Day Trips from Lima - Lima is the capital of Peru, the city was founded by Francisco Pizarro on January 18 in 1535. Lima was founded in the Rimac River valley in an area inhabited by government Ychsma. Five became the site of Casa Sol in 1543 and the capital of the Viceroyalty of Peru. Currently Five became one city in Peru that has an attractive and popular tourist spots. there is a wide variety of tours that you can visit in this place, in addition you can also try the journey distance and takes a long time from the city of Lima to try to tourist attractive natural scenery, such as mountains, countryside, ancient sites and others. The following I will give you a list of tourist attractions long journey from Lima.

5 Sacsayhuaman

Saksaywaman is a fortress in the northern outskirts of the city of Cusco, Peru and the historic capital of the Inca Empire. In 1983 Saksaywaman and Cusco together into sites that are added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site for the recognition and protection. Bneteng is situated on a steep hill overlooking the city of Cusco, at this time this place became a favorite tourist visits to the city of Cusco.

4 Caral

Caral or so-called Caral-Supe, is a large settlement in the Supe Valley, province of Barranca, Peru, and is about 200 km north of Lima. Caral has an area of ​​over 60 hectares. excavator describe Caral as the oldest urban centers in America. many foreign tourists come to this place to enjoy the beauty of this ancient site.

3 Pachacamac

Pachacamac temple is an archaeological site located 40 km southeast of Lima, Peru located in Lurin River Valley. until now, some pyramids have been discovered in this region, archaeologists have identified at least there are 17 pyramids. Besides the pyramids, the site has a painting and burial. After the collapse of the Huari empire, Pachacamac continues to grow as a religious center.

2 Marcahuasi

Marcahuasi is a plateau in the Andes, which is located east of Lima, Peru. Marcahuasi dominates the landscape at 4,000 m above sea level and as a place known for the curious shape of animals and human faces visible in the granite. This place was first researched by Daniel Ruzo in 1950. The place itself is located at an altitude of about 12,500 feet in the Andes Mountains.

1 Nor Yauyos-Cochas Landscape Reserve

Nor Yauyos - Cochas Landscape Reserve is a protected area located in Lima, Peru. This region is the Peruvian Yungas and Central Andean wet puna ecoregion. Sima Pumaqucha is one of South America's deepest cave and cave Qaqa Mach'ay as the highest in the world, located in the Reserve. There are several archaeological sites in the Reserve, such as Khuchi Mach'ay, Qutu Qutu (Coto Coto), Quchawasi (Cochashuasi), Pirqa Pirqa, and Wamanmarka (Huamanmarca).

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5 Best Places to Visit in Lima - Lima is a city that blends the past with the present, making it a city worth visiting destination in Peru. Lima is the capital city of Peru and the city is full of colonial buildings, museums, and some very unique modren buildings. Here visitors can find antiques diverse and also can enjoy a stroll along the beach or try to enjoy the typical food of peru. when night falls, tourists can see a magic show and take part in the disco scene.

5 Larco Museum

Larco Museum, or in Spanish called Museo Arqueologico Rafael Larco Herrera is a private museum of pre-Columbian art, located in the city of Lima, Peru. The museum is built over a century and the museum is housed in a royal representative building of the 18th century. Larco Museum displays chronological galleries that provide a thorough overview of the history of pre-Columbian Peru some 4,000 years ago. because the uniqueness and advantages Larco Museum make this museum attracts many visitors each day.

4 Magic Water Tour

Magic Water Tour is located in the city of Lima Peru and inaugurated on July 26, 2007, the current Magic Water Tour has Park Reserve. The Magic Water Tour currently holds the world record as the largest fountain complex in the world, consisting of 13 fountains denagn different sizes and shapes. All fountains will be illuminated at night with a variety of colors and will continue to be issued a color change every time.

3 Huaca Pucllana

Huaca Pucllana or commonly called Huaca Juliana is an adobe and clay big pyramid located in the Miraflores district of downtown Lima, Peru constructed of seven staggered platform. This place was used as a ceremonial and administrative center is important to the advancement of culture in Lima. until now Huaca become a favorite tourist visit to the city of Lima.

2 Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor, or the so-called Plaza de Armas is the birthplace of the city of Lima, as well as the core of the city of Lima. This area is located in the Historic Center of Lima, surrounded by atedral Lima, the Government Palace, Municipal Palace, K Lima Archbishop's Palace, and the Palace of the Union. Plaza de Armas is surrounded by iron Huallaga, Jiron de la Union, J Jiron Junin, and street Jiron Carabaja. until now Plaza Mayor became a popular tourist spot in the city of Lima.

1 Miraflores District

Miraflores is a district located in the province of Lima, Peru. Miraflores District consists of the exclusive residential and retail district south of downtown Lima. Miraflores District originally founded as San Miguel de Miraflores and formally established as district on January 2, 1857. This place is very popular in Peru and become one of the most popular tourist destinations in Lima, Peru.

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Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu province in China. The city is located in the south of the Yangtze River. Besides being known as the Capital of Science to China, Nanjing is also known for Arts and Tourism. There are many places of tourist interest in the city such as, museums, heritage sites, gardens, ancient temples, ancient buildings and others. besides there are some interesting sights outside the city nanjing that you can travel with transfortasi. you need a few hours to several days to take these sights. below you can see the 5 list long journey from Nanjing.

5 Western Han Dynasty Terracotta Warriors

In 1984 archaeologists excavating and found the heritage sites in the form of shaped clay warriors and horses from seven locations from the Lion Hill (Shizi Mountain), Xuzhou, Jiangsu. The local government has spent a lot of expenditure of funds in archaeological excavations and manufacture of underwater museum. the government also established a warrior character in the original location where the soldiers and horses discovered. until now the Western Han Dynasty Terracotta Warriors became one of the most visited tourist attraction in Xuzhou, Jiangsu.

4 Classical Gardens of Suzhou

Classical Gardens of Suzhou is a garden in the area of Suzhou, Jiangsu, China. This garden was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. a view of the garden was built mimics of natural scenery such as rocks, rivers, and hills. Elegant aesthetics and beauty of this garden makes it often imitated by various gardens in other parts of China. According to UNESCO, parks and gardens in Suzhou is the development of China's landscape design garden approximately 2000 years. until now the Classical Gardens of Suzhou is very popular with local and foreign tourists.

3 Zhouzhuang Water Town

Zhouzhuang is an ancient city located in the middle between Suzhou and Shanghai and the provinces of Jiangsu. in this area you will find rivers and lakes diberbagi place. Until now many people consider the best waterside town Zhouzhuang as in China. With the lake on all four sides make Zhouzhuang look more beautiful. If you are in places at night, you will feel the atmosphere of a fairy tale when the stars shine comes with shimmering lights.

2 Purple Mountain

Purple Mountain or often called Zijin Shan is located in Jiangsu Province, China. The peak of the mountain is often found enveloped in clouds of purple and gold when dawn and dusk. This mountain has a lot to do with the historical events of ancient and modern China. This mountain was originally known as the Bell Mountain and otherwise known as Mount Jiang. until now the Purple Mountain became one of the most visited tourist spot in Jiangsu, China.

1 Tongli Town

Originally named Fushi, and then converted to Tongli Town. Tongli Water Town is a city with a history of over 1,000 years. The city is situated on the eastern shore of Lake Taihu, is just 18 kilometers from the city of Suzhou, the city has a population of more than 33 thousand people. Until now Tongli is known as a tourist destination is very beautiful. in this city you can spend an incredible vacation to share in a traditional culture of China. for holidays with family, Tongli be a very appropriate choice. many visitors come to this place to feel the beauty of Tongli Town.

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Nanjing is the capital of Jiangsu province in the People's Republic of China, is situated in the south of the Yangtze River. Nanjing listed as the second most important city ( after Shanghai ) in the country of China. Nanjing City is known as the "capital of Science, Tourism, art and culture". For over a thousand years of Nanjing city is famous as a center of culture and science in China. Nanjing is the capital of ten dynasties or kingdoms in China. Until now Nanjing is also known as one of the famous tourist city , which has many historic places.

5 Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall

Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall is a room made to commemorate those killed in the Nanjing Massacre committed by the Japanese Imperial Army. This place is located in the southwestern corner of Nanjing, known as Jiangdongmen, adjacent to a site where thousands of bodies were buried at the site known as "pits ten thousand corpses". until now the place is visited by many visitors, whether from the city or from outside the nanjing nanjing.

4 Confucian Temple Area (FuziMiao)

Nanjing Hotel or often called Kingsley is a temple located in the southern city of Nanjing Qinhuai River on the edge. Confucius Temple was first built in song dynasty and then after it was destroyed and then rebuilt. Confucian temple is an old building which has a very interesting architectural forms. until now many of the visitors from the city and outside the city nanjing nanjing come to this place to see old historical buildings that are very interesting to see.

3 Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge

Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge or in the Chinese language is called Nanjing Changjiang Daqiao a double bridge that crosses the Yangtze River between Pukou and Xiaguan in Nanjing, China. the upper deck of the bridge is part of the China National Highway 104, which covers 4588 meters (15 052 feet). and the lower deck of the bridge with a double-track railway, is 6772 meters (22 218 feet) long. This bridge was recorded each day carrying about 80,000 vehicles and 200 trains. The bridge was opened to the public in 1968 and this is the third bridge over the Yangtze river after the bridge Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, Chongqing Baishatuo.

2 Museum Nanjing

Museum Nanjing, the Chinese language is called Nanjing Bówùyuán is a meseum located in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China. Meseum has an area of ​​70,000 square meters, with an area, it makes Meseum Nanjing as one of the largest museums in China today. Nanjing Museum currently has more than 400,000 items in its collection and make it one of the museums with the largest item in China. Important collection in this museum is a historical relic imperial Ming and Qing dynasties, which is one of the biggest historical heritage in the world today.

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1 Xiaoling Tomb of Ming Dynasty

Ming Xiaoling Mausoleum is the tomb of Emperor Hongwu, who was the founder of the Ming Dynasty. burial place is located at the foot of Purple Mountain, that is located to the east of the historical center of Nanjing. Development is done by the Emperor Hongwu tomb in 1381 until 1405, after it was during the reign of Emperor Yongle continue the development of children by involving 100,000 workers. At the tomb of the development process is performed by the heavy guard of 5,000 soldiers.

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Istanbul is a city that has many sights, but other than that there are several tourist attractions located not far from Istanbul. The place has a lot of tourist sites are so beautiful, you need to go there some day trips from the city of Istanbul. with such a trip allows travelers to see some of the countryside in Turkey. ancient Roman ruins, mosques, battlefield and others.

5 Gallipoli

Gallipoli Peninsula, in Turkish called Gelibolu YarImadasI is part of the European region of Turkey, with the Aegean Sea to the west, and Dardanelles straits to the east. Gallipoli walked in the direction of south-west to the Aegean Sea, the Dardanelles and the Gulf of Melas (today Saros bay). Gallipoli There are many great attractions to visit.

4 Troy

Troy is a very beautiful city, Troy itself is located on the south end of the southwest of the sea from Mount Ida in Hisarlik and Hellespont / Dardanelles. Troy is a legendary city that is famous in poetry lliad, Homer's epic. Troy has been destroyed many times since it was first established around the 3rd millennium BC. many tourists come to this place to see the past unfold around the city.

3 Edirne

Edirne is a city that is known as Adrianople, after the Roman Emperor Hadrian lead until the 1930s. This city is located near the border with Bulgaria and Greece. Edirne is known as the city of mosques dome, the mosque is a mosque with Silimiye the tallest tower in Turkey.

2 Bursa

To achieve your bursa require long journey from Istanbul. Bursa is the 4th largest city in Turkey and as a center of the automotive industry in Turkey, to this day still has a site where the past remains intact, including the burial site of two sultans founder of the empire. Ulu Cami is regarded as one of the major tourist attractions in the city of Bursa and contain Ottoman architecture.

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1 Prince Islands

Princes Islands is a very beautiful place owned turkey. there is a luxury resort located on the prince Islands. There are four major islands of the archipelago, and one of them is the island of Buyukada. each tahunya many tourists visit this place to enjoy the natural beauty of the prince Islands.

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