General Travel News
China builds a luxury underground hotel
A few years ago, British engineering firm Atkins won the rights to design an extravagant hotel deep within a 100-metre pit in Shanghai‘s Songjiang District.
Construction on the Intercontinental Shimao Shanghai Wonderland finally commenced last month, and the hotel is scheduled to open in early 2015.
The 19-storey structure will be grafted onto the side of the 100-meter pit, with 16 floors burrowing down towards the deep quarry floor.
It will hold about 380 rooms which are expected to start at about $320 per night. The building will also feature an underwater restaurant.
A massive 60-meter tall glass curtain wall adjacent to the main structure will descend down the rockface in a manner that will “mimic a waterfall”, while the surrounding cliffs will be given over to bungee jumping and rockclimbing.
More General Travel News
Latest Travel News
Featured Sights To See
What to do with kids in tow
London, United Kingdom
London is a very child friendly city. When visiting London, you will see that there are enough places and activities to keep you and your children busy. Some of the places that you can take your children to while in London are: V&A Museum of Childhood The national museum of childhood is a branch of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The museum has an extensive toy collection that comprises ...
Jefferson Memorial
Washington DC, United States
A tribute to the primary author of the Declaration of Independence and the country's third President. The memorial was built on land reclaimed by the Potomac River, now known as the Tidal basin. It is a columned rotunda in the style of the Pantheon in Rome, whose classical architecture Jefferson himself introduced to this country. A 19-foot bronze statue of Jefferson atop a 6-foot black granite pe...
Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theater
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Alisher Navoi Opera and Ballet Theater was built by the Japanese prisoners of war during the second world war. The architectural splendor is worth a visit, even if you’re not in the mood for the Opera or Ballet. Address: Ataturk Kochasi 28, Tel: 2339081. Opening Times: Mon to Fri 6PM, Sat and Sun 5PM ...
Asan Tole
Kathmandu, Nepal
The busiest square in the city, from dawn to dusk it is crammed with vendors selling spices and vegetables from all over the country. It is fitting then that Annapurna Temple is dedicated to the goddess of abundance, represented by a purana bowl of grain. On Sundays and other days of the week, you’ll see locals walk around the shrine, touch a coin to their heads, throw it into the temple then ring...