Gisenyi, officially part of the city of Rubavu, is a lakeside destination in northwestern Rwanda, situated on the northern shore of Lake Kivu near the border with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Moraine Lake is a glacial lake in Banff National Park, Alberta, surrounded by the peaks of the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Its turquoise water is fed by glacial meltwater, while dense coniferous forest covers the lower slopes around the shoreline. The lake sits in a high mountain basin reached by a winding road from the Lake Louise area. Its setting within the Canadian Rockies places it among alpine landscapes of steep peaks, glaciers, rock faces, and mountain valleys.
Dubuque sits along the Mississippi River in northeastern Iowa, where steep limestone bluffs rise above a broad river corridor. The city is Iowa’s oldest incorporated community and developed around river commerce, lead mining, manufacturing, and trade. Its historic downtown contains preserved brick buildings, churches, shops, restaurants, and the distinctive Town Clock, while the Port of Dubuque provides a more modern riverfront district.
Jordan River is a small coastal community on the southwestern coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia, where the Jordan River reaches the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Dense coniferous forest surrounds the settlement, while rocky beaches and exposed coastline face the open waters of the strait.
The Icefields Parkway is a scenic mountain highway connecting Lake Louise and Jasper through the Canadian Rockies of Alberta. The route follows valleys between rugged peaks, passing glaciers, turquoise lakes, alpine meadows, forests, and major river headwaters. It crosses the Continental Divide and runs through both Banff and Jasper national parks, forming part of a UNESCO World Heritage landscape.
The next boom city in China. It's already been pegged. Xiamen, China, is the closest point on the mainland to Taiwan, and there is a great deal of investment flowing into the city. You'll enjoy the city mainly for its colonial mansions, twisting streets, turn-of-the-century Latin quarters, and balmy breezes sweeping across its palm-fringed beaches.
Other Popular Destinations in China
Beijing
Beijing, the capital of China, is a city where history and modern life intersect on a grand scale. Ancient landmarks like the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square, and the Temple of Heaven reflect centuries of imperial heritage, while the Great Wall lies just outside the city, offering views of one of the most famous engineering feats in the world.
Xi'an
Xi’an, located in central China’s Shaanxi Province, served as the starting point of the ancient Silk Road and was the capital of 13 imperial dynasties. Its long history is most famously represented by the Terracotta Army, an underground army of life-sized warriors discovered in 1974. Each figure has distinct facial features, hairstyles, and armor, designed to protect Emperor Qin Shi Huang in the afterlife.