The Xa Loi Pagoda is the largest in Ho Chi Minh City. It was built in 1956 and was said to contain ‘Xa Loi’ – sacred bones or rather fragments of them from The Buddha. The pagoda was the center of political protest in the 1960s, when monks and nuns inside were attacked, resulting in the deaths of thousands of Buddhists. Location: 89 Ba Huyen Thanh Quan Street, District 3 ...
The Johannesburg Lion Park, a 500 acre reserve and breeding research station is home to more than 80 lions, including a pair of famous white lions, and other animals such as wildebeests and giraffes and a wide range of African species. The Cub World allows you to cuddle a lion cub for an extra fee. A great place to visit, especially if you have kids with you. Address: Near Cedar Avenue, ...
The Victoria and Albert Museum first opened in 1852 and moved to its current location in 1857. Queen Victoria herself officially opened the museum on June 22nd. From the beginning, the museum focused on more practical decorative items – metalwork, furniture, textiles, etc. It catered to ordinary working class citizens, reflected in its evening and nighttime opening hours (enabled by gas lightin...
Distinguished with its historic yellow dome, central market is home to several shops. It is not just a traditional landmark, but also an epitome of Khmer architecture. The central point of the market sells a beautiful range of gems and jewelry. Whereas the central entrance walk is cramped with several vendors and stalls, selling souvenirs, handicrafts, silk fabrics, karmas, cravings, statuary, and...