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Saint James's Park
London, United Kingdom
St. James’s Park used to be a swamp. The land was purchased by Henry VIII in 1532. His successor, James I, drained the swamp, landscaped the gardens, and introduced exotic birds and animals. Charles II, inspired by the French royal gardens he saw while in exile, redecorated the park and opened it to the public. The park we see today is the product of a remodeling effort u...
Victoria Peak
Hong Kong, China
Victoria Peak is at 550 m above sea level and as such offers breathtaking views of both the Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon area along with the Harbor. It is a must visit both during the day and at night. The main view point is on the roof of a shopping mall even though the actual peak is to the west. There is a lot of entertainment on the Peak as well as some great eateries. Tram rides to the Pe...
Garden of Dreams
Kathmandu, Nepal
Tel: +9771 442 5340 Price: Adult/child: Rs 160/40 Opening Time: 9am-10pm Beautifully restored, this garden is one of the most peaceful and beautiful places in Kathmandu. Built after Feild Marshall Kaiser Shamser (1892-1964) visited the gardens of Edwarian England, he won the funds from his father (the prime minister of the time) in an epic Rs 100 000 game of cowrie shells. ...
National Museum
New Delhi, India
To truly appreciate India's past, you first must make sure you have a few hours to spare before diving into the National Museum's rich exhibitions. The more interesting displays include the carved pillars and statues from the Maryan empire (250 BC), sandstone figures from Pallava temples, Naga models and masks, excavations from the Indus Valley civilizations, Gupta terracottas dating from AD400, s...