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India – a country of miracles

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India is the oldest country surrounded by water on three sides: the Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and, of course, the Indian Ocean. In northern India there are majestic Himalayas. The Holy Ganges originates in the glaciers of the Himalayas, and flows into the Bay of Bengal – the center of pilgrimage for Indians and tourists. Only on the banks of the Ganges one can still see the fascinating ritual cremation of the dead and bathing in sacred water.

The capital of India, Delhi, is situated on the territory of ancient cities and capitals, many of which are preserved places: the temples, tombs and ancient palaces.

The modern sights of Delhi also attract the attention of tourists: the famous Indian Gate, Lakshmi Temple, Parliament House, the Museum of Crafts, Pearl Mosque, the Gallery of Modern Art and, of course, the miracle of light – the column of metal.

On the island of Mumbai there are many informative and interesting museums, parks, churches (St. John), caves (Kanehri) and many temples.

In India there is tropical climate: in winter the temperature drops below 15 C and in summer rises to 40 and all this is accompanied by high humidity and abundant rainfall.

India has the second largest population (after China). Various ethnic groups live in the territory of India: marath, hindustant, punjabi, biharts, and many others.

People who prefer just simply relax on the beach will appreciate the resorts of Goa. More than a hundred kilometers of amazing beaches will please the most discerning travelers. Everything else, in Goa you can not just bask under the Indian sun, and also visit ancient abodes and temples of ancient India.

India is a repository of spiritual, cultural and other values, and by visiting this country, everyone will find there something for himself, his soul and mind.

Austria and the Austrian resorts.

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Austria, without exaggeration, is one of the most beautiful countries in Central Europe. Vienna sights, Tyrol, Salzburg and, no doubt, great Austrian ski resorts in the Alps amaze with their beauty.

Due to the fact that Austria is situated in temperate continental zone, even in winter the temperature do not falls below 3 degrees, and summer will not be hot – 20-25 C as a maximum.

Vienna is not just the capital of Austria, but the most beautiful city in Europe. Vienna is the capital of waltz, a cafe with a peerless baking and all sorts of wines. Vienna is the home of the famous Baroque: the only place where you can visit the huge number of castles, museums and temples in this amazing style.

Skiers will be attracted with a beautiful resort Zeerfeld. It is located 30 minutes from the local airport, which means that after a short trip you will very soon enjoy the high mountains and Rosshutte and Gsvandtkopf, and dense forest, and most importantly wonderful ski trails.

However, if you are an experienced skier – Sölden with the “black” slopes is what you need. More than two hundred kilometers of challenging, exciting slopes are given to fans of extreme sports. In Sölden you will find not only the abundance of ski trails, but also numerous hotels, swimming pools and other facilities for an unforgettable vacation.

Baden-Baden, Durshtein, Zeerfeld, Ischgl, and many more, not less remarkable resorts in Austria will help you not just have a good holiday, but also to gain positive emotions and impressions for a long time.

China

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China is one of the most ancient and marvelous civilizations on our planet. After all, China has made many useful discoveries such as the creation of paper and gunpowder, the finest silk and the best tea. Many of us would like to touch and to the spiritual values of China, to visit Tibet and many majestic pagoda even for a moment.

Fans of passive recreation also will find many interesting things for them in China. Numerous beaches along the coastline attract the attention of even the most prejudiced and demanding tourists.

Active travelers will be interested to visit the highlands of Yunnan-Guichzhou with an abundance of rivers, caves and waterfalls, a huge farm for growing ginseng in Qinghai Province, and of course, the Himalayas, with magnificent ski bases.

Connoisseurs of great art should not miss an excursion to the Forbidden City with the palace complex and museums. Here you can see the tomb of the thirteen emperors of the Ming dynasty, the figures of terracotta warriors and animal alley.

Live animals, including the famous Chinese panda bear can be seen in Guangzhou Zoo.
On the Kowloon Peninsula you will have the opportunity to visit many museums, exhibitions and seasonal displays – it’s so-called cultural center of China.

Language problems should not arise – wherever hiking, traveling and just visiting are maintained, English is spoken.

The climate of China varies greatly, as it is located in three climatic zones. Therefore, for visits to the great and ancient country it is better to choose autumn or late spring – China is great in these times of year.