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Home and work for over 15 million and one of the three most active business centers on the planet, Hong Kong also offers dozens of things to see and do for tourists. In fact, there's no good place to start or end because there is so much more than could ever be experienced within a few days.

Here is a good place to check out Hong Kong.

clipped from china.dcsventuresinc.comUnder construction from the 3rd century BC to the 16th century AD, the Great
Wall of China stretches from east to west across one of the largest countries in
the world. From Shan-Hai Pass near Po Hai to Chia-Yu Pass, this around 6,000 km
combination wall and string of fortresses is among the largest man-made objects
on the planet.

The portions accessible to most visitors were constructed beginning around 1368 AD to roughly 1640 AD, with much of it in only the last hundred years of that period. Many watchtowers line the top, extending to the famed Gobi Desert and the oases of the Silk Road.

At whatever location the wall is toured, the views of the surrounding scenery is as spectacular as the wall itself. Don't miss out on a visit to one of the world's most extraordinary sites.

 

No matter what your interests, if you can't find it in Chicago consider staying home. Whether your taste runs to Shakespeare or meerkats, food or Jazz, airy museums or dank coffee houses, this city has everything - in spades.

There is so much to see in Chicago.

Las Vegas, City of Dreams made real. Once upon a time there was gambling and top-notch musical entertainment. Now there's that and a whole lot more. Now you can visit Vegas and never want to leave. Many have. Las Vegas was one of the fastest growing cities in the U.S. for over a decade.

Las Vegas, something for everyone.

If you have five years for a vacation you might be able to see about half of what London has to offer. No matter your tastes - whether modern or classical art, monuments and museums, zoos and gardens, nightclubs, theater, music, and on and on - it's here in abundance.

A perfect blend of ancient and modern, London has over 200 galleries and 300 museums, and 150 events a day to interest the traveler. One could see the Tower of London and the Crown Jewels in the morning and the Tate art museums in the afternoon. Or visit Parliament early then shop at Harrods later.

Westminster Abbey is the burial place of kings, poets and scientists, and a short distance from the changing of the guards at Buckingham Palace. Cathedrals and churches that rival the best of France or Italy are here, especially the must-see St. Paul's Cathedral.

The second largest city in Scotland, Edinburgh is the nation's capital city and home to the Scottish government and second, only to London in vacation popularity in Great Britain. Check out things to do and see, such as visiting the historic Old Town in Edinburgh.

New York City, hailed as the city that never sleeps, fondly known as the Big Apple, is home to approximately eight million people and with the population still expected to rise in the years to come. New York City is touted as the center of the world, maybe because each part of the globe has left an indelible mark in this place. From food to works of art to culture exhibits to tourist spots, whatever it is you want your senses to take pleasure in, New York City most probably has it.

Originally intended as a structure to commemorate the French Revolution, who could've guessed that 100 years later The Eiffel Tower would become the symbol of Paris itself? For a guide to Paris and the rest of France, Lonely Planet France Guidebooks is recommended.

But, judging by the six million annual visitors and the millions of photographs, that's what it has become. To date the tower has received over 200 million visitors since its completion in 1889.

For two years, three hundred workers joined over 18,000 pieces of structural iron to form the tower's three distinct levels. Those levels currently house over 1,500 steps. The number has varied over the years with different renovations. But the visitor can be grateful not to have to climb the 300 meter (984 ft) tower, thanks to the many elevators. The uppermost portion supports a 24m (79ft) spire.

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Bellagio is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA. Bellagio was conceived by Steve Wynn and built by his company, Mirage Resorts, Inc.

It was featured prominently in the film Ocean's Eleven and has also partnered with the World Poker Tour to host several of their tournaments. Many professional poker players prefer to play at the Bellagio poker room, calling it their home base (or more commonly "The Office") due to the high table limits.

Bellagio is a resort offering guests things that are good for the soul -- fine dining gardens flowers art and fashion -- by meeting every need and fulfilling every desire. Bellagio, what more can you say, First class.

One of its most notable features is an eight-acre (32,000 m²) artificial lake between the building and the Strip, which houses the Fountains of Bellagio, a major free attraction of fountains synchronized to music, which provides a romantic ambiance for couples walking along the strip. The Fountains of Bellagio attraction consists of an elaborate and massive musical fountain display set to light and music. Using a dramatic combination of music, water and light, the Bellagio delivers spectacular performances with its majestic fountains. They have been made famous through appearances on the silver screen. The Bellagio fountain shows are free and open to all (weather permitting).

Some of the greatest joys of Bellagio can be found in its subtleties: quiet hideaway corners where you can enjoy a gourmet pastry and coffee while reading a newspaper and wide balconies that overlook the resort's stunning pools.

The shopping area, called Via Bellagio, features all the stores that advertise in color in glossy magazines: Tiffany, Armani, Gucci, Prada, Hermès, and the like.

Inspired by the villages of Europe, Bellagio overlooksa Mediterranean-blue eight-acre lake in whichfountains perform a magnificent aquatic balletchoreographed to music and lights.

Barcelona is an ancient city, born of the Roman Empire. But like many great cities around the world, it flowered in the late Middle Ages and blossomed in the mid-19th century. Yet there are many exciting elements of the modern period there, as well. These periods are all evident in this northeastern Spanish city on the Mediterranean Sea coast.

Visitors can find a remnant of old Roman architecture here and there, in the form of part of an aqueduct in the Barri Gotic (Gothic Quarter) and some of the streets. But unlike Rome itself, most of the older buildings are from the time that give this area its name. The medieval years saw many of Barcelona's famed churches born, including the world famous La Seu.

The late 19th-early 20th century is alive and well in this artistic city, too, thanks to Antonio Gaudi and his patrons. Park Guell and the Sagrada Familia are two notable examples, but there are many others. The Casa Milà is still another. Even the lampposts outside the Pla de Palau show the distinctive touch of this unique artist.

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