Kigali – Rwanda Kigali Travel Guide
Kigali is located in the central highlands of Rwanda, with an altitude of over 1700 meters. It serves as the capital and emerging mountain city of Rwanda, designated as the capital in 1962. The city is the political, economic, and transportation hub of Rwanda, as well as a popular summer resort, making it the best city to experience the unique charm of nature near the African equator. Kigali is composed of several hills, interconnected and surrounded by lush forests, fragrant flowers and fruits, fluttering butterflies, and chirping birds. The environment is elegant, with residents scattered on over a dozen hilltops….
Guayaquil, Ecuador – Guayaquil Travel Guide
Guayaquil is located on the Guayas River west bank beside the Pacific Guayaquil Bay, hence its name. Known as the “Coastal Pearl of the Pacific,” it is Ecuador’s largest city and main seaport, serving as the capital of Guayas Province and the industrial and fishing center of Ecuador. Despite its proximity to the equator, Guayaquil enjoys a cool climate due to its bay location and sea breezes. It is a popular tourist destination, offering a vibrant urban landscape with colorful architecture, orderly layout, and a plethora of high-rise buildings and lush greenery. The city boasts several colonial-era buildings from the…
Cappadocia – Turkey Cappadocia Travel Guide
The kingdom of this elf, you don’t have to doubt the magical scenery that your eyes see, just wait quietly for a sunny day and take a hot air balloon to explore! Located in the central part of Turkey, the Anatolian Plateau of Cappadocia is famous for its fairy-tale-like speckled rock formations. When it comes to Cappadocia, the first thing that comes to mind is hot air balloons. But the unique rock formations, cave dwellings, and historical relics of the semi-hermit inhabitants here are even more fascinating. The rolling hills, valleys, and gorges here form a “stone pillar forest” one…
Jelgava – Latvia Jelgava Travel Guide
Jelgava is located approximately 41 kilometers southwest of Riga, in a fertile plain with an elevation of only 12 feet. It is a central city in Latvia, surrounded by a canal called the “Jacob’s Canal” built by Jacob Kettler, and serves as an important railway hub and industrial city. Jelgava is one of the cities worth visiting in Latvia, with its ancient churches, Baroque-style buildings, magnificent mansions of the Baltic German nobility, the old town, the majestic Jelgava Palace – the largest Baroque palace in the Baltic States founded in 1737, serving as the sleeping palace for the rulers of…
Viti Levu – Fiji Viti Levu Travel Guide
Viti Levu is the largest island in Fiji, located in the southern Pacific Ocean, with a length of 144 kilometers from east to west, a width of 80 kilometers from north to south, and an area of approximately 10,490 square kilometers. The capital of Fiji, the major port city of Suva, is located on this island. Viti Levu is a volcanic island with 29 peaks rising over 1000 meters above sea level. Mount Tomanivi, also known as Mount Victoria in the northern part, stands at 1322 meters, making it the highest peak in Fiji. The largest river in Fiji, the…
Lomé – Togo Lomé Travel Guide
Lomé is located in the southwest corner of Togo, on the coast of the Gulf of Guinea. It is the capital of Togo, as well as the country’s main port, administrative, and industrial center. Lomé was originally a small village established by Germany in 1897 as the capital of German-protected Togoland. After Togo gained independence on April 27, 1960, it was designated as the capital city. Lomé is one of the world-famous cities, a young and beautiful city surrounded by tropical forests, exuding tropical charm. Among the towering cotton trees, lush African mahogany trees, flourishing mango trees, stately palm trees,…
Baranquilla – Colombia Baranquilla Travel Guide
Barranquilla is located in the Magdalena River delta on the northern coast of the Caribbean in northern Colombia, and it is the capital of the Atlántico Department. The city is the largest city and seaport in the northern coastal region of the Caribbean in Colombia, and the fourth largest city in terms of population in Colombia. Most of the buildings in Barranquilla were constructed in the 20th century, with some dating back to the colonial period. However, the majority of the buildings are in the architectural style of the late 19th century, influenced by American, European, Middle Eastern, and Asian…
Punakha Dzong – Bhutan Punakha Dzong Travel Guide
Punakha Dzong is the oldest fortress in Bhutan, the former capital of Bhutan, also known as the “Palace of Great Happiness.” “Dzong” was established in the early 17th century by the first religious and secular leader of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyal, as a combined monastery and fortress that integrated political, religious, and judicial functions. Almost every important valley in Bhutan has a “Dzong” established as a fortress against external invasions. Punakha Dzong, built in 1636, is the second oldest monastery in Bhutan. Bhutanese people believe that where two rivers or roads converge is a sacred place. Located between the confluence of…
Grodno – Belarus Grodno Travel Guide
Grodno is located on the banks of the Neman River, adjacent to Poland and Lithuania. It is the capital of Grodno Region in Belarus, and also serves as a hub for international and domestic transportation in Belarus. Grodno is one of the oldest cities in Belarus with a rich history. Many ancient castles and religious buildings are still preserved in the city. The St. Boris and St. Gleb Church is the oldest surviving building in Grodno, representing the ancient Black Ruthenian architectural style. Built before 1183, it is now a candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List in Belarus. Another…
Lilongwe – Malawi Travel Guide
Lilongwe is located in the plains area along the Lilongwe River in central-west Malawi, serving as the capital and second largest city of Malawi, as well as the capital of the Central Region. The city is filled with high-rise buildings and bustles with prosperity, while the surrounding hills are lush and the scenery magnificent, making Lilongwe one of the fastest developing cities in Malawi. Leveraging its favorable natural conditions, Lilongwe has undergone years of development to stand proudly in the bush-covered savannah, emerging as the political, economic, and transportation hub of Malawi, as well as the commercial center for grain…