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SeaWorld Orlando Reveals Details of New ‘Expedition Odyssey’ Thrill Ride

SeaWorldOrlando has just officially revealed the name and some details of its next major attraction, Expedition Odyssey, which is set to debut in Spring 2025. Promising an unprecedented Arctic expedition, this ride will blend cutting-edge technology with real-world video footage, delivering an immersive experience that transports guests into the heart of one of Earth's most extreme environments.


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Legoland tests rides as Shanghai resort prepares for summer opening

The Legoland Shanghai Resort in suburban Jinshan District – set for a grand opening this summer – has started test runs for 12 rides out of 24, with 80 percent of ride installations completed, the resort's operator announced on Thursday.


Among them, tests have been launched for the Dragon Coaster, the classic Legoland ride.


The Dragon's Apprentice Coaster, designed especially

Epic Universe will have some 20 shops in the park

When Epic Universe opens at the Universal Orlando Resort on May 22, the highly anticipated theme park will have more than 20 retail locations.


Epic Universe will have five themed areas.


In Wizarding World of Harry Potter -- Ministry of Magic, guests will find four main retail locations: Acajor Baguettes Magique, home to interactive wands and wand accessories; Les Galeries Mirifiques,

10+1: The Most Unique Exhibits in Czech Museums

From Palaeontological Treasures to the Most Valuable Goldsmith’s Artefact in Europe


Czech museums house priceless treasures. From the skeleton of a blue whale and the world's oldest prehistoric ceramic figurine to unique technical marvels. Join us on this tour because our selection includes exhibits you will not easily find anywhere else in the world. And why 10+1? Because the last item

St. Mark's bell tower in Venice reopens to public

Renovation work on elevator and statues completed.


The Bell Tower of St.



At the same time, cleaning work was carried out on the bronze sculptures on the outside of the loggia and the cleaning of the windows and internal rooms, of the brass parts of the elevator, and of the bells.


The bell lodge can now be admired in its entirety, with the bells exposed

Try a Japanese Cultural Experience in Asakusa

A wide range of distinctly Japanese cultural experiences come together at this center, BUB ACTIVITY CENTER Asakusa, that opened in Asakusa on January 17. The tea ceremony, food sample making, as well as ninja and samurai workshops are just a few of the nine different experiences available, all conducted in English. The staff’s attentive support makes sure you get the best out of your experience.

Shanghai downtown has a new landmark!

The newly opened Huangpu Cultural Center · Shanghai Grand Theater, the 27th professional theater in the world of performing arts, is located at 980 Zhonghua Road, Huangpu District, adjacent to Laoximen Station of Metro Line 8 and Lujiazui Station of Line 9.


The grand theater has a total of 1006 seats in the audience area, with 753 seats on the first level, including 661 fixed seats and

Phon Stupa to Become National Heritage By Year End

That Phon, a Buddhist stupa in Savannakhet, is set to be designated as a national heritage site by the end of this year, according to Lamkhoun Vorlavong, Head of the provincial Department of Information, Culture, and Tourism.


Lamkhoun stated that the province is working closely with the Department of Heritage and the Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism to complete the necessary

Explore the wonders of urban tourism in Shanghai at North Bund

Overseas and domestic tourists, if you are set to embark on a "Shanghai Travel" adventure and want to experience the charm of local haipai culture while uncovering the city's rich history, the North Bund Resort is an ideal choice!


Located in the southern riverside area of the Huangpu River in Hongkou District, the North Bund Resort is a key urban tourism destination in Shanghai. It boasts

Shanghai to get new cultural and tourist attractions in 2025

Shanghai will unveil new cultural and tourist landmarks in 2025. Let's check some of them out.


Legoland Shanghai Resort

The highly anticipated Legoland Shanghai Resort is set to open this summer in Fengjing Town, Jinshan District.


As a tourist destination targeting families with children aged 2 to 12, the resort will include eight Lego-themed zones and a Lego-themed hotel,

Passages in Czechia: The World Under a Roof Welcomes You

Passages lend cities a unique atmosphere. Not only do they serve as convenient shortcuts, sparing you the trouble of walking around entire blocks, but they also hide true treasures—artistic, architectural, and culinary. So, step right in—these are places you'll appreciate, especially when the weather takes a turn for the worse.

A Labyrinth of Shortcuts: Prague, the Czech Capital of Arcades


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Major Announcement! The Harry Potter Studio Tour (Shanghai) officially launched at Shanghai Jinjiang Amusement Park.

On February 12, 2025, Jinjiang International Group announced the signing of a joint venture framework agreement with Warner Bros. Discovery's Global Experiences division to develop the Harry Porter Studio Tour (Shanghai) – "The Making of Harry Potter." This project, located at Shanghai Jinjiang Amusement Park, is expected to open for operation in 2027. It marks the first landing of the Harry Potter

Shanghai Oriental Art Center: Cultural "Orchid" Blooms in Shanghai

Paul Andreu is a famous French architect, known for designing the Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing, China. He left his mark in Shanghai by creating the most beautiful "flower," which is the "Butterfly Orchid" blooming in the Pudong Administrative and Cultural Center - the Shanghai Oriental Art Center. As a "sophisticated art hub in Shanghai,"

Xam Tai District’s Silk Tapestries Set to Achieve ODOP Status

Traditional silk tapestries from Xam Tai district in Houaphanh Province will soon be recognized as official One District One Product (ODOP), aiming to preserve and promote local craftsmanship.


On 15 January, the Houaphanh provincial committee for the ODOP initiative, in collaboration with the Xam Tai district committee, met to support the local silk weaving group as part of the program.

Another new arrival! The highly anticipated 2025 iconic landmark in Shanghai is about to make its debut.

Shanghai, a city that is constantly changing and evolving, never fails to surprise us. In 2025, a new batch of high-profile landmarks will be unveiled before us. Let's all take a sneak peek together.


Shanghai LEGOLAND Resort

According to a report from Shanghai Observer, the Shanghai Legoland Resort in Fengjing, Jinshan, will grandly open this summer.


In addition to popular

New Mucha Museum to Open in Prague

Alfons Mucha is one of the most famous Art Nouveau artists, whose charisma captivated renowned women and actresses. Thanks in part to Mucha's descendants, the new Mucha Museum will open at Savarin Palace in Prague on February 24, 2025. It is housed in the renovated Baroque Savarin Palace in the very heart of the Czech capital, on Na Příkopě Street. And it’s truly magnificent, just like Mucha’s Art

The atmosphere is full of excitement! These shopping malls in Shanghai have "put on a new look".

Just past the Spring Festival, major shopping malls in Shanghai

have all put on brand new decorations

with particularly impressive themed designs

Let's take a look together


Lujiazui Center

Recently, Lujiazui Center Mall celebrated its 6th anniversary with the grand opening of the national premiere exhibition and themed activities of "Serpent Garden" created in collaboration

Lao Art Museum Draws Praise, Criticism Over Entry Fee, Construction Delays

The new Lao Art Museum officially opened on 5 January in Vientiane’s Nonsaart village, Xaythany district. 


Construction of the Museum began in 2021 with a budget of over USD 50 million.


Covering 80 hectares, the museum complex currently features four zones, including the information building and a reception area, an arts and culture exhibition hall, an observation hall,

Shanghai Fosun Art Center, a dancing cultural landmark on the Bund

On the Bund in Shanghai, there is a unique building that integrates elements of both Chinese and Western cultures - the Fosun Art Center, known as the "Dancing House." With its highly recognizable design features, it has become one of the iconic landmarks of the city.


Creating a cultural landmark at the old city pier

The Fosun Art Center is an independent building with four floors above

Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi Temple committee urges devotees to delay visits amid Kumbh rush

As per the latest development, the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple management committee in Ayodhya has issued an advisory urging local devotees to postpone their visits for 15-20 days. This comes amid an "unprecedented increase" in visitors, largely due to the ongoing Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.


With the ‘Mukhya Snan’ (main bathing ritual) for Mauni Amavasya scheduled for January 29, 2025, the Maha

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