Tiananmen Square, Beijing

Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China

The third largest city square in the world, Tiananmen Square is a historic site, remembered for many protests that took place in the square, like that of 1989 that resulted in hundreds of deaths. It is surrounded by important buildings including the National Museum of China, the Great Hall of the People, and the Mausoleum of Mao Zedong. Tiananmen Square is separated from the Forbidden City by the Tiananmen Gate (meaning Gate of Heavenly Peace).

The Forbidden City, known officially as the Imperial Palace, is an extravagant home of emperors of China for about 600 years. Today, the Forbidden City is open to visitors, who can view historical exhibits inside the palace, but while the Imperial Palace was in use, commoners could not approach the building hence the name, Forbidden City.

Everland Resort

Everland Resort in South Korea

South Korea’s largest theme park, Everland, is home to thrill rides, a zoo, and a water park. Everland is one of the top amusement parks in the world with an attendance of 6.6 million visitors.

One of Everland’s main attractions is South Korea’s first wooden roller coaster, the T Express, which is the fastest roller coaster in Asia with speeds up to 200 kilometers (120 miles) per hour. The T Express, which opened in 2006, also holds the title of steepest wooden roller coaster, with a 77 degree incline.

Everland’s Global Village (Jigu Maul) gives visitors a ride around the world, with dolls and landscapes from places on every continent. Zoo-Topia has safari rides, animal performances, and a petting zoo. The water park at Everland is called Caribbean Bay, and is the largest water park in the country with several indoor and outdoor attractions.