Kunming, the capital of China’s Yunnan Province, is often called the “City of Eternal Spring” for its mild climate and blooming flowers year-round. Perched on a plateau more than 6,000 feet above sea level, Kunming has long served as a crossroads of cultures and trade routes connecting China to Southeast Asia.
An island of international renown, Hydra is one of the first islands to have been discovered by tourism and, due to the short distance from Athens, has for years hosted a large number of tourists.
Cienfuegos, located on Cuba’s south coast along a sheltered bay, stands apart from many other Cuban cities due to its distinct European origins. Founded in 1819 by French settlers, the city developed with a carefully planned layout, wide avenues, and neoclassical architecture that earned it the nickname “La Perla del Sur.”
For a small country, Ecuador has more varied climatic zones than anywhere in the world. From Salinas, a favorite beach resort on the southern coast, one can go in one day from tropical beaches to semi-arid desert to impenetrable Amazon basin rain forest to the spring-like high altiplano to the soaring snow-capped mountain peaks of the Andean Cordillera. The area around Salinas was once home to the ancient Mocha culture. Archeologists have discovered exquisite examples of pottery and jewelry i
Jaisalmer, known as the "Golden City" of India, rises from the sands of the Thar Desert with a breathtaking display of medieval architecture and vibrant culture. Dominated by its imposing fort, the Jaisalmer Fort, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this city is a striking example of Rajput architecture.
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Plan to spend at least a full day in downtown Gatlinburg exploring the hundreds of gift and craft shops, and dozens of family entertainment attractions such as the "Sweet Fanny Adams" Theater and Elwood Smooch's Hillbilly Hoedown. For a totally different experience, ride the world's larges tramway to Ober Gatlinburg featuring year round skking, ice skating, and ski lift rides...plus you are only minutes away from the great Smoky Mountain National Park, the Dixie Stampede Dinner Attraction, and Dollywood. Come on! Fun, adventure and excitement await you at every turn! Over 8 million visitors a year make the Great Smoky Mountains America's favorite mountain vacation destination. Here acres of unspoiled forests, woodlands, coves, and mountain streams await your discovery. Take a 1 mile walk to Clingman's Dome, the 2nd
highest sport in the United States east of the Mississippi River. Or drive back in history thru picturesque Cades Cove and explore dozens of 150 year old pioneer homesteads. See hundreds of white tail deer and perhaps a big old lazy black bear.
Other Popular Destinations in Tennessee
Nashville
Nashville, Tennessee, the dynamic "Music City," is a cultural gem in the American South that radiates energy and charm. Renowned for its rich musical heritage, Nashville is the birthplace of country music and home to iconic landmarks like the Grand Ole Opry and the Ryman Auditorium. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum captures this deep-rooted history through a vast collection of memorabilia and interactive exhibits that tell the story of American music.
Memphis
Memphis is as deeply rooted in culture as it is in history. Discover the city's cultural attractions at the Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, The Pink Palace, The Orpheum Theatre and Dixon Gallery and Gardens. Elvis Presley's Graceland is the most visited site.