Shuri Castle in Okinawa (Japan)

Mighty SHURI Castle, which was built in the 15th century as a royal residence of the rulers of Ryukyu State, today it is considered one of the main attractions, not only in Okinawa but also all over Japan. Once in the Castle, as if suddenly transported back to several centuries ago. Here are all the same paved streets and courtyards, buildings, covered red tiles and surrounded by two rings of mighty walls. Ulterior motive in 2000, the castle was recognized as part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.

The long history of Shuri castle dates back to the long-departed time existence of Ryukyuan State. Erected this stronghold was still in 15 century on the orders of the ruler Shō Hashi. Since then the fate of not especially spare Castle — several times he was destroyed by ruthless fiery element, but each time it rose from the flames like the bird Phoenix. This fortress was considered the most beautiful around the Ryukyu Islands and the glory of it went across the country.

In 1879, after Japan invaded Ryukyu State land, last ruler Shō Tai handed Castle a Government delegation of the Japanese emperor. Later there was placed a separate headquarters Okinawan Expeditionary Corps garrison of Kumamoto.

In an era when locks are already long ago lost its strategic importance, under the direction of architect Tûta Ito restoration was carried out of the Castle, it happened in the 20-ies of the last century.
Already in 1925 SHURI Castle was appreciated and included in the list of national treasures of Japan.

Not spared by strengthening and new, the largest in the history of mankind is the second world war. In 1944 after the American air raid here left no stone unturned. The fact of the matter is that the castle was situated 32 5th Army Headquarters in Japan. After the end of the second world war and the defeat of Japan, the United States occupation authorities opened on the ruins of the castle of Rûkûskij University. In 1972, after Okinawa was again composed of Japan, what was left of the once-powerful Citadel was again proclaimed an important historical monument of national importance.

Erected this stronghold was still in 15 century on the orders of the ruler Shō Hashi. Since then the fate of not especially spare Castle — several times he was destroyed by ruthless fiery element, but each time it rose from the flames like the bird Phoenix.
In 1986 were carried out comprehensive work on the restoration of the Castle. Restoration of the affected walls, bridges, gates, buildings and gardens of Shuri. And in 1992, the castle became part of the Okinawan State cultural reserve. 8 years later, at the beginning of the new millennium, Shuri recognized part of the UNESCO World Heritage site.

The length of the architectural complex from North to South is about 270 m from West to East is approximately 400 m. looking at Shuri on top, you can see that its shape is oval, which is surrounded by impregnable walls. The total area of its order 46 sq.m. m. impress by their strength and solidity of its fortifications: for entrance of the castle there are four gates in the outer wall. The inner part is separated from the outer wall with 8 gates. These boulders can be seen the Castle courtyard, where once was a luxurious Palace and Government buildings of the mighty State Ryukyuan.

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3 day travel in kyoto - Japan

Kyoto is a city you must visit if going to Japan. This is a brilliant representative of traditional Japan, its historical heritage and therefore you will not be disappointed with droplets of Kyoto.

In this article we'll recommend a few places in the city-Kyoto attractions that you can visit in three days.

Temples Of Kyoto


Your first day in Kyoto


First tip: choose a hotel close to the station (station) of Kyoto, because from here you can easily get anywhere in the city!

So, first of all, visit the Temple of Kiyomizudera, which is one of the largest temples in Kyoto.
Visit the Ginkakuji Temple, it is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
At the end of the day, visit the most famous Gion Geisha district in Japan. To see a traditional Gion, stroll along Hanami-Koji, along the beautiful old buildings, teahouses and restaurants. In the evenings you can stay an apprentice Geisha.

Gion began to be built in the middle ages for pilgrims visiting shrines of Yasaka. Ultimately, Gion became one of the most exclusive and well-known Geisha districts in Japan. Recently part of the area was declared a national historic landmark.


Here you can see traditional Japanese houses and tea-houses matija otââ. Tea-houses are traditional establishments where earlier amused Samurai, and now-rich businessmen.
Entertainment in tea houses may include cocktails, conversations, traditional musical instruments, songs and dances.

Second day in Kyoto
Visit the Imperial Palace (open to foreigners with 10:00 am to 2:00 pm with lunch, and day excursion lasts about an hour and a half, and here you will see).
When you have finished your acquaintance with the Palace, find the opportunity to have lunch and go on an excursion to the Kinkakuji Temple, where is the famous Golden Pavilion.

If you have time, try to catch a tour of the Toji Temple. This is a very beautiful building, originally built as a fortress to guard the city.

Third day in Kyoto

At the conclusion of his journey can visit the Fushimi Inari Shrine.
He will surprise you with lots of Red doors (Tori), examination of the Temple will take you a few hours.
Tourism-pretty exhausting, so if you still remain force-climb up the stairs leading to the temple, it's worth it. This is one of the places that should not be missed in Kyoto!

Later in the day, you can go to Nijo castle.
After seeing these sights of Kyoto, can safely say, that familiar with this city!

And don't forget that Japan is still and a great place to enjoy the local culinary delights, but the gastronomic route compose themselves.

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Travel Japan how to make cheaper.

Going on a journey, we always plan as needed funds to our tour was comfortable. What do I need to do, try to tell you in this post.

Japan travel tips

1. Order your ticket in advance

Review proposals all tickets airline operators in Japan, which are available on the Internet. So you get a good idea of costs; generally, the higher the cost of the ticket implies a higher level of service. But you have to see for yourself.

Compare the different offers of sites choose what suits you best, and get ready!

Japan on its geographical location is quite far from Europe, so if you have the time, during the flight to Japan, you can make a stop in another country (e.g., in China). In this case, your trip will not be tedious and monotonous.

In addition, under such circumstances, you can save on the cost of tickets approximately within 100 euros.

2. Cheap modes of transport in Japan

The most practical mode of transport for foreigners in Japan is a J-Rail Pass.

There are others such as Kansai-for trips in the area of Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe, Nara; Sanyo Himejiou-to get into the western part of the island of Honshu, in the area from Osaka to Nagaoka in Northern Kyushu, Kyushu-allows you to travel around the island of Kyushu, Hokkaido-pass on the northernmost part of Japan.

J-Rail Pass is a package for 1, 2 or 3 weeks to get to this transport line JR (Japan Railways), you can take the train lines in Tokyo. Using this mode, you can make unlimited travel throughout Japan.
For example, the price per 1 week J-Rail Pass for adults (grade 2)-28300 yen (283 euro); The cost of the ticket Tokyo-Kyoto: 26440 yen (264 euros).

What to see in Japan?

If you are young and careless, we recommend you view the youth district of Tokyo-Šibua (Engl. Shibuya), and Šinžuku (Engl. Shinjuku, the huge territory with an atmosphere of Tokyo), Asakusa (neighborhood temples and monuments), or Roppongi (district, popular for night fun and walks among tourists and foreigners).

Tokyo-City big enough, so it must be good to stay there long enough.

Outside Tokyo, you can carry out a journey through the classic route: Mount Fuji (Fuji-San), Kyoto (the town itself and its surroundings will introduce you to traditional Japan), Nara (one of the old provinces of Japan).

Where to stay in Japan

In Japan, to find accommodation, you must also use all sorts of sites that offer search services and booking accommodation for every taste. If we are talking about a cheap trip to Japan, it is worth to visit the website of affordable housing proposals-hostelworld.com. This site offers different room, there is also a cheap accommodation in Japan.

Youth Hostel are cheaper than ordinary budget hotel. You can also use the so-called hotels capsules of Japan, which is also quite democratic costs.

Well, we start to collect suitcases ...

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The most exotic waterfalls around the world.

There is no identical waterfalls! However, there is on the planet such that violates customary understanding of this natural phenomenon. We have collected the most strange and unusual waterfalls: they are scenery, water color and other properties.

«Okamenâûŝij» waterfall, United Kingdom

In Yorkshire there is very attractive for esoteric place is Mother Shipton's Cave. According to legend, it was here in the year 1488 diviner was born Ursula mother Shipton, known as mother Shipton. Her thought was the daughter of the devil, and little falls, the current from the walls of the cave, perceived as enchanted. And no wonder — water, rich in minerals, turns to stone any items (several months or years). Earlier people mortally afraid of his touch. Now unusual properties Kapaûŝego full source traders souvenirs: they suspend under running water • teddy bears and other items, and then sells them to tourists, were for the portion of the mystics. Theoretically, the waterfall can turn into stone and if it will be under his jets for a long time. Something similar happened with rudokopom from the city of Falun, died in the mine in the 17th century from the effects of sulphate-rich groundwater. Petrified Mummy Miner was found after 42 years.

Icy waterfall, United States — Canada — Scandinavia

Frozen waterfall — what could be more fantastic! Many waterfalls in Sweden and Norway each winter turn into palaces of the snow Queen: a fancy conglomeration of ice and icicles, transparent and milky-white, yellowish and powdered with snow, falling off from the cliffs hardened veil. But the beginning of this year was so severe for North America that froze up even huge Niagara falls. Previously such a wonder of nature can be seen in 1848 and 1912 respectively, in 2014 year falls partially froze.

Waterfall on the contrary, United Kingdom

All the waterfalls flow from top to bottom, isn't it? But the rules have exceptions. A year ago in Derbyshire in the uk was filmed video strange behavior "inappropriate" waterfall: instead of falling under gravity, water sized up, forming a fountain of spray. Natural phenomenon captured on camera by an Englishman Born Kirkpatrick during walks along the river Kinder.

On frames, instantly became a hit on YouTube, you can see how a 30-meter high waterfall "flowing" and splashes upwards. It happened not because of mysticism, while under the influence of the elements — the most powerful wind flow. "Reverse Waterfall is extremely rare, but it can be repeated: this requires a hurricane blowing in a certain direction.


"Boiling" waterfall, Mexico

Waterfalls are not only water, but also stone. In the Mexican State of Oaxaca there is a frozen waterfall Ierve El Agua, which translated from Spanish means "boiling water". These rock formations created by mountain springs water, overflowing with calcium carbonate. More than a thousand years flows streamed from rocks and zastyvali in whimsical shapes. Springs continued to work on relief stone waterfall — they formed the picturesque swimming pools, one of which is located at the cliff. Draining the rock crystallize, forming Jet giant stalactites, similar to those that can be seen in the caves.

Underwater waterfall, Mauritius

Flying over the South-western coast of the island of Mauritius, you can see the extremely unusual waterfall is underwater. Marine flow rushes into the ocean abyss with coral shoals is a beautiful sight visible even from satellite (when you type in the search engine Google Le Morne Riviere Noire, Mauritius). Actually, it's certainly not a waterfall, and an optical illusion created by nature itself. Layers of silt and sand and deep currents of the Indian Ocean off the coast of Le Morne peninsula-Braban creates this stunning cheat, to which I would like to believe — visibility underwater waterfall.
Falls among polygons, Iceland

The most unusual surrounding landscape boasts a Litlanesfoss waterfall in Iceland. It is surrounded by columns of basalt geometrically correct form, why in the viewer the illusion of alien intervention, formed such a dreamlike landscape. But in fact it is the result of the work of the various forces of nature: sculptors on the Basalt lava flows made waters, a local river, wind and sunlight.

A fiery waterfall, United States

Another amazing natural illusion related to Horse Tail waterfall, which is located in California's Yosemite National Park. In the days of water flows are reminiscent of red-hot lava flowing from the crater of the volcano. That is why the waterfall is called fire and is popular with photographers. The reason for the phenomenon is simple: the rays of the Sun at sunset paint the stream in a bright orange color.

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Vaux le Vicomte

Estate of Vaux le Vicomte (Château de Vaux-le-Vicomte) is traditionally referred to as a "predecessor" of Versailles. Those who have seen the favorite residence of Louis, it will be interesting to get acquainted with its progenitor. Those who have not yet visited the Versailles can gradually trace the development of French architecture.

History of the creation of this palatial masterpiece closely intertwined with the history of France itself and demonstrates the features of the era. Bringing together the best masters of his time, Vaux le Vicomte was constructed three years (1658-1661) and was selected by the owner of the King for one day.

History
In 1641 the year 26-year-old parliamentarian and future Minister of finance Nicolas Fouquet acquired ownership of a small castle. The estate was between two Royal residences — Fontainebleau and Vincennes — and nothing of himself was not. Only fifteen years, Chief Financial Officer of France, known for its passion for money, corrupted and patron of the arts, Fouquet remembered acquired lands. Deciding to create the best Palace in the country, he invited the architect Louis left, gardener André Le Nôtre-decorator and Interior painter Charles LeBrun. The idea was a success. However, Nosy and under Fouquet's miscalculation in one: in the person of the King, who was invited to attend a grand reception on the occasion of housewarming. In an attempt to strike the imagination of guests the splendour of the Palace and Park, the Finance Minister has stirred the wrath. Differently and could not be, because Louis XIV declared: "the State is me" and all the best must be the only King. Fouquet was arrested on charges of embezzlement of public funds, and he died in prison.
Vaux le Vicomte belonged to Fouquet's widow until the beginning of the 18th century, later passing from owner to owner. Now the castle is also owned by private individuals.

What to look for
Palace: the Palace completely preserved atmosphere of past centuries. You can admire the bedroom Louis XV and Louis XVI, the Cabinet of Fouquet, dining room, kitchen and cellar. If you prefer, you can climb the Bell Tower in the central part of the Castle and enjoy the opened views of the Park.

Park: regular French garden created by André Lenotrom, future famous landscape architect of Versailles, is a classic example of French landscape ensemble.

André Lenotr (1613-1700) is one of the most famous French gardeners-decorators. Park of Vaux-le-Vikonte — his first serious work. Gardens of Le Nôtre so liked the King Louis XIV, he became his court gardener.
Every second and last Saturday from late March to mid-October, you can see the stunning water view, show the fountains, the main participants operating fountains Vaux-le-Vicomte.
How to reach Vaux le Vicomte
By train:

There are two ways to reach Vaux-le-Vicomte. The easiest is to take the train company Transilien, departing from the Gare de Lyon train station (Gare de Lyon) in Paris, Melun station (Melun). Travel time is 25 minutes. Melun is the first stop. The second method is to choose the RER D (station Châtelet-Les-Halles) and go to the same station itself much longer. Approximately one way trip by train this company will cost EUR 7.4.

From Melëna station to the castle of not less than 6 km, which easily overcome or using a taxi, or bus. The cost of a taxi one way-15 EUR, regardless of the number of passengers, and 19 EUR, in the evening and on Sundays.

Bus (Châteaubus) runs from April to November 7 only on Saturdays and Sundays. Journey time is 15 minutes. One way ticket price is 3.5 EUR. Stop at the station, before the privokzal′nym Café (café de la gare), Gal′eni Street (avenue Gallieni). It should be remembered that the estate is not the final destination, and the second stop. Bus schedule compares with the schedule of trains from Gare de Lyon (via 10-15 minutes after the arrival of the train). The last flight in the direction of Vaux-le-Vicomte at 15.45. Additional wedding flights there in June, July and August (19 and 20). It was at this time, "Evening spark". From the first bus leaves at 13.10.

Tickets listed on April 2011 onwards.

By car:

Vaux le Vicomte is at a distance of 55 km from Paris. If the movement is not difficult, the journey time is approximately 45 minutes. First, you need to move by highway A4 or A6, then in the direction of Troyes (Troyes) on the A5 to the first turn for Laxey Saint Germain (Saint-Germain-Laxis).

Cuisine and restaurants
Restaurant with an original called "squirrel" (L'écureuil) is located in one of the outbuildings of the Castle. This is a great place for those who wish to dine al fresco. There is a special menu for children. The restaurant is open daily from 11.30 till 18.00. On the day of the "Evening spark" is open until 23.00.

The coat of arms of Nicolas Fouquet depicts squirrel, karabkaûŝaâsâ up. In honor of her and called the restaurant.
Les Charmilles is located inside the Park, in the stalls of Diana, directly opposite the southern façade of the Palace. Lunch (starter, main course and dessert) will cost from 30 and above EUR. For those who prefer self-service, there is a menu: salads-from EUR 3.8, hot dishes, ranging from EUR 10,-from EUR 3.2. There is a children's menu (about EUR 8.5).

Shopping and shops
On the territory of Vaux-le-Vicomte are souvenir and book shops. The work schedule is the same as the estate itself. In the book section you will find guidebooks, work on the history of the Castle, the literature about other palaces, landscape culture, horses. The gift shop will offer the visitors prints, tapestries, pottery, countless little gizmos, one way or another connected with the Vaux-le-Viscount.

Entertainment, tours and attractions
Show fountains: every second and last Saturday 29 March to October 11, you can see the stunning water view, major participants operating fountains of Vaux-le-Vicomte. Submission is free.

The principle of operation of fountains technology 17 century. The owners of the Castle were able to save the gravitational water supply, that is, gravity, and now, like many centuries ago, rain falls into the ancient aqueducts, which stretch over several kilometers. Then rain water drains into a huge reservoir, and from there with the help of gravity applies throughout the Park.
Candle Night: every Saturday from 7 May to 8 October, from 8 p.m. to midnight, is held in the Castle "Evening spark". This grandiose idea refers to the Memorial for Vaux-le-Vicomte page history when 17 August 1661 year Nicolas Fouquet hosted a reception in honor of the young King Louis XIV. In order to impress the Supreme person, in the territory of the Palace and Park lit more than two thousand candles. Every year in the castle which then recreates the atmosphere and to the accompaniment of classical music, visitors have the opportunity to enjoy this festival of light.

Anyone can book a table in restaurants L'écureuil and Les Charmilles. Pay submission (16 EUR). In the first and third Saturday of the month advanced Fireworks at 22.30.

Opening hours from 9 March to 11 November: 10:00-18:00, December-January: 10:30 — 18:00. Ticket office closes at 17.45. In the days of "Pm" candles 23.00.

Water view: the second and last Saturday of the month from 29 March to 11 September: from 15:00 to 18:00. P.m. candles are on Saturdays from 3 May till October 4: up to 00:00.

Entrance fee: 16.5 EUR, children from 6 to 16 years, people over 65 years old: 13.5 EUR, family ticket (2 adults + 2 children): EUR 54, visiting gardens: 8.5 EUR, disabled persons: EUR 10.

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Chateau D'amboise (Amboise)

Chateau D'amboise (Amboise), the first architectural monument, built in the Renaissance style in the Loire Valley. The rich history of Kings names this construction started in 11 century. Today is one of the most famous Loire castles, attracting large numbers of tourists. The glory he brought not only the descendants of the House of Valois, but a great artist Leonardo da Vinci, who lived the last years in close proximity to Amboise and buried on its territory.

History
History of the castle of Amboise goes back centuries, during the times of the Celts and the King of Klodviga francs. For a long time, D'amboise performs the function of the Castle buildings and only in 15 century becomes a royal residence. Here repeatedly stopped King Charles VII, children are born as Louis XI, Charles VIII, rekonstruirovavšij and obnovivšij building, spends all his time in the Castle, until his death.

According to legend, Charles VIII died due to the fact that hit his head on the top of the lintel of one low door in Amboise.
But glorifies quite another person crowned Castle is a patron of the arts and philanthropist Francis I of France, who invites the great Leonardo da Vinci in the year 1516. At that time the Italian artist was already 64 years. His place in the Manor of cloud, and he devotes all his time to painting and teaching. Three years later, Leonardo da Vinci dies.

The ashes of Leonardo da Vinci, in accordance with the will of the artist lies in Amboise.
After the death of Francis I and until the reign of King Louis-Philippe in the 19th century, the Castle comes to desolation. Louis Philippe gets the Royal residence to its former glory.
How to get there
From Paris to the Castle as the TGV from the Gare d'Austerlitz train station (Gare d'Austerlitz). Stop bears the same name as the castle itself — Amboise. Travel time usually takes two hours (it all depends on the number of stops). There are first and second class. The second class fare from EUR 28.90.

After arriving at the train station (Gare d'Amboise), there is no need to take a taxi or use public transport to get to the Castle. 800 m distance are easily accessible on foot. Landmark is the Loire River to cross over the bridge Ženeralâ Leclercq (pont du Général Leclerc).

Another option, less convenient and much longer to reach the castle of Amboise with the Montparnasse train station (Gare Montparnasse). You will need to make one transplant. To do this, first at Montparnasse station, or via the Internet, you should buy a ticket to Saint-Pierre-des-Corps, located four kilometers from the town of tours (Tours). The journey takes about an hour. There are first and second class. The second class fare is EUR 57-43. Trains run through the hour and a half. After arriving in the suburb Tour you must take the a train TER (local train) to Amboise. Travel time is just over ten minutes. The most important thing is not to fall into the gap between the train and the train. Otherwise we will have to wait for the malointeresnom to visit the suburbs.

By car
The castle can be reached using several highways. The easiest way to travel from Paris on the A10 motorway, exit — Amboise. Next, D31 and N152. Another way is the highway A28. Interchange tour (Tours-Sud), move in the direction of the A85. The third option is the A85 motorway. Congress — — Amboise Blere Chenonceaux (Bléré-Amboise-Chenonceau).

Useful tips
Exit to the terrace. The first thing a visitor sees, up the ramp and once on the terraces of the Castle — views of the Loire Valley, the construction of 15 and 16 centuries, beautiful gardens and the two towers.

Chapel of Saint Hubert is located on terraces. It is built on the site of the former chapel of Louis XI, by his son, Charles VIII. The Chapel is famous for the fact that here lie the remains of Leonardo da Vinci, Amboise in 1519 died in year.

Saint Hubert was considered the patron saint of hunters.
The Castle illustrates the transition from Gothic to Renaissance, both outside and inside. Gothic Chamber presented the guard, open galleries, which made it possible to observe the Loire, a guard of honor, Hall and tamburinistov Hall Council. Traces can be found in the Renaissance Hall of Butler and the bedroom of Henry II. Chambers of King Louis-Philippe (study, bedroom and lounge music) already belong to the 19th century.

Cuisine and restaurants
Unlike most using tourist demand castles, Amboise is located on the territory of the city, so it is easy enough to find a place where you can enjoy lunch or a snack. Enough to go beyond the fortress walls. Cuisine based on products of the highest quality and time-tested recipes — distinctive features of all dishes of the region.

With a lookout tower Minorite Church overlooking the town and the Loire River.
Shopping and shops
The Castle has a gift shop where you can find and buy a variety of pleasant trifles: postcards, posters, keychains etc. Bookstore will offer visitors as books about the Castle, its history, gardens and literature about the Loire Valley as a whole.

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The Abbey Of Saint-Victor

Religious attractions in Marseille among tourists not less popular than the famous Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-la-garde, enjoys the Abbey of Saint-Victor. The ancient monastery, according to historians, was constructed in the 5th century, but existed for three centuries and was destroyed by the aggressive nomads-Saracens.

Tourists can visit the existing Church and the crypt of the Catholic monastery.
To revive the Abbey Saint Victor succeeded in the 11st century, and since then it became a play a prominent role not only in religion but also in economic and political life of the country. It is worth mentioning that the monastery its name owes to the Warrior and martyr Saint Victor, whose name gave the monastery before beginning construction.

Nowadays, the Abbey of Saint-Victor as the current Catholic monastery not to speak of (it was disbanded back in 18 century), but in the meantime, the Church continues to function.

The Abbey Of Saint-Victor
For tourists will also open the crypt (simply put, Vault) with the sarcophagus belonging to 4. Before this tomb were stored in the Marseilles Borély Castle. The Church and the crypt are working every day from 9.00 to 19.00. The service, which also may attend all comers, from Monday to Friday at 6.30. Saturday mass at the Abbey of Saint-Victor begin at 6.30 and 9.00 on Sunday — 9 and 11:00.
For visiting the underground Crypt with coffins with tourists are charged an entrance fee of EUR 2. If turgruppe is greater than ten people, the cost of entry to the Abbey of Saint Victor will be only 1 EUR per person (September 2013).
Drive to the Abbey of Saint-Victor can be on city buses. So, if you travel from the old port, you should use the routes no. 82 and 83. From the Cathedral of Notre-Dame-de-la-garde to bus No. 60.

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What they cannot do in Japan

Eight Japanese taboos, the knowledge of which will help the traveler in communicating with descendants of the Samurai.

Japan has many unobvious customs, by which a foreigner traveling like an elephant in a China shop. If you are visiting as a tourist and, briefly, language don't know go on standard routes — you probably have most of the nuances of never even tell Japanese people in general are quite delicate. But if you want to gently blend in with the local culture — then here is small guide on good manners. Use on health!

1. Don't take off your shoes

Japan decided to divide the space-dwelling house separately separate Street, Temple separately etc. Before entering a small bridge will be waiting for you and where you want to take and leave shoes. Dwelling in the shoes come only at funerals (and incense sticks at the funeral only tow too). Don't forget to take off when the go!
Street shoes should be removed before entering the Buddhist temples in the Interior. There are special slippers for toilets and baths. Even just put sneakers into the room in which you walked down the street (the Japanese would say: "the soles which involved Street") is already a violation of decency. Follow the icons please take your shoes off. Walk on the wooden floors of temples barefoot, by the way, very nice.

2. Publicly sniffle

Blow your nose in someone you can only if you would like to inflict terrible insult or give to understand that and do it for the person don't you think. Calmly this custom blend well with noisy hlûpan′em when eating noodles — that usually does not fit in the head of the aliens.

3. Tipping

It's a nice moment. Yes, tipping in Japan don't give almost anywhere and never in cafes, restaurants, bars, taxis add a dime to the account is not accepted and may even offend. In the Café, by the way, by not producing — you need to go to the cashier and pay there, to the table for the money podbegat′. But beyond the accounts won't take anything.

4. There are trains

Trains generally many eaten, many sleep and very many girls painted, especially in the morning before work. But more often the not too excited.
Another thing sinkanseny (high-speed trains): there are tables like in airplanes, and rows of seats — as in airplanes. You look in the back of a neighbor, rather than in person. In conventional same trains local significance are often seats arranged as we have in the subway benches facing each other. And if you decide in this train to eat kotletku with rice, a man sits in front of you and you looks — to the image of foreigners added another couple of impolite strokes. You can and wait till the station.

5. Help another to work

Extraordinary item for us, but in Japan it is not worth to carry out someone else's work. Work here makes a person a member of society, and if you put letter instead of a postman or removed trash instead of cleaner, it can be perceived not as aid but as a fact of what you are trying to take his rightful place. A person can be a deeply earnest.

6. Leave the food nedoedennoj

Food made with. Especially rice, which was expensive and accessible only to the wealthy estates. Yes, the portions are usually not too large, Japanese cuisine is very tasty-finish your lunch generally do not constitute a special problem. Toss cooked for you food is disrespectful to the entire chain of production. Food in General in Japan are very carefully, starting from the cultivation of vegetables and ending with serving dishes on the table. And Yes, delicious.

7. Throw out the garbage without sorting

It is known that in Japan are processed more than 90% of the garbage. Plastic bottles made from plastic bottles from garbage unburnable fill Islands, paper processed several times. The entire collection is disjoint, in principle. Even just Street urns separate: there are bottles, plastic, for food residue. URNs are not just so where horrible — you can put the bottle next to a drinks machine, plastic, pieces of paper — about shops. Household waste is collected and transported on certain days: for example, glass is once a month. Foreigners do not understand the system and throw anything anywhere that the Japanese, of course, annoying. A large part of the waste containers, signed English, incidentally, and pictograms is to understand that you can throw is fairly simple.

8. Wear a black tie wedding

And most subtle. It would seem a trifle for the article, but such stories we have heard several times. It turns out that in Japan it is not accepted to wear a black tie wedding — only at funerals. At the wedding are white or striped. If an alien call for wedding ceremony, he said to necessarily come in black tie. Chances to get to the wedding during a short tourist trip, however, are slim. But if go is not something bind black. And you can have fun!

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8 naïve questions about Vietnamese cuisine

What tastes better-crab or lobster? What is the secret of the success of the famous fish sauce nuoc-mam? And what effect it has on the human heart eaten snake? On these and other issues in an interview with Chef brand answered Redigo chain restaurants VietSafe Tran Manh Hung. A beaming Cook of the Vietnamese city of Vinh (born near Ho Chi Minh City). All meals in the restaurant menus were invented by him. So, Hung talks about the intricacies of Vietnamese cuisine.

Than Vietnamese cuisine is different from Thai and Chinese?

And the Thais and the Chinese love to add to their dishes a lot of pepper. Eat and cry-Oh, how burn! Yet they are not indifferent to the kokosam is they have the most important ingredient, as well as nourish a passion for fried caterpillars and kuznečikam. We do to insects, fortunately, indifferent. But respect vegetables and adore Greens-Mint, coriander, Basil and lots of other types of herbs. The main principle of Vietnamese cuisine is the use of the freshest ingredients. Vegetables take straight from the garden, chicken for soup-from the counter where she cackles and waves his wings. Our dishes are suitable even for small children-because everything is fresh, healthy and not at all spicy.


Like other Asians, we love rice (one Vietnamese eats a year about 200 kilograms of rice-ed.), which is an important complement to most dishes. Much of what you taste in Vietnamese restaurants, it would be difficult to replicate at home. Firstly, don't find the right ingredients, secondly, would get annoyed: the Vietnamese love to hack and chop up in their concoction dozens of products, creating unique taste palette.

What is the secret of the success of the famous Vietnamese fish sauce?

-Fish sauce called nuoc-mam, we add almost all dishes-soups, noodles, meat. People literally pray to him, not only in Vietnam but also in other Southeast Asian countries. This sauce is, of course, is very specific. Its main property is that it is terribly vonûč. How awful it smell so wonderful it tastes. Those who our fish sauce like it will be very difficult to refuse!

Technology of making nuoc-mom is not difficult. Peresypannaâ salt small fish a few months languishing in barrels under the hot sun. Repeat this experiment at home do not advise, otherwise this scent will stay with you forever. It is better to buy the finished sauce is best done in a factory of the island of Phu Quoc.

Why the Vietnamese love soup Pho?

Pho soup is soup in Russia. Our most famous traditional dish. It was invented in Hanoi once upon a time, back in the 19th century, while the French like to say, that they brought into the country. But this, of course, only tales and attempts to grab a piece of someone else's fame. What is soup Pho? First of all-the rich beef broth, which according to the rules should be cooked for at least eight hours. That is why this Fd is almost impossible to make at home is too long in this lesson. In the broth are added to noodles, fish sauce, cloves, ginger, onions, anise, coriander and finely chopped meat. There are many varieties of soup Pho. With beef-Pho Bo, with chicken-Pho Ga, with mushrooms-Fd Teas and so on. The most delicious soup is done in restaurants in Hanoi.

What dishes worth will surely try in Vietnam?

-In addition to soup Pho to "best seller" Vietnamese dishes include crepes Nem. Without trying them, you cannot go away from my country-they are all menu, cafes and restaurants. Inside each roasted pancake made from rice flour can be up to 15 ingredients, ranging from shrimp and cheese to chicken and various vegetables. If you don't want to roast-grab your pancakes Baths of quon. In Vietnam, they are made from thick dough with a small amount of stuffing, Russians love to toppings was bigger, so Baths Quon in VietSafe we have changed slightly.

Vietnamese people can not live without herbs Rau Muong, which is roasted with garlic in oyster sauce and served with chilli. This is a good variant is snacks. And of course don't miss the Bun Bo Us Bo-rice noodles Bun with beef, vegetables and nuts. Especially tasty, it turns out, if you add in noodles sauce nuoc-mam!

What tastes better-crab or lobster?

Crab, crab and crab again! Crab meat softer and much tastier. Although lobster is also very good. About the seafood dishes I know not by hearsay-two years worked as a cook on the coast, not far from Hanoi. Therefore, sometimes very badly miss the good sifudu. One of the best places in Vetname, where you can taste the crab, is the resort town of Nha Trang. Almost any restaurant you can choose you liked crab and still alive, uvolokut cooking in the kitchen. The secret is in the freshness. If the crab though slightly reclining in the fridge-it can be disposed of, the taste is quite another. VietSafe menu you won't find crabs for precisely that reason-Cook frozen arthropod consider sacrilege. By the way, an experienced Cook to easily determine how cooked crab is alive or not.

What exotic stands sampled in Vietnam?

-Good Vietnamese Cook is able to prepare at least seven meals out of one snake. Cobra, Boas and vipers in our premium, although not cheap. I advise you to eat at least one of such dishes. I am not fond of snakes-certainly not in Moscow! (Laughter) But once drank in Viet Nam, the famous and very extravagant cocktail, when rice vodka mixed with the blood of the Cobra, and at the end add dergaûŝeesâ heart has just killed the snake. It is believed that this drink is very useful. An unforgettable experience! Crocodile meat is not eaten, although I know that you can cook very delicious. Highly recommend the turtle soup is delicious. And, you can decide on such a delicacy, as duck egg, in which there was already a fruit-i.e. inside sits the little duck. Duck eggs are eaten boiled with ginger and coriander. It is very tasty, although specific.

By the way, know what was for me the exotic in Russia? White bread, spread condensed milk! This was my favorite treat in the first months of life in your country. And I adore your desserts-cakes and pastries. They are, in my humble opinion, are flawless.

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VIETNAM: THE PRACTICE OF INDEPENDENT TRAVEL

In order to see this country and forever falling in love with her, to plan good, more independent travel, and here is no big deal. In this article, the basic guidelines

Viet Nam long enough the country from North to South, so professionals advise planning two trips: guided North + South Beach vacation. But not because of the distances. On the contrary, in Viet Nam, all internal flights, good enough and they cost a penny. Case in climatic zones.

The Climate Of Vietnam. When it is better to go in Viet Nam

On the northern part of Viet Nam, it is best to travel from September to December or mid-March to may. In the South most comfortable from December to April. On the Vietnamese new year (late January-early February) we advise you to book in advance greatly — there might be a problem with the availability of places in hotels.

VIETNAM RESORTS WEATHER BY MONTH

If you want to meet in one trip, it's best to go from North to South. Arrive in Hanoi and back from Saigon. Direct flights-Aeroflot and Vietnam Airlines (2 times a week). However, there are many transit flights via Tashkent, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul, Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong S.A.R.. Pick up the handy ticket search page SmartTrip tickets.

Sample itinerary Vietnam from North to South

Optimal duration: 2 weeks

Arrive in Hanoi, sightseeing tour, evening water puppet theatre, city walks, dinner in the street snack bars.

Drive to Halong Bay. A two-day cruise on Halong Bay on johnke. Karst caves, grottoes, beach Titov.

Return to Hanoi, Danang, fly across moved in Hoi an. Excursion to Michon, tour of Hoi an. Have a rest.

From Da Nang to fly across any of the resorts for a beach holiday: Nha Trang, Phan Thiet, Phu Quoc island or Lomhaj. Le Meridien Jakarta-sunbathe!

Fly across (or moving) in Saigon. Overview of the city, shopping, Zoo, water park, in the evening at the ferryboat that sails on the Mekong, Mekong Delta tour tusnâ of the city.

From Saigon fly away home.

THE MAIN ATTRACTIONS OF VIETNAM

Hoi an is a town-museum, recognized by UNESCO as world heritage: the 400-year-old Japanese bridge, 300-year-old Chinese temple, 200-year-old Vietnamese House of merchant

Sapa is a mountain resort, waterfalls and fair — a slice of cultural life.

Danang-Museum of Cham art, marble mountain

Hue — the Imperial capital of Vietnam Nguyen dynasty, the last imperial palace complex, the tomb of emperors, Thien Mu pagoda, t-bone

Nha Trang is Ponagar Cham towers, statue of Buddha pagoda Long Shawn

Qui Nhon city-fortress Tâban, pagoda 17 century Mirabel Club resort čamskih system Mirabel Club resort towers 11-12 centuries, the Temple of Tejšonov

Dalat is a Chinese pagoda Heavenly Master, garden flowers, Fragrant Spring Lake

Lomhaj-reclining Buddha pagoda, statue of Jesus

Hanoi. Appearance-passwords

From the northern part of hoan Kiem Lake, hoan Kiem, the two streets is silk and the Russians call the "Embroidery". Silk inexpensive silver, pearls. Šopimsâ.

48 Hang Be is at this address is The Green Tangerine restaurant, it lunched Catherine Deneuve while filming the movie "Indochine."

The market 19-12 — cheese, spices, seafood, durian, frogs, dogs:) Excursion "street food of Vietnam is trying everything.

Cha Ca La Vong restaurant with authentic fried fish

Puppet theatre-57b Dinh Tien Hoang

Beaches and resorts Vietnam

Halong Bay — thousands of limestone islands, caves, rocks, Emerald water and the narrow beaches. Do not see anywhere else

NYA Chang is the most popular and populous resort (located between Hanoi and Saigon). Universal place.

Whale island is to the North of N′âčanga. "Wild" beautiful coves and clear water. The Vietnamese consider it their "Maldives"

Langkao is a peninsula in the 50 km. South of hue. White sand

Muine-serferskij Beach

Fukok is an island in the South of Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand. Suitable for diving

Kotei-exclusive option, an archipelago of 14 islands, 45 minutes by plane from Ho Chi Minh City on the largest island, Konson. National Park with forests, beaches and stunning coral're. From May to September, you can see the green sea turtle.

Coloring

Majčau is a valley in 140 km. from Hanoi. Here you can admire the natural surroundings look like grown most Holy — rice

Dalat is a very beautiful town in the mountains, nicknamed little Paris and which has in this regard, a copy of the Eiffel Tower. Here the most beautiful colonial houses and vineyards. Be sure to visit the Crazy House and hang out on the square Nguènti-Min′kaj, where up to 50 nights eateries Cook-soar mussels, shrimp, fish.

The Mekong River is a river in Saigon. Boating, watch farm, the floating market.

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Shopping vs. Singapore for three days

That you want to see and do in Singapore, if you managed to stay there for only a few days.

Singapore is an ideal destination for a short trip. No, I'm not a campaign you fly round-trip to the long weekend; ten hours in an airplane is not a joke. But on the way to Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Australia or New Zealand, where there are direct flights from Singapore, a town that is called gateway to Asia, deserves not just a transit and a full stop. At least two or three days — so much so that tourists in transit if there is a ticket to a third country may be located in Singapore to 96 hours without a visa.

A lot of my acquaintances, former Singapore short transit, fall into the same trap: thought it was a small town that can be run at random along or across, when this show all — well, almost all, and subsequently spared, that have not seen it. Singapore is, of course, a small (pass it from one end to another in less than 40 minutes), but its not enough attractions for one week — I personally with each trip I continue to discover something new.

Where do you start, if pressed for time?

Best of all is the waterfront Marina Bay. Even if you're in town for only a few hours, you can take photos with the city's symbol is a lion with the tail of a fish. The lion was chosen as symbol is not accidental: Singapura in Sanskrit means "Lion City". Legend has it that in the 13th century Sumatran Prince Sang Nila Utama was on the island at that time was the name of Temasek, shipwrecks. The first thing he saw was the animal that resembles a lion. First beast growled and prepared to attack, but came closer, suddenly stopped, stared at the Prince and went away. Sang Nila Utama felt it is a good sign and decided to settle on the island, renaming it to "Singapore".

The current 70-ton lion named Merlion, impartially looks into the distance, the Bay of Marina Bay, spitting out of the mouth of the water jet and refreshing spray on a hot sunny day crowding around tourists. In 60-th Merlion served as the official emblem of the city, which was drawn by request of the Singapore Tourism Board. The head of the lion symbolizes fearlessness, and fishtail-the connection with the sea. Today the city has another logo, but the statue continues to be one of the most photographed sights.

Opposite Merlajona across the Bay stands the shopping and entertainment complex Marina Bay Sands is building three towers, skyscrapers, which is crowned by a terrace in the form of a giant vessel. Inside is a hotel of the same name, Casino, two theaters, Expocenter, and a large shopping center, and on board the vessel "is one of the best viewpoints in the city, as well as a bar and an outdoor infinity pool (swim in it allowed only for hotel guests).

At the foot of the complex-unusual low building, resembling a Lotus flower with asymmetrical petals, constructed under the project of Moshe Safdie — Museum of art and science.

In the evening on the waterfront near Marina Bay Sands arrange svetomuzykal′nye submission with fountains, which pulsate straight from the Gulf. There are always plenty of viewers, because admission is free.

From "Lotus" on the opposite bank of the Bay Bridge Helix, which leads with evening illumination recalls the crystal lattice. You can get off at the Marina promenade that culminates at least quaint building, smahivaûŝim or a huge Durian fruit, whether in the eye of the giant insect (architect Russell Johnson — steel microphone) is a theatre complex Esplanade. Inside is a drama theatre, concert hall and shops, including a musical theme. If you have a free evening, I highly recommend a peek here, after analyzing a poster. Touring the world music celebrities — here is standard, and based at the Concert Hall of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra — professionals of a high class. In the lobby between the performances often organize free concerts.

If you go from the Marina Bay Sands in the opposite direction, you can (and should) get into a complex of Gardens by the Bay — the gardens by the Bay ". These gardens are very exotic: with the alley of the eighteen giant steel «superderev′ev», trunks which are decorated with living plants. Along the trees on their tops are held hanging bridges over which day you can walk (close them only in heavy rain), and one of them is located outside a trendy bar with a circular.

Steel trees surrounds the large Green Park, and adjacent to it covered botanical gardens-greenhouse. Even for those who are not quite the nerd, these vertical gardens impression. Once inside, you find yourself at the foot of the artificial mountains (which — specifies the beginning seems; plate inspection is the Himalayas), and each slope reproduced the ecosystem of one or another of the mountain range, with the characteristic haze and many plants (there are more than 250 000000). So you can walk virtually all mountains of the world, without leaving the building! In addition, the national gardens are planted here in the tradition of the major ethnic groups of Singapore is Malay, Chinese, Indian, as well as colonial.

If you have time, spend the whole day on Sentosa Island, which connects the main island tramway-another chance to look at Singapore. Aside from the beaches, with all the necessary infrastructure and trendy bars where local celebrities hang periodically (once I happened to be watching at Tanjong Beach, the Sultan of Johor and his entourage), the island is full of entertainment: Universal Studios Park, the world's largest Marine Life Park, Aquarium attraction iFly Singapore, where you can fly in zero gravity, Madame Tussaud's, the historic Fort Siloso was built by the British in 1874 d. , and much more.

Take a trip to the Singapore Zoo, which won many international awards-he is absolutely not similar to our zoos, there are no cells. Take a ride in the evening at the Singapore River to admire the panorama of luminous skyscrapers, stroll through the ethnic quarters-China town, little India and Kampong Glamu, and if you are interested in history — visit the Asian Civilisations Museum. The short shopping trip worth it go to Orchard Road is a street with the highest concentration of shops. As for the cuisine, the "gentleman's set includes crab Chile sauce or black pepper, a traditional soup lax with coconut milk and seafood, fried spicy scat.

But do not flatter yourself: time you in any case will not suffice. Because Singapore is a lot. An exotic, thrilling, bright. So that will have to come back for more. About this in the following posts.

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Turkey: Istanbul

The capital of the four Empires, whose history is enough for a dozen other cities. We invite you to fly over the Bosphorus, again see AirPano Ayia Sofia and lost in the boundless sky of Istanbul.

The former capital of the Roman, Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman empires, modern Istanbul lost the capital status, but is the third largest city in Europe. There are 14 million people and another 13 million visit annually.
The Bosporus divides the city into the European and Asian parts. Each of them, saving the monuments of different times, has its own unique atmosphere. In addition to the magnificent mosques of considerable interest sights the Roman-Byzantine period.
Constantinople (Istanbul is worn with this name until 1453 1930 year) for the first half of the 5th century has grown beyond those walls that have been its founder Constantine the great. For protection against the barbarians Emperor Theodosius II ordered to build a new fence; its length was then 5630 m. Feodosievy at the end of the 19th century walls began to raze: they held back the continuing growth of the city, but subsequently supported by UNESCO part cannibalized lines was restored.
Another witness of antiquity — 17-meter Roman triumphal column in the Fatih district. It was erected in the middle of the 5th century and bears the name of the Byzantine Emperor Markian.
In the vicinity of the columns is aqueduct of Valens, built in 368-375. Connecting two urban Hill, it became an important stage in the development of the water supply system of Constantinople. Until the mid-19th century to lead pipes, footsteps upstairs in city water, and nowadays the aqueduct is a popular tourist attraction of Istanbul.
The site of the ancient Hippodrome, the construction of which was begun by the Romans in the year 203, now occupied the main square of Istanbul-Sultanahmet. It consists of two parts: a square between Ayia Sophia and Blue Mosque and Hippodrome square directly. Columns and obelisks, established during the Byzantine period, as well as the German fountain, donated by Kaiser Wilhelm II, still adorn this remarkable place.
The oldest Turkish architectural monument of the city is the Anatolian Fortress (Anadoluhisary) on the Asian side. Among the many Byzantine churches, one cannot but be called Church of Christ the Savior monastery choir and Pammakaristos Church: there are the largest collection of mosaics. One of the most famous palaces of Istanbul-Topkapi Palace. Located at the confluence of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn in the Marmara Sea on the territory of more than 700 000000 m2, surrounded by wall length 1400 m.
Ayia Sofya-Hagia Sophia: a symbol of the golden age of the Byzantine Empire. More than a thousand years of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople remained the largest church in Christendom. The scale of the temple subsequently surpassed only by St. Peter's Cathedral in Rome.
And even if you already have been traded at the Istanbul Bazaar, woke up at five in the morning by screams of muezzins and strolling narrow streets in pursuit of another attraction — discover the unique town from the air.

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Candy, poultry and pandas. Singapore for kids

Singapore is an ideal place to travel with a child, a real children's paradise. And not only because it is warm, bright and all that unusual and causes curiosity. Singaporeans just adore children. Whenever possible try to Pat on the head, treat the sweetness or shrimp in batter, spread some spirits, shove in the arm bracelet for happiness and so on. Not less friendly to children and the infrastructure of the City States: places that any child will make glow with happiness, stop here for at least a full week-long trip, and stories about them — on a small guide. So talk only about the win-win options.

Sentosa Island

Generally, the whole of Sentosa is a real treasure for travellers with children. Entertainment here mass, dull will neither children nor adults.

Let's start with the classics of the genre — with Park Universal Studio, which hardly needs introduction. In Singapore it is located on the island of Sentosa: going from downtown leads the cableway, which in itself is a spectacular attraction. Here the highest roller coaster in the whole of South-East Asia and lots of interactive attractions that it is better to visit those who are over six years — take "revenge of the Mummy": you scooting down a dark tunnel, and on you periodically snatch mummies, enormous insects and other horror ... Screech, laughter, delight and horror! The second valid impressions attraction — two shows: "Waterworld" and "Jurassic Park," in which the actors certainly you would be poured over with water from head to toe, if not seated away in advance. Complete the walk you can visit the giant candy store Candylicious, which decorate the candy trees and inside sell thousands of sweets for the sweet tooth.

For small children and for those who don't like noisy rides, ibid., at landmark village, there are the Singapore Oceanarium, the largest in the world. Here lives more 800 species of marine fauna-000000 100 individuals! Sharks, sea rays, fancy jellyfish, seahorses and bright fish live in a Habitat, since the Oceanarium has access to the high seas. By the way, Singapore Oceanarium is not entertainment center, a large educational complex where you talk about the behavior of marine animals, protection of the oceans and human interaction with nature. And fun can be good in a nearby water park with lots of rides.

Jurong Bird Park

Jurong Bird Park is a great respite from the hot city in the rainforest and meet with the birds closer. They live here without cells freely. The idea is that the Park is designed so that visitors go in circles: the arrow pointers everywhere. But if you hate the crowd or you have a very small child, which has moved in a wheelchair, it is better to go in the opposite direction: so you avoid crowds and the quality of the walk is not lost.

ARC was founded in 1971, the year when the Finance Minister of Singapore, visited a similar Park in Rio de Janeiro and was so appalled by the idea of the content of the birds in the wild that his filing was founded in Singapore Bird Park, the construction of which spent 3.5 million Singapore dollars (about 1 million United States dollars). Today there are 5000 birds, 400 species. The Park is divided into thematic areas: "the African waterfall", "descendants of dinosaurs" (flightless birds), "South East Asia", "Beach of the penguins," "world of darkness" (nighttime birds) and Laurie, the Loft "is interactive" area, where you can hand feed Lory special fodder — these funny bright birds are absolutely not afraid of people. In addition, every day in the Park, arrange the show: "Kings of heavens" demonstrates the tamed predators-Eagles, falcons; during the show's high-flying "you can observe all peredraznivaûŝimi cockatoo, as well as for the pelicans, flamingos and rhinoceros bird. But the biggest culture shock awaits children from ... with storks. Here they behave relentlessly: scream, fight, cranes lift up, steal fish from pelicans — in short, look like a very reasonably priced for teenagers. It is connected with their behavioral characteristics. Storks — migratory birds: the offspring grow in Europe and winter in tropical Africa, India and Asia. The behavior of "home" and "resting" is strikingly different, as, unfortunately, and some part of Russian tourists.

Zoo and Safari

If you have enough time (at least two days to spare) and you can visit three parks directly, it is better to take a week-long combined ticket Wildlife Reserves: comes out cheaper.

The Singapore Zoo is one of the best in the world, the award-winning. Even those who aren't a fan of zoos for ethical reasons, Singapore will cause a fall all animals here are contained in open enclosures, without cages and fences. Besides, it's a real tropical Park — you can walk on the shady alleys and photographed against the backdrop of wandering around animals like you somewhere on a Safari in Africa. By the way, to the 50-th anniversary of independence of Singapore Zoo temporarily settled four koalas, which was brought from Australia, for which the plane even specially organized a salon "Koala". So hurry up and see.

Next to the Zoo are two more parks: "night Safari" and "the River Safari. The first involves excursions after dark to observe nocturnal animals; the second Park was opened only three years ago and is the most famous ecosystem of rivers in the world. In addition, the "Safari Boat recently arrived two pandas from China — Kai-Kai and Jia-Jia. In fact, they are here in long business trip: Singapore accepted the pandas "Treaty of renting animals for 10 years. As residents of both countries saw off and were greeted by animals (and they flew special Board, the Singapore on the entire route of the pandas stood people welcoming placards), watched not only by local journalists, but also to the world press. Recently Singapore post even released their honor stamps.

Urban entertainment

Children's Singapore is not only a theme and nature parks, here a lot and exclusively urban entertainment. For example, Singapore Flyer observation wheel, which until recently remained the highest in the world. In the building there is another wheel attraction — Flight Experience, which is a real cockpit of an airplane, equipped with a computer. Children meets pilot, conducts training, and under his leadership they can "fly" in one of the world's airports 24000, overcoming along the way various weather conditions.

You can also go to the Museum of optical illusions where you want to take a fully charged phone since taking pictures and posting via instagram you will all the time: How do you like hang the entire family under the ceiling, and as you grew, becoming Gulliverov in Lilliput, and as sedlaete Merlajona (name is a symbol of Singapore is a lion with a body of fish) and fly over the city on it.

However, the strangest experience of parents in Singapore is the realization that for a small child there is no greater joy than to be at the Centre of the Marina Bay Sands Hotel parking: walked past and stuck on the hour. And swear is completely useless, better to pull the plug on plans and spend time in a joint examination of the most expensive new products the world's automobile industry, shimmering in the Sun with all the colors of the Rainbow.

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