World Tour Guide

Tokyo is one of the largest cities in the world and over 12 million inhabitants.
Tokyo is the main financial, industrial, commercial, educational and cultural center of Japan. The city has many higher universities, colleges, research centers, theaters and museums.

In the east of the island of Honshu is found as a traveler, the metropolitan Tokyo, which has applied since the year 1868 as the capital of Japan. Since time immemorial this stunning city is therefore linked to many domestic and international travelers from around the world to progress, high-tech but also by cultural aspects and facets of different cultures.

An internationally renowned area of Tokyo, the Ginza – a fashionable neighborhood with many upscale shops, exhibits the impact Western luxury goods. Shopping is in Japan as a leisure pleasure. Besides the exquisite Ginza with labels such as Gucci, Prada, are Armani, etc. especially recommend Shibuya, Harajuku and East Shinjuku too.

Also museums there are in Tokyo on measures, such as the Bridgestone Museum of Art. Here you can visit a collection of paintings and sculptures that had been drawn up which of impressionist European artists. The National Museum has an extensive collection of Asian art to be seen.

In Tokyo, you have the choice among more than 50,000 restaurants. Equally popular are national specialty restaurants, “ethnic food” mentioned. This term Japanese understand everything that is not Japanese or Western cuisine.

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Cape Town lies at the foot of Africa. In recent years it has become a very popular holiday destination. Tourists are able to spend their vacation here for most parts of the year.

Tourists should not come to Cape Town without going up Table Mountain. The mountain sits approximately one kilometer above sea-level overlooking the city below. It’s high enough to provide sightseers a panoramic view of the region below.

The cable car that operates between the upper and lower stations provides passengers three hundred and sixty degree views of the city below. As visitors reach the summit they are greeted by the smell of local fare emanating from the first grade restaurant that is located on top. The beauty of the naturally occurring flora and fauna enhances the tour.

There are many things to do and see in the city. The beaches that surround the city are utilized throughout the year because of the good weather. The scenery and environment is naturally attractive to visitors.

There are many places of interest purely due to the rich history the city possesses. There is a plethora of museums that are spread across the city that depict the growth of this part of the world over the many years it has existed. The focal destination among these historical sites is the Castle which was established by the Dutch colonialists.

Each year Cape Town is host to numerous festivals. The North Sea Jazz Festival is an example of one of the more famous festivals as it attracts famous artists from all over the world. Another festival that is hosted annually at Kirstenbosch botanical gardens brings in internationally renowned singers that attract many people.

The diverse cultures and lively activities tourists are exposed to are a unique set of circumstances that adds to a phenomenal vacation destination. Visitors may arrive with some preconceived ideas and leave very open-minded. As Cape Town is situated in a floral kingdom that exists nowhere else; its attractiveness is hard to escape.

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The Harbor Bridge is a giant made of steel.

Awesome is just the view from the arches of the Bridge: The Bridge Climb offers an enterprise-managed and secure hiking above and below the bridge, when you reach the top of the arches and you have a 360 degree view of the harbor. The tour lasts three and a half hours including an introductory training for adults and costs AUD 160 to 225 (children under 16 pay 100 to 175 AUD). At the highest point souvenir photos are shot, you can buy after the trip. To carry a separate camera is not possible. In the entrance to Bridge Climb is a gallery with pictures of various well-known visitors.

Royal Botanic Garden

The Botanical Garden is located at Mrs Macquarie’s Road and is well served by public transport. It is open daily from 07.00 clock until sundown. Daily at 10:30 Clock Free Guided tours available. Similarly, a self-guided audio tour exists. The Botanical Garden is beautiful and a green oasis in the middle of the city.
Sydney Opera House

The architectural masterpiece by Danish architect Jørn Utzon has become the symbol of Sydney. Back in 1957, started construction, but disagreements with the architects ensured that the opera could not be opened until 1973. In the three buildings with a sail-shaped roof are 5 theaters. More than three thousand events each year, offer a wide array Culture: Symphony, opera, jazz, ballet, musicals, theater, film and much more annually attract about two million visitors. Those who do not have the time or leisure for one of the many events can take part in a guided tour of a before and behind the scenes of the opera. The Opera House is open all year except Christmas and Good Friday.

Sydney Aquarium

A visit to the Sydney Aquarium is like an immersion into another world. Here you can walk on Meeresgrud between sharks, underwater, or look on the sea lions at play. This is thanks to three pools with elem acrylic tunnel at the bottom of a dry and very intressantes experience. Even someone who has never touched a starfish can do so here. The aquarium is recommended for young and old alike intressant and in any case.

The world-famous Sydney Opera House.

Sydney Tower

The Sydney Tower is 305 meters height, the second highest free-standing building in the southern hemisphere. On 250 meters there is a publicly accessible observation deck. At the foot of the tower lies the Center Point shopping and business center. The tower was opened in 1981 and is annually visited by 800,000 visitors. The view over the city and surrounding area is fantastic, unfortunately the views of the Opera and the Habourbridge is not free.

The Rocks

The Rocks is the oldest district of Sydney. Today it is a very touristic area where one can still see many Victorian buildings. The area invites you for a little tour of one and there are many good restaurants (eg Sailor Thai) and bars.

Taronga Zoo

Taronga Zoo is a zoo with many well-made domestic animals, which would be on an outback tour only very rarely or never seen. “Taronga” stands for “beautiful view” and you get in a visit to the zoo offered the same in any case. Even if the admission is not entirely favorable to compensate the view of the skyline of Sydney in any event and a visit is definitely worthwhile. You can reach the zoo is best if you take a ferry from Circular Quay.

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About Sydney

Sydney – Unofficial capital of Australia – Australia’s largest city Sydney is located on the east coast of the smallest continent of the earth, in the state of New South Wales. In the Sydney metropolitan area are now 4.5 million people living together from different nations.
The time difference in Sydney for the BST is + 8 hours, in winter it is +10 hours.

Main Attractions in Sydney

Bondi Beach

Bondi Beach is the hottest beach in town! On the weekend are all there, it was tourists and locals. With very good weather the swimming costumes should be there, in windy weather, surfers can enjoy the water. During the week there are quiet moments, but because of the large crowd at the weekend, the infrastructure is very well adjusted to tourists and partygoers. There are a lot of cool cafes and lounges and dinner is announced almost always party. Who wants to be quite cool is styled (and appropriate), goes to the Bondi Iceberg and leaves in the view on the beach.

Bondi Coastal Walk

Hikers who absolutely should run from Bondi to Glebe. The trail is very beautiful and offers breathtaking views. With a little luck you can see dolphins. Be sure to apply sunscreen thickly!

Manly Beach

But the ferry ride from Circular Quay to Manly Beach is the way to Manly even worth it. At 30 minutes by ferry to get to Manly and a beautiful beach that belongs next to Bondi, the biggest and most attractive beaches in the Sydney area. The road from the ferry to the beach leads through a completely pedestrian area besieged by tourists. On the beach promenade, there are many quiet places to stay, and the most inviting cafes.

Chinatown

Chinatown is located near the Central Station and in the Chinese mall stroll is very interesting. There are many small restaurants and bars. The best tips for Restaurant at the hostel to ask. One can well walk from Chinatown to Darling Harbor, and so a very interesting pub crawling to complete in one evening.

Chinese Garden of Friendship

The Chinese Garden of Friendship (Chinese Garden of Friendship) is a gift from Sydney’s Chinese sister city, Guangzhou in China. The name should be Ausruck for the strong ties between Australia and China. Sydney’s Chinese Garden is one of the few public Chinese gardens outside China, and provides an insight into the culture of China. Chinese Garden offers an oasis of calm amidst the daily hustle and bustle around the city. The park costs 6 AUD Admission for adults (concessions 3 AUD) and is open daily from 9:30 clock – 17:00 clock.

Harbor Bridge

The 495-meter-long Harbor Bridge spans the harbor of Sydney and was 19th Inaugurated in March 1932. Previously, the crossing of the harbor was possible only by ferry. 1400 workers created in eight years of construction the bridge, which still applies today as a master of engineering management. The arches have a span of 503 meters and the cables extend to 36 meters into the rock at the ends of the bridge. Every day the bridge will sail from 150,000 cars.

In addition to the roadways is also rails and two footpaths on the bridge. On the pylon, the opera is closest (south side) is a viewing platform (Pylon Lookout). Pylon is a museum that documented the construction of the bridge with lots of photos and texts. From the platform offers an impressive view of the skyline and the Opera. The museum and observation deck is open all year except Christmas.

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London is the capital of the United Kingdom. The administrative structure in Greater London consists of 32 counties (boroughs) and the City of London, extending over 1584 kilometers ². The population of London is around 7.5 million however throughout Greater London about 13 million people live.

Tourist Attraction in London:

London offers a variety of attractions for the traveler. Some of which are as follows:

1 – London Eye – The second largest Ferris wheel in the world (ca.135m). The ride is will cost you about 15 €, but it offers a magnificent view of London. Duration of a ride is approximately 30 minutes.

2- Tower of London – UNESCO’s World Heritage Site and London’s royal stronghold, about 900 years old and home of the crown jewels, including the parts of the Cullinan diamond, which was the largest ever found. Entry fee is £ 16, however, various exhibitions in the interior of the Tower. If you really want to see the Tower, you should already include a few hours.

3- St. Paul’s Cathedral

4- Shakespeare’s Globe Theater – From the outside it may not be spectacular, but inside we can admire the detailed and original reconstruction of the theater where Shakespeare’s worked, even though it is about 100 yards further on, to the east.

5- Tower Bridge – There is also an exhibition for 6 pounds with a beautiful view over the Thames. When you buy a combined ticket with the monument, then a pound on top is coming, that is really worth it, because the view is fantastic. However, you should be fit for the monument, since one must climb 311 steps. The monument is a short walk.

6- Westminster Abbey – This Church has been made in the coronation ceremonies, and the majority of the British monarch is buried here. A tour takes about 1 hour, and entry fee is £10.

7- Palace of Westminster – Seat of Parliament including Big Ben. It can be visited only in a few days a year with prior notification.

8- Buckingham Palace – It is the official residence of the Queen of England. At 11.30 clock is changing of the guard, but it should be there for half an hour earlier, because of the strict rules.

9- Maritime Greenwich – Consists of the sailing ship Cutty Sark, it is the Royal Observatory, through which passes the meridian and the National Maritime Museum. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

10- Madame Tussauds – The world famous wax museum, whose you can view statues of famous celebrities. Entry fee is £25 although there are reductions for children. There are two entrances: one to buy tickets, with a long snake, and one for pre-booked tickets on the Internet, no waiting. Meanwhile, there are many cities “branches” of Madame Tussauds in Amsterdam and Las Vegas). In London, it is the main museum.

11- HMS Belfast – British cruiser from World War II. Entry fee is £8 for which you can roam in the ship and observe the everyday life of British soldiers and the technique of warships of World War II

Museums and Galleries in London:

London has many famous museums and exhibitions galleries. The most visited and popular is the British Museum, the Natural History Museum. Basically, for all state museums, there is no entry fee (except for special exhibitions) – this includes, for example the British Museum, Tate, Natural History Museum and Science Museum. In contrast, admission fee for the private museums are sometimes very high – for example, to Madame Tussaud Saatchi and the Tower.

Here is a list of some of the famous museums:

1- British Museum – One of the oldest and largest museums in the world. (Free entry).
2- National Gallery – National Portrait Gallery.
3- Museum of London
4- Tate Galleries (Tate Britain and Tate Modern) – A world-renowned exhibition of modern art.
5- Victoria and Albert Museum
6- Natural History Museum- Children (and adults) will love the exhibition of dinosaurs. Entry free.
7- Science Museum – Entry free.
8- Sir John Soane’s Museum
9- Saatchi Gallery
10- National Maritime Museum and Royal Observatory Greenwich.
11- The Wallace Collection – An extensive collection of jewelry, weapons and a series of paintings to join me, as well as examples of handicrafts from different eras and nations. Entry free.

12- Imperial War Museum – Extensive museum about the wars of the
20th Century, especially the first and second world war. You can see tanks, guns and a V2. A full third of the museum deals with the Third Reich information, other events such as the Falklands war, by contrast, covers only a small scale.

Parks in London:

London has some beautiful parks that are well worth seeing. They are also a popular destination of the inhabitants of London. On Sundays you can see lots of people in these parks.

1- Regent’s Park – is located north of the center at the end of Regent Street. Particularly noteworthy are the roses!
2 – Hyde Park – the largest park in the downtown
3 – Green Park and St. James’s Park, bordering on the Buckingham Palace.
4- Richmond Park – the largest park in London

Nearby Cities to Visit:

You can visit to Paris, Brussels, Switzerland or Amsterdam from London. Eurostar provides an easy way to travel between these cities at cheap Eurostar tickets. Our choice is to visit by Eurostar London to Switzerland.