China Tourism - Ancient Fenghuang town
Ancient Fenghuang, a village in central China, used to be a frontier town, separating the Han civilization from the Miao and Dong minorities. It was an important regional center for trade and cultural exchange.
The riverside setting of the village, with its wooden stilt houses and narrow mysterious back alleys, makes it one of the most attractive places in the region.
These days, it has become a major tourist destination. While some traditions remain, much of the town has been set up to cater for the influx of new visitors, in some ways changing the face of the village beyond recognition.
Either way, Fenghuang provides an interesting glimpse of the many challenges and contrasts that exist in China today.
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Washington D.C. Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
Take in the many splendors of the nation’s capital when you arrive at Washington, D.C.
Your Washington, D.C. tour should start at the National Mall, where you’ll find monuments, memorials, and government buildings instead of tons of shopping. If you’d like to get around town easily but don’t want to rent a car, the Capital Bikeshare program will let you cruise around the city without wasting gas or getting stuck in traffic.
Check out the Watergate Hotel and Kennedy Center when you stop at Foggy Bottom, then move on to Georgetown, the oldest district in D.C. It’s filled with 18th-century buildings and, of course, the university itself. After a stop at the National Cathedral, make your way to the Smithsonian National Zoo, the perfect stop for the young and the young at heart.
If you’re feeling the need to channel your inner 007, go to the International Spy Museum, and learn about the covert operations and intelligence agencies that have shaped the world we live in. Of course, you can’t enjoy any Washington, D.C., tourism without admiring the White House, so make sure that’s on your list too.
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San Francisco Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
San Francisco is a city bursting with youthful energy and only 350 miles from LA. Follow us through the city and discover that here, adventure seems guaranteed.
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Leave the regular world behind when you step into the fog-swathed “City by the Bay.” From shopping adventures in Union Square to a trip on the city’s legendary cable cars, a #vacation to #SanFrancisco is bound to leave you with incredible memories.
#Visit Fisherman’s Wharf and indulge in its shops and galleries, as well as some of the best fresh seafood you’ll ever taste. Walk on the Golden Gate Bridge and take in the fresh sea air and views of the bay and Pacific Ocean. If it’s a more serene environment you’re after, pass through the stately architecture and flowing lagoon of the Palace of Fine Arts.
Of course, San Francisco #sightseeing isn’t complete without an excursion to Alcatraz, the island prison that once held some of the country’s most notorious criminals. Look into its empty cells and thick stone walls and wonder, could you escape “The Rock”?
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Yangshuo, China Pt. 1: No Wallets and Fast Trains
No trip is perfect, right? Ours started out less than stellar when we realized neither one of us had our wallets right before boarding our train to Yangshuo. (I lost mine the week before and Jo Ann forgot hers) BIG OOPS! Watch and find out how it turned out for us!
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Hanoi - Ba Be National Park - Ban Gioc Waterfalls - 4 Days 3 Nights
Ban Gioc is a collective name for two waterfalls on the Quay Son River , that straddle the international border between China and Vietnam; more specifically located between the Karst hills of Daxin County, Guangxi, and Trung Khanh District, Cao Bang Province, Vietnam. The waterfall is 300 km north of Hanoi. The waterfall drops 30 m (98 ft). It is separated into three falls by rocks and trees, and the thundering effect of the water hitting the cliffs can be heard from afar.
Top 10 Holy Lakes in Tibet - Tibet Tour
Tibet, the plateau with the largest number of alpine lakes on Earth, covers totally 23,800 square kilometers lakes, representing thirty percent of national lake resources. Overall, there are more than one thousand lakes, big or small, three of which exceed one thousand square kilometers, namely Namtso, Siling lake and Zhari Namco. Geographically, lakes in Tibet consist of endorheic lakes and exorheic lakes. The former were formed by continuous crustal movement and were scattered mainly in the north and south of Tibet whereas the latter came into existence as a result of mudslide, volcanic eruption and melted snow or glaciers.
To ordinary tourists to Tibet, Lakes are must-see attractions in their tour plan, the top three visited lakes are Namtso Lake,( the biggest lake in Tibet), and Yamdrok Tso Lake( one of the most sacred lakes in Tibet) and Manasarovar Lake ( a holy lake to the southeast of Mt. Kailash), with many more featuring distinct natural scenery. As it is virtually impossible to cover all the lakes in Tibet, 10 major lakes are to be discussed as follows.
1. Namtso Lake
2. Yamdrok Tso Lake
3. Manasarovar Lake
4. Pangong Tso
5. Basumtso Lake
6. Tangra Yum Tso
7. Lhamo La-tso
8. Siling Tso
9. Rawok Lake
10. Peikutso Lake
Los Angeles Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
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Welcome to #LosAngeles – the “Capital of the Creative World.”
A #vacation here begins and ends with the unique culture of the city and county. You will never experience another locale so devoted to the creation of art across all of its mediums. #Visit the Getty Museum to see the sprawling collection of John Paul Getty. Take in the restored grandeur of Union Station – featured in numerous films – and then head for the world’s most famous zip code, 90210. Your trip to Beverly Hills will naturally include a stop at Rodeo Drive, where you can shop till you drop.
Los Angeles #sightseeing is not complete without a stop at the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where you can see the handprints of your favorite stars. Don’t forget to get a picture with the legendary Hollywood sign in the background, or take a #trip to one of the many famous theme parks around the city.
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Garlic and Chives Restaurant in Mall of Fortune - Life in America
Garlic and Chives Restaurant in Mall of Fortune - Life in America
In 2014, Garlic & Chives opened its doors in the heart of Little Saigon in Orange County, California. Inspired by flavors from around the world, Kristin Nguyen wanted to bring together the traditional tastes of Vietnamese cuisine as well as the eclectic flavors of Thai, Chinese and other American cuisines. From chicken wings to garlic noodles, from garlic roasted crab to garlic butter sea snails, and beef noodle soup to many rice dishes, there is something for every generation at Garlic and Chives. We strive to provide excellent food and service for all our customers.
Do you like garlic and chives? They are two of my favorites. You cannot go wrong with this place!
Plenty of parking in the lot in the mini-mall structure.
Came here on a friday night and the wait was ridiculous.
After about an hour wait, I got seated and the service was really quick, prompt and efficient.
The staff seemed very on top of the orders and were helpful when we had questions about the food. The interior of the restaurant seemed very well kept, very nice and clean tabletops.
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The Original Taco Bell Tacos - MEXICAN STREET FOOD Tour in Los Angeles, California!
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Along with Jeffrey and Austin - two food extreme friends, we set off on a day of Mexican food and fun feasting in greater LA.
Gilberto’s Taquiza - For the first stop on this Mexican street food tour, we drove all the way to West Covina, California, about 45 minutes from Central Los Angeles, to a little spot known as Gilberto’s Taquiza. Jeffrey made sure to call Gilberto himself to reserve some of the meat dripping dynamite sticks to make sure we had some. The dynamite sticks are essentially stewed lamb, cooked until fall apart tender and dripping with oil. In order to make them he dunked a tortilla into the hot oil, sizzled it on the hot plate, filled it with the fall apart tender meat, and rolled it up into a taquito. The result was spectacular. Everything else was delicious too, but the dynamite sticks were crazily good.
Total price - $35 for everything
Birrieria Guadalajara - Next we drove a little further towards Riverside, California, to eat birria, a special Mexican goat stew. Again, this is another Mexican food that just melts in your mouth, meat cooked until fall apart tender. It was spectacular and all the staff were very friendly as well.
Total price - $32 for everything
Mitla Cafe - Right across the street from Birrieria Guadalajara you will find Mitla Cafe, home to the original crunchy American taco. An American taco is a crunchy shell, ground beef, iceberg lettuce, yellow cheese, and tame salsa. As the true story goes, Glen Bell was selling food across the street and used to come to Mitla Cafe to eat their amazing crunchy tacos. Eventually he got the owner to show him how to make the crunchy tacos, and he later started the entire taco bell empire. The downside is that he never admitted that he got the idea and recipe from Mitla Cafe. It’s nice to see Mitla Cafe is still doing very well, and their crunchy American tacos are fantastic.
Price - $13.95
Taco Bell - Yes, just for comparison purposes, we had to go to the nearly Taco Bell. It had been years since I had last eaten taco bell. I have to admit the crunchy tacos were decent, but the crunchwrap supreme doritos locos thing we order, nope. That just didn’t do it for me.
Mariscos Jalisco - Finally to end this Mexican street food tour of LA, we headed to Mariscos Jalisco, a legendary seafood truck serving their famous shrimp tostadas and the Poseidon. They were delicious in every dimension, and it was the perfect ending to this full day of amazing Mexican food in LA.
Total price - $13 for everything
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San Diego Vacation Travel Guide | Expedia
Welcome to San Diego, often called the birthplace of California.
Start your San Diego tour with a stop in Old Town, a historic park filled with buildings dating back to the 1820s. If you want something a little livelier, go a few miles south to check out the Gaslamp District, full of Victorian-era architecture and a thriving bar and club scene. Bringing the kids with you, or looking for a more sedate afternoon? Stop by the San Diego Zoo and spend some time with the many animals taking up residence there – including some of the few pandas outside of China.
Explore San Diego’s ties to the sea by touring the U.S.S. Midway, Navy Pier, and Maritime Museum. From there, it’s just a skip across the bay to Coronado, where you can lay out in the sun and soak up some rays in a quiet beach town.
Round out your day with a trip to “the jewel,” better known as La Jolla, and indulge in some of the best seafood and Mexican food you’ll find anywhere. Don’t forget to say “Hi” to the sea lions.
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