Attractions exotic Cambodia

Contents:

• Temple complexes
• National parks
• Other entertainment

For the first time visiting Cambodia, a person is able to get confused by the abundance of attractions.

Therefore it is recommended to make a list in advance, which will include places of special interest for tourists wishing to get acquainted with the culture of the exotic country.

This list must enter:

• Large range of Angkor.
• Small Circle of Angkor.
• Park Phnom Bokor.
• Park Ream.
• Park Virchay.
• The village folk crafts.
• Central Market Siem Repa.
• Park I-Ball.
• The show "Apsara".
• Plantation lotus.

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Temple complexes

For centuries, ancient temples, located in Cambodia remains a mystery for visitors to the complex, and for the men of science. How did we manage to build a fabulously beautiful building in the middle of the jungle? Of particular interest is Angkor, built in the past as an urban-type settlement. At the moment of the dwellings was gone. Houses were built of wood, which could not stand the test of time.

But until now the tourists have the opportunity to evaluate the Angkor attractions such as temples of the Small and Large Circle and Angkor Wat. Stone churches successfully withstood the weather and the time and still are cultural and scientific value. The Small Circle includes the most famous Angkor temples, built during the Khmer Empire, its undoubted prosperity. Although the construction and belong to a different time, they share the original performance and undeniable beauty.

If the pyramids of Egypt are the most majestic places of worship, the temple Small circle represents one of the most beautiful. Among them is considered to be a real gem of Angkor Wat, the largest temple in the world. The complex has three levels, but to visit only two are visible. The first level introduces the elegant bas-reliefs, and the third is a closed Buddhist temple, in which tourists are not allowed to open the knees and shoulders. It is recommended to visit the temple at dawn, at which time the complex looks more attractive.

Bayon temple has more than fifty towers, each of which shows the four faces of Buddha. The complex also is of interest as a rare attraction with bas-reliefs dedicated to everyday life Rouge. The temple should be visited on a full moon, when the moon light walls gives the dairy glow.

Terrace of elephants once served as a platform used for ceremonies of national importance. It is believed, for example, that it is here that the emperor examined the army, built at the foot of the stands and kind consisting of elephants. No less interesting is the Terrace of the Leper King, decorated with exquisite carvings. At this point, the cremation took place the ancient rulers.

Temple Mount, built of sandstone, the Royal Palace, belongs to the great circle of Preah Khan and Preah Neak Poan, island structure, located in the center of the lake, created from the combined four reservoirs - is, of course, the majestic and unique monuments of the past.

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National parks

Wanting to preserve the integrity of the forests of Cambodia, the government announced the creation of several protected areas and national parks. As a result, in the territory of Cambodia are 23 national parks, among which the Park Phnom Bokor, Ream, Virchay.

Phnom Bokor earned fame not only the most beautiful national park in South-East Asia, but also the most mysterious. Located in the Elephant Mountains, the park attracts tourists pristine jungle, as well as the possibility of close to a herd of wild elephants enjoy. The top point is the pagoda, which is visited relatively rare because of the difficult journey. The park inquisitive tourist finds many small lakes and large waterfalls, an abandoned casino, built in the days when Cambodia was a French colony, uninhabited French town of the 18th century, the old church and other attractions.

Underwater reefs and picturesque beaches, mangrove forests and two charming islands - all the Ream National Park, known as Pre Sihanouk. Among the advantages of the park you can mention hundreds of species of birds, quite unusual for a European citizen, freshwater dolphins, often appearing in the coastal waters and, of course, a lot of funny monkeys. If interested to get acquainted with the life of a simple Cambodian family, you can take a boat trip on the Prek Tuk Sap river on stilts over which they built their houses.

Virchay - the largest national park in the territory of Cambodia. This northern region of the country, which is inhabited by Gaura, tigers, elephants, loris, macaques and many other species of wildlife. In addition, this region is home to the small nations whose life is of some interest for ethnographers and tourists. For the park has excellent observation. You can go to a small, or, on the contrary, quite a long tour that allows you to fully familiarize yourself with the culture and sights of Cambodia.

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Other entertainment

If a person is sufficiently assess the attractiveness of cultural facilities and pristine nature, he likes entertainment that abound in Cambodia. For example, you can visit the amusement park I-Ball, specially created for young tourists, is not afraid to show a little folly. One of the curiosities of the park - riding in the area with plastic slides. This is a real chance to feel the feelings experienced during washing linens.

Phnom Penh can rightly be called the center of nightlife. Approximately 21 hours opens up numerous pubs and clubs that attend both tourists and locals. There are also special night clubs for men with female service personnel, live music and the opportunity to see Khmer dancing.

Tired of the nightlife, tourists go traveling again on a small, but incredibly rich in surprises country. If you want to indulge in romance, worth visiting Sihanoukville, the island with hotels in a bungalow. The show "Apsara" will be interesting to fans of dance khmeriyskih. Submission takes place to the accompaniment of drums.

Lovers of ancient buildings will be useful for a ride to the east of the temple complex Tommanon. A total of two hundred kilometers away is Spean Bridge TMAR created several centuries ago. This is one of the best preserved monuments. Plantation lotus - rest for the eyes and soul. Admiring the pristine colors, involuntarily forget that grow them for practical purposes. Lotus seeds - Russian analogue of seeds. Leaves are on the packaging material and stems made of solid mats.

Before returning home should be reserved souvenirs. The best choice, of course, in Phnom Chung Ching, village handicrafts products, created specifically to attract tourists. If you do not want to go to the village, all the gifts for close and distant relatives can be purchased at the Central Market in Siem Rene, opens at six o'clock in the morning. Visiting Cambodia once, will want to come back to this exotic paradise.

The main attractions of the holy city of Jerusalem

Contents:

• Jerusalem - what is this city?
• Mosque Al-Sakhra Kubbat
• The majestic Kotel
• Way of the Cross of Christ
• The gates of the holy city

In the northern part of the Dead Sea salt and amazing blue Mediterranean coast, in the mountains of Judah is attraction of the world - the ancient city of Jerusalem. It was founded more than five thousand years ago and now is Israel's capital and political center of the country.

This amazing city is considered one of the most important in the world, its historical heritage, religious and a large number of well-known attractions attract many tourists every year. The special atmosphere permeates every stone of Jerusalem, at any time of the year people enjoy visiting the old town, come to pray to the Western Wall, visiting all the eight gates of the city and come to the Temple Mount.
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Jerusalem - what is this city?

Jerusalem many consider the holy city, the adherents of different religions perceive it to its native, so it integrates and Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.

In addition, the capital is the residence of different ethnic groups such as Arabs and Armenians, but most were Jews, of which more than 30% of the ultra-Orthodox. This should be considered when visiting Israel in order not to find yourself the trouble and the inhabitants of Jerusalem not to offend the morals and traditions of world landmarks.

The old town is divided into four quarters: Muslim, Jewish, Christian and Armenian - of which the first area is considered the most expensive in terms of housing and the least secure. There is an opinion, and many agree with him that this city is located in the center of the world, and the Old City of Jerusalem, it is the heart. Its area is small, it is only about 1 square. km, and it alone - another attraction that can not manage to inspect and peruse even a few years. The new part, which is the rest of Jerusalem, took its start in 1860, its construction began in the west of the Jewish suburbs. The new city continues to grow, and now it is home to more than 780 thousand people.

For the study visits the capital of Israel is available at any time of the year, and comfortable warm weather persists and winter. In summer, the temperature is kept around + 28 ° C, while in winter rarely drop below + 7 ° C. In the city a lot of hotels, boarding houses, hotels, hostels and guest houses, each of which has its own merits and variation in prices will select the most suitable option. Travel agencies offer tours to travelers on any budget, for any age group, based on the wishes visit a tourist attraction.

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Mosque Al-Sakhra Kubbat

This mosque tourists know as the Dome of the Rock, it is the main attraction of Jerusalem. Its huge golden dome with a diameter of 20 meters, can see every resident and visitor from anywhere in the Old City. It was built on top of the Temple Mount, which in ancient times was called Mount Moriah. Now this mosque - architectural attractions, historical sites and heritage of the whole of Israel. Dome of the Rock was built a long time ago, back in the 7th century BC Homir Abu il-Malik ordered the creation of the building.

Awesome appearance will not leave anyone indifferent. Mosque captured in his power the Christians, the Muslims, it was destroyed, burned, she suffered from earthquakes, but each restoration used all the best craftsmen and materials, and it is even more greatness. In the construction used the number 4. It symbolized the four cardinal directions, so Dome of the Rock has 4 doors, oriented to the south, north, east and west.

Attraction is surrounded by a terrace, each side of which lead to the light level. Decorated with mosaic tiled walls and towering over the city, they met in the blue-green-white-gold tones, but inside the building is possible to contemplate the gold letters on the wall which was moved Quran. Among the numerous columns of the main mosque in Jerusalem, in the center of the Dome, is a holy site from which, according to legend, and ascended the Prophet Muhammad. It rises above the marble floor of 2 meters, it is surrounded by a balustrade made of wood, so it seems that it hovers in the air.

Most of the tourists have to admire the sight in the distance. This mosque is open only to "true", as it is the most important Muslim shrine. It is believed that one night, the angel Gabriel to Muhammad sat winged horse and carried him from Mecca to Jerusalem. There prophet allowed to ascend to God, trusting Him all Muslim precepts, and on land, Kubat al-Sakhra, left three hairs from the beard of the Prophet, and the imprint of his foot that are stored in the dome.
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The majestic Kotel

The length of the walls is 488 meters. It rises 15 meters and another part of it is hidden under the ground. The construction of it was made of huge stone blocks, hewn in advance, every stone tightly to the others, each new number put into the shoulder. It banked wall, but helped her to stand for a long time without a bonding agent. Wailing Wall - famous landmark of the Jewish people. It is believed that all the Jews, when they pray, look at Israel living in Israel - in the direction of Jerusalem, and the Jews of Jerusalem in prayer looking toward the wall.

This became known as the Wailing Wall because Jews mourn their First Temple and Second Temple here. Both were destroyed in different years, but in one calendar day. Even the prophet Jeremiah foretold the destruction of the temple in Jerusalem, and that the wall will be one of them. Now it is a treasure and a sacred place of Jews, thousands of people come here every day, all year round and all over the world. Here you can meet and Jews from around the world, and of Israelis and tourists. People pray for the revival of the power of Israel, they write little notes with requests for God and put them between stones. Request can be about anything: health, healing, love, wealth, and even world peace.

But you can only go in appropriate attire: women must cover shoulders and be dressed modestly, without sparkles, variegation and numerous decorations, and married women should cover her head with a handkerchief at the time of prayer. Men should be wearing hats. At the Wailing Wall a man should stand on the left side, and women - to the right. Anytime recovery facilities, hear a variety of languages, people of all ages asking for something else. It is worth remembering also that the entrance is free for all, and on Saturdays and Jewish holidays in the territory is forbidden to smoke, use mobile phones and take pictures.

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Way of the Cross of Christ

Via Dolorosa, also known as the road of sorrow - is the way in which Jesus Christ walked from the place where he was sentenced to Calvary. It is estimated that 14 times some events stopped the procession, and these places are now built the chapel or church. Home road takes from the former tower Antonia, where now stands the Catholic Women's Monastery. Previously, there was a residence of Pontius Pilate, the Roman procurator, sentenced Jesus to death. In the courtyard of the monastery has two chapels, the Flagellation and Condemnation. First erected in place of pronouncing the sentence, and the second is the next point on the route. According to legend, in this place the saint underwent scourging, he dressed in a purple shroud and crown of thorns.

The third stop - this is the first fall of Jesus, the fourth - a meeting place of the holy with his mother the Virgin Mary. Traditionally, it has overtaken all march to see his son. The sixth station is associated with a meeting with Veronica, who came out of the crowd and dabbed his face with a handkerchief wet cool. In the seventh paragraph, Jesus fell the second time, having stumbled on the threshold of Judgment Gate, leaving the city. The eighth stop on the Via Dolorosa in Jerusalem memorable appeal to the daughters of the holy city. Nine points - a place where the condemned fell again, and the third, after seeing Calvary. The remaining five stations are already inside the Holy Sepulchre and go in this order: remove clothing, nailed to a cross, dying on the Cross Descent from the Cross, Entombment.

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The gates of the holy city

The sight of Jerusalem has always been and 8 gates surrounding the old part of town. The most beautiful, richly decorated and notable of them - Damascus, which leads to the Muslim Quarter. They also referred to the colonies, because of one of the columns to measure the distance from the capital of Israel to any other city. Lions Gate decorated with lions of heraldry, through them, Jesus went up to Jerusalem, and with them begins the Via Dolorosa. Most small gate leading into the Muslim Quarter, are the dung gate, which had previously been the usual opening in the wall.

Jaffa Gate the most famous, as almost all the tourists are beginning to have their acquaintance with each landmark. The gates of King David standing next to Mount Zion and the tomb of King David. Flower Gate decorated with ornaments of flowers, also known as the gate of Herod Antipas, whose house was nearby. Gates Hamid relatively new and have been built to reduce the crowds of pilgrims that marched to the Holy Sepulcher. Golden Gate was walled up by the Turks for a long time. The Jews believed that through them would come the new Messiah, but enemies to block his path.

Sights and heritage of Geneva

Contents:

• Flower Clock, boulders English Park, Jet d'Eau fountain
• St. Peter's Basilica, Palais des Nations, and Reformation Wall
• Museum hours of Patek Philippe, the Museum of Art and History, the Botanical Garden

As a popular cultural center of Switzerland, the welcoming and elegant in Geneva is beautiful any time of year.

Geneva is surrounded by mountains on all sides, with almost anywhere in the city you can see their snowy peaks. Its attractions attract many tourists from various parts of the globe, some of which are unusual times, such as the world-famous floral clock.

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Flower Clock, boulders English Park, Jet d'Eau fountain

One of the main symbols of the city - the flower clock, located in the English Garden. Variety of colors used for the design of this watch, arranged and designed so that in its flowering replace each other, continuing to delight the eyes of visitors the whole summer. The author of the famous sights - the scientist Carl Linnaeus, who wanted to interest students who study biological rhythms of plants, so that's a remarkable way. This particular flower bed - the result of long and laborious work together designers, gardeners, florists and watchmakers. The dial is made by planting flowers of various colors, and the mechanism and the hands - these, an electronic clock mechanism cleverly hidden under the beds.

English Park is remarkable not only flower clock: corresponding to the English style of landscape design, it's all divided into direct and smooth alleys and characterized by well-groomed and luxury. Unusual tree planting, magnificent structures of pure white stone, fountains and a variety of busts made to English Park a popular destination of tourists and residents of Geneva. The main attraction of the park are two large boulders, one of which can be seen in detail carved map of Switzerland.

Hallmark of Geneva, not only, but also in the whole of Switzerland, is the famous Jet d'Eau fountain, which until recently was not only the biggest fountain in Europe, but throughout the world. Geneva fountain located in the city center, in the middle of the lake. It creates a lasting impression: a powerful jet of water rising up to a height of 140 m (for comparison, the height of 46-storey building). The jet can take various forms and at dusk illuminated painted in different colors, turning into a truly spectacular sight.

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St. Peter's Basilica, Palais des Nations, and Reformation Wall

Another attraction of Geneva and the main architectural monument, symbolizing the spiritual life of Switzerland, is the Cathedral of St. Peter. The cathedral was originally built in the Romanesque style, and was completed in the Gothic. In 1406 - 1449 years the cathedral being completed several times, the main exhibit of this building is the chair of Calvin - known reformer and head of the Protestant-Calvinist. His appearance and the history of the cathedral very accurately reflects the historical events of that distant time. On the observation deck of the North Tower of the cathedral you can see the unique views of Geneva, the mountains, the lake Leman.

While in Geneva must visit the following world-famous attractions - the Palace of Nations (UNO). This complex of buildings located on 46 hectares and belongs to the nature reserve park of "Ariana". The buildings are built in a neoclassical style, project architects in the 5 years period of 1928-1938. In other words - a 5 buildings interconnected by first and third floors, which can take place throughout the construction. Tourists can walk through the rooms of the palace to see the exhibition of renowned artists that are held within the walls of the building, and admire the freely walking on campus peacocks.

While in Geneva must visit one of the most impressive monuments in Europe - Wall of the Reformation. The unofficial name of the monument - "Protestant Rome". Dimensions of the wall are impressive - almost 100 meters long and 9 meters high, the monument is a composition of the bas-reliefs and more become the main figures of the Reformation and its main achievements, as well as the history of Protestantism. This monument was erected in 1909, the year of the anniversary of John Calvin - the leader of the Reformation movement and the spiritual father of Geneva. This magnificent building, which is worth it to see it with my own eyes.

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Museum hours of Patek Philippe, the Museum of Art and History, the Botanical Garden

As will be in Geneva, be sure to visit the Museum of hours Patek Philippe - another attraction of this vibrant city. The museum is housed in a 4-storey building and covers various milestones for the establishment and improvement of hours. you can see as the most expensive watch in the world (they cost $ 11 million), and watch famous people - Tchaikovsky, Tolstoy, the British Queen Victoria, Rudyard Kipling, Richard Wagner, and others. Unique and rare specimens of hours made in Europe from the 16th to the 20th centuries, will be presented to your attention in the Museum hours Patek Philippe.

Museum of Art and History in Geneva is a unique encyclopedic museum in Switzerland. It was built in 1910 and collected in their walls are collections of sculptures, paintings and other art objects of art available at the time in the city. Exhibition activity intensified in Geneva at the end of the XIX century, while at the same time it was founded the Society of Arts and the city began to be regular exhibitions.

At the time of the paintings, which had no place in the Louvre, it was sent from Paris to the provinces, as well as in Geneva, which is annexed France at the time. Today the halls of the museum are distributed by sectors, located in the first archeology, in the second - the fine arts, applied arts - in the third. Medieval weapons, Egyptian and Roman excavations, the works of Renoir, Van Gogh and Monet are presented to you at the Museum of Art and History in Geneva.

While in Geneva, be sure to visit the Botanical Garden! The world-renowned Geneva Botanical Garden was created in 1817 and is located on an area of ​​28 hectares. In addition to its direct purpose, the Botanical Garden is an important educational center: its territory is a large scientific research institute. Research labs, unique herbarium, a large library, arboretum, Bank cherished plants and, of course, Botanikum will long remain in your memory. Geneva Botanical Garden is considered to be a living museum. On the sights of Geneva can talk long and hard, but it's better to see with our own eyes.

Rousseau Island, Bourg de Fours, the International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent, Tavel House, Mont Blanc Bridge and many other attractions deserve no less attention. All sorts of exhibitions and festivals of Geneva will also become a significant contribution to the collection of your travel experience from one of the most beautiful and interesting cities in Europe .

Tour of Beijing

Contents:

• main square
• The long wall of 10,000 Do
• The legacy of ancient China
• Where else is worth visiting?

China - a country that surprises its visitors. There mysterious story adjacent to vigorously develop modern. Tradition, accumulated over centuries, fascinated, as the generation of culture of our contemporaries sometimes staggering. Much of this "thing" - is the largest, oldest, most popular in the world. A showcase of China, you can call it the central city of Beijing, whose name literally translates as "northern capital."

Sightseeing in Beijing could not be better reflects the essence of modern China.

The very layout of Beijing, in spite of the numerous destruction and ruin, kept the shape of a rectangle, is strictly oriented to the cardinal, it arouses curiosity. Age settlements, which became the basis for the city, has more than 4 thousand years. It has survived some of the sights, built in the tenth century. And one of the best architectural works of the young tourist attraction is the Olympic complex, built for the competition in 2008.
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main square

Center and the heart of Beijing area can be called Heavenly Peace - Tiananmen. It is considered to be the largest area in the world. It was at her place all the important events for the country. And during national celebrations or political debate, it is not up to its name. Every day in the square takes place the solemn raising and lowering of the national flag. Surround the area important for the city facilities: Hall of People's Congress of China, Mao Zedong mausoleum, the National Museum of China. The latter is necessary to tell more. It is the largest and most visited museum in the world. There are more than 600 thousand exhibits that could tell the story of China's thousands of years old in 5.

Particularly famous are the tripod Dean - the largest ancient bronze ware age of 3000 years. Its weight is 833 kg. Another bronzes - square wine vessel with images of 4 sheep head, related in time to the Shang Dynasty. Museum Attraction, older than 2 million years old, is a jade burial suit made of processed gold braid. The time to significant events ticking clock on the facade of the museum.

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The long wall of 10,000 Do

Having been in Beijing, it is impossible not to visit the Great Wall of China. This grand structure, the construction of which lasted for almost 2000 years. The wall was intended to defend the country from foreign enemies and safeguard against mixing with the neighbors of the Chinese nationals. Dimensions of this architectural attractions stagger the imagination: the length of it with all branches is 8850 km. Towers on it arranged a certain distance to any of them had seen two neighbors. Thus was created the notification system by which it was possible to quickly bring the approaching enemy.

Of course, much of the wall has not survived to our days in good condition. But some of its parts were restored and open to the public. The most well-preserved sections of the wall are located close to the city of Beijing. Around 60 km away from the most visited site - Badaling. Its length of 50 km, and it was built in 1505. Wall height of about 8 m, width - 5, 5 m. It is always very crowded. And most of the visitors are Chinese themselves. For most of them it is a kind of "sacred" duty. Badaling is located in Yanqing County. Its territory also has caves in which lived since ancient times, people. You can reach the attractions in the electric train from Beijing.

A short distance from Beijing are areas Tszinshanlin and Symatay and Mutyanyuy. Last interested in the presence of both restored and pristine parts of the wall. Get to it already have a transplant. Maybe that's why he is not as popular as Badaling, but many visitors say that Mityanyuy much prettier. But Symatay Tszinshanlin and good for those who wish to fully plunge into history. They are the most removed from the capital and are not subjected to restoration. There are few tourists. Wherever you visited, no matter what area or climb the Great Wall of China, it will almost certainly be one of the strongest impressions of your travels.

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The legacy of ancient China

Another great attraction in Beijing is the Forbidden City - the largest palace complex in the world. Created in the 15th century he was 5 centuries served the ceremonial and political center of the empire: it was the residence of 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing. The Chinese Palace has 2 names Tszytszinchen and NPM. Which translates as "The Forbidden City" and the "palace of the former rulers," respectively. The complex is located 980 buildings. Its walls form a rectangle, surrounded on all sides by a moat. You can get in through the 4 inputs, located on each side of the light. The moat in front of Gate bridge.

The palace is divided into inner and outer parts. The courtyard was used by the emperor and approximate as the home and outside for receptions and ceremonies. From the south to the north entrance of the main square to extend the "inner river with gold water", 6 palaces and imperial gardens.

In the south of Beijing it is still one of the attractions was built in ancient China. This is the Temple of Heaven. It is a complex of buildings surrounded by a double wall. Initially, everything in it was planned very carefully, and each element of the building serves a particular purpose. For example, the temple on the one hand round, while the other has a square shape. This is done in order to indicate the powers of the heavens and the earth element. The altar consists of a 9 marble slabs. Number 9 for the Chinese sacred, it brings good luck and is the symbol of unity of the forces of heaven and earth.

Arouse interest acoustic effects in some plants. For example, the quiet words of the prayer, which is pronounced by the emperors on the special site of the Altar of Heaven, amplified repeatedly. A triple echo can be heard while the stone, located on the way to the pavilion Firmament. Not all the rooms to tourists allowed to pass, but the uniqueness of the architecture of that time can be estimated well, looking only for the facades of buildings.

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Where else is worth visiting?

The name of the following attractions - Beihai Park, which translates as "northern lake / sea." The composition of the park ensemble includes many galleries, bridges, gardens, other than grace. Always worth a visit round the city on the observation platform: it offers a beautiful view of the park. There is also a statue of Buddha made of white jade. Instead Jade is an island surrounded by a pond. In the summer the surface of the pond is covered with lots of pink and white lotuses. The same colors decorated the bridge by which you can get to the island. Interestingly and Pavilion 5 and dragons. In the morning, in the park, you can watch the locals, conducting various trainings.

Of the attractions open to visitors, is known for its theater in the 3 floor of the former summer residence of the emperors of Summer Palace, the park worth visiting Yuanminyuan, where are the ruins of the summer palace of the same name. It is interesting to get acquainted with the Lama Temple - the home of Tibetan Buddhist monks, consider a set of tombs of 13 emperors - Shisanlin.

If you want to plunge into the atmosphere of the ancient city, it's good to walk in the district Nanluogusyan. Some of the houses here are built in the 13th century. Significant monuments of the Old City are 2 towers - Drum and Bell Tower, once the locals which replaced their music chimes.

List the antiquities can be long. Each of them in their own interest and mysterious. But in addition to historical sites in Beijing, there are a lot of interesting places. For example, the Beijing Zoo. It is mostly represented a wild and rare animals in China. Including the big panda, the greatest interest of visitors. Lovers of modern art will surely attract the arts district, where the focus artists' studios and exhibition spaces.

Olympic Forest Park was built on the principles of Feng Shui, and the stadium has become another hallmark of modern Beijing. In China's capital and you can admire the Moscow Kremlin, and the Eiffel Tower, and nearly a hundred well-known objects. Their small copy of presented in a theme park in the world. Travel to Beijing will love even the pickiest traveler. It is a city of secrets, contrasts. The familiar and exotic at the same time, he must leave indelible impressions.

Where to go on a romantic trip?

The frantic pace of modern life, we often forget about the romance. Summer - a great opportunity to correct this mistake by going alone with your loved one in one of the most beautiful places on the planet. The romantic journey can go as a couple, and a respectable married couple, have been married for more than one year. The most important thing - is to choose a place of rest so that it has become the best memories in your life. Here are five best places in the world for a romantic trip.

Paris. There is a famous expression - see Paris and die. However, if you go to the city on a honeymoon (first or second), you probably will live happily side by side for many years. Champs Elysees, Eiffel Tower, quiet Kafa and chic restaurants, and lovely hotel - such as hibiscus Paris hotel offer you all facilities for an unforgettable holiday.

Islands. Maldives, Bali, Seychelles - all these names immediately evoke associations with the azure ocean, exotic palm trees and golden sand, which will allow you to immerse your head in an atmosphere of love and romance. Also, do not miss your chance to participate in a special ceremony for lovers, which will offer you almost every island hotel.

Tallinn. If your family budget does not allow you to go to the Maldives - do not lose heart. The capital of Estonia is considered one of the most romantic cities in the USSR, and you may well see this yourself. With that view in Tallinn, you just do not have any problems - this city on the Baltic Sea will offer you a wealth of ancient sights and romantic places.

Prague. The beauty of Prague is ranked first in Europe in the number of weddings. Newlyweds from around the world want to spend the most important day in their lives here, so Prague has long been known as the city of love. Narrow streets, which can endlessly walking, holding hands, quiet cafes and historic Charles Bridge - the city as if specially designed for walks and declarations of love.

Venice. What could be more romantic than the old houses and bridges, ghost channels, flooded with light of the setting sun, and thoughtful gondoliers, silently gliding through the water in their boats. For a small fee, they even sing you the old Italian love song that will melt even the icy heart.

The long-awaited trip to St. Petersburg

A warm welcome awaits all who come to see the beautiful and unusual Petersburg. This is the city of legends, and rightly so. It is woven from myths and songs. Each show this city something of their own than take any traveler in the heart of its rightful place.
For those who are going to come first, gets a substantial question of where to stay. The perfect solution would be to look in the direction of small, cozy hotel. For example, Hotel Aurora will be enjoyed if you have limited budget, but you are accustomed to rest in comfort.

This charming hotel has two branches, one on the other side of the river.

• Central (business class) - is located near the metro station "area of ​​the Rebellion." It is near the main train station, just invaluable handy if you arrive by train after midnight when traffic is not something that does not go, bridges divorced. Guests are welcome at any time. Rooms are decorated in a classic style, while encouraging loyalty rates. On average, the number will cost you about 2-thousand.
• Petrograd (economy class) - the famous island of St. Petersburg lived another hotel, hospitality is not inferior to his soratnitse. In the middle of the subway and Petrograd and Moscow region weary traveler will find vremennyyi home. Here you can find room for 1000 rubles. By the way, it is very close to the cruiser, which is the name of this nice hotel.

The staff of both hotels will be only too happy to suggest things to see in St. Petersburg is necessary if you do not clear the journey. Not only museums and exhibitions are significant in this city. Locals prompt you where to taste our specialty northern delicacy. This, of course, talking about donuts, which are prepared according to an old recipe almost from imperial times.

And yet, there are many mysterious places, about which little is written, where make wishes always come true. For example, the famous Rotunda. Simply put, this is an interesting structure of the front, which is located in the yard on the street Gorokhovaya. According to legend, if you wish to write on the wall - it is true. Not surprisingly, the living space is almost gone. But how interesting to read. In general, it is also worth trying to hotel staff.
You can talk a lot about this city, but surely will be the main thing - it is worth a visit in every life, at least once. This trip you will never forget.

How beautiful evening makeup choose for blue eyes?

Contents:

• Evening make-up for blue eyes
• Unusual evening makeup for blue eyes

According to statistics, the happy owner of the eye color of the sky are much rarer than beauty with brown or green eyes.

It is thought that the blue eyes - a generous gift of nature. However, even such a luxury can be easily damaged if improperly applied makeup.

There are general guidelines to help create the perfect evening makeup for blue eyes. In this case it is very important choose the right eye shadow palette. Their color should be chosen based not only on the type of make-up, but also on factors such as the condition of the skin, tsvetotip appearance and selected to mark the clothes.

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Evening make-up for blue eyes

The proper application of makeup to the eye is impossible without a common skin preparation. So the first thing you need to start with cleansing it. For this purpose, suitable delicate scrub that massage is applied to the skin. After all the procedures on the face, apply a moisturizer.

The second stage - light tone foundation, which distributes brush sponzhikom or just your fingers. Most often blondes suitable shade of ivory. After the foundation is dust. It is applied to the cheeks, forehead, nose and chin. Avoid contact of powder on the lower eyelid, as this will make the eyes expressionless, and weighing it. The finishing touch will bronzing powder.

For eye make-up needed on the mobile eyelid cause heavyweight matte shade light shades. To visually "open the" eyes selected shade should be a few shades lighter skin tone. This method will transform the very eyes and make them extremely attractive. Light shadows should be carried out under the eyebrows. It will emphasize their bend.

On the upper and lower eyelid, where the lash line passes, applied matte shades of color shadows deep. This rich color perfectly suited for festive and evening make-up, as a way to stand eye and even light bulbs do look incredibly seductive and attractive.

Directly above the blue shadows necessary to strip the transitional matte tone half a centimeter in size. Transitional called tone color that 2-3 pitch below the natural color of your skin. Apply a thin tone of cosmetic brush and then carefully shaded. With beveled brush is necessary to emphasize the outer corner of the lower eyelid color matte shadows deep.

It is the turn of mascara. To avoid causing sight, do not use lengthening mascara.   In this age of shadows cast coating of dark shades eyelashes should not really stand out.   Just a few easy application in two phases.

Rule evening make-up states that to be the dominant one thing. Therefore, it suffices to choose a lip gloss translucent pink or peach lipstick discreet. These colors do not take over the entire focus. The image is ready.

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Unusual evening makeup for blue eyes

For any publication of the most ideal option is to make Smoky eyes, who was born in the United States, and later was recognized fashionistas around the world. This method of applying make-up in the Russian translation has a beautiful name "smoky eyes" or "look languishing."

The blue-eyed women are very suitable pink, blue, blue, gold, beige, brown, and purple color. But if the "quiet" evening makeup or official reception is enough to choose two shades of similar colors and only use them for the youth party can afford the most incredible transformation.

To do this, you will need make-up cosmetics with an unusual texture - a satin shine, shimmer and its overflow. Quickly give the image of a festive look shiny pigment any help - they can be used instead of the eyeliner or mixed with shadows.

A great way to really shine and become queen of the evening - is the use of crystals in makeup. To image was beautiful and clever, it is necessary that the color of crystals resonate with shadows and choose clothes.

For those who are not willing to go to such drastic measures, but still yearns for a riot of colors and emotions, we can recommend the broad arrow "doll lashes', underlined his eyebrows and radiant color shades. Lipstick should fit the image perfectly.