Turkey is an attractive country for tourists. It was the center of an ancient empire that has lasted well into the modern ages and yet is brimming with new life, vitality and progress. It is a country of peace and conflict. It is a place of contrasts, of rugged landscapes, of smooth and sandy beaches, of spectacular views. Turkey has very different faces so naturally there are so many tourist destinations there.
Which places do tourists flock to in Turkey? Here are the top ten tourist destinations in Turkey.
1. Antalya. People say that Antalya is the unofficial tourism capital of Turkey. Antalya has beautiful beaches, said to be among the cleanest in the Mediterranean, and has a rich archaeological heritage. The architecture here boasts of Lycian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman influences, among the others.
2. Istanbul. The largest city of Turkey is Istanbul. In the past, the city was the capital city of two successive empires: the Byzantine and the Ottoman. It is the only city in the world that bridges between two continents and two worlds. You can see all the contrasts of Turkey in Istanbul, being an ancient city of cultural significance and being a cosmopolitan, global city at the same time. Shopping is also very popular in this city, it is also one of the shopping capitals of Europe; shopaholics name Istanbul as one of their favorite tourist destinations in Turkey.
3. Cappadocia. The most famous thing of Cappadocia is its stunning geological formations, particularly its fairy chimneys. Cappadocia is A UNESCO World Heritage site. These geological formations were the result of erosions that created magnificent natural pillars and columns that look like minarets.
4. Ankara. Ankara is the capital city of Turkey and also the center of its trade and commerce. Beside, tourists can find many museums and other cultural, historic and artistic attractions in Ankara, it is also known to be the tourist destination in Turkey where one can get the best native handmade Turkish crafts at bargain prices.
5. The Turkish Riviera. Mediterranean coastline of Turkey is known as The Turkish Riviera and also known as the Turquoise Coast. In this area you can find many wonderful beaches and rich archaeological sites. The beaches on the Turkish Riviera are said to be the cleanest in the whole of the Mediterranean.
6. Ephesus. One of the most popular tourist destination in Turkey is Ephesus, owing to the many Greek and Roman ruins dotting the landscape. It is the site of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Temple of Artemis. The Cave of the Seven Sleepers and the House of the Virgin Mary are also the places which tourists must definitely see.
7. Troy. The Iliad, the site of the battle sung by Homer in his immortal classic, would be interesting for anyone. Of course, Troy is currently a site of archaeological ruins, but the romance of The Iliad has made it a popular tourist destination in Turkey.
8. Diyarbakir. Turkey is a country full of ancient archaeological ruins, and one of the most notable of them is Diyarbakir. Among Diyarbakir's treasures are the still-intact city walls that were commissioned by Emperor Constantine and its numerous ancient minarets.
9. Hierapolis. Tourists visit frequently Hierapolis which is another ancient archaeological ruin. Hierapolis was once a leading spa resort during the Roman times, and the remains of the public baths still stand there. Like Cappadocia, Hierapolis is one of the tourist destinations which are protected as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
10. Mardin. Mardin's chief visitors are those who want to make pilgrimages to its many monasteries, particularly the Deyr'ul Zafaran Monastery. The unique ancient stone houses is also famous and private for Mardin.
Trekking in Vietnam is one of the prime attractions for those looking for active adventure holidays in Vietnam. Apart from the sheer thrill factor of exploring the many untouched territories and marveling at the wonderful beauty herein, these Vietnam treks will also familiarize you with the indigenous flora and fauna of the country. It is no wonder that trekking is one of the most popular of the options for adventure and recreation in Vietnam.
Here are the top ten trekking destinations in Vietnam (source: www.lotussiatravel.com):
Sapa: Sapa is one of the most enchanting of the Vietnam popular destinations. It is situated among the greenery of the high Tonkinese Alps. The mountain terrain with magnificent scenery and rich nature, cool climate and colorful cultures of the ethnic minority peoples make Sapa and surrounding area a superb place for trekking.
Pu Luong Nature Reserve: Pu Luong in Thai language is the word for mountain and P? Lu'ng is not only the highest mountain of this Nature Reserve, but of the entire province Thanh Hoa. A place of outstanding beauty, blessed with rich forest, limestone panoramas, magnificent rice terraces and romantic villages nestled in the landscape.
Mai Chau valley: Located just about 130 km far from Ha Noi, Mai Chau is a favorite destination of many tourists.
Cao Bang: Located in the northern of Viet Bac region, where the first of country, Cao Bang is blessed the tourism potential richness such as spread superb mountains, forests, rivers, streams and many wild and raw natural features. Ha Giang: Ha Giang has many of village where is quite wild and keeping almost intact cultures has not been through away by trade storm such as Tay people's Tha, Tien Thang mountain village about 5 km far from Ha Giang city, LoLo people's Sang Pang A mountain village in Meo Vac town?Foreign tourists especially like nature beautiful sceneries in Xin Man district and interesting natural forests which has many kinds of valuable woods.
Cat Ba National Park: is converged by forest and sea. Forest and sea are combined together to make the unique beauty.
Ba Be lake: Ba Be is Vietnam's largest natural lake and is now the centrepiece of an extensive National Park. The park and the surrounding area is limestone country, so lakes, waterfalls, caves and unusual rock formations abound. The whole area is richly forested and home to many ethnic minority communities.
Cuc Phuong National Park: Typically tropical with an area of 7 hectare. This is a forest of limestone mountainous region with a lot of caves. There are also relics of approving that people had used from 12.500 years ago.
Nam Cat Tien: is a national forest which located in three provinces Dong Nai, Lam Dong and Binh Thuan, has many rich and attractive botanic and animals, is protected by the most strict methods.NCT has many kinds of millions years trees with more than 30m diameter. Stream, waterfall and mountain system is very gigantic and attracting?
KonTum and central highland: Arriving Kon Tum, we can visit a lot of Central highland's mountain and forest's beautiful sceneries such as Ngoc Linh mountain, Chu Mon Ray, Sa Thay wild forest, Dak Tre tourism region in Kon Plong district, hot water stream Dak To.
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