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Roman Pantheon - the pinnacle of dome architecture

The Pantheon is the only fully preserved ancient building in the Roman Empire. It has been intact for 18 centuries and is called "the design of angels" by Michelangelo. As early as in ancient times, the Pantheon was known as the "Roman Wonder" because of its perfect proportion.

Best Managed City in Africa - Durban

Durban is a city located on the east coast of South Africa. It is called eThekwini in Zulu, which means "in the harbor". It has a population of 3 million and is a famous international conference capital. It is also known as "the best managed city in Africa".

Ancient Babylon - the magnificent capital of the early human empire

In March 1899, a group of German archaeologists carried out large-scale archaeological excavations for more than 10 years on the banks of the Euphrates River, more than 50 kilometers south of Baghdad today, and finally found the ruins of the ancient city of Babylon, which had been missing for more than 2000 years and rebuilt by Nebuchadnezzar II in 605 BC.

Babylon Hanging Garden, one of the seven wonders of the world

The Hanging Garden of Babylon is one of the seven wonders of the world. It was built by Nebuchadnezzar II of the Kingdom of Babylon in the 6th century BC in the city of Babylon for her homesick princess, Amyitis. The aerial garden adopts the three-dimensional gardening method. The garden is placed on a four-floor platform, which is built of asphalt and bricks. The platform is supported by a 25-meter-high column, and has an irrigation system. The slave keeps pushing the handle connected with the gear to convey water to the garden. Various flowers and trees are planted in the garden, which looks like a garden hanging in the air from a distance.

The capital of murals - Mexico City

Mexico City is known as the capital of murals, with 80% of all murals in Mexico. The cloister of the National Palace, the inner wall of the Art Palace, the campus of the university, the lobby of the hotel, the outer walls of the theater, hospital, shopping mall and bank... As long as you walk in Mexico City, colorful and magnificent murals will come into your eyes from time to time. They have already become an indispensable part of the daily life of people in Mexico City, and also become a beautiful scenery to attract tourists.

Tower of babel - The Terror of God

During the period of the Neo-Babylonian Kingdom, Babylon was the most magnificent and prosperous capital city in the ancient Mesopotamia region. The ancient city of Babylon had two inner and outer walls. Gardens," and the Tower of Babel, which is said to have terrified and angered God. According to the 11th chapter of the "Bible Old Testament Genesis", it was at that time that mankind united to build a tower that hoped to lead to heaven. In order to stop the human plan, God made human beings speak different languages, making it impossible for human beings to communicate with each other. As a result, the plan failed, and human beings have been scattered since then.

Half the world in Isfahan - the most dazzling city in the Muslim world

Isfahan is a famous historical and cultural city in Iran. It is not only famous for its beautiful scenery, but also famous for its splendid buildings such as gardens and mosques. It has various Islamic style buildings from the 11th century to the 19th century. It is also the main station of the South Road of the "Silk Road", and is also the center of trade between the East and the West. Businessmen from all over the world are gathered here, and various commodities are also dazzling. Isfahan was once the richest in the world, so it has the reputation of "half the world in Isfahan" among the people.

Use the Millennium Canal~Segovia aqueduct

Segovia aqueduct, which has been used for thousands of years and is now in good condition and has an average slope of 1%, was once the framework of the Spanish city of Segovia. This amazing double-arch building is embedded in the magnificent ancient city of Segovia, and becomes a symbol of Segovia's pride.

Singapore's new landmark: Supertree Grove

Supertree grove is a tree-shaped structure with a height of 25 to 50 meters. These unique vertical gardens create amazing elements through the vertical display of tropical climbing plants, epiphytes and ferns. The air corridor connects the towering giant trees together, allowing tourists to sit down and enjoy the beauty of the garden. There is a treetop tavern built in the 50-meter-high giant tree, which allows tourists to enjoy the scenery of the coastal bay and the surrounding gardens