The Temple of Horus at Edfu has a massive entrance pylon covered with sunk relief carvings. This Ptolemaic temple was constructed between 237 and 57 B.C.E.
Guadeloupe's major center is Pointe-à-Pitre, a conglomeration of old and new buildings clustered around the bustling harborside market. Pointe-a-Pitre is Gudeloupe's most popular city--explore the beaches of Grand-Terre and the French fort ruins and volcanic mountaintop of Basse-Terre.
Just south of Kyoto, Osaka is one of Japan’s largest cities and a cultural hub known for its spectacular culinary scene. Highlights of this sprawling and lively city include majestic Osaka Castle, whose tiers of white and green tower over Nishinomaru Garden’s blooming pink cherry trees, as well as the Shitennoji Buddhist temple, Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan, and ever-popular Universal Studios Japan.
Nestled in the Andaman Sea, Langkawi is an idyllic island escape renowned for its pristine beaches, lush landscapes, and vibrant culture. This Malaysian archipelago, comprising over 100 islands, boasts a range of natural wonders, including the Langkawi Sky Bridge, an architectural marvel suspended 700 meters above ground.
Arusha, Tanzania is a destination for adventurers! Situated between Mount Kilimanjaro National Park and Serengeti National Park, Arusha is an ideal starting point for your next Tanzanian safari trip and is a gateway city for climbers interested in summiting Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak.
Xi'an is the capital of Shaanxi (Shen-hsi) Province, and the cultural center of the historic and agriculturally rich Wei River valley. Historical interests include the tomb of China's first emperor, Shih 0Huang Ti; Shaanxi Provincial Museum; the Big and Little Goose Pagodas; and the Great Mosque. Other points of interest include the tombs of the Tang emperors (618-906); four tumuli (burial mounds); Xi'an Hot Springs; and Banpo, a Neolithic village.