Elmina Castle - The oldest European building in Africa

Elmina Castle - The oldest European building in Africa

The Elmina Castle is localted Coastal Plain region of Ghana. It was built by Portugal in 1482. Elmina Castle is the oldest European building in Africa and incidentally the oldest slave fort.

Elmina Castle in the night time

At the First established, the Castle used for moving slaves onto ships bound for other parts of the world. It also was the one of the most important stops on the route of the Atlantic slave trade.

Attractions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Attractions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks

Best Tourist Attractions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks:

Grants Grove
A grove of giant Sequoia trees at the west entrance to the parks. There is the one of most popular Tourist Attractions in Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. (more information)

Giant Forest
The Giant Forest a collection of groves at the center of the park a few miles south of the main Visitor Center. In here are found the largest trees on Earth. (more information)

The Chengyang Bridge, Most Beautiful Bridges in China

The Chengyang Bridge, Most Beautiful Bridges in China

The Chengyang Bridge is located in Chengyang and links between two big villages, also is a famous and beautiful ancient bridge in Sanjiang County. It was completed in 1916. It also has many other names including Yongji Bridge and Panlong Bridge.

Chengyang Bridge

The bridge is a perfect construction. It has two platforms (at the two ends of the bridge), 3 piers, and 4 spans, 5 pavilions, 19 verandas, and three floors. It has a total length of 64.4 meters, and its corridor has a width of 3.4 meters. The net height above the river is about 10 meters.