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Beijing (Xingang), China
The capital of The People's Republic of China covers an area of some 6,870 square miles and boasts a population of over 11 million people. Beijing has been the seat of power in China since the days of Kublai Khan. At the heart of this immense metropolis lies the Forbidden City. Two more examples of China's enduring culture are The Great Wall and Tiananmen Square.
The Great Wall
One of the largest building construction projects ever completed, the Great Wall stretches across the mountains of northern China, winding its way for more than 4,000 miles to Beijing. Constructed of various materials -- from packed earth to kiln-fired bricks -- it is an engineering feat and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Forbidden City
This 250-acre complex of palaces, pavilions and courtyards was the home of China's emperor, the fabled "Son of Heaven," from 1421 to 1911. Even the most seasoned travelers will experience a sense of awe as they enter through the magnificent Meridian Gate.
Tiananmen Square
The dramatic scene of political struggle and unrest, Tiananmen Square is the largest public square in the world, and because of its immense size, it will accommodate up to one million people.
Print our guide to Beijing (Xingang) and maximize your visit.
Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Vietnam
Over a quarter of a century has passed since the Vietnam War ended in 1975 with the fall of Saigon. Today, the name of this bustling metropolis on the Mekong River is Ho Chi Minh City. Yet, the essence of the city, a major trading center since the 18th century, remains unchanged. The air is filled with the cries of street hawkers and honking horns. Swarms of motorbikes buzz down the crowded streets balancing every sort of cargo imaginable—from clinging families to coops of live chickens. And everywhere, friendly faces and warm greetings meet you.
The port of Phu My (pronounced Foo Me) is the gateway to Ho Chi Minh City and the seaside resort of Vung Tau. Explore the National History Museum and Reunification Hall. Browse the shops on Dong Khoi Street and immerse yourself in myriad colors, aromas and sights that make up this energetic and enterprising city.
Reunification Hall
This former Presidential Palace is now a museum and exhibition center.
Sea Goddess Temple
This colorful and unusual temple, adorned in incense coils, houses a treasure of wood carvings and ceramic figurines.
Cu Chi Tunnels
This subterranean complex of 124 tunnels was built in the Cu Chi district for use during the Vietnam War.
Hiroshima, Japan
Now a modern city of broad avenues, the Peace Memorial Museum opens a window on the somber reality of Hiroshima's tragic past. Today Hiroshima is a monument not only to the destructive forces harnessed by men, but also to the indomitable will of the human spirit to overcome tragedy.
On August 6, 1945, human history was irrevocably altered when the American B-29 bomber Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima. Its detonation left half the city in ruins and aflame. At the heart of the city lies the Peace Memorial Park and the Atomic Bomb Dome that commemorates this day. The gutted walls of the city's old Industry Promotion Hall and the skeletal remains that support its copper dome—vaporized in the blast—are instantly recognizable symbols of Hiroshima.
Hiroshima is also the jumping-off point for the picturesque island of Miyajima, known for its Itsukushima Shrine.
Hiroshima Castle
Originally built in the late 16th century and destroyed in the atomic blast, a perfect reproduction of the original was recreated.
Peace Memorial Park
At the epicenter of the atomic bomb explosion, the Peace Memorial Park commemorates the earth-shattering event. It is dedicated to the promotion of world peace.
Miyajima
This romantic little island lies about eight miles off the mainland in the Seto Inland Sea. Apart from its beautiful, steep wooded hills, the island is famous for its Itsukushima Shrine and massive red wooden torii (gate).
