Summer Palace Beijing

The Summer Palace landscape, dominated mainly by Longevity Hill and Kunming Lake, covers an area of 2.9 square kilometers, three quarters of which is under water. Its 70,000 square meters of building space features a variety of palaces, gardens and other ancient-style architectural structures. Well known for its large and priceless collection of cultural relics, it was among the first group of historical and cultural heritage sites in China to be placed under special state protection. If you take Beijing travel, the Summer Palace is absolute a must!

The Summer Palace, originally named Qingyi Yuan or the Garden of Clear Ripples, was first constructed in 1750. It was razed to the ground by the Anglo-French Allied Forces in 1860. The Government of the Qing Dynasty started to rebuild it in 1886 with funds that it had misappropriated from the Imperial Navy and other sources. Renamed two years later as Yihe Yuan or the Garden of Health and Harmony, it was supposed to serve as a summer resort for the Empress Dowager Cixi. Known also as the Summer Palace, it was ravaged by the Allied Forces of the Eight Powers that invaded China in 1900. The damage was repaired in 1902. Since the founding of the People’s Republic of China, the Summer Palace has undergone several major renovations. Its major attractions such as the Four Great Regions, Suzhou Street, the Pavilion of Bright Scenery, the Hall of Serenity, the Wenchang Galleries and the Plowing and Weaving Scenery Area have been successively restored. A well-planned Beijing tour will be memorable.

The Summer Palace is a monument to classical Chinese architecture, in terms of both garden design and construction. Borrowing scenes from surrounding landscapes, it radiates not only the grandeur of an imperial garden but also the beauty of nature in a seamless combination that best illustrates the guiding principle of traditional Chinese garden design: ?°The works of men should match the works of Heaven.

The process of bargaining for car rental thus results into a comfortable and pleasurable experience after paying considerable attention on some relevant points for booking a car on rent. However, above all the necessary points of caution for hiring a car, the one that should have utmost priority on your list ought to be car rental agreement.

Before driving away with car one should be dead sure about all the information contained in the signed agreement. Any confused clause lacking in clarity can bring about puzzled situation or legal complication before you. You should ponder over each and every point like what you would be charged for returning the car late by five hours or with a scratch.

After reading car rental agreement when you would arrive at the check out counter of renting agency to receive keys of the car you may confronted with question, whether you have opted for car rental agency’s insurance policy or not. At this, immediately not jump for denial, instead think over and review policy whether you may meet with an accident or get car damage when driving it on the travel.

Despite the fact don’t go singing up car rental agency’s insurance policy as the counter clerk ask you for the policy instead check out the options under your own vehicle’s car rental insurance whether it covers insurance on rental cars. It is good to have coverage on rental cars with your current insurance provider. If you are paying bill for bargaining car rental by credit card, then you can verify it from the credit card company about the provision of facilitating car insurance on rented car. Many of them provide this facility as soon as a car is rented on their credit card.

Unfortunately, if you don’t have car rental from any of these resources then you can think about buying it from car rental agency. More you need to be cautious while driving; otherwise, you may have to pay not only for damaged car but for the period a car is left at repairing shop.

Apart from car rental insurance other thing which can irritate you while paying bill for the car rental are hidden fees and charges. Tax is another thing and you being a citizen can’t refrain yourself from this responsibility. So to avoid any complication, just start planning for this situation from the moment you have decided to pick a car on rent.

You are charged for the gas in two ways, in the first method an agency charges flat fee for gas, in the second scheme a car renting agency expect you to return the car filled with Gas. Therefore, it is always expected from you to return the car filled with gas as car renting agencies always charge more from you in comparison to gas station nearest to you. In case driver of the car is below the age of 25 then a car rental agency charges additional fee. Even denial to this driver too results in extra burden as care rental agency would charge for other driver. 

Delhi in India is playing the host to 2010 Commonwealth Games and India tourism industry is expecting and huge influx of tourists during the season. Most visitors who will travel to India for the Games are expected to visit Taj Mahal at Agra, and the royal icon of Rajasthan Tourism – Pink City of Jaipur, thereby completing the famous Golden Triangle tour circuit of North India. Several steps are being taken up to promote tourism during the games as well as cater to the expected number of tourists at the time. Hotels are coming up with lucrative deals, infrastructure is being upgraded, and places of interest and tourist attractions are being paid special attention these days.

One such measure is the one-time road tax system initiated by ministry of tourism and ministry of road transport and highways by government of India. Currently, cars and taxis have to pull over every time they enter another state to pay the tax, which include Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. Scheduled to be effective from December 2009, the system will allow commercial and tourist vehicles of registered tour operators on the Golden Triangle Tour of India to pay the road tax only once at the beginning of the trip. This will allow these vehicles to avoid unnecessary delays during transit and allow more time to the tourists to actually see the tourist attractions they are interested in.

Besides, a number of AC Volvo buses will also be introduced during the Games to take the tourists from Delhi to Agra and Jaipur. Throughout the Golden Triangle circuit, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is in the process of setting up 500 sites that will have all the amenities that tourists and tour vehicles might need along the way, such as toilets, restaurants, telephone booths, first-aid facilities, telephone booths, kiosks, snack bars, parking lots, rooms where one can rest for a short while, and repair shops for normal travelers’ items.

Those who will want to make the most of their India travel might opt for super luxury trains such as Palace on Wheels and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels that not only cover three cities of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur on the Golden Triangle tour circuit but also take you to other cities of Rajasthan that showcase their splendor in art, culture, and rich historical and architectural heritage. The frequency of these trains will be increased during the Commonwealth Games in India and facilities like wi-fi Internet, on-board spa, and television with live satellite channels will also be introduced in the trains. Royal treatment on the train is only matched by the unique camel desert safaris, boat rides at Lake Pichola, and exclusive experiences of Rajasthan.

Though the three main cities of the Golden Triangle are connected via National Highways, the government is also focusing on developing better connecting roads to places of tourist importance, which will make the entire tour experience even better. The short and sweet Golden Triangle Tour of North India starts from Delhi, the capital of India and the host of Commonwealth Games in 2010, and takes you to Agra, the city of Taj Mahal, and Jaipur, the icon of royal grandeur in India. Within short distances of each other, these three cities introduce to the foundations on which modern India is laid.

The above phrase is, of course, a well known admonition to potential house buyers, reminding them of the overriding criterion to keep in mind when deciding upon their purchase. The same, however, can also be said for visitors to London when deciding upon where to base their stay and it seems that many visitors are taking this advice to heart and choosing to base their stay in two of the most conveniently placed areas of the Capital; Knightsbridge and Bayswater.
Knightsbridge is truly one of the best placed locations in London and by booking yourself a hotel in Knightsbridge you are putting yourself firmly in the vicinity of attractions of both the tourist and retail kind but additionally, hotels in Knightsbridge will offer you some of the most comfortable and top class accommodation available in the Capital.
Stepping out of your Knightsbridge hotel you will find yourself right in the home of shopping and are well advised to leave plenty of time to explore such staple attractions as Harrods, Harvey Nichols and the famous Brompton Arcade where some of London’s most wealthy and influential people choose to shop. For attractions of a more scenic nature, a hotel in Knightsbridge will place you a stones throw from Hyde Park, Green Park, Buckingham Palace and also the famous museums of South Kensington, such as the Natural history, Victoria & Albert and Science Museums. Just as importantly, because so many top class attractions are concentrated within such a conveniently proximate area, it is an easy task to repair to the welcoming comfort of your hotel at the end of a busy day of exploration.
For a slightly different perspective of London, Bayswater is the location of choice for a good many visitors. By choosing to book a hotel in Bayswater , visitors are still conveniently close to such not to be missed attractions as Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park and Little Venice but also conveniently close to the social epicentre of the West End of London: Notting Hill and its environs. During the day you can wander the pleasant streets, visit some of the many galleries and be a part of the caf? culture of the area, whilst at night, you can taste the exotic pleasures of the area’s nightlife, all the while, being conveniently close to your Bayswater hotel, to which you can retire once you have partaken of your fill of the night time scene.
Looking at the manifold attractions on offer, it is not difficult to see just why so many visitors choose to stay in Knightsbridge and Bayswater; two neighbouring areas replete with attractions but each with its own different focus. But should you wish to sample the attractions of either; be sure to book into one of the many splendid hotels in Knightsbridge or hotels in Bayswater to make the very most of your London Sojourn.

This summer, you can cool off at Disney Worlds Typhoon Lagoon. This water park which first opened in 1989 is still attracting a lot of visitors with its centerpiece, the 100 foot Mount Mayday where the parks 2 speed slides, 4 twisting body slides and three tube slides are all located.

You won’t have a hard time finding it because you will notice Ms. Tilly, a shrimp boat situated on top of the mountain.

Beneath the 100 foot man made mountain, the theme park spreads out to a 2 + acre lagoon that is surrounded by white beaches. If the weather gets to you, there is plenty of shade around thanks to the lush vegetation.

Aurora Lillo Editor of the “Best Hotel Deals” website — http://www.BestHotelDeals.biz — pointed out;

“…Some of the other attractions at the theme park are Ketchakiddie Creek, Typhoon Lagoon Surf Pool, Castaway Creek, Humunga Kowabunga, Storm Slides, Gang Plank Falls, Mayday Falls, Keelhaul Falls and Shark Reef…”

In case you need anything, you can head down to Singapore Sal’s Beachwear, Gifts & Sundries. If you have to store some stuff, you can rent a locker for $5 or $7 for a larger one. There is a refundable fee of $2 when you turn in the key.

Guests can borrow towels for $1 each. For those that need a life vest, you can get these for free since you are not allowed to bring other floatation devices into the park.

When you feel hungry, you can get some snacks at Leaning Palms, Typhoon Tilly’s, Lowtide Lou’s Snacks and Lets Go Slurpin.

If you need some medical attention, you can go to the First Aid Station that is located near the Leaning Palms Snack Bar.

There are certain regulations that should be follow when inside the park.

1. Swimwear that has exposed metal is not allowed to be worn inside the park.

2. Children under the age of 10 should always be accompanied by an adult.

3. Although the park is open from 10am to 5pm, this may change depending on the weather conditions.

4. If you have made reservations beforehand and the park is suddenly closed, you will not be given a refund.

5. Even if you buy a ticket to enter this water park, you cannot use this to enter any of Disney’s other water parks.

“…The park is closed for one month every year for repairs and maintenance. Adults pay $35 plus tax while children the age of 10 to 4 will pay $29 plus tax. Anyone under three is free…” added A. Lillo.

Further information about the cheapest rates on hotels all around the world by visiting; http://www.BestHotelRates.me

Sensible parenting involves letting your teen learn to drive. Show the child that you trust him with your car but take a few minutes to teach the child all about safe driving and safety. All children have to grow up sometime and child development gurus recommend that it is best they grow along with the support of their parents.

Teach your child the responsibilities of driving. Ensure that they read the AAA website and the website relevant to the state or country you reside in. It is important that a child follows driving rules and updates his knowledge of road safety and safe driving tips given by experts. Insure the child well and drive with the child until you are sure that he or she is a competent driver.

The first step is to enroll the child in a reputable driving school and even after he or she passes the driving test ensure that the child knows:

1. All about basic car mechanics. Ensure that the child knows about pumping gas, changing oil, changing a tire, fixing windshield wipers, about using the car heater safely and more.

2. How to use the tool box and emergency kit. He or she must know what each tool is for and what the contents of the emergency kit are for.

3. Learn what to do in case of a break down and how to jump start a car.

4. Master reversing, left hand turns, three point turns, and parking in a small space.

5. The child must know how to read maps and the use of the GPS system if you have one.

6. Learn the rules of safe driving and promise to abide by the rules. Inculcate knowledge about speeding, drinking and driving, driving under the influence of drugs, and so on.

7. Set rules about never taking the car without permission. The child must always inform you where he or she is going and what time he or she will return. Make sure the child knows that he or she must call you if they are going to be later than promised.

8. All about respecting the car and looking after it properly. The child must help wash the car, keep the interiors polished, never litter the car or scratch the paint or interiors. Let the car become the child’s pride and joy and encourage the child to learn all about the mechanics of the car. Encourage the child to do small repairs and if possible take a short course on car repair.

A wise parent is one who encourages a child to spread its wings safely.