Unique Attractions

The Harmandir Sahib, also referred to as the Golden Temple, is a prominent Sikh temple located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. Its name literally means Temple of God. It was built in 1574 and completed in 1604 and has been a sacred site since. In keeping with the rule observed at all Sikh temples worldwide, the Harmandir Sahib is open to all persons regardless of their religion, color, creed, or sex.

 

Mont Saint-Michel is a rocky tidal island and a commune in Normandy, France. Considered a sacred destination, the mount is best known for the medieval Benedictine Abbey and steepled church. Mont-Saint-Michel was used in the 6th and 7th centuries as an Armorican stronghold of Romano-Breton culture but today the population is a mere 41!

 

The Abu Simbel temples refer to two massive rock temples in Abu Simbel in Nubia, southern Egypt. The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari. Abu Simbel is one of Egypt's top tourist attractions.

 

Hạ Long Bay litterally translated as Descending Dragon Bay in Vietnamese is a popular destination in Quảng Ninh province, Vietnam. According to local legend, when the Vietnamese were fighting Chinese invaders, the gods sent a family of dragons to help defend the land. This family of dragons began spitting out jewels and jade. These jewels turned into the islands and islets dotting the bay, linking together to form a great wall against the invaders.

 

The Ngorongoro Conservation Area is found in the Crater Highlands area of Tanzania. A population of approximately 25,000 large animals live in the crater including lions, rhinoceros, zebras, wildebeests, leopards, antelopes and much more. Due to the variety of animals present, the crater is a well known tourist attraction.

 

Moon Hill is a hill with a natural arch through it a few kilometers outside Yangshuo in southern China. It is also a popular tourist attraction. It takes about 20 minutes to climb to the arch, or considerably longer for those who mean to reach the top of it. Visitors have to pay an entrance fee to be allowed to climb the hill.

 

Arguable Australia's most unique and beautiful natural gift; the Great Barrier Reef is the world's largest reef system. The reef contains an abundance of marine life including many vulnerable or endangered species. Due to its vast biodiversity, warm clear waters and accessibility from the tourist boats called 'live aboards', the reef is a very popular destination, especially for scuba divers.

 -Tracy Smith