The Glossary
Touring around Beijing or Peking, the capital of China, you're sure to gape at this wondrous city of contrasts, with its high rises alongside quaint architecture and opulent palaces of yore! This is a place where modernism blends with tradition. What better way to start experiencing Beijing than from the Tiananmen Square, the world's largest square, which can easily contain 1 million people!! You can very well imagine how big Beijing could be! It is on this square that military parades and other important events are held. More fascinating are the buildings surrounding the square. The remains of the first Peking man was found here, proving the existence of Beijing city to be 700,000 years old! Although the remains disappeared during World...
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The world is full of surprises such as these four destinations sure to delight travelers
Museum, forest park, ancient ruins are popular destinations but the four we discovered have a charm of their own
Bargain hunting - Flea markets around the world
Flea markets are becoming more and more popular all over the world. Not just about bargain hunting, these places capture in nutshell the essence and the vibe of the country. Despite glittering malls shopping centers, some travelers still troop to the flea markets for unique souvenirs.
A million lights descend on Varanasi
A five-day celebration that swings between the solemn and the festive, Diwali in Varanasi has become an annual spectacle that makes this city in Northern India light up. Tourists not only encounter a rich cultural tradition but also a profound sense of man's innate capacity to do good
Pull the plug on Panda?
As the symbol of China and the logo of the Worldwide Fund for Nature, panda gets a special treatment in wildlife conservation efforts. Chris Packham believes it's time to invest the money funding the pandas elsewhere. HelloWorld examines whether pandas are worth keeping, despite the cost.