Oriental Adventure

About the destination: Ulaanbaatar, is the capital of Mongolia and the most populous city in the country. It is one of the coolest cities in the world. Its population in 2008 reached a little more than one million inhabitants. It emphasizes in the city its Soviet architecture decked out with Tibetan and Buddhist buildings. Ulaanbaatar was founded in 1649 as a monastery town called orgon (known as Urga or Urgà in the Western world), which flourished during the 1860s mainly because it was situated as a trading center between Russia and China. Mongolia proclaimed its independence in 1911, and when the city was named capital of the country in 1924, its name changed to Ulaanbaatar, which means 'red hero' in the Mongolian language, in honor of the Mongolian national hero Sukhbaatar, who liberated Mongolia from the troops Of Ungern von Sternberg (one of those personages that could only exist in that remote time. He was an Austrian military man, who went to the Russian side, where he fought with the white Russian army, that is, the faithful to the tsarist side during the Russian revolution, then conquered Mongolia, expelling the Chinese, to be a private warlord And end up being handed over by his own men to the Russian Red Army, his cruelty and bad milk were widely known) and Chinese rule, fighting in the Soviet Red Army. Its statue adorns the main square of Ulan Bator. Ulaanbaatar has not seen war-related destruction, except in 1921, when the Battle of Urga in which Baron Ungern von Sternberg defeated the 10,000 Chinese garrison men (who had occupied Urga without a battle).

About the destination: Zhuhai is the only city in China to be named one of the top 40 national tourism destinations for its overall cityscape. It has Chimelong Ocean Kingdom, the biggest of its kind worldwide, and Ocean Spring Resort, the No.1 ocean hot-spring facility in this country. International events that have favored the city include the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition, China International Circus Festival, WTA Elite Trophy Zhuhai, Beach Music Festival, and International Mozart Competition for Young Musicians. The international reputation of Zhuhai is on the rise thanks to its global perspective and scientific opening-up. Zhuhai placed first among Westerners' Top Ten Favorite Cities in China 2013, according to Globe magazine on August 9, 2013.

About the destination: Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. This bustling harbor city is one of Asia's primary financial hubs. It is composed of Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, the New Territories, and over 260 smaller islands. Hong Kong Island, with its striking skyline, is the main attraction for most visitors. Hong Kong is a blend of the ocean, islands, modern skyscrapers, ancient temples, and fishing villages. The city's heart is Victoria Harbor, which both separates and unites Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. The most renowned view of Hong Kong is from Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island, accessible via the Peak Tram. Other key attractions in Hong Kong include the Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island, the old colonial buildings of Central juxtaposed with the uniquely modern and mirrored towers, intriguing museums, the densely populated areas of Kowloon and Mong Kok, and the scenic, tranquil areas of Stanley and Aberdeen. A city brimming with energy and spirit, Hong Kong provides a buzzing atmosphere, a lively cultural scene, delectable cuisine, shopping, thrilling nightlife, and many more surprises that will astonish even the most discerning tourist.