Fans of outdoor recreation are recommended to visit the Garden of Friendship, the world's largest Japanese garden located outside the territory of China. This beautiful oasis was created by known Chinese gardeners; they have set up a garden in full accordance with traditions of the 5th century. On its territory there are original compositions of plants, amazingly beautiful buildings in the traditional style and a traditional rock garden.
A perfect complement for cultural program will be a visit a local observatory, which is located in a historic building of the Astronomical Museum. The main part of the tour takes place in the evening, when visitors are offered to appreciate the beauty of the starry sky. At the daytime interesting and informative presentations are held in the observatory.
Among the historical attractions, St. Mary's Cathedral is worth mentioning. It was built for Irish prisoners in the first half of the 19th century. Another interesting architectural and historical monument is the home of Queen Victoria, which is located in the business district of the city. The beautiful building was constructed in 1898. Today it hosts one of the most popular shopping centers.
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