will be listed on the Visit page. Occasionally we may need to close galleries at short notice for safety reasons. We regret that in these cases we’re not always able to inform the public in advance.

Families with children of all ages can enjoy a range of free gallery activities.

You can wander through selected galleries and complete five challenges. Find a variety of objects within the gallery, perform for a video using a phone or tablet, discuss an object, look closely at collection highlights, and pose for a photo shoot alongside the objects.

Involving the whole family, each trail dives into interesting objects. Trails include Journey Across Japan, Africa Around the World, Ancient Greece, Ancient Egypt, Fantastic Creatures and more.

This unique experience allows visitors under 16 to explore the museum in a fun way. Jobs in Roman Britain, best for ages 7-11, sees kids match modern objects with ancient objects; Sensory Support Backpack provides resources and ideas to support young visitors aged 3–11 with additional sensory needs in a busy museum environment; Little Feet, a backpack for kids under 5 for use in any area of the museum is also worth trying.

7 . China is a country well worth visiting. The following tips may make your trip to China pleasant and satisfactory.

Which cities are preferable for tourists to visit on their first trip to China?

What you see depends on how long you can stay in China. Generally speaking, tourists should first visit cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an.

Beijing is a political and cultural centre that offers great scenic attractions like the Forbidden City and the Summer Palace. Besides, foods such as Beijing roast duck and instant-boiled mutton have proved popular with tourists.

Shanghai, a shopping centre for best buys, is the largest city in China. Tourists will be satisfied with what the city supplies, from various snacks and cakes to handicrafts and textiles. Neighbouring Suzhou and Hangzhou are considered by Chinese to be “paradise on Earth”.

Xi’an, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road, was the capital of many dynasties in the Chinese history. The city is rich in tourism resources such as Great Wild Goose Pagoda and the Huaqing Hot Springs.

When is the best time for the trip?

China is a vast land with great contrasts in landscape and climate. Consequently, tourists may pay a visit anytime. Spring and autumn are supposed to be the best times to tour cities like Beijing, Shanghai and Xi’an.

If you dislike the cold, you can visit Kunming in south China, which is known for its year-round spring weather. A closer look takes you to the Stone Forest and the Dianchi Lake. If you rarely have a chance to see snow, Harbin is a best choice in January and February.

What is well worth purchasing in China?

China has won a worldwide reputation for handicrafts, silk, porcelain and textiles, all more reasonably priced and of greater variety than elsewhere in the world. Unique local creations are available in their own cities. If tourists are not able to reach these cities, most of these products can be purchased in the Friendship stores in big cities.

If you buy antique objects, be sure to get your receipts and an identification seal before you go through the Chinese customs.

8 . Whatever attracts you to Ireland, the green landscape, the ancient castles or its cultures—these tours will help you make the most of your time here.

Explore the west coast of Ireland on this bus trip. The route (路线) on this eight-hour journey winds through the picturesque Twelve Bens mountain range. Among the stops area scenic mountainside village and the great Kylemore Abbey (修道院), a19th-century abbey featuring a Victorian walled garden and a neo-Gothic church.

Tickets for the tour start at$ 50 for adults, $39 forchildren5 to 12 and $ 28 for children younger than 5.Discounts are offered to seniors and students.

Observe the unique landscape of the Iveragh Peninsula, including Ireland’s highest mountain, on this about 6.5-hour bus ride. Stops include the villages of Glenbeigh, Waterville and Sneem. From March to October, coaches also stop to show how dogs are trained to guard sheep. A high point is a visit to Moll’s Gap. Another highlight is the Ladies View at the Killarney Lakes.

Tickets cost $35foranyone13or older, except students with ID, who pay$25; fees for those younger than 12 start at $20.

On this hourlong horse coach ride, you’ll travel to both Killarney National Park and Ross Castle, passing sights like St Mary’s Cathedral and MacGillycuddy’s Reeks along the way. Why a coach ride? This means of transportation allows visitors to see parts of the park where cars are not allowed.

Fees start at $33 for riders 13 and older, and $14 for those younger than 13.

See the sights of Killarney from Lough Leane, the area’s largest lake, on this hour longboat ride. Water buses start from and return to Ross Castle and pass attractions, such as Innisfallen Island’s monastic (庙宇的) ruins and O’Sullivan’s Cascade, as well as the nearby mountains.

Prices start at $13 for adults, $11 for seniors and $6.50 for children younger than 12.

9 . China’s domestic consumption is expected to further revive during the upcoming May Day holidays, which will fall from April 29 to May 3, during a boom in travel.

As of April 20, searches for domestic flights on Chinese online travel service Trip.com had risen more than 290 percent year-on-year, while recovering to110 percent of the same period in 2019. Searches for hotels increased more than nine times year-on-year and nearly doubled compared with 2019. data by Trip.com showed. More than 80 percent of surveyed netizens plan to travel during the holidays, compared with just 38 percent last year, data from the iiMedia Research Institute showed on Sunday.

Zhang Yi, CEO of the iiMedia Research Institute, said that traveling within provinces, cities and cross-provincial trips are the top trends. According to a survey by the institute, 39.7 percent of respondents preferred traveling within their provinces, 24.6 percent chose their local cities and 21.4 percent selected cross-provincial travel.

Outbound tours are also picking up. The first group of post-pandemic Chinese tourists visited Tanzania, and they arrived on Saturday local time, China Media Group reported. DatafromTrip.com showed that searches for outbound flights had recovered to 120 percent of the same period of 2019.

While the nation is set to witness a travel boom, Zhang outlined some challenges, stressing the importance for   companies and responsible authorities to prepare and make appropriate responses. Local authorities and companies have been stepping up efforts to ensure a smooth travel experience for the holidays.

10 . We all love and have enjoyed an all-you-can-eat buffet(自助餐), but how many of us have had an “all-you-can-stay” holiday? It sounds too good to be true, but a hotel company in the Maldives is offering guests a once-in-a-lifetime vacation.

The luxury Anantara Veli resort(度假村) has a special package that includes unlimited use of its facilities(设施) for the whole of 2021. Customers will get the use of a two-person small house that lies above the clear blue waters of the Indian Ocean. The resort is also throwing in transport to and from the airport, 365 breakfasts, discounts on cooking lessons and water activities like diving and surfing. However, all this comes at a big cost of $30,000.

The Maldives has developed into a high-end destination for tourists. The country has been pretty quick to open its resorts to foreign tourists once again, even with the pandemic getting serious in many countries around the world. It is because it has struggled during the pandemic(疫情) as its economy highly depends on international tourism. Luckily, the Maldives is a tiny nation of islands in the Indian Ocean, about 700 kilometers from the southern tip of India. What’s more, most of its tourist accommodation is on private islands far from the main land. It will be a perfect choice for holidaymakers who want to enjoy a quiet holiday. A tourism spokesperson said the $30,000 package is good value and cheaper than staying in an average hotel for a year.