The Kingdom of Bhutan is a landlocked country in Asia, and it is the smallest state located entirely within the Himalaya mountain range. Located in the Eastern Himalayas, it is bordered by China and India. Bhutan is a democracy and constitutional monarchy. The Bhutanese monarchy was founded in 1907. It held its first democratic elections in 2008. Bhutanese call their home “Druk Yul,” which means “the Land of the Thunder Dragons,” because of the extremely powerful storms which constantly roar in from the Himalayas. Bhutan is the only country to outlaw tobacco and Plastic bags have been banned since 1999.

Paro, Taktsang Goemba (Tiger’s Nest)

Paro, Taktsang Goemba (Tiger’s Nest)

Paro, National Museum, Ta Dzong

Paro Dzong (aka Rinpung Dzong)

Thimphu, Buddha Dordenma

Paro, bridge, dzong and Ta Dzong

Punakha Dzong

Dochu La Pass, 108 Druk Wangyal Chortens

Chendebji Chorten

Phobjikha Valley, Gangteng Monastery

Around Jakar, Jambay Lhakhang

Lhuntse Dzong

Lhuntse Dzong

Tashi Yangtse, dzong

Tashi Yangtse, Chorten Kora

Tashigang Dzong, practising for a tshechu

Jakar tshechu, school girls washing their sins away

Jakar tshechu, thongdrel unfurling

Jakar tshechu, Guru Tshengye, atsara, Loden Chogse manifestation

Jakar tshechu, Guru Tshengye, Nyima Oezer manifestation

Jakar tshechu, Guru Tshengye, Guru Senge Dradog manifestation

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The attraction, which took three years to build, is on Hengqin Island, near Macao, and features seven theme areas, each representing a part of the ocean, as well as rides, hotels, a 5D cinema and a circus. It cost a reported US$5 billion to build. It features the world’s biggest aquarium. It showcases what it claims is the world’s longest roller coaster. And it boasts a massive collection of whales, sharks and animals rarely, if ever, seen in captivity in China. A 1000-metre Grand Canal connects the hotel to the Ocean Kingdom, and guests can take water taxis which run in between. Owned by the Chime-Long Group, which runs China’s biggest theme park Chime-Long Paradise, in Guangzhou. Ocean Kingdom is about twice the size of Hong Kong’s Ocean Park and three times the size of the city’s Disneyland.

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The Eye stands a whopping 135 metres high on the South Bank between Waterloo and Westminster Bridges, right opposite Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament and provides stunning views over central London and beyond. You can get fantastic views of most of London, especially the Houses of Parliament, follow St. James Park as it sweeps down to Buckingham Palace and the clock tower of Big Ben. Lot of people are scared of heights but it is reasonably ok on it. You feel secure. You will relax in one of the 32 high-tech glass capsules. Standart ticket includes 30-40 minutes ride and new 4D Experience.

Opening times

January – March (daily 10.00am – 8.30pm)
April to June (daily 10.00am – 9.00pm)
July and August (daily 10.00am – 9.30pm)
September to December (daily 10.00am – 8.30pm)

Standard Ticket

Adults (16 Plus): £18.60
Child (4-15 years): £9.54
Senior: £15.00
Child (Under 4): FREE

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