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What's the fun of traveling abroad?

1, Grand Canyon, USA

The American Grand Canyon is a world-famous natural wonder, located on the Kaibabu Plateau in the northwest of Arizona, with a total area of 2,724.7 square kilometers. Because the Colorado River flows through here, it is also called the Colorado Grand Canyon, which is one of the natural heritages selected for protection by UNESCO.

2. Australia-Great Barrier Reef.

There is one of the largest and longest coral reefs in the world, the famous Great Barrier Reef. It runs through the east coast of Australia, with a total length of 20 1 1 km and its widest point of 16 1 km. The southern end is 24 1 km from the coast, and the northern end is only 16 km from the coast. At low tide, some coral reefs emerge from the water, forming coral islands.

3. Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope

When visiting South Africa, don't miss the opportunity to visit the tip of the Cape of Good Hope in Africa. The Cape of Good Hope, about 60 kilometers from Cape Town, is the intersection of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean. In fact, the Cape of Good Hope is a prominent hill, which used to be called Storm Cape. Many ships were in distress here in the past because of the bad weather here. However, after the opening of the Indian Ocean route, it is said that the then Portuguese king renamed her the Cape of Good Hope, because when she boarded this corner, she could overlook the growing scenery of the Atlantic Ocean and the Indian Ocean.

4. Sydney-Sydney

As the host city of the 2000 Olympic Games, perhaps the most important feature of Sydney is Sydney Harbour, one of the most famous seaports in the world. The beautiful Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge on the Sydney Harbour have increased its popularity.

Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge are symbols of Australia. Sydney Opera House is recognized as one of the seven wonders of the world in the 20th century, and it is the most recognizable building in Sydney. Its white appearance, shell-like sculpture built on the harbor and scattered petals floating in the air have been amazing for many years.

5. Taj Mahal, India

The Taj Mahal in Agger, the ancient capital of India, is one of the seven wonders of the world. Most people who come to india tourism admire its reputation. There is actually a sad and lingering history behind the seven architectural wonders of the world. Knowing its historical background can really increase the interest in viewing the Taj Mahal.

/kloc-In the 7th century, Sha Jiahan, the Mughal emperor, used tens of thousands of workers to build a tomb decorated with precious stones in memory of his beloved princess Mutazhima. The design was amazing. The most striking thing about the Taj Mahal is the main building made of pure white marble. The mausoleum is neat, symmetrical up and down, and the central dome is as high as 62 meters, which is amazing.

6. Ayers Rock, Lu Lu, Australia

In the endless barren land of central Australia, nature has carved several wonders, among which Ayers Rock is the most famous.

Ayers Rock is 348 meters high and 3000 meters long, with a base circumference of about 8.5 kilometers. It is the largest monolith in the world. It is magnificent, like a natural monument spanning time and space, standing abruptly on the vast wasteland, emitting charming brilliance in the dazzling sunshine. 1873, a surveyor named William Christie gauss crossed this desert. When he was hungry and thirsty, he found that the stone mountain in front of him was as high as the sky. He thought it was an illusion, unbelievable.

7. Inca ruins in Peru-Machu Picchu-Peru

At the beginning of the 20th century, it was said that there was a mysterious ancient city on the high mountain of the Andes in Peru. The Spanish knew nothing about this during the 300-year colonial rule, and no one set foot in Peru in 100 after independence. For more than 400 years, only towering mountain shadows have seen the majestic appearance of the ancient city-

This is the Inca site of Machu Picchu today.

8. Las Vegas-Las Vegas

Las Vegas is an incredible man-made city. When approaching the downtown area along 15, anyone's eyes will be attracted by flashing neon lights and luxurious tourist hotels with distinctive features, and even lost in the fantasy of being completely divorced from daily life. This is the entertainment center of the world, and all cities are designed for enjoyment.

9. Niagara Falls-Niagara Falls

The world-famous Niagara Falls is located on the Niagara River at the junction of Canada and the United States. Known as one of the seven wonders of the world, it shocks all tourists with its majestic momentum and rich and vast water vapor.

Niagara river is a waterway connecting Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. It is only 56 kilometers long, but it drops from 174 meters above sea level to 75 meters above sea level. There is a limestone cliff on the river, and niagara river, which is rich in water, suddenly and steeply flows through it. The water is surging and the sound is like thunder.

10, Pyramid of Egypt-Egypt

According to the seven wonders divided by Byzantine Philo, only the Egyptian pyramids stand tall and unique. At present, there are more than 80 pyramids in Egypt, which were built from 2686 BC to 2 18 1 year BC. Focus on Kisha, Sakala and Memphis. It can be listed as the first of the seven wonders, because such a magnificent building can only be built by some primitive tools and manpower, without the assistance of advanced technology. Even the most advanced technology can't do it today, so how did the ancient Egyptians build it? Besides, the mystery of the pyramids remains a mystery. No wonder many people think that the pyramids are buildings left by ancient aliens. Some people even pointed out that the pyramids were not built by Egyptians, but the remains of alien civilization. Direct drinking water is not to be continued.

Venice 1 1- Venice

Water is the soul of Venice. The winding rivers, flowing blue waves and bright water endow Shuicheng with immortality and beauty. In the morning and evening, the city lights and water colors complement each other, which is more solemn and poetic. Those who know how to appreciate the beautiful scenery of Venice Water City should wave for a "gondola" in the moonlit night, and let themselves get lost in the misty night along the winding waterway of the canal to appreciate the eternal charm of this ancient water city. ...

China Great Wall 12

One of the great projects in ancient China. It was built in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period (770 ~ 476 BC), and the existing one was built in the Ming Dynasty. From Jiayuguan in the west to Hushankou on the Yalu River in Dandong in the east, it spans Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Mongolia, Hebei, Liaoning and other places. Along the way, there are Shanhaiguan, Juyongguan, Niangziguan and other checkpoints. The Great Wall for short.

The Great Wall is the only three-dimensional building in history that can be seen from space. It is not easy to build with modern science and technology, but it is really hard to get that our country was built in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period more than two thousand years ago. The building materials of the Great Wall are all made from local materials, which vary greatly from place to place. The Great Wall was built of mud and reeds in the Han Dynasty. The Great Wall varies in size. Take Juyongguan as an example, it is about 8.5 meters high, 8.5 meters wide at the lower part and 5 meters wide at the upper part. There is a castle (equivalent to a tower) every 70 ~ 100 meters, and its height is about 12.3 meters. Most castles are heavy, and there are only two or three key places.

13, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

The world-famous waterfall. Located in the middle of Zambezi River at the junction of northwest Zimbabwe and Zambia. The Zambezi River, with a total length of 2,700 kilometers, is the largest river flowing eastward from the African continent into the Indian Ocean. According to geographers, this waterfall was formed about1.500 million years ago. 1885, British missionary David? 6? 1 Livingston discovered it during the expedition and named it after the Queen of England at that time. There is a bronze statue of Livingston near the waterfall. Tianjin locals call this waterfall "Mangine East Asia", which means "rain and fog with thunderous sound".

The total width of the waterfall is1688m, which is one and a half times that of Niagara Falls between the United States and Canada, and the maximum drop is108m, which is twice that of Niagara Falls. The waterfall is magnificent, with an average flow of 1400 cubic meters per second, and the flow in rainy season can reach 5000 cubic meters. The roar of the waterfall and the water mist as high as 500 meters can be heard and seen within dozens of kilometers.

14, Paris-Paris

People call it the flower of Paris.

It has been more than 2000 years since Rome was founded, and later it was baptized by the modernization of the Second Empire. Looking at Paris from a modern perspective, it is synonymous with fashion, civilization, art and knowledge, making Paris a veritable "flower city".

Proud of Europe, Paris is one of the largest cities. The Seine River divides the whole Paris from east to west. In history, the imperial power evolved, and the right bank carried money and power, forming the financial, trade and consumption center of Paris. It was an era of drunkenness, prosperity, erosion, maturity and elegance.

15, Rome-Rome

Rome is a place full of affection for strangers at any time.