Dashilan used to be the busiest suburban commercial area, and one of those most steeped in history. This traditional market is kept as it once was; some of the longest-standing brand boutiques started here, as well as the very first cinema in Beijing - and all of them are still running. Dashilan represents the other side of Beijing. It shows you that this city is not only about royal families but also about regular residents who lived outside the palace. This place breathes vitality of daily life. This is also the main exhibition spot of Beijing International Design Week, making for a unique chemistry between the area's traditional vibe and modern art and design exhibits.

As Port Zante is located right in Basseterre's city centre, getting there by ferry or taxi is relatively easy. There are also mini vans called "route taxis" If you are going to Port Zante in a route taxi, look for one that has "Basseterre" written on the front sign. Once you board the minibus, you can tell the driver that you want to go to Port Zante. The minibus will drop you off at the bus terminal in downtown Basseterre, and from there it's just a 10-minute walk to Port Zante. You can ask locals for directions or follow the signs to the cruise ship terminal. From the airport: Head southeast on Airport Road Turn right onto the Island Main Rd Continue straight onto the Kim Collins Highway Turn left onto Wellington Road Turn left onto Cayon Street Turn right onto Fort Street Turn left onto Liverpool Row Turn right onto the entrance road to Port Zante From Frigate Bay: Head northeast on the Frigate Bay Road Turn right onto the Kim Collins Highway Turn left onto Wellington Road Turn left onto Cayon Street Turn right onto Fort Street Turn left onto Liverpool Row Turn right onto the entrance road to Port Zante From Basseterre: Head south on Bay Road Turn left onto Fort Street Turn right onto Liverpool Row Turn right onto the entrance road to Port Zante From Charlestown, Nevis: Take the Nevis ferry to Basseterre Head south on Bay Road Turn left onto Fort Street Turn right onto Liverpool Row Turn right onto the entrance road to Port Zante

The Bridge of Sighs (Ponte dei Sospiri) has inherited its sad name from the condemned prisoners crossing it on their way to the execution. The covered bridge connects the prison to the interrogation room in the Doge's Palace and crosses Rio di Palazzo. If you happen to pass under it at sunset, at the time the bells of St Mark's Campanile ring, remember to kiss your loved one: as the legend goes, your love will be eternal.

Yuanmingyuan is a place steeped in myth. It was allegedly the most wonderous and luxurious imperial garden in Chinese history, with exotic animals wandering the park and rare flowers everywhere, dotted with gold sculptures and stones, with buildings that were built entirely of jade. However, the park was destroyed in 1860 by foreign intruders and local rebellions. Now all that's left is essentially a ruin, but still a beautiful one. There was little first-hand record of this garden and the only image remaining is a painting.