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Some Interesting Ideas to Travel Around the World

We are here to show you anti-mainstream ideas to travel around the world. Instead of getting to the mainstream popular places, here we are going to share you the cities that you can visit in 2018.

Our list compilation is not narrowed down to one country. Instead, we pick some cities around the world for many reasons. One of them is that they provide the tourist attractions that you might never experience before. 

Here is the list of the places that we are about to share:

●     Fukuoka, Japan

●     Taipei, Taiwan

●     Colombo, Sri Lanka

These areas have such great travel sites that you should visit in 2018. Without further ado, let’s see what they can offer to you.

Fukuoka

Fukuoka is one of the largest cities in Japan, it is also the capital of Fukuoka prefecture. It is one of the most progressive cities in certain filed including economic, administrative, and cultural. Fukuoka Attraction is the reason why tourists come to the city all year round.

Sumiyoshi-jinja Shrine

It is the oldest one in Kyhushu. It is dedicated to the divitinies of the seafarers. It has such impresive Main Hall with such classical style in 1623. The shrine also holds numbers of national treasures such as axes, sword, manuscropts, and documents.

Kyūshū National Museum

It is a national museum that you need to visit to get closer to the historical aspects of the Kyushu and Fukuoka. The architectural design of the museum is superb. The place showcases abundant artifacts and relics.

Not to mention that the cafe and restaurant are the best places to end your visit in National Museum.

Events

It is located in Hakata Bay. Fukuoka hosts numerous museums, art galleries, as well as theaters. Not to mention that this city is abundant with the events and festivals that you don’t want to miss. One of them is Hakata Gion Yamakasa. This event showcases the parades, traditional races, and costumes. Not to mention that both local and inter locals performers would also make this event more enjoyable. Check the events calendar in Fukuoka to know more about the events. Tons of Fukuoka Attractions are events and festivals. So, don’t miss them all.

Castle

Fukuoka castle holds important historical aspect in the city. It is also called as Maizuru Castle or Fukuoka Juu. It is a great structure which represents the 17th-century hilltop home which was fond of the ruling elites. The castle’s surrounding was the massive complex with 47,000 square meters covered area. The visit will wow you to the extents that you want to spend hours there. If you are a real architecture fan, you will be wowed with the gates, turrets, and towers which are well preserved.

Taipei, Taiwan

Taipei is more than the just central business district in Taiwan. Actually, most of the things to do in Taiwan list can come from this city. The city offers the attractions from the art to nature. Without further ado, let’s see the attractions below.

National Taiwan Museum

It is definitely one of the Taiwan attractions that you can’t afford to miss. The inspiring museum showcases will pamper every visitor’s eyes. It is also the spot to look at the fruitful information about banking in Taiwan along with the scripts and papers of the bank at that time.

Tianyuan Temple

Tianyuan Temple is a great example of the historical site of the Taiwan and Taipei as well. The design of the temple has been attracting tons of visitors on yearly basis. Not to mention that it is surrounded by beautiful mountainous hills of Datun Mountain. Consider bringing your pocket camera to capture all the moments together there.

Shilin Night Market

When you need some ideas about things to do in Taiwan, Shilin Can come as one of the top destinations. It is the shops that you will ever need to visit with your entourage. The Taiwanesse snacks are abundant and sold by many vendors. Each vendor has a different specialty. Don’t forget to try the oyster omelte, one of the most favorite dishes in Taiwan. The hawkaers will fry the egg and oysters together, then add the savory chili sauce and lime juice over it. This is a must-try street dish at Shilin Night Market.

Taipei 101

It is one of the most amazing skyscrapers in the Xinyi district. It features the outdoor open-air observation. The landmark of the Taipei stands on the 449 meter high. It is open for public. You will be wowed with the city views offered from above.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

As the largest city in Sri Lanka, Colombo has a lot of charms which will amaze all the tourists around the world. You and your group will be able to enjoy Colombo Attractions all year round since the country has such welcoming climate. Let’s get to the point then.

Galle Road

Galle Road is where you can see the interesting life over the Colombo city. It is a convenient day to start from Galle Road.

Independence Memorial Hall

As the name suggests, it is to commemorate the independence achieved from Britain in 1948. The Sri Lanka government issued the Independence Memorial Hall, which is a big and airy monument completed with the structural views that will amuse you and your group. Have a quick tour in the Independence Memorial Hall can be one of the greatest things to do in Colombo. 

National Museum

The Sri Lanka citizens might be few decades old. But the civilization in the Colombo, Sri Lanka has existed in the area for millennia.TheNational Museum of Colombo is the place which holds the solid proof of the millennia of civilization in the country called Sri Lanka. It showcases the entire past times of the Sri Lanka histories from the relics, artworks, pieces, and so forth.

Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple

Buddhism has strong influence for Sri Lankan. The Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple is the home of tree and dozens of Buddha images of all sizes. It is a Colombo attraction that you should not miss with your entourage.

There you have them. Now, you could choose one of the sites and Colombo Attraction in advance to reserve your room. Have a nice holiday!