This museum houses a number of materials and the original boats from Thor Heyerdahl’s famous expedition, which attempted to prove that South Americans could have inhabited the Polynesian Islands by raft thousands of years ago. The museum has several interesting features, among them a cave tour and a water exhibit with a ten meter shark. Open year round, this museum is worth a visit. Address: B...
Address: Shevchenko Street, Almaty The Academy of Sciences is a prominent educational institution in the country, and operates a few museums in the city. Two museums you would want to check out are the Museum of Archaeology and the Geological Museum. When you face the Academy of Sciences from the North, you can see the impressive Zodiac Fountain to your left – this fountain adorns the par...
Also known as the Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theatre, the Opera House is a beautiful example of French Colonial architecture from 1897. The 3-story, 1,800-seat opera house stages a variety of concerts not limited to opera, including ballet, classical and pop music and traditional Vietnamese performances. The square outside is a great place to relax and people watch. Location: Intersection of Le L...
A must visit especially for families with children and young ones, a whole day can be spent at the Camel Park. Kids will be thrilled to see baby camels trying to walk, and take a ride on the large beasts. There is an adventure trek through the park, and visitors can get a desert or tropical adventure within the premises. You can also pick up many souvenirs from the Bedouin tents, and children can ...