Guilin, mainly known for its karst mountains, is located in the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. Besides the karst mountains, there are many other sights worth visiting. On the western side of the Li River is the Fubo Mountain (Fuboshan). At its foot, we find the statue of General Ma Yuan, highly respected in China. Inside […]
The Old Town of Koblenz
Our tour through the old town of Koblenz starts at the edge of the old town at the Electoral Palace. Clemens Wenzeslaus of Saxony, the last archbishop, and elector of Trier, had it built at the end of the 18th century. Later, the Prussian Crown Prince and later Emperor Wilhelm I and his wife Augusta […]
First steps in Koblenz
Koblenz is the third-largest city in the federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate. It lies directly at the confluence of the Moselle and the Rhine. As early as 1992, Koblenz celebrated its 2000th anniversary, making it one of the oldest cities in Germany. On 26.9.2019, the Koblenz city council declared a climate emergency. Historical Facts Already in […]
Walking tour through Monschau
We came to Monschau because of this Christmas market, which is only open on weekends. Also, bad weather is forecast. But when we arrive on a Thursday, we are welcomed by pleasant sunshine. An opportunity for a walking tour to get to know the place. Monschau lies in a narrow valley that the river Rur […]
A stroll through Aachen
Our city exploration of Aachen starts at the central station. We mainly came to Aachen to see the historical testimonies of Charlemagne, like the Aachen Cathedral and the Town Hall, as well as the Christmas Market, but we show these parts in separate posts and videos. About 300 m west of the central station is […]
City walk in Liège
The Christmas markets are not the only reason for our little pre-Christmas tour. Of course, we also want to get to know some of the famous sights of the cities. In Liège, we start with a tour that takes us past the Christmas market, the Palais Provincial, and the City Hall. The Palais Provincial is […]
