Located about a two-hour drive from Chengdu, the Leshan Giant Buddha is a World Heritage Site that I had always wanted to visit. This time, I joined a local tour through Klook to Leshan. The tour included hotel pickup at 6 a.m. and returned to downtown Chengdu around 6 p.m. Although it was a packed one-day itinerary covering both the Leshan Giant Buddha and Huanglongxi Ancient Town, it was well organized, and the lunch was surprisingly good as well. I would definitely recommend it.
這是我第十次造訪日本，卻是第一次踏上沖繩。
以前想到沖繩，都覺得這裡是水上活動愛好者的天堂、購物者的聖地，跟我沒什麼關係……
When I visited Chitwan National Park, I had the chance to see many rare Indian rhinoceros! In the early morning, I went on a jungle walk, and in the afternoon, I went on a jeep safari. All day long, my senses were on high alert, spotting many exotic animals and birds!
Kathmandu is located in the center of the Kathmandu Valley in the Himalayas, near the border of Nepal and the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. The high altitude attracts many climbers, while its historic palaces, temples, and mysterious religious aspects draw others.
Galle is a city in southern Sri Lanka known for its important location. During the Age of Exploration, it was ruled by the Portuguese, Dutch, and British, leaving many colonial buildings. In 1988, it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kandy was the capital of Sri Lanka from the 15th to the 19th century and is now the second-largest city. The whole city is surrounded by mountains and is famous worldwide for the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic. Its rich natural environment and unique cultural sites make Kandy a popular tourist destination.
Dambulla is a city in central Sri Lanka, famous for its World Heritage Site, the Cave Temple. Besides the temple, Dambulla is also close to Sigiriya, known as the "Lion Rock," making it a popular stop for many travelers.
Polonnaruwa, once the second capital of the Sinhala Kingdom in Sri Lanka. Today, beyond its famous palace ruins, Polonnaruwa is home to numerous towering stupas, colossal Buddha statues, and intricate relief murals, making it a city where Buddhist art has reached its zenith. Exploring this city by bicycle or Tuk-Tuk allows visitors to immerse themselves in the grandeur of the ancient kingdom.
Prior to heading to Palestine, Israel launched its largest-scale attack on Palestine in 20 years, targeting Jenin. The following day, a terrorist attack occurred in Tel Aviv, which left me feeling apprehensive about entering Palestine. However, the thought of "perhaps only coming here once in a lifetime" prevailed, and I decided to go.
Wadi Rum, registered by UNESCO as a World Natural and Cultural Heritage site in 2011, is located in the southern region of Jordan, bordering Saudi Arabia. The landscape of Wadi Rum has evolved over millions of years, making it renowned for its diverse desert landscapes. It is often referred to as the "Valley of the Moon."