The Presidential Palace, as it was once known, has changed a great deal over time with each new President or first lady making changes. Not many people realize the White House was not originally white. It was restored and painted that color after the British gutted the building in the War of 1812. Concerns for the safety of the President make the White House off-limits to the public these days ...
Aberdeen to the south of the Island has Sampan tours around the harbor and the floating markets are a must for every visitor to see. ...
Beaches There are more than seven public and fifteen private beaches in Nice where you can take your kids to soak up the sun. The beaches are not sand but gravel. The public beaches are divided into two areas which are the free area and one where you can pay to rent chairs, mattresses, umbrellas and use changing rooms and showers. Cost (for use of non-free area): € 10 - €...
The Jade Market is another famous attraction. It is on the west side of Nathan Road, and all qualities and varieties of Jade can be bought here. This green stone is a specialty of Hong Kong and has great spiritual significance for the Chinese people. ...