Nepal to Xiamen

Lying in the breathtaking and lofty Himalayan Mountains, Kathmandu is one of the fascinating cities in Nepal. Nestled between the border of India and China, Kathmandu is a place which gives you a clear picture of Buddhism and Hindu Mythology. Here, you will find historical monuments and ancient shrines. Situated at an altitude of 1400 meters above the sea level, Kathmandu is a prominent city as well as tourism hub of Nepal. Besides the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu is also the commercial centre of the country. The entire Himalayan valley consists of two sister cities, one is Lalitpur and other is Bhaktapur. Both the cities have many small towns. The amazing thing which you find in Kathmandu is that it is surrounded by four major hills like- Shivapuri, Pulchowki, Nagarjun and Chandragiri. UNESCO has also awarded Kathmandu valley as the UNESCO World Heritage site. Another incredible fact about the city is its eight flowing rivers named- Bagmati, Bishnumati, Dhabikhola, Manohara, Hanumant and Tukucha. With its deep rooted culture and historical backdrops, Kathmandu has a number places which are quite popular among the tourists across the world. Some of the finest places of this city are Kumari Temple, Swayambhunath Temple, Pashupatinath Temple, Bodhnath, Kirtipur, Budhanilkantha Temple, Dakshinkali Temple, Nagarkot, Daman, Dhulikhel, Changunarayan Temple, etc. Moving in the city, you will surely have a great time with family and friends. The natural surrounding and tranquil beauty of this magnificent city lures tourists and add some of the most cherished moments in your life. It is a heaven for those who love to do trekking and other mountaineering activities. The markets are also well built and give you a picture of ancient architecture. If you are looking to visit this beautiful city, then log onto MakeMyTrip.com where you can get the tour related information within few clicks of your mouse. Being India's leading online travel portal, MakeMyTrip offers your air tickets at reasonable prices as compared to other similar portals. Here, you can also book your rooms in hotels quite prior to your journey.

Blessed with a year-round salubrious climate and immense natural beauty, Xiamen is a popular coastal town located in southeast China. There are many scenic spots and cultural attractions that amaze tourists at the very first glance. The Gulangyu Island is one of the main attractions of Xiamen. Adorned with breathtaking scenery that is complemented with many historical edifices and architecture feats, Gulangyu is a place worth visiting. The highest point of the island – the Sunlight Rock and Shuzhuang Garden are splaces where tourists, especially nature-lovers would have a memorable time. Located at the base of Wulaofeng, also known as the Mountain of Five Old Men, the South Putuo Temple is another prime attraction of this city. Jimei - the hometown of Tan Kah Kee, the renowned Chinese community leader and philanthropist, is a must-see place. They can also visit the Jimei University, Shigu Road, Jiageng Park and Guilai Tang in Jimei. The Wanshi Botanical Garden, Mount Wuyi, Gulang Huandao Road and Taining Danxia Landform are other worth-visiting places in Xiamen. Tourists can explore this interesting city without any hassle by choosing one of the travel packages by MakeMyTrip.