The Western Mountains (also referred to as "hills") make for an excellent day trip into nature. You can take a 20-minute cable car trip to the top; the 'Dragon Gate' carved into the side of the hill is an unmissable highlight, which also affords spectacular views of Kunming and Dianchi Lake. The tomb of Nie Er, the composer of the national anthem of China, rests on the hill.

What better way to spend a day? Programs and guided tours make sure you don't miss out on the fantastic combination of sweeping beaches, nature center and wild animals that make the park a staple of any visit to the town. A must-see for the whole family with something on offer for everyone.

Express Watersports is the first stop for every kind of water activity you can think of in Murrells Inlet. Whether you’re looking at arranging kayaking or cruises, there is a wide variety of options to match everyone’s tastes. For the more adventurous, the chance to scuba dive for treasure may be too much to resist.

The National Museum of Nature and Science offers a comprehensive journey through Japan’s natural history and scientific development. Its collections span from pre-Meiji scientific instruments to modern technology, including a real rocket launcher and a digital seismograph tracking earthquakes in real time. The museum is famous for its lifelike dinosaur exhibitions, a major draw for younger visitors, and houses the taxidermied figures of the loyal dog Hachikō and the Antarctic sled dogs Taro and Jiro. The Japan Gallery explores the archipelago's diverse ecosystems, featuring wildlife from Hokkaidō bears to Okinawan giant beetles. Other notable exhibits include an Edo-period mummy and an immersive 360-degree theatre.