ARC 511: TOURISM

ASAKOME O. F ARC/15/2745

FEBURARY, 2021
Scenic spots, plivitve lakes, CroatiaL

ocated about halfway between the Croatian capital Zagreb and Zadar on the coast of the
Adriatic Sea, Plitvice Lakes are a magical world of living, moving water surrounded by
ancient forests, 16 lakes linked by waterfalls, bridges natural and man-made, and 300
square kilometers of wild beauty full of bears, wolves, boars, and birds. The difference in
altitude between 1,280 meters at the highest point and 280 meters at the lowest creates a
seemingly endless number of falls, big and small, that permanently fill the air with spray
and fog. Wooden and natural walkways and hiking trails spin around and across the lake
and a ferry on Lake Kozjak shuttles people between the upper and lower lakes. The lakes
are beautiful all year round, but especially when mirroring magical fall colors or the lacy
frozen branches of the surrounding trees.

Joshua tree national park,

Where the two distinct desert ecosystems of Southern California, the high and low
deserts of the Mojave and the Colorado, come together, they create a world totally its own.
Protected as Joshua Tree National Park, this unique world features plants and animals
whose lives are shaped by frequent drought, strong winds, and rare torrential rains.
Combined with fascinating geological features and a rich history, Joshua Tree National
Park is a very special place that attracts wanderers and explorers. The Colorado Desert,
part of the Sonoran Desert, is mostly covered by the abundant creosote bush and small
stands of cholla cactus and spidery ocotillo. The higher, wetter, and cooler Mojave Desert
is home to weirdly twisted and misshapen Joshua trees. The unique plant life is
interspersed with equally unique geological formations. Mountains of exposed granite
monoliths and twisted rocks, arroyos, alluvial fans, playas, bajadas, pediments, granites,
aplite, and gneiss all weave a giant mosaic of rare beauty.

Bayon, Cambodia

Built in honour of one of Cambodia’s most famous kings, Jayavarman VII,

Bayon is a 12th-century state temple that’s a unique architectural feat in the
heart of Angkor Thom. Fifty-four gothic towers carved with 216 gargantuan
smiling faces of Avalokiteshvara – the bodhisattva of compassion – fill
the temple, and the design showcases the shift from Hinduism to Mahayana
Buddhism. With Angkor Wat not far away, Bayon, its off-the-beaten track little
sister, is a close second in popularity
Hwange national park, Zimbabwe

Hwange has a greater diversity of mammals than any national park in the world
and is the largest natural reserve in Zimbabwe. The size of Belgium, it is home
to more than 50,000 elephants and 500 species of bird. The wet-season winter
months are the best time to see migratory birds or book an off-season safari
when the park gets fewer visitors
Bali, indonesia

Minutes from scooter-buzzing Ubud are artsy, low-key villages, vivid green rice

paddies, lush forests and vast jungles. Bali is one of Indonesia’s 17,000 islands
and sees an average temperature of about 30°C year-round. Explore by bicycle
and then head to one of its many cool beach clubs.
Seven sisters country park,east-sussex, uk
Britain’s unspoilt south coast is home to one of the country's
greatest walking trails and seaside parks, the Seven Sisters. Made up of 280
hectares of chalk cliffs, a winding river valley and flat top grasslands with views
of the English Channel, the coastal path begins near Eastbourne, the start of
the 100-mile South Downs Way

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The Old City, sacred to a number of religions, blends grand design with places
of prayer. Dome of the Rock on the Temple Mount is one of the oldest extant
works of Islamic architecture. Meanwhile the Kotel, also known as the Western
Wall, is a must-visit for any first-timer and is considered to be the holiest site in
the Jewish faith. Jerusalem, israel
Sydney opera house

Like many other attractions around the world, the Sydney Opera House is one of
those places that is easy to identify and obviously associated with Australia. A photo
of yourself in front of the white sails screams Australia. The Sydney Opera
House was built in several stages and officially opened in late 1973. To fully
experience the building, take a tour inside to see the unique shape and hear the
exceptional acoustics.
Prague castle, Czech Republic

Sitting atop a hill across the river from the center of the city, Prague Castle casts an
imposing aura over its surroundings. The castle is an incredible collection of
buildings constructed from the 9th to 14th century.

Stroll over the ornate 14th-century Charles Bridge spanning the Vltava River and
head up the hill to wander the narrow, twisty streets in the castle complex. The
castle is one of the largest in the world, and around almost every corner is a
historical building, church, or open square.
Ibeno beach

A blissful destination for tourists stretched over 245km on a sand bank in Ibeno
lies the Ibeno Beach, a little haven for leisure seekers. The roaring waves, spots
for sunbathing, unpolluted foliage of the mangrove forest, cool breeze from the
water and a lush surrounding give this destination an unimaginable allure for
tourists.

references
https://www.cntraveller.com/gallery/most-beautiful-places-in-the-world

http://www.travelstart.com.ng/blog/30-top-attractions-in-nigeria/