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By: tours4fun

There’s so much to do in Washington D.C., you could stay there for weeks and still not see it all. But you can certainly hit some of the highlights in a few days. Here’s a list of some of the must-see, must-do, and can’t-miss sights to include in your Washington D.C. tours.

* The Government Buildings: There aren’t too many things as exciting and dramatic as watching government in action at this level. You can see the meeting chambers for the Senate and House of Representatives in the Capitol Building, and even watch them in session. The Supreme Court in action is extraordinary – court is in session from 10:00 a.m. until noon, Monday through Wednesday, October through April. But if you go in the summer, it’s still stunning. And then, of course, is the White House. You have to book in advance for the full tour of the White House, but you can still go to the visitor center any time.

* The Smithsonian. Just about everyone has heard of the Smithsonian’s National Air and Space Museum and the Museum of Natural History, but the Smithsonian actually offers 16 different museums, galleries and other incredible sight-seeing opportunities. The Hirshhorn Museum, for example, displays about 11,500 works of modern and contemporary art – including a magnificent sculpture garden. Also not to be missed are the National Museum of African Art, the American History Museum, and the zoo. That’s right – the Smithsonian has a zoo! Of course, make sure you see the Smithsonian Institution itself – aka, the castle.
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By: Victoria Cochrane

For some, a trip to China would be a once in a lifetime opportunity. To get the most out of your time in China, with the chance to immerse yourself in the culture and history of one of the most ancient civilisations on earth, it’s vital to know exactly what to see and do while you’re there.

China is a vast Empire, stretching all the way from the southeast tip of Russia, to the northern tip of India. With so much to see and do across 29 provinces, it can help to have a clear idea of the country’s top attractions and which are well worth a look near to where you are.

One of China’s most iconic national sites is the vast Great Wall of China, which covers over 4,000 miles and stretches east to west from Shanaiguan to Lop Nur, along the northern mountains of Beijing. You can walk stretches of the wall or merely marvel at its structural ingenuity and the thousands of years of culture and history imbedded in each rock. Organised tours commonly take tourists to the Badaling Section of the wall, close to Beijing, but you could also strike out alone and visit the Juangjun Pass, Baimaguan Pass or the Juyongguan Pass.

Many of China’s most popular tourist attractions are those with particular historic, cultural or religious significance and none more so than the 71m Leshan Giant Buddha, carved from the red cliffs of Leshan, in the Sichuan province. A UNESCO World Heritage site, the Giant Buddha dates from the 9th century Tang Dynasty and is truly a site to behold.
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