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Bei Hai Park
Beijing, China
Beihai is Chinese for “northern sea” and the park is named for the manmade lake that covers most of its 170 acres. It is more than a thousand years old, dating back to the Liao Dynasty in the tenth century. Successive dynasties modified and renovated it into the park we see today. It was part of the Forbidden City until 1925, when the last emperor abdicated. The park has been open to the publi...
National Museum of Korea
Seoul, South Korea
The National Museum of Korea showcases artifacts and relics from across Korea from the various periods and dynasties of its history. It is one of the best places to visit if you want to learn more about Korea's history and culture. Like all major landmark sites, it is also closed on Mondays. ...
Souk el Tayeb
Beirut, Lebanon
The Souk Al Tayeb is Beirut’s first farmer’s market and is a great place to get a feel for the city. Every Saturday, residents and visitors converge at this open-air market. Organic fruits and vegetables, traditional dishes, flowers, and much more are available. This souk brings everyone together and serves as a meeting place for producers, bankers, farmers, and housewives. It’s a platform for di...
National Gallery
London, United Kingdom
In the late eighteenth century, royal art collections across Europe were being nationalized and put on display for the public. The British were late to the party and calls for the establishment of a national art gallery went unfulfilled. The spectacular painting collection of former Prime Minister Robert Walpole wound up sold to Russia in 1777. Finally, in 1824, the National Gallery was establis...