NO.06 Spain
Spain
Valencia, Spain, as a combination of classical beauty and modern style, experience the centuries-old tradition at the same time, quite innovative experience of the city, Valencia has been named the “European Green Capital 2024”.
The old town of Valencia, with its old churches, parliament building and municipal square, still maintains its traditional simplicity; The Ocean Park, Science City and Pottery Museum are full of the era.
The Natural Park Albufeira is a representative of Valencia’s natural space, a freshwater lagoon connected to the sea that forms a unique habitat.
The Turia Garden, covering more than 120 hectares, is the largest urban natural park in Spain, with a series of gardens, leisure and activity centers that are vibrant and green all year round.
NO.07 Norwich, England
Norwich, England
England has surprises, too. The Castle Museum and Art Gallery in the famous medieval city of Norwich has finally reopened to the public in 2024 after a five-year renovation.
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
After the reconstruction of the Norman castle, the internal space is completely new, so that people can personally experience the medieval castle on the hill, and feel the royal life picture of thousands of years ago.
The renovation also adds the British Museum’s first medieval gallery outside London. The exhibition hall collects and displays the local art history of England in the early 19th century – the classic works of the Norwich School of Painting.
Norwich School of Art
In addition, you can stay at the recently renovated “Meizheide Luxury Hotel” to explore the architectural Spaces and interiors of the city, which has been born of more than 900 years of history.
NO.08 Malaysia
Malaysia
Recently, Malaysia also announced the news of visa-free stay of no more than 30 days for Chinese passports, making it a new popular tourist destination.
Importantly, after four years, the long-awaited Asian Orient Express, a luxury train owned by Baymond, returned in February 2024, and presented the Southeast Asian sailing exploration experience with a new look.
England has surprises, too. The Castle Museum and Art Gallery in the famous medieval city of Norwich has finally reopened to the public in 2024 after a five-year renovation.
Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery
After the reconstruction of the Norman castle, the internal space is completely new, so that people can personally experience the medieval castle on the hill, and feel the royal life picture of thousands of years ago.
The retooled Asia Orient Express has launched two seasonal routes. The “Malaysia Cultural Highlights Tour” has ended, but the “Malaysia Nature Wilderness Tour” will be extended from March to October.
Eastern & Oriental Express, A Belmond Train, Wild Malaysia
The nature safari itinerary covers undeveloped areas around the Bush Railway and includes a tour of one of the oldest rainforests: Tamanigara National Park. An explorer’s paradise, it is home to hundreds of wildlife.
After a tour of the rainforest, the train will travel to Penang on the west coast to explore the local art, food and history, and immerse yourself in the local culture.
NO.09 Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka also offers free visas for Chinese passports, which, combined with a series of new walking routes and the opening of boutique hotels, will trigger a tourism boom in 2024.
As the 2024 European Capital of Culture, it’s fitting to visit Tallinn, Estonia, this year. The Old Town of Tallinn, a UN World Heritage site, is one of the best preserved medieval buildings in the world.
And the Poco Art Museum, which opens in May, will feature pop art masterpieces such as Andy Warhol, Banksy, Hockney and Jeff Koons.
Among them are the Kayaam House and Ahu Bay hotels owned by homegrown luxury travel specialist Resplendent Ceylon; Hilton Resort in Yala National Park; An Art Deco-inspired Charleston hotel will also open in Fort Galle.
Inland, the nearly 200-mile hiking network Pekoe Trail continues to be developed, winding through the Sri Lankan highlands and opening up a whole new way to experience Sri Lanka’s mountains.
NO.10 New Zealand
New Zealand
The famous Tuatapere Hump Ridge trail is New Zealand’s newest development, a 53-kilometre circular sightseeing trail. It starts and ends at the western end of Tivivi Bay.
The trail passes through dense forests and subalpine terrain before returning to scenic coastlines and expansive beaches. Along the way there are striking stone towers and the famous Waitutu Forest Terrace.
Another famous attraction on the trail is the four huge wooden viaducts. The Bridges were built in the early 1920s for logging development in the southern forest, using Australian hardwood.
Along the coast you can see parrots, fur seals, penguins and even a glimpse of the rare Hector’s dolphin playing in the waves. And in the morning you can listen to a chorus of honey-finches and bellbirds at Craig Harbor Cottage.
NO.11 Tallinn, Estonia
Estonia Tallinn
As the 2024 European Capital of Culture, it’s fitting to visit Tallinn, Estonia, this year. The Old Town of Tallinn, a UN World Heritage site, is one of the best preserved medieval buildings in the world.
And the Poco Art Museum, which opens in May, will feature pop art masterpieces such as Andy Warhol, Banksy, Hockney and Jeff Koons.
In the Noblessner district, the industrial shipbuilding complex has become a new seaside hotspot with cafes, shops and Estonia’s first two-Michelin star restaurant, Matthias Diether 180.
