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Sydney
Australia
The elegantly designed Sydney Opera House is an iconic
structure that people all over the world can instantly recognise. The capital of the state of New South Wales, Sydney has
the buzz and excitement that all international cities have,
yet still possesses the laidback and seductive outdoor lifestyle that Australia is so famous for! Perhaps this is why it is
considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful and liveable cities. Go surfing at Bondi Beach or one of their 70 other
beaches, head to the markets, or chill out at the café and
pubs of Paddington. For an epic view of the layout of the city
head up to the Sydney Tower Eye observatory. Head out of
the city and take a scenic drive out to the Blue Mountains or
better yet, drive up to another city. Drive north to Brisbane
and stop by places such as Hunter Valley, Port Stephens and
Byron Bay. Alternatively, you can head south to Melbourne
and marvel at the pure white beaches of Jervis Bay.
Flights
Singapore Airlines
Qantas Airlines
Emirates
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Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam
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Xi’an City
China
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Salzburg
Austria
Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known as Saigon, embodies
the excitement and charm of Asia. From the motorbikes that
whizz by on the streets, to the serene pagodas full of history,
Saigon is a high-octane city that has both an old and new
world charm. It is no wonder Singapore residents are choosing to visit this vibrant city. Must-see sights include the Mekong Delta, where you get to witness how the simple but
friendly locals sustain their life along this watery landscape
of green fields. To immerse yourself further in the local life,
visit the Ben Thanh market which is the most central of all
the markets, and showcases everything eaten, worn or used
by the Saigonese. The spectacularly atmospheric Jade Emperor Pagoda and the majestic Notre Dame Cathedral are
other famous sights. History buffs might be interested in
checking out museums such as the War Remnants Museum,
which gives a controversial yet highly interesting perspective of the atrocities that occurred in the 1950s and 60s.
Shanghai and Beijing may be China’s top-notch cities, but
the ever-mystical Xi’an remains as one of the most popular
Chinese cities being visited. Also known as the eternal city,
this now vibrant and modern city is also the birthplace of
the ancient civilisation in the Yellow River Basin area of the
country. One of their most famous sights include the Terracotta Warriors and Horses, which is one of the most significant archeological excavations of the 20th century. Other
historical sights include the Banpo Museum, the Xi’an City
Wall, the Mausoleum of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, and the
Forest of Stone Steles Museum which was once the site of
the Temple of Confucius. Except the colder winter, any season is suitable for travelling, and visitors are often enthralled
by the mystery and richness of this cultural paradise that is
on par with Athens, Cairo and Rome as a major ancient civilisation capital.
With its green hills, romantic gardens, and beautifully preserved ancient architecture, it’s no wonder Salzburg is one
of the busiest places in Europe all year round. In fact, the
tourist-per-capita ratio for Salzburg is higher than Venice
or Florence. The fourth-largest city in Austria, it is especially
famous for two particular reasons; as the birthplace of the
legendary Mozart, and also the setting for the classic movie
The Sound of Music. A must do for most tourists is to tour
the magnificent Hohensalzburg fortress and Salzach River,
as well as to visit Mozart’s residence and birth place. However there is so much more to this city than these two selling
points. Take a walk around the Alstadt (or Old City), which
is one of the best-preserved city centres in the German
speaking world, and soak in the nostalgia as you look at the
breathtaking baroque architecture all around you. Krimml
Waterfalls, Hermann Maier, Giant Ice Caves, and the Salzburg
Festival are other highlights that people flock to.
Flights
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Vietnam Airlines
Singapore Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
Cathay Pacific Airways
Etihad Airways
Qatar Airways
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