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The park was built in the Jin Dynasty (1186). The park is open all year around but the best time to visit it is in autumn, when all the leaves turn red/orange colour and it will just leave you mesmerized. Běijīng Zhíwùyuán (Beijing Botanical Gardens), are located next to the foot of Xiāngshān. It's a world away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, and would be ideal for anyone who wants to while away their time in beautiful surroundings, including the greenhouse and a special rose garden that contains at least five types of rose flower. Quite romantic too!

After spending the day at Xiāngshān and Běijīng Zhíwùyuán, it would provide a nice ending to the day if you visited the town of Wu Dao Kou - an area near the Tsinghua and Beijing Universities, popular with tourists, foreign students and expats alike. There are a myriad of restaurants of all different types of cuisines (including Indian, Italian and Mexican). There are also some nice Japanese and Korean restaurants where you can drink authentic Japanese or Korean beer over a nice meal.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19445 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19432 I highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in learning a bit of Brighton's history.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19432 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19412
The cottage has two bedrooms (sleeps up to seven), an equipped kitchen, lounge with wood burner, sofas and TV, free use of a gas barbecue and fabulous views of Mt Fyffe. Towels and bedding are included, and it only costs $100-180 a night (depends on numbers and time of year).

We spent two nights in a more expensive motel, before staying an extra night in the rental cottage. We enjoyed it so much, we chose cottages for the rest of our NZ trip!

Ask them about a lovely walk to a nearby river, less than a mile away, with two huge natural swimming pools - it's a local secret!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19412 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19358 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19358 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19162 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19162 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19101 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19101 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19087
Whilst there, females looking to get pregnant might want to track down the tomb of Victor Noir (Yvan Salman), and rub his protruding trousers (just make sure you're not spotted by the authorities), or apply lipstick and kiss the already plastered tomb of Oscar Wilde.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19087 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19051 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19051 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19044 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19044 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19014
The restaurants, which predominately specialise in seafood, are excellent. And if you don't like seafood, it's still a nice place for a stroll around the menu before heading to the beach.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19014 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18960 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18960 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18913
Turn left with the main (west) door behind you or walk straight ahead from St Ethelberts Gate and take the path away from the city centre, straight down to the river Wensum. You'll reach the picturesque spot known as Pulls Ferry. Then turn left to walk beside the river for a few minutes to Bishop Bridge and the Red Lion pub (outdoor seats by river). Keep to the river walk that diverts briefly behind the pub, to reach Cow Tower, (ruined 14th century fortification) and continue by the river for a short while until the pathway forks. Take the left fork, away from the river to reach the Adam and Eve - oldest pub in Norwich (also has outdoor seating but not much of a view).

Reaching the road just beyond, turn right and follow it until you reach the junction with Whitefriars and Palace St. Keep left along Palace St and you'll find the Erpingham Gate leading to the cathedral just inside.

A pretty and restful walk just a few minutes from the market. It takes only 30-40 minutes - without pub stops!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18913 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18895
At the end of Rue Victor Hugo is Place Bellecour. From Place Bellecour turn left to cross the Saone river and enter the Fourvière district via the Pont Bonaparte. Go straight across Quai Fulchiron and enter Place St Jean and explore old Lyon at your own pace.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18895 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18892
It's also a great starting point for a walking tour of Fourvière.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18892