GRAND CANYON
Grand Canyon is the largest split in the known world. Grand Canyon is a steep ravine, which was conducted by the Colorado River in northern Arizona, USA. It is because of heavy mineral deposits that you can see the mountains red, brown and orange. This canyon is part of the vast Grand Canyon National Park, appointed by Theodore Roosevelt. The park is about 277 miles long and 4-18 miles wide. The ravines are the main attraction in the park.
U.S. President Theodore Roosevelt used quite often between the national park and recreational hunting. Statistics show that the gaps were made by the Colorado River about six million years and the depth of over a mile. It is said that the river began to cut layers of rock from the west at the start and gradually moved eastward. The place was inhabited by Indians who lived in caves. The site during this time was a sacred place for pilgrims and the first to explore this part of the world was a European guy who came from Spain to the site in 1540. During the year 1869, John Wesley Powell made a lot of the first planned trip there. Some of the best adventure, a tourist can enjoy the Colorado River rafting, helicopter tours and other tours through the soil. You can live in the best hotels and lodges Grand Canyon to make the trip memorable.
GREAT BARRIER REEF
It is the largest barrier reef in the world. And 'one of the best destinations in Australia. It can be seen from space, and is the largest single structure made by living organisms in the world. 10 000 species of reef substrates, consisted of over 1500 species of fish, 200 species of birds. This beauty inspires many tourists to visit.
PETRA
Petra is a place in the plain of Jordan, which was discovered by a Swiss explorer named Johann Ludwig Burckhardt in 1812 and is still considered a great beauty in the history of mankind. Araba is a section of the Great Rift Valley and among the Dead Sea (north) and the Gulf of Aqaba (south) side of the border between Jordan (east) and Israel (west).
Petra is the cultural heritage of antiquity. It is a beauty hidden behind layers of mountains. Those who have seen it say it is a treasure without equal. It is now considered one of the seven wonders of the world and belongs to the World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Any rose red city of Petra has a charisma that attracts everyone and anyone who enters the city, leading to another world of divine beauty and mystery. Petra is admired mainly for its picture perfect architecture, its complex structure, quality and size unreported simple.
Petra has been said about his source before 106 AD, the culture is said to have been dominated almost 400 years. Oman who have visited say that it is on, will never forget. City of Petra has been called, which is the Greek word for "rock", which is the largest of its buildings and tombs, which are carved directly from red sandstone, which operates the city a natural protective invaders. Its popularity tourists can also be linked to the meaning of the biblical city. And here where the king Aretas called for the arrest of the Apostle Paul in his conversion.
Location & How to Get to Petra
This historic fort is located 170 km south-west of Amman, Jordan Wadi Araba desert border. Its also 50 miles south of the Dead Sea, and the only way to get around the city in a narrow slit called the Siq. One is to reveal a very narrow path in the mountains miles to kilometers, before you get to see the majestic beauty of the route Petra.This is only about five feet wide, with sandstone walls rising hundreds of feet on both sides. This gorge long, narrow and not very well lit is very cold and calm before the secrets of the mysterious visitor every step. Taxi is the best means of transport to get from Queen Alia International Airport in Amman. Remember to ask the driver to take you to the bus station in Wahdat, because there are two main bus stations in Amman. Items are usually printed in Arabic on the particular line, so if you have not read in Arabic, the calls will be displayed on the bus, which leads to Petra.
PYRAMIDS
the pyramids and temples are very big things for the benefit of Egypt. Travel to Egypt offers nature and desert hiking, fishing, golf, scuba diving and birding groups. You can choose the places like Sinai coasts or red sea to relax.
GREAT WALL OF CHINA
Chinese Great Wall, a memorable landmark, is the most popular tourist destination in China. Wall has captivated the minds of many in the world and is part of the seven wonders. Great Wall is the best tourist destination for sightseeing. People from all over the world to visit China to see this exotic architecture, because it is one of the most fascinating tourist attractions in China. It has its share of supporters, including those who spread speculation that as seen from the moon.
Why, When, and Who Built The Great Wall?
Looking down the wall from the sky is really incredible, it says Wall Chinese dragon in the mountains around. It is a generic term for calling Chinese "Wan Li Chang Cheng" which defines the "Great Wall of 10,000 Li" (10,000 Li = 5000 km). There were three Chinese dynasties that have contributed to the construction of the Great Wall: the first, 221-207 BC, Qin, Han, then from 206 BC - 220 AD and 1368-1644 AD Ming Their common goal was to prevent the "barbaric" Huns invading the northern borders of China. Millions of people are forced to the wall, and many have died at work.
How Long is The Great Wall?
When Emperor Qin unified China, he accompanied the walls throughout the country as one of the Wall extended Li 10 000 (km 5000), and helps keep out intruders from the north. What seems to be in China in a zig-zag Dragon, Great Wall of China is spreading deserts, rivers, mountains, prairies and plains expands almost 6700 km. It is built over two millennia, and it extends from the east, west China. As new technologies and the lack of utility of parts of the structure is in ruins and the Chinese leaders do not bother to fix the problem. This wonderful area of Chinese origin swept Shanhaiguan, Hebei and Liaoning, Tianjin continues, expand to Beijing, and reached the Shanxi and Inner Mongolia, Ningxia next, arriving in Gansu, and finally ends in Jiayuguan Pass. The length of the Great Wall is about 6,700 km long. Height wise, it is 4.5 to 9m. Depth wise, it is 4.5 to 8m. The entire structure was built by hand in stone, brick with earth, sand, straw, wood, clay or what was available, by region and period.
CHICHEN ITZA
Itza was founded by the Maya civilization in 400 AD and is located in north-central, north of the Yucatan peninsula, now called Mexico. Chichen was a story that is 1500 years and is located 75 kilometers from Merida. Is said to have been the main area for various ceremonies. During the early days and time, is governed by the priests. Chichen means "At the mouth of the well of Itza. The word Chi means "mouth", Chen for "good" and Itza for "tribe Itzá". The main idea is that people have been released as a sacrifice to their god happy and those who survive are the ones who were suspected of being impaired.
The site contains several stone buildings in various stages of preservation and has been stored properly. The site is built in different architectural styles. He has a very clear mix and diversity of the Mayans, not the Maya civilization. The place has a total of Chichen three divisions: North, Central and South America and the group. When a group is in the Toltec style and the second gives an idea of the first period and culture Chichen old. As the most famous Mayan pyramid, it has been carefully studied by private organizations. Not really. It is now a federally owned and maintained by the Mexican nation, the Department of Anthropology and History. The best time to visit is either early morning or afternoon.
COLOSSEUM
Colosseum is one of the largest ever built in the architectural history of Rome. The Colosseum was originally known as the Flavian Amphitheatre, is the largest amphitheater ever built in the Roman Empire. It is a circular structure that occupies a site east of the Roman Forum. This amphitheater was built to hold gladiator fights, drama and games like hunting animals, the creation of mock naval battle and the public can see out, and encourage your favorites.
Built in the heart of Rome itself, its construction began again between 70 and 72 AD and was completed in 80 AD when Titus was emperor in power. It has a capacity of 50,000 spectators. Coliseum over the years has been shattered by natural disasters such as earthquakes, even then, it is one of the hotspots tour in Rome. Very close to the Colosseum is the gladiator school, and it is worth seeing. Compared to the oval of the Colosseum, the triangular shape. Other areas of attraction are places where the armor was built, so where gladiators wounded were healed and do not forget the cemetery where gladiators dead rest in peace.
Today, the Coliseum is used for religious purposes. Pope leads Good Friday procession called the station of the cross. Today, the amphitheater is very rich in flora. There are over hundreds of different types of flora present in the ancient walls of the Colosseum. The Colosseum in Rome was given great importance by the media and that is the reason why many Hollywood movies were filmed in this arena. The movie "Gladiator" is strongly influenced by Roman and gladiator fights.
CHRIST THE REDEEMER STATUE
Christ the Redeemer is a statue of Jesus Christ in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The statue is 120 m tall and weighs 635 tons. It is now part of the new seven wonders of the world. Located in the mountain of Corcovado, which is at a peak of 700 meters or 2,300 feet in Tujuca Forest National Park overlooking the city. The statue is made of concrete and soapstone. As a symbol of Christianity, became an important icon of Brazil, with Jesus Christ, that appears to open their arms to embrace the entire city below.
It was in 1850 when for the first time it was proposed that the statue of Christ atop Carcovado by a Catholic priest named Pedro Maria Boss. At the request for funding was sent to Princess Isabel to build this huge mountain religion. Originally the idea was not thought to be very good. It was not until 1921, when a need and a proposal for a large step has been thought, and finally the statue was made by the Catholic Club Rio.
During this period, in order to get more publicity, the group organized the event of the week, when the donations were public and the signatures were those who claimed to make the statue. Most of the donations came to the Brazilian Catholics. A lot of reflection, some suggest that the cross of Christ should be represented, along with Christ, or an idol of Jesus the world in his hands. But in the end, the statue of Jesus with open arms was chosen. Construction of a religious symbol, it took nine years from 1922, and ending in 1931. Brilliance of its engineers was revealed when he was struck by lightning during a storm in February 2008. Many trees were killed in this storm, but the statue was left unscathed because he was the top layer of soapstone, which is a good insulator.
MACHU PICCHU
Machu Picchu is pre-Columbian Inca Empire site, located about 8,000 meters above sea level. The site is located on a ridge above the Urubamba Valley in Peru. The city is also called "Lost City of the Incas". When the tourists to make a list of the best destinations World Tour, Machu Picchu is the site that will probably be the maximum number of votes. It is said that the trip to this place is a dream trip that you should never miss. It is a journey up archaeological site on the planet Earth. Data, said that Machu Picchu Tourism is one of the finest industries in the country. Whatever your expectations for him would be, you will be really happy to see the scenic beauty of the place and the intoxicating effect that will have on you.
Machu Picchu was built in 146 AD but was abandoned by the Inca rulers 100 years later. legendary stories suggest that the area has been neglected for some time. In 1911, Hiram Bingham, who was an American historian, attracted world attention with her and then left without looking back. Recent results also show that the site has been excavated several years ago by a German businessman. The site became part of the site of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1983. archaeological site built with the typical dry stone walls and polished, the most famous buildings are "the Temple of the Sun" and "the room with three windows".
Terracotta Warriors
The terracotta warriors and horses, means literally "soldier and horse jumps funeral". Qin Shi Huang was the first emperor of China. It is a belief that these soldiers are real soldiers who were buried with their king, that you can have in your next life. Civilization is the clay of British Columbia 210, but was discovered by a group of farmers in 1974. The average height of this army is 6 to 6.5 feet and as they are by their functions, seems willing to go to war, all dressed in their arms. The generals are on the front is the largest followed by acrobats, Bowman and soldiers. This site is totally amazing, awesome and is considered one of the wonders of the world. In total, more than 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots, 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses. Much remains buried in the field.
It is said that the statues were built by local craftsmen. In total, eight different types of molds used to create the face. Clay was added to the mold to give a good structure and facial expressions. All vary in their height, hairstyle according to their rank. There are a total of four mines, which is 7 meters deep. Fist pit is 230 meters long and has 8000 odd numbers. The cap is waterproof and all the facts of reed mats and wood. It certainly see and not to be missed by all those who visit China.
Dead Sea
Dead Sea, also known as sea salt. This massive Salt Lake is the difference between Israel and the West Bank, west and east of the Jordan. Dead Sea is 1385 m below sea level. It is also said that the beaches of Salt Lake is the lowest point of the entire surface of the earth. Salt Lake is 1240 meters deep, making it the deepest lake in the world hyper saline. Total ocean salinity is 33.7 percent. So the common man, it's easier to know that the sea is eight times saltier than the ocean. Dead Sea is 67 km long and 18 km wide. The main tributary Sea Jordan because it is located in the Rift Valley of Jordan.
Visitors from around the world are attracted to the Dead Sea, especially those at the bottom of the Mediterranean. For thousands of years, visitors have paid his visit to the Dead Sea. In antiquity, the place was a refugee camp to the King David. The Dead Sea is considered the leader in health centers in the world, offering various products such as potassium fertilizers and balms. In addition, sea salt is used to create packages and herbal cosmetics. The Dead Sea is very low and contaminated sites throughout the year against a sunlit sky and dry air. The place became famous for a variety of therapies. Some of them are climate therapy, light therapy (which is the exploitation of solar radiation) and spa (which means bathing in seawater).
