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Lexington (Massachusetts)

Lexington is a northwestern suburb of Boston in Massachusetts. The Lexington Green is where the first shot of the American Revolution was fired and the first blood shed, and is known as "the Birthplace of American Liberty". It has several sites that are important in American history.

Understand
Old cemeteries bear the names and dates of colonial families and many of the colonial houses have been preserved.

 * Visitors' center, on the town common, or "Battle Green". Daily 9AM-5PM, except Dec-Mar 10AM-4PM.

By plane

 * Logan International Airport in Boston is the closest major airport, about 17 miles from Lexington Center, and depending on traffic is around 45 minutes' drive from Lexington.
 * The Laurence G. Hanscom Field, a civil general aviation airport, is in Bedford, Massachusetts.
 * Other regional airports include:
 * Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester, Massachusetts
 * T. F. Green Airport, Warwick, Rhode Island
 * Manchester Airport, Manchester, New Hampshire

By train

 * There are no MBTA Commuter Rail stops in Lexington. However, there are stations in several surrounding towns, including Belmont, Waltham, Lincoln, Winchester, and Woburn.

By car

 * Lexington is most accessible by the two highways that run through it, Interstate 95 (Route 128) and Route 2. On Interstate 95, take exit 31 or 32.  On Route 2, take exit 53, 54 (westbound only), 55 (eastbound only), or 56. From Boston or Cambridge, if you follow Massachusetts Avenue through Arlington to Lexington you are retracing the route that William Dawes (and to some extent Paul Revere) used to warn the colonists in Lexington of the approaching British troops.

By bus

 * MBTA bus #62 and #76  provide service to Lexington. They run from the Alewife subway station (the end of the line on the Red line) that bring you to the center of town, where 'the Green' is (site of the skirmish between British controlled forces and colonial irregulars).  Of these the 76 - Hanscom Field bus should also be able to bring you close enough to walk to some of the other Revolutionary War sites on the far side of 95 aka Route 128.
 * There is an intra-town bus service, Lexpress, which can be useful in getting to different points in the town. See "Get around".

By bike

 * Minuteman Bikeway, Massachusetts Av. at Miriam Av. On the trackbed of the railroad. The bikepath starts at the Alewife subway station, near the Arlington/Cambridge border, and roughly parallels Massachusetts Avenue through Arlington and Lexington.

Get around

 * Most of the attractions and dining, shopping and entertainment options are in or near the town center, so be sure to first visit the center, and then fan out from there.
 * Liberty Ride is a seasonal trolley between Lexington and Concord that serves many of the tourist attractions.
 * Liberty Ride is a seasonal trolley between Lexington and Concord that serves many of the tourist attractions.

See

 * In close proximity to the Green is the Old Belfry, the Old Depot  and the adjacent Depot Square.
 * In close proximity to the Green is the Old Belfry, the Old Depot  and the adjacent Depot Square.
 * In close proximity to the Green is the Old Belfry, the Old Depot  and the adjacent Depot Square.
 * The Lexington Bicentennial Band, ; and the Lexington Sinfonietta,.
 * The Lexington Bicentennial Band, ; and the Lexington Sinfonietta,.
 * The Lexington Bicentennial Band, ; and the Lexington Sinfonietta,.
 * The Lexington Bicentennial Band, ; and the Lexington Sinfonietta,.

Do

 * Tour

 * Battle Green Guides, Phone: +1 339-223-5623. Tours available from spring through fall to give visitors a free walking tour of the historic Lexington Battle Green and Old Burying Ground by enthusiastic tour guides dressed in colonial attire. Arranged tours available but requires a call beforehand.
 * Liberty Ride, Phone: +1 781 862-0500, ext. 702,, a 90-minute tour along the historic Battle Road with a costumed guide who recounts the exciting events of April 19, 1775 and the literary legacy that defined American identity and culture. Operates from October 15 to May 27 and has departures at 10:30AM, noon, 1:30PM, and 3PM. Tickets $20 for adults, $10 for students (5-17). Free for children under 5.
 * Hiking Across Lexington: The town offers well-maintained pathways for those looking to explore its natural wonders. With 14 routes available, there are over 43 miles of trails to wander. Consider downloading the "across Lexington" app, available both Android and iOS. If you prefer a physical map, here is a pdf link : https://www.lexingtonma.gov/DocumentCenter/View/4664/2022-ACROSS-Lexington-Map-PDF-includes-Route-P-?bidId=

Eat

Specialty

 * Note: There are no fast-food chain restaurants in Lexington, so be prepared to stay a bit if you go out to eat, although there are Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts, along with a couple quick-fix cafés and the like.

Drink
Lexington is living up to its Puritan roots in the nightlife category. There are no dedicated bars to speak of, although many restaurants serve alcohol.

Go next
For more history its neighboring Concord or Boston. North Shore towns have the closest beaches. The White Mountains are great for hiking, fall foliage viewing or skiing.

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Lexington (Missouri)

Lexington is a city in Missouri.

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Lexington (Ohio)

Lexington is a village in Richland County in the state of Ohio. It is a bedroom community for Mansfield. During the summer months, visitors come from all over the world to visit Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. It is a high-dollar race track, visited by high-rolling race fans, sponsors and racers. The race track is in a beautiful, partially wooded setting, attracting families from all over. Clearfork Reservoir has many amenities, including camping, boating, sailing and fishing. The reservoir is stocked with many fish including muskies.

By plane

 * Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, +1 216 265-6030. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is Cleveland's main airport, on the west side of the city. The airport is served by most of the major domestic airlines, and it is a hub for United Airlines as well.
 * John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 4600 International Gateway, Columbus, +1 614 239-4083. Direct flights to most major American cities.
 * John Glenn Columbus International Airport, 4600 International Gateway, Columbus, +1 614 239-4083. Direct flights to most major American cities.

By car
From the south:
 * Interstate 71 exit 165 at State Route 97 (Lexington-Bellville exit), go west on State Route 97 to U.S. Route 42.

From the north:
 * Interstate 71 exit 176 at U.S. Route 30 (Mansfield-Wooster exit), go west on U.S. Route 30 to County Road 330 (Fourth Street Crestline exit), go east to State Route 314, south to Steam Corners Road, turn east. State Route 314 is travelled heavily by Amish in buggies. The road is hilly with many blind spots. Ohio State Patrol is relentless on this road during Mid-Ohio races.

Get around
There is no public transportation in Lexington. It is located in a rural area, driving is easy and pleasurable, except on race weekends when thousands show up for Mid-Ohio races. Great crowd, mostly families.
 * Hertz Rent-a-Car, +1 419 524-3513

Buy
If you are not from the area and are feeling adventurous, drive west about 1 mile to SR 314. Head south on 314. From this point south to Chesterville, approx. 15 miles, all of the intersecting roads past Johnsville, lead to Amish farms. If you are vigilant, you will notice a few bakeries, tack shops, truck farms, hardwood furniture sales, and such. Feel free to visit where signs offer items for sale. This is a great spot to buy fresh vegetables, maple syrup, eggs and other items that will be appreciated at Mid-Ohio races. It is best to have small bills in hand before starting.

Restaurants
There are plenty of choices for eating, Mansfield and Ontario are a short distance away offering even more choices.

Drink
There are plenty of choices for alcohol. Most grocery stores carry it, as well as the gas stations, drive-throughs and convenience stores.

Camping

 * Clearfork Reservoir
 * Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
 * Mohican State Forest
 * Privately owned camper rental 10 minutes from Mid Ohio Camper sleeps 5 plus room for tents. All amenities included except groceries. Weekly and Weekend rates available. +1 419 560-7031

Go next

 * Mansfield
 * Ontario
 * Mohican State Forest

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Lexington (South Carolina)

Lexington is a town of 24,000 people (2020) in Lexington County, South Carolina and a suburb of Columbia, the state's capital. There are a few attractions locally, and Columbia has several great attractions.

By car
Interstate 20 goes past Lexington to the south and east. Downtown is easily reached by US 1, US 370, and SC 6. It is about 20 minutes west of Columbia.

Get around
As a suburban town, Lexington is spread out and a car is necessary for visiting most of the town. However, downtown is walkable and there are a number of attractions located in and around it.

See
As a suburb of Columbia, there is not much to do in Lexington. However, there are a few sites worth visiting, and Columbia has several great attractions.

Buy
A number of chain stores and supermarkets can be found in Lexington, mainly on US 378 north of downtown. Some stores include Walmart, Target, Publix, Food Lion, Lowes Foods, Big Lots, Piggly-Wiggly, Aldi, Lidl, CVS, Walgreens, Lowes, Home Depot, Kohls, TJ Maxx, Petco, PetSmart, Books a Million, and Hobby Lobby. Several small and local stores and shops can be found:

Eat
Several chain restaurants exist outside of downtown, including fast food such as McDonalds, Wendy's, Burger King, Sonic, Taco Bell, Chick-Fil-A, Rush's, Arby's, and Hardee's, and fast casual, such as Chili's, Chipotle's, and Moe's. Several fancier dining options are available in walking distance of downtown, including:

Bars
There are a few bars in Lexington, including O'Hara's, listed under Eat, the Old Mill Brewpub, on East Main Street at the Lexington Mill Pond, and Keg Cowboy Bar, next to Nicky's Pizzeria. Most restaurants offer a selection of beers and wines.

Cafes
There are also a few cafes in Lexington, including chains like Starbucks, Dunkin' Donuts, and Biggby, but also local ones like O'Hara's Bakery Café (owned by O'Hara's but not the same), and Cafe Strudel, on South Lake Drive.

Go next
The obvious place to go next is Columbia. There are several great attractions listed on its page.

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Lexington Park

Lexington Park is a town 60 miles SSE of Washington, D.C. at the mouth of the Patuxent River in Southern Maryland. The Patuxent River Naval Air Station is adjacent to it.

Understand
Three Notch Rd is the name for the road commonly known as '''MD Rt. 235'''

By car
Southern Maryland is a peninsula that extends 90 miles to the south of Baltimore and Washington DC. There are two primary arteries into Southern Maryland, '''MD Rt. 5 through Charles County, and MD Rt. 4''' through Calvert County.

By plane
Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), 162 Aviation Blvd, Baltimore, Phone: +1 410 859-7027. 86 miles N of Patuxent River, use '''MD Rt. 4'''. While 20 miles further than DCA, BWI is considered by many an easier drive as it avoids Washington DC beltway traffic.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), 1 Aviation Cir, Washington, D.C., Phone: +1 703 417-8000. 64 miles NNW of Patuxent River, use '''MD Rt. 5'''.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). 91 miles NW of Patuxent River, use '''MD Rt. 5'''. Dulles is not ideal due to distance and location along the DC Beltway.

See
Outdoor sculpture park associated with the Smithsonian Institute. Shaded, beautiful and dog friendly walking path.
 * St. Mary's River State Park
 * Greenwell State Park
 * Greenwell State Park

Mid-range

 * "'Thai Inter"', Corner of MacArthur Blvd and MD 235. Great Thai Food
 * "'Thai Inter"', Corner of MacArthur Blvd and MD 235. Great Thai Food
 * "'Thai Inter"', Corner of MacArthur Blvd and MD 235. Great Thai Food
 * "'Thai Inter"', Corner of MacArthur Blvd and MD 235. Great Thai Food
 * "'Thai Inter"', Corner of MacArthur Blvd and MD 235. Great Thai Food
 * "'Thai Inter"', Corner of MacArthur Blvd and MD 235. Great Thai Food
 * "'Thai Inter"', Corner of MacArthur Blvd and MD 235. Great Thai Food
 * "'Thai Inter"', Corner of MacArthur Blvd and MD 235. Great Thai Food
 * "'Thai Inter"', Corner of MacArthur Blvd and MD 235. Great Thai Food
 * "'Thai Inter"', Corner of MacArthur Blvd and MD 235. Great Thai Food
 * "'Thai Inter"', Corner of MacArthur Blvd and MD 235. Great Thai Food
 * "'Thai Inter"', Corner of MacArthur Blvd and MD 235. Great Thai Food
 * "'Thai Inter"', Corner of MacArthur Blvd and MD 235. Great Thai Food

Drink

 * The Green Door, Rt 5 South, Park Hall MD - A local fave and home of the $6 pizza and pitcher of beer on Monday nights!
 * The Green Door, Rt 5 South, Park Hall MD - A local fave and home of the $6 pizza and pitcher of beer on Monday nights!
 * The Green Door, Rt 5 South, Park Hall MD - A local fave and home of the $6 pizza and pitcher of beer on Monday nights!

Go next
This county is known for its miles of shoreline. Two great beaches are on St. George Island. One is right next to the bridge but the best is at the end of the Island, with a nice private campground and cottages.

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Leysin

Leysin, Switzerland in the commune of Vaud is a laid back, non-posh, non-pretentious mountain village in the Vaud Alps, above Montreux. It also happens to be the site of a ski resort with awesome off piste possibilities. Leysin is quickly earning a reputation as the college center of Switzerland, as it is the home of five international schools. Live music is no stranger with an active Blues Club Summet du Blues to provide live music year round, open mike nights at the Yeti Bar, and always the impromptu jam if you can find them. When here stroll down the Rue du Commerce and check out the bohemian galleries, yet another side of this sleepy town. All that and the Kuklos, a mountain top revolving restaurant (of course!). In a way it's sort of amazing that one village can have this much cool stuff and remain as laid-back as Leysin is.

Leysin is in the Alpes Vaudoise roughly above and one mountain over from Montreux. The panorama includes all of the Alps Vaudois, including the Mont Blanc to the Eiger. It is just as, or more impressive as those found further up into Canton Valais, and prices that are a bit more competitive.

By train
Leysin is served by the TPC (Transportes Publics du Chablais) which has a cog-wheel train which runs once per hour from the Aigle station, which is timed to connect with the main Swiss National trains arriving from Montreux on the Geneva-Brig line. On certain dates during the ski season there are direct TGV trains from Paris to Brig offering the same connection at Aigle. The trains up to Leysin leave from track 12, which is actually in front of the Aigle station in the parking area (it's the track closest to the buses).

There are multiple stops within Leysin, notably Leysin-Village, Versmont and Leysin-Feydey. Leysin-Feydey (+41 24 494 11 16) is the station closest to the Télécabines. For other destinations check the destination listing below for the correct station.

By car
Although the final approach to the village has a number of hairpin bends the potential motorist should not be deterred. The views are stunning and the road kept clear throughout the year and the village can be comfortably reached from Geneva in an hour and a half. Once in the village there is ample parking even at the height of the skiing season. Parking close to the ski lift is policed at the weekend and a small charge is levied.

Get around
Leysin combines a great landscape, lower prices, and a lively atmosphere, so what's the rub? This is: a near total lack of public transport once you get off the train. The free village bus (navette) circulates once per hour, during the Winter (end Dec. - beg. April) and Summer (mid-June - mid-Sept.) seasons. Luckily it's not much trouble to walk to most places for a healthy young traveller, or for that matter for anybody who's used to it. Disabled travelers might opt for a better equipped (if pricier) mountain getaway in perhaps Zermatt or Verbier.

If all else fails you can get a cab from Taxi ABC (+41 24 493 22 93) or Taxi Kojak (+41 24 494 25 55).

The TeleLeysin cable car runs both summer and winter.

See

People mainly come to Leysin to Do things like skiing, mountain biking, or horseback riding. That said, there are a couple of sites worthwhile for the casual traveler, even on a lunchtime excursion from Montreux or Lausanne

Do

 * Ski, access to most runs from the Berneuse ski station, Place Large. +41 24 494 16 35. If you are a total beginner of course it's best to take classes, but if you just want to brush up before you go for the gusto you should check out the beginner's slope just above the ski station which costs only Fr. 14 to use. It's a bit hard to find at first, so don't be afraid to ask. If you're up to a bit more of a challenge, but still want to practice you can take the chair lifts up to the Tete d'Ai, and then—taking a left—ski cross-country style over to a very nice easy run below the Berneuse restaurant. The descent to the same run directly from the Berneuse cable-car is a more intermediate, but you should be able to handle it if you are comfortable turning and stopping. There are also fun descents down from the Tete d'Ai through the forest. Ski passes start at Fr. 30 for a half day, and 42 for a full day. Standard ski rentals start at Fr. 28 per day plus boots from Fr. 15 per day. Prices good as of January 2006.

Events

 * Nescafé Champs Open, at the top of the Berneuse, the first weekend in February, and several days running up. World champions in free-style snowboarding, skiing and para-gliding compete over four days for several thousand dollars worth of prizes provided by the Nestlé corporation. The whole thing is free with your normal lift-tickets, but of course if you want a beer or hot-chocolate you'll pay mountain rates.

Learn

 * Leysin American School +41 24 493 3777.   Offering an American high school diploma, and the international equivalent, the American school more or less guarantees that you'll hear quite a bit of English spoken in Leysin with an American accent.  If you or your kid(s) are of high school age check out their programs, including one year, four years, and a summer program. Leysin American School also offers the International Baccalaureate program for its students, it has 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13/PG grades. Check out their website www.las.ch and find out more.
 * KLAS. If you are a traveler who is Japanese and of school age this baccalaureate school presents an opportunity to convince your parents to let you spend 3 months to 4 years in the Swiss Alps.
 * ALPADIA Language School. Formerly known as ESL-Ecole Suisse de Langues. ALPADIA runs camps for teenagers for students from 13 to 17 years old  and summer camps for juniors from 8 to 14 years old . Swiss and international students summer camps for teens in Leysin.
 * FSU. FSU- Florida State University International Programs, runs two separate five week long sessions between the months of May–July. Courses offered are geared toward a hospitality curriculum with limited business classes. FSU is a leader in international study abroad programs and encourages students from other schools to apply.

Buy

 * Chez Maria Place du Marché. A fairly typical Swiss souvenir shop in most senses if it weren't for their specialty:  Amazing chocolate with pralines, and a huge selection of coffees.
 * l'Atelier l'Art Partout. Place de la Gare de Leysin-Feydey. +41 79 215 82 50. A refreshing change from the ordinary souvenir shop, this one has a range of home-made objects many of which the multi-talented proprietor makes herself on the premises.
 * La Fromagerie, in the center of the village, there are lots of signs. +41 24 494 22 05. As the name suggests they make cheese here, and sell it. You can get a fairly personal guided tour of the facilities.

Eat

 * Kuklos, at the top of the Berneuse, accessible by cable-car. +41 24 494 31 41. Built to replace a Châlet which burned down in 1984, this revolving restaurant will be known by most winter-time visitors as a ski-lunch stop, but the real time to enjoy the restaurant is during the summer, when they (and the cable car) are open evenings for intimate classical and folk music concerts with a set menu dinner.  They are happy to serve vegetarians and vegans any time, but will be better prepared to serve you if you book ahead.
 * La Fromagerie,+41 24 494 22 05, Found in the heart of the village the restaurant ouzes as much charm as its fondue oozes cheese. The menu is based on traditional Swiss fare but has an international component with dishes such as Thai curry also available.  Many of the ingredients are locally sourced but all are attributed to their source so an informed choice can be made.
 * La Fromagerie,+41 24 494 22 05, Found in the heart of the village the restaurant ouzes as much charm as its fondue oozes cheese. The menu is based on traditional Swiss fare but has an international component with dishes such as Thai curry also available.  Many of the ingredients are locally sourced but all are attributed to their source so an informed choice can be made.

Drink

 * Saloon Leysin, in the village. An American style saloon.
 * Top Pub, often frequented by students from the Leysin American School

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Lezhë

Lezhë is a small city in Albania and part of the historic Mirdita region. Development has brought seaside hotels and countryside guesthouses.

Get in
Lezhë is about 8 km from the excellent beach of Shëngjin (St. John), about 30 km south of Shkodra, and 50 km north of Tirana. With the newer construction of the SH1 motorway that goes aside this city, it is nicely connected with major cities.

By bus

 * From Tirana one can catch a bus from the National Bus Station (Northern and Southern Bus Terminal.) It departs every hour on the hour during the day and costs 250 lek.
 * From Durrës, there are two direct buses per day to Lezhë from the main bus station.
 * From Shkodra, it's easiest to take a furgon from Sheshi Demokracia headed for Tirana.
 * From cities in the south either change in Tirana or catch a bus/furgon to Shkodra and ask the driver if he can stop in Lezhë.
 * If you are coming from the Northeast, you may have to get off in Milot and transfer to another vehicle.
 * If you are coming from the Northeast, you may have to get off in Milot and transfer to another vehicle.

By train

There is one daily train that runs from Shkodra to Durrës and back that stops here, however the timetable is unknown, and service is intermittent because of the national rail company's continuous financial trouble.

Get around
The entire city of Lezhë is quite walkable.

To get to villages or to the beach at Shëngin, take a group van from the parking lot just past the bridge in the center of town.

See

Do

 * Take part in the annual Emigrant Day in mid-August in Lezhë!
 * Kayak along the Fan River
 * Visit Kthelle Regional Nature Park off the A1 Motorway
 * Visit the Gurra Domgjon natural water source
 * Refresh yourself with the cold and pure water of the Mirdita highlands

Buy

 * Zadrimore textiles weaved with looms
 * Ceramic pottery

Eat

 * Fresh seafood in the seaside village of Shëngjin.
 * Traditional restaurants in the hamlet of Katund i Vjetër, Rubik
 * Fresh seafood in the seaside village of Shëngjin.
 * Traditional restaurants in the hamlet of Katund i Vjetër, Rubik
 * Traditional restaurants in the hamlet of Katund i Vjetër, Rubik

Drink

 * Try local wines from the Kallmet region.

Stay safe
Spitali Rajonal Lezhë, Lezha Regional Hospital provides various medical services, including emergency care, general surgery, internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, radiology, laboratory services, and more. They likely offer a range of specialized departments and clinics to cater to different medical needs.

Address: Lagjia Varosh Lezhë

Contact: 127 or 0215 2 2222

Go next

 * Shkodra (buses to €1.5 paid on the bus, leaving from the bus station; 42 min, 38.6 km away.)
 * Pukë (buses to €2.5 paid on the bus, leaving from the bus station; 1 h 27 min, 74.3 km away.)
 * Mirdita (buses to €1.5 paid on the bus, leaving from the bus station; 48 min, 50.3 km away.)
 * Theth (buses to €4.5 paid on the bus, leaving from the bus station; 2 h 32 min, 114.5 km away.)
 * Ulcinj (buses to €2.5 paid on the bus, leaving from the bus station; 1 h 21 min, 74.6 km away.)
 * Kukës (buses to €4.2 paid on the bus, leaving from the bus station; 1 h 28 min, 107.3 km away.

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Lhasa

Lhasa (Tibetan: ལྷ་ས་, Chinese: 拉萨) is the capital of the Tibet autonomous region in China. It is above sea level on the northern slopes of the Himalayas.

Understand
Lhasa, which means "Land of the Gods" and is over 1,300 years old, sits in a valley next to the Lhasa River. In the eastern part of the city, near the Jokhang Temple and Barkhor neighborhood, Tibetan influence is still strong and evident and it is common to see traditionally dressed Tibetans engaged on a kora (a clockwise circumambulation or walk around the Jokhang Temple), often spinning prayer wheels. Long dilapidated, the area has been given a thorough renovation and is now quite pleasant to wander around, and is also by far the most atmospheric area to stay.

The western part of Lhasa is more ethnically Han Chinese in character. It is busy and modern and looks similar to many other Chinese cities, although many of the modern concrete blocks have token Tibetan touches. Much of the infrastructure, such as banks, government offices and shopping malls are to be found there.

Get in
''Non-Chinese nationals are required to obtain a special permit and must have a tour guide to visit Tibet. For information on visa requirements and immigration procedure, see Tibet''

By plane
The airport is 40-60 minutes away from Lhasa on a spiffy 4-lane highway that burrows directly through nearby hills. Non-Chinese nationals are required to be met at the airport by their tour guide. For others, taxis are available outside the airport and there is also an official shuttle bus (¥25).

By bus
Non-Chinese nationals are not allowed to ride the intercity buses in Tibet. For Chinese nationals, there is frequent and cheap bus service between Lhasa and nearly all parts of Tibet.

By train
The Qinghai-Tibet (Qingzang) railway connects Lhasa and Golmud, with services continuing onto Xining, Beijing, Chengdu, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Chongqing. There are also some trains to Shigatse.

 * T27/28 from/to Beijing West (daily, 44 hr)
 * T22/23/24/21 from/to Chengdu (every other day, 44 hr) -
 * T222/223/224/221 from/to Chongqing (every other day, 45 hr)
 * T164/165/166/163 from/to Shanghai (daily, 48 hr)
 * T264/265/266/263 from/to Guangzhou (every other day, 55 hr) — longest domestic train ride in China by distance (4,980 km)
 * K917/K918 from/to Lanzhou (daily, 27 hr)
 * K9801/K9802 from/to Xining West (daily, 24 hr)

On arrival, you will be led to a checkpoint outside the station where your passport and permit will be checked. Once through this, your tour guide should meet you right outside the station. In the unlikely event that they don't, a taxi ride between the urban area and the train station should cost a flat ¥30 and no drivers use the meter. Be sure to fix the price in advance as many drivers will try to charge ¥100.

Get around
The central area with the main tourist attractions (Potala, Jokhang, Barkhor, Ramoche) is easily navigable on foot.

 * Cycle rickshaws are everywhere, though be prepared to bargain.
 * Taxis cost ¥10 for anywhere in Lhasa city. Hail them from the side of the street. Be prepared for taxi-sharing - the driver will often pull over if he suspects he can find other passengers heading in the same direction. Each will pay ¥10 and this is a way for the driver to make a better income despite the standard fare.
 * Public buses are numerous and cost ¥1. Non-Chinese nationals are permitted to travel on the buses within the city, although you make yourself an attraction by doing so, since this rarely occurs. The number of the bus is recognizable but the destination is in Chinese, so you need to know which bus line you need.
 * Minibuses operate to areas such as Norbulingka, Sera Monastery, Drepung Monastery, and other nearby sites. Most of these are also on public bus lines.
 * "Pilgrim buses" are available in front of Jokhang Temple or at the parking lot near the temple, departing at 06:00-07:00 for destinations outside Lhasa, such as Tsurphu Gompa, Ganden Gompa, Nyemo (Dazi), Phenpo Lhundrub (Linzhou), Meldro Gungkar (Mozhugongka), Chushul (Qushui), Taktse (Dazi), Gongkar (Gongga), and other nearby areas. Tickets are available at the ticket office at the parking lot or when you board the bus. Whether or not non-Chinese nationals can travel on these is a bit of a grey area. Since you have to have a travel guide with you anyway as a non-Chinese tourist, you can ask them to enquire about this, since it is a more interesting way to travel than always in a private Land Cruiser. However, the rules for organising tourist tours require advance planning, so you probably won't have this chance.
 * Bicycle hire is available from some hotels or cycle shops and it's a good way to explore if you have half a day free on your tour schedule. Pollution is not as bad as in many Chinese cities but driving habits are. The best tactic is to stick close to a local cyclist or cycle rickshaw when negotiating busy junctions.

Buy
Many ATMs do not accept foreign cards; however, foreign cards are generally accepted at Bank of China ATMs. Bank of China also offers currency conversion.

The stalls on Barkhor Street offer fascinating browsing. However, most of the items are junk from Nepal and other parts of China. Examples include bronzes and paintings that are all fake and laughing Buddhas with no connection with Tibetan tantric belief. Despite this, there are still many authentic items. Look for household items and carved wood pieces, such as bowls, pilgrims' stamps, silver items such as gau (amulet cases), silver and brass personal seals, old Tibetan banknotes, knitted satchels, and woven bags. Though it is quite fascinating, buying Tibetan antiques destroys the culture.

If you want a local Buddhist Thangka painting, find a workshop on the back streets where you can watch them being painted. Searching in the back streets around the Barkhor is very rewarding in this respect, and you can find artisans making paintings, furniture, clay sculpture, masks and ceremonial banners and applique. Not all artwork is easily transported home, but it is fascinating to watch.

Tibet was the home of traditional carpet making, though many "Tibetan" carpets displayed in stores in the Barkhor and in front of the Potala are now made in Nepal in factories run by Tibetan exiles and many of the designs on display are Turkomen and Afghan and have no connection with Tibetan tradition. In some workshops you will find a few carpets on looms for display purposes, but the carpets in the showroom will mostly have been shipped in from elsewhere. To find authentic Tibetan carpets, visit the factories and their showrooms. Look closely at what is being woven, and make sure the piece you are buying matches what you are shown on the looms. Check the smell of the carpet: authentic Tibetan wool has a high lanolin content and a distinctive odor. Cheaper wools from Qinghai and Mongolia are dry by comparison. A few older carpets can still occasionally be found on the Barkhor and the shops around, though good, old carpets are much sought after by collectors, so prices tend to be surprisingly high, even in Lhasa.

Tianhai Night Market, in the western suburbs, is known for its great variety of goods and for being cheaper than the market on Barkhor Street.

 * Gedun Choephel This gallery, on the corner of the Barkhor, roughly at the furthest point from the Jokhang temple, is the meeting place of Lhasa's most avant-garde group of artists, several of whom have exhibited in Beijing and London. The gallery runs rotating exhibitions and is well worth a look.
 * Gedun Choephel This gallery, on the corner of the Barkhor, roughly at the furthest point from the Jokhang temple, is the meeting place of Lhasa's most avant-garde group of artists, several of whom have exhibited in Beijing and London. The gallery runs rotating exhibitions and is well worth a look.
 * Gedun Choephel This gallery, on the corner of the Barkhor, roughly at the furthest point from the Jokhang temple, is the meeting place of Lhasa's most avant-garde group of artists, several of whom have exhibited in Beijing and London. The gallery runs rotating exhibitions and is well worth a look.

Eat
See Tibet for descriptions of typical Tibetan food.

A lot of nice and comfortable restaurants are located near the Jokhang Temple along Beijing Zhong Lu (or called Beijing Road Middle) and its tributary road Zang Yiyuan Lu (or called Tibetan Hospital Road). Some of them serve Western food, Nepali and Indian food. Meals can be as cheap as ¥20 per person, including drinks. The smaller Tibetan restaurants, especially the teahouses, may not be decorated as nicely, but are much cheaper than the tourist restaurants and serve more tasty food. Most of the Chinese restaurants serve Sichuan's spicy cuisine. Although Tibetan restaurants are more traditional and full of history, to the western traveler the Chinese food might seem more diverse and more appealing than the greasy boiled yak meat typically served in the Tibetan ones. Westerners also might want to avoid the traditional Tibetan tea which is in fact black tea with yak butter in it and is typically being kept warm in heat insulating containers for quite some time.

Apart from eating at restaurants, you can buy food or snacks in the main supermarkets, all around Beijing Zhong Lu.

Be prepared with at least a few basic food describing words as in many of the restaurants they only speak Chinese!

Be prepared to learn to use chop sticks as some restaurants do not have forks, spoons or knives.

 * Mayke Ame, (Maji A'mi) on the corner of the Barkhor Street, is a popular enchanting bar/restaurant popular with backpackers. It also features a convenient internet bar. The name means 'beautiful woman'. Sitting at this second-floor restaurant gives you an amazing view, especially at sunset, of the part of the Barkhor Street which is full of pilgrams moving in clockwise direction. The location of Makye Ame is unbeatable, but the food is nothing to write home about.
 * Lhasa Kitchen is popular among tourists due to its extensive menu and central location
 * Naga French Restaurant
 * Tashi Restaurant
 * Snowland Restaurant Tenjieling Road #4, near Jokhang Square, phone +86 891-6337323 Large menu features a mix of Western, Napali, Indian and Tibetan food. Good service, good food, very popular.
 * New Mandala Restaurant with roof top Garden, located in front of Jokhang Temple, phone +86 891-6342235. Indian, Nepali, Tibetan and some Western dishes. Roof top has good views of the city. Try the yak sizzler.
 * Tengyelink Cafe has great yak steak, the best food in Lhasa, and a great atmosphere. Cheap breakfast options are available.
 * Oxygen in the Four Points Sheraton on Lin Kuo East is a good choice for those homesick after weeks of Chinese food. Good steak.

Drink
See Tibet for descriptions of typical Tibetan drinks.

 * Low House Music Bar - features music of India, Nepal and Tibetan traditional music. Located in the house of the family of the 11th Dalai Lama
 * Dunya Restaurant, Bar and Balcony  - owned by 2 foreign women, pleasant atmosphere
 * Gang La Mei Duo - Canvas and watercolor paintings in Tibetan theme hanging all around the wall for sale.
 * Guge Tavern and Bar - Stone stools and simple tables
 * Gu Xiu Na Book Bar - read books on religion
 * 7 Square-meter Bar- 83 Beijing Road West
 * Shambhala  7 Jiri 2 Lane - styled like a Tibetan home
 * 7 Square-meter Bar- 83 Beijing Road West
 * Shambhala  7 Jiri 2 Lane - styled like a Tibetan home

Sleep
Some hotels have branches of KTV (Chinese Karaoke). You should ensure that your room is not above one of these establishments or it may be difficult to sleep!

Splurge

Intercontinental opened a luxury hotel in Lhasa, but this has been hugely controversial and has resulted in the boycott of the company by many pro-Tibet groups, such as 'Free Tibet'.

Altitude sickness
Read the article on altitude sickness and study its symptoms, precautions, and treatments before traveling to Lhasa. Altitude sickness can easily ruin a holiday and can even be fatal. Lhasa is 3,650 m above sea level, so there is considerable risk of altitude sickness, especially if you fly in from a much lower altitude and your body does not have time to acclimatize: apparently as many as 2% of visitors arriving by plane are hospitalized. If you must fly to Lhasa, it would be wise to fly via an intermediate destination such as Zhongdian (3,200 m), Xining (2,300 m) or Kunming (1,950 m) and spend several days there to acclimatize before flying to Lhasa.

Religious laws
Do not under any circumstances give or show to monks or locals pictures of Dalai Lama as this can get you in trouble and cause severe trouble for the recipient. Keep in mind some monks may report to the authorities, or may not be monks at all.

Petty theft
Take common sense precautions when shopping at the many small kiosks around the Barkhor and along the Jokhang Temple circumambulation route. While problems are few, leaving large backpacks at your hotel and keeping your wallet well guarded are both good ideas.

Beggars
Do not give to children begging and be cautious before giving to any beggars in this area at all; giving to one may attract a crowd.

Respect
Do not wear a hat inside the Jokhang, Potala or other sacred sites. No short trousers/pants or tank tops. When visiting shrines it is customary to leave a small money offering, especially where you do not have to buy a ticket.

Circumambulate stupas and other sacred objects in a clock-wise direction. Do not climb onto statues, mani stones or other sacred objects.

Photography is not allowed inside the Potala Palace. You can take photos in the Jokhang temple. Some monasteries will allow photography upon payment of a small donation or fee. Monks begging will often allow a photograph after you make a small contribution. When in doubt, ask before snapping.

Go next
If you are travelling within Tibet without an organized tour, make sure you have the proper permits/visas to travel to these destinations.

 * Buses wait for passengers early in the morning on the street east of the Yak Hotel, for destinations such as Shigatse, Tsethang, Samye, Nakchu and Danzhung. From the long distance bus station, buses are available to Golmud, Chengdu (via Xining and Lanzhou), Nakchu, Chamdo, Bayi, Tsethang, Shigatse and Dram.
 * 7-day guided overland trips to Kathmandu via a 4-wheel drive jeep, a driver and a guide can be booked at most regional tourist agencies.
 * There are many daily flights from Lhasa to major Chinese cities as well as Kathmandu, Nepal
 * Samye Monastery is near Dranang, 150 km south-east of Lhasa and is reachable by bus. It was constructed in 779AD under the patronage of King Trisong Detsen and overseen by Santarakshita and Padmasambhava, two prominent Buddhist teachers from India. It was the first Buddhist Monastery established in Tibet and as such remains one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the region. If you can spend more time, go to nearby hermitages at Chimpu, and feel more spiritual vibes than in Samye proper.
 * Ganden Monastery is on the south side of Kyi-chu River, 45 km east of Lhasa. It is the head monastery of the Gelukpa (Yellow Hat) order of Tibetan Buddhism. It was built in 1409 by Tsongkhapa, the founder of Gelukpa. It was destroyed by the People's Liberation Army during the 1959 Tibetan uprising. Reconstruction has been underway since 1980. The monastery offers outstanding views from its mountainside location.

A popular trekking route is available between Ganden and Samye Monasteries. The average is 4–5 days with fast walkers taking 3 days.

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Lhasa (prefecture)

Lhasa Prefecture is the prefecture where the capital of Tibet resides. You don't need a travel permit to visit anyplace in the prefecture.

Cities, Towns and Villages

 * - The only real city, is a major tourist destination, and never stops being fascinating.
 * - A busy transport oriented town, with lots of restaurants and shops, it's the closest town with public transport to Nam Tso (lake). You can usually arrange a jeep to the lake here, or trek to the lake from here in two or three days.
 * - A small village on the Ganden-Samye trek.

Other destinations

 * Nam Tso Lake - An enormous salt water lake with a small monastic retreat center called Tashidor Gompa on its shore. It's a popular destination for an overnight excursion from Lhasa, often done on a jeep tour, but reasonably easy to arrange independently.  If trekking, bring a tent, as thunder showers are common here, and there's not shelter between Damshung and Tashidor Gompa.  Once at the lake you can either stay in the guesthouse at Tashidor Gompa, or in one of the many small caves at the base of the two steep stony hills where the guesthouse is.

Understand
The ancient Tibetan king, Songten Gamp, transferred the capital from the Yarlung valley to Lhasa, which was known as Ra-sa or 'Place of the Goat', in the 7th century. This name was quickly left behind after the adoption of the present name of Lha-sa, meaning 'Place of the Deity', as Buddhism took hold throughout the Tibetan lands.

In the 17th century, The Dalai Lama's government completed the unification of Tibet and built the massive Potala Palace to symbolize their authority in matters of religious and political life within the country. The city flourished as it was a vital link in the trade between India and China.

Since the Dalai Lama left Tibet in 1959, Lhasa has slowly been losing its identity as the ruling government has been proceeding with a model of development aimed at turning the city and the surrounding region into another typical Chinese-style regional center.

Talk
The dialect spoken here is the one that's normally considered standard Tibetan, and as such is what most phrasebooks are written in. In the city everyone you will likely encounter will speak Mandarin.

Get in
Lhasa is the first stop for many travelers entering Tibet, so the get in info is covered on the Tibet page.

By plane

 * Lhasa Gonggar Airport

Get around
The public transportation here is some of the best in Tibet, most destinations have daily buses.

See

 * Lhasa - Lhasa is the main city within Lhasa Prefecture and is also the capital of the Tibetan Autonomous Region. The three major sites of Lhasa relate to the religious as well as political history of Tibet. Potala Palace, perched upon the Marpo Ri Hill 130 meters above the Lhasa valley, is the greatest monumental structure in Tibet. Home of the leaders of the Gelukpa sect of Tibetan Buddhism, the Dalai Lamas, as well as being one of the premier religious pilgrimage sites. Jokhang Temple & Barkhor Street - considered as the spiritual center of Tibet. The Barkhor is the oldest street in Lhasa as well as the traditional center of old Lhasa. It is a place where Tibetan culture, economy, religion and arts assemble. The last location is the Norbulingka which was built as a summer palace in the woods outside of Lhasa.

Sleep

 * Pentoc Guesthouse one of the finest places to stay located above the restaurant listed below, just round the corner from the Jokang Temple, on East Zang Yi Yuan Road, directly opposite Snowland.
 * Snowland Hotel May have the only CD burning service in the city (for foreigners).

Eat

 * Pentoc Giftshop The gift shop itself is nothing remarkable but located directly above it is cozy, comfortable restaurant. Be sure to try the Yak Burger with fries.

Drink
If you have come to Lhasa for its night life then you have been misled, go to Shanghai.

 * Yak Butter tea is the Tibets most famous drink and though everyone should try it, some think it is revolting.

Stay safe
By and large if you are staying within the city centre you are safe of most things except pickpockets and con men.

Most of the city is early to rise early to bed, and as such there is little cause to try robbing people at night, and in the day a foreigner is enough of a sight to avoid violent crime.

Go next
To the east lies Nyingchi Prefecture, to the south lies Shannan Prefecture, west lies Xigatse Prefecture and to the north lies Nakchu Prefecture.

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Lhaviyani

Lhaviyani (also known as Faadhippolhu Atoll) is an atoll in Maldives. It's the northernmost atoll which is open to tourism in the country.

Understand
The capital island of Lhaviyani Atoll is Naifaru. The atoll has 54 islands of which only 5 are inhabited: namely Naifaru, Hinnavaru, Kurendhoo and Olhuvelifushi. They are home to about 12,000 people

Get in
There is a ferry service operated by MTCC 5 days per week. The ferry goes between Lh. Olhuvelifushi, Lh.Naifaru and the ferry will also stop at Lh. Kurendhoo, Lh.Felivaru and Lh.Hinnavaru. All of the Resorts in the Lhaviyani atoll can be reached by seaplane from Velena International Airport, which takes 20-30 minutes. Speedboat transfers are available at a few resorts which normally would take a couple of hours and are not advised as the sea is usually rough when crossing Male atoll to Lhaviyani atoll.

Eat
Maldive cuisine is not particularly known worldwide, but that does not make it less delicious. Perfect for light lunch and sunny days, our dishes show love for delicate flavors combined with local spices. If a recent visit has left you dreaming of our local food, you are in luck! Keep reading to discover how you can create everything at home.

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Lhoknga

Lhoknga (or Lhok Nga) is a town in the province of Aceh, Indonesia. Located just 15 km from the provincial capaital Banda Aceh, you find the quiet beaches of Lhoknga and Lampuuk. These are perfect for those wanting to visit Banda Aceh, while avoiding the hustle and bustle of the big city.

Lhoknga is said to offer the best surfing, and Lampuuk to have the best beaches for swimming and basking in the sun. However, as the two are 30 minutes walk apart, and it's hard to tell where one beach stops and the other starts, it doesn't make much difference where you opt to sleep.

Get in
Taxis will take you there from the airport for a "fixed" price of Rp120,000, bargain hard and you'll get close to half that price.

Local public transport from Banda Aceh center (labi labi) can be taken from Banda Aceh for Rp10,000 (last departure at 17:00).

Get around
Motor bikes and bicycles are available for hire in the area. Just ask at your accommodation.

See
The Cement factory - in fact, you can't miss it. It's right on the beach.

Do

 * Surfing is the name of the game here. Take care when swimming, because the currents in this region tend to be very strong.
 * Golf The driving range is located in Lhok Nga.
 * Take a walk in the lush forest up the cliffs near Lampuuk.
 * Beaching Halfway between Lampuuk and Lhok Nga is a string of shaded, elevated sitting areas. Sort of like a porch without a house. Shops are abound selling cold drinks and food (fresh coconuts and grilled fish are a couple of favorites).

Lhoknga
You won't go hungry in Lhoknga. However, you won't find any fine dining either. The local food here is great and very cheap, and there are plenty rumah makan within short distance of the homestays. Additionally, it will be hard for you to stay long in a homestay without being invited to join your host for dinner.

Drink
Alcohol is not commonly available, just like elsewhere in Aceh. However, both Joe's Bungalows and Dian Rana have beer, wine and spirits at a price reflecting the fact that it's transported here from Medan.

Lhoknga
Lhoknga attracts the budget backpackers and surfers during the season (December - March). Simple Losmen and homestays are plentiful here. Some of the places are only open in season, but don't worry, there will always be a place for you to stay. All accommodation is around Jl Golf close together. Shop around for the one that fits your style.

Room and dormitory accommodation in traditional Acehnese house 300m from Lampuuk Beach (3km from Lhoknga) on Jalan Pantai lampuuk - +6281388100887 or boheiman1@yahoo.com

Go next
Minibuses to Meulaboh, Tapaktuan can be persuaded into stopping here on their way from Banda Aceh. Just ask your guesthouse to arrange it for you.

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Lhuentse

Lhuentse is the capital of Lhuentse district on the Kuri-chu River.

Climate
Lhuntse has a mountainous climate with large daily temperature fluctuations. At night it is usually cold, and in the afternoon it is moderately warm.

Get in
A dirt road from Mongar leads to the town. It is about 70 km from Mongar, 145 km from Trashigang and 452 km from the national capital Thimpu. Nearest airport is Yongphulla Airport 130 km away.

Do

 * Lhuentse Tsechu (religious festival) in November

Eat

 * There are a few restaurants on the main street. Shangrila is probably the best, though don't be deceived by the name. It is a very simple establishment.

Sleep

 * Shangrila, on the main street - a very simple guest house offering very basic amenities.

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Liannan

Liannan is a city in Northern Guangdong region of China.

Understand
This is a small and clean (you can notice the fresh air) city amongst some quite incredible mountains in the north of Guangdong province. It's part of Qingyuan prefecture-level city.

It is home to the Yao minority peoples, and a 90 minute cultural performance can be seen at 7:30pm at the Panguwang Culture Garden for ¥40. The Lin Nan International Hotel (10 minute walk from everywhere) was ¥288 per night and looks to be more like a 5 star standard than a 4 star. Very little English is spoken. There are only a few restaurants around.

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Lianyungang

Lianyungang (连云港 Liányúngǎng) is a city in Jiangsu. Lianyungang is a city with a long history. There are many places of interest here, which seems to have become its unique feature. Indeed, it is called the scenic spot of the East China Sea. Lianyungang is a good place to visit.

History
Lianyungang is a town in Jiangsu Province.It is named Lianyungang because it faces Lianyungang and backs Yuntai Mountain. It is also known as "Lian", and was known as "Haizhou" in ancient times.

Lianyungang is located in the east coast of China, north wing of Yangtze River Delta, northeast Jiangsu Province, Shandong hilly and northern Jiangsu plain junction.It is bordered by the Yellow Sea to the east by Korea, South Korea and Japan, Linyi and Xuzhou and Suqian in the west, Huai'an and Yancheng in the south and Rizhao in the north.

Lianyungang is one of the first 14 coastal open cities in China, one of the top ten happy cities in China, the central city of Jiangsu coastal development, a national innovative city pilot city, a national demonstration zone for regional cooperation between the east, the middle and the west, and a member of the Yangtze River Delta regional economic integration. The cultural birthplace of "Mirror Flower" and "Journey to the West", the eastern bridgehead of the New Eurasian Continental Bridge, the first node city of the New Eurasian Continental Bridge Economic Corridor, the eastern bridgehead of the Silk Road Economic Belt, an international port city, and China's top ten seaports one.

People
According to the seventh national census of the People's Republic of China, the city's resident population is 4,599,360. Compared with the sixth national census, there has been an increase of 205,878 people in ten years, an increase of 4.69%, and an average annual growth rate of 0.46%.

Orientation
Lianyungang is located in the central part of China's coastal areas, in the northeastern part of Jiangsu Province, between 33°59'-35°07' north latitude and 118°24'-119°48' east longitude. It is adjacent to the Yellow Sea in the east, facing North Korea, South Korea and Japan across the sea, bordering Rizhao City in Shandong Province in the north, Linyi City in Shandong Province and Xuzhou City in Jiangsu Province in the west, and Suqian City, Huaian City and Yancheng City in Jiangsu Province in the south. The total land area is 7499.9 square kilometers, the water area is 1759.4 square kilometers, and the urban built-up area is 120 square kilometers.

Climate
Lianyungang is located in the southern part of the warm temperate zone, with an annual average temperature of 14 °C, an average temperature of -0.4 °C in January, and an extremelu low temperature of -19.5 °C: the average temperature in July is 26.5 °C, and the extremelu high temperature is 39.9 °C. The average precipitation over the years is more than 920 mm, and the perennial frost-free period is 220 days. The prevailing wind direction is southeasterly. Due to the regulation of the ocean, the climate type is humid monsoon climate with a slight oceanic climate. Four distinct seasons, cold and dry in winter, hot and rainy in summer. Sufficient light and moderate rainfall. The climate is in the transition zone between warm temperate zone and subtropical zone, with four distinct seasons, pleasant cold and summer, sufficient sunlight and moderate rainfall. The annual average temperature is 14.1 °C, the average precipitation over the years is 883.6 mm, and the annual frost-free period is 220 days. The prevailing wind direction is southeasterly.

Get around
Lianyungang has a world-class public transportation network with an extensive subway system that gets you to most of the major tourist attractions, a bus rapid transit (BRT) system complementing the subway system, and regular buses that fill in the rest of the gaps. Taxis are reasonably priced by international standards, though these days, it is more common to use ride hailing apps like Didi Chuxing.

By bus
Lianyungang Bus Rapid Transit System (BRT) consists of BRT main lines B1, B3, loop lines H1 and H2 and supporting branch lines (B11, B12, B13, B15). The entire system is 136.9 kilometers long, including 34 kilometers of BRT Line 1, 18 kilometers of Ring Line 1, and 84.9 kilometers of supporting branch lines. It runs through the east, west, north, south, and south of Lianyungang City, and connects them into one. the route of bus:

 * B1:Haizhou Passenger Station—Xingfu Road—Hailian Road—Gangcheng Avenue—Zhongshan Road—Haitang Road t--Zaihaiyifang Park
 * H1:Railway station—Renmin East Road—Yuzhou Road—Hailian Road—Yanhe Road—railway station
 * H2:Xicheng Bus Terminal—Hailian Road—Yingzhou Road—Chaoyang Road—Xingfu Road—Hailian Road—Xicheng Bus Terminal
 * 1) B11:The railway station—Renmin Road—Jiefang East Road—310 Guodao,--Gangcheng Dadao—Xiahui Road, Huaguoshan Dadao—Shenghu Road—Shenghu Huaguoshan Scenic
 * 2) B12:Haizhou Passenger Transport—Xingfu Road—Qindongmen Street—Yanhe South Road—Haining Avenue—Yingzhou Road—Chaoyang Road—Xueyuan Road—Huaguo Mountain Avenue—Gangcheng Avenue—Qianjin Road—Chaoyang Avenue—Gangcheng Avenue—Huanghe Road—Kunlun Mountain Road—Gangcheng Avenue—Wuyang Road—Huiquan Road—Lianyungang East Station
 * 3) B13:Gangkou Bus Station—Zhongshan Road—Gangcheng Avenue—Xinguang Road—Yunhe Road—Wuyang Road—Huiquan Road—Lianyungang East Station
 * 4) B15：Lianyun District Government—Xishu Road—Honghai Road—Beigushan Avenue—Dagang Road—Pingshan Road—Yunhe Road—Wuyang Road—Kunlun Mountain Road—Huagai Mountain House

By bicycle
Lianyungang public bicycle transportation system was established by Lianyungang Urban Construction Investment Co., Ltd. There are 122 bicycle system stations, each station has 6~25 piles, and each station has 2~23 bicycles, which are distributed on 19 urban main roads, to meet the travel needs of citizens.

The first phase of the project was completed in July 2014, with 143 service outlets and 1,800 public bicycles.

By taxi
In 2009, taxi fares start at ¥5 (including 2 kilometers), and rise to ¥1.6 per kilometer after 2 kilometers. A fuel surcharge of ¥1 each time is added.

By light rail

 * 1) Line 1: about 32 km long, connecting Xinhai Old Town, Longhe Square Business Center, Municipal Government, Development Zone Center, Lianyun New Town;
 * 2) Line 2: about 45 km long, connecting Qingkou Salt Field, Lianyun New City, Development Zone, Lianyun Economic Development Zone and Xuwei New Area;
 * 3) Line 3: about 46 km long, connecting Xinhai Old City, Railway Station Hub, Houzui High speed Railway Station Hub and East Railway Station Hub;
 * 4) Line 4: about 27.5 km long, connecting the business core area of Lianyun New City, the central area of Lianyun New City, Qingkou Salt Farm, Ganyu District Government and Ganyu Business Center;
 * 5) Line 5: about 22 km long, aiming to strengthen the radiation and driving role of Binhe New City and Southern New City, and to communicate with the railway station hub, Longhe Commercial Center, Suxin Express passenger transfer hub, South Station urban and rural transfer hub, and New South Passenger Station.

Do

 * Lianyungang City Donghai County is the world's natural crystal raw materials distribution center, has "China Crystal Capital" reputation. It is an important crystal producing area in China, accounting for half of the country's total production. There are more than 300 crystal processing industries. Visitors can participate in the biennial "China Donghai International Crystal Festival" (中国东海国际水晶节) to experience the special crystal culture.
 * Lianyungang City Donghai County is the world's natural crystal raw materials distribution center, has "China Crystal Capital" reputation. It is an important crystal producing area in China, accounting for half of the country's total production. There are more than 300 crystal processing industries. Visitors can participate in the biennial "China Donghai International Crystal Festival" (中国东海国际水晶节) to experience the special crystal culture.
 * Lianyungang City Donghai County is the world's natural crystal raw materials distribution center, has "China Crystal Capital" reputation. It is an important crystal producing area in China, accounting for half of the country's total production. There are more than 300 crystal processing industries. Visitors can participate in the biennial "China Donghai International Crystal Festival" (中国东海国际水晶节) to experience the special crystal culture.
 * Lianyungang City Donghai County is the world's natural crystal raw materials distribution center, has "China Crystal Capital" reputation. It is an important crystal producing area in China, accounting for half of the country's total production. There are more than 300 crystal processing industries. Visitors can participate in the biennial "China Donghai International Crystal Festival" (中国东海国际水晶节) to experience the special crystal culture.

Eat
The food designated for the 2003 World Women's Beach Volleyball Match, "Huaguoshan" goose, is the first green brand in the domestic goose industry, which is made of Yihe Tangrou Goose, the largest natural pollution-free ranch in Wanqing, Jiangsu Province, on the basis of traditional formula, soaked in more than 30 flavors of natural Chinese herbal medicine to promote human health, combined with modern high-tech refining. The product is low fat, high protein With thin skin, tender meat and delicious wax, it is an ideal health food in the new century, and also a good gift for relatives and friends. "Guannan liangfen" cold powder is made of high quality mung beans, soybeans and other cereals and adopts A unique handmade process. It is pure in color and flavor and full of bean flavor. Bean products contain rich vitamin A, vitamin B and vitamin C, softening blood vessels, regulating blood acid-base balance and other health functions.
 * Huāguǒshān goose (花果山凤鹅 Huāguǒshān Fèng'é)
 * Guannan liangfen (灌南毛脸凉粉 Guànnán Máoliǎn Liángfěn)

"Guannan liangfen" bean products culture: green health, nutrition and delicious, "Hairy Face Home" brand has been adhering to the concept of "from farmland to table, leading healthy food" to create a full-scale healthy, safe and healthy diet for the first time! Guanyundoudan is the fifth instar larva of the moth. The body is cylindrical, similar to the silkworm larva. The body length is about 6 cm, the body is light green, and the body surface has dense small particles. Head subtriangular bony capsid, darker in color. From the first section of the abdomen, there are 7 pairs of yellow and white twill lines on both sides of the body, there are 3 pairs of chest feet in the abdomen, 4 pairs of belly feet and 1 pair of tail feet. The back of the tail has a tail Angle, the base is green, the end is yellowish or green, curved downward. The edible part is the extruded tissue part, the state is into 3 sections, the color is white with green; After the cooked system, the organization is compact, light yellow, with bean fragrance, delicate taste, umami long. Protein content >10%, fat content <5%.
 * Guanyundoudan (灌云豆丹 Guànyún Dòudān)

Drink

 * spring tea with Ganyu (赣榆夹谷春茶Ganyujiaguchuncha)

"Jiaguchun" series of tea products, under the careful guidance of China's famous tea scholar, tea evaluation master, doctoral supervisor Mr. Zhang Tangheng, adopts advanced tea making technology, with pollution-free, pollution-free tea tree buds and leaves stir-fry. This tea has the effect of strengthening the body and prolonging life.

 * Flower and Fruit Mountain Cloudy Tea (花果山云雾茶 Huāguǒshān yúnwùchá）

Huaguoshan Yunwu cha has rich contents, high contents of amino acids, catechin polyphenols and caffeine. Shape like eyebrow, leaf shape like scissors, clear and shallow blue, slightly translucent yellow, moistening green. After brewing, it reveals a pink and yellow color. The strips stretch out, such as new leaves on the branches, Yin and Yang facing back, and the flat color is green. The fragrance is high and lasting, and the taste is fresh and strong.

Huaguo Mountain Yunwu tea, because it was born in the mountains of clouds, less cellulose, can be brewed many times, sip, taste and evaluate, infinite aftertaste.

Sleep
On Lianyungang Island, there are a couple of nice hotels near the beach. As of 2012, prices were approximately ¥150. Service wasn't too great, but location is fantastic. There are some mediocre and over priced restaurants in the vicinity, but they have a nice view. There are some local seafood restaurants nearby. These are also overpriced but there are too many of them, so you can bargain over the price. Get here from Lianyungang dong (east) station. It's a ¥30-40 taxi ride. There are buses available in the daytime.

Go next

 * Rizhao
 * Huai'an
 * Xuzhou

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Liaoning

Liaoning (辽宁; Liáoníng) is a province in the North East of China. To the west lies Hebei Province and Beijing, to the north is Inner Mongolia, in the north east the province borders with Jilin and the south east, along the Yalu River, is the border with North Korea. The south of the province forms a peninsula jutting out into the Bohai Sea. This is one of the most interesting places in Asia, a unique fusion of many different culture heritages. The most dominating cultures are Manchurian in the countryside and Han in the big cities, but Korean, Japanese and Russian cultures are also firmly established.

Cities

 * (沈阳; Shěnyáng) — sub-province-level city, also called Mukdan in Manchurian. It is the provincial capital and Liaoning's largest city with three UNESCO-listed cultural heritage sites.
 * (大连; Dàlián) — sub-province-level port city, and popular holiday destination, formerly occupied by Japan and Russia
 * (丹东; Dāndōng) — border city with North Korea, with good seafood
 * (盘锦) — the world's only red beach.
 * (兴城) — Pearl in Bohai Sea, for its "City, Spring, Mountain, Sea, Island".
 * (鞍山; Ānshān) — third largest city in the province, a heavy industry area but contains Qianshan National Park and other major tourist sites
 * (本溪; Běnxī) — once a heavily polluted industrial town but now cleaned up, contains Benxi Water Caves National Park
 * (朝阳; Cháoyáng) — wellspring of Han culture, long a centre of Buddhism, and one of the most important archeological sites for feathered dinosaurs and ancient birds in the world
 * (抚顺; Fǔshùn) — several famous Chinese people have come from here including Lei Feng, making this a site of national pilgrimage
 * (锦州; Jǐnzhōu) — gateway to the West Liaoning Corridor
 * (辽阳; Liáoyáng) — has a number of historical sites, including the White Pagoda (Baita), that dates to the Yuan Dynasty

Other destinations

 * — an underground river in a cavern filled with stalactites, stalagmites and stone flowers. Beautiful mountain formations and an active Manchurian community.
 * — mountain temple fair in April attracts thousands
 * — literally meaning Thousand Mountains, this park consists of many jagged peaks as well as valleys with temples, monisteries and nunries of both Buddhists and Taoists
 * — literally meaning Thousand Mountains, this park consists of many jagged peaks as well as valleys with temples, monisteries and nunries of both Buddhists and Taoists
 * — literally meaning Thousand Mountains, this park consists of many jagged peaks as well as valleys with temples, monisteries and nunries of both Buddhists and Taoists

Understand
Liaoning consists of wooded mountains in the north east and west, the vast Liaoning Plain at its heart, and the West Liaoning Corridor - narrow strip of land along the Bohai Sea. The highlands in the west are dominated by the Nulu'erhu Mountains, which roughly follow the border between Liaoning and Inner Mongolia. The entire region is dominated by low hills. The West Liaoning Corridor follows the coast between the Nulu'erhu Mountains and the Bohai Sea. The Liaoning Plain consists of the watersheds of rivers such as the Liao, Daliao, and their tributaries. This region is mostly flat and at low altitudes. The eastern part of Liaoning is dominated by the Changbai Shan and Qian Shan ranges, which extends into the sea to form the Liaodong Peninsula. The highest point in Liaoning, Mount Huabozi (1336 m), is found in this region. Liaoning has a continental monsoon climate, and rainfall averages to about 440 to 1130 mm annually. Summer is rainy while the other seasons are dry.

Liaoning has an ancient history. The area was the centre of the Liao Dynasty kingdom (辽朝 Liáo Cháo) or otherwise known as the Khitan Empire (契丹國) from 907-1125 AD. The Liao dynasty was taken over by the Jurchen people to form the Jin Dynasty (1115–1234) which covered all of northern China before itself being overrun by the Mongol empire of the Yuan Dynasty.

During the Ming Dynasty, the Jurchen people became divided into clans or tribes. Liaoning came under the Ming Chinese sphere of control. One of the tribal leaders, Nurhaci (1559-1626), broke form the Ming Empire and, uniting the dispirit Jurchen tribes, founded the Manchu ethnic group and the Later Jin Dynasty that would be known as Manchuria. Liaoning was the cradle form which the Manchu went on to conquer first the Mongols and the Ming China itself to start the Qing Dynasty. The three capitals of the Later Jin, Liaoyang and Shenyang are within Liaoning. Shenyang maintained special status throughout the Qing Dynasty as a secondary capital complete with its own Forbidden City.

The early twentieth century saw the collapse of the Qing Dynasty in China. Liaoning became the centre piece in a struggle between China, Russia and Japan. During the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905, many key battles took place in Liaoning. The 9-18 incident that started the first Sino-Japanese war occurred in 1932 in Shenyang. Liaoning quickly fell into Japanese hands along with much of north east China. The Japanese founded the puppet state of Manchuko which included Liaoning. It was during the Russian and Japanese occupations that the area was first developed for modern industry.

With the founding of the People's Republic of China, Liaoning became a centre of heavy industrial development. Coal, iron, oil and steel are produced here in large quantities. Many cities in the area developed a reputation dirt and pollution. A reputation they are now trying to shake off.

Liaoning is also famed for its food. Liao Cuisine is one of the eight famous cuisines of China. This cooking style is typically strong in flavour and heavily spiced but not hot. Chinese dumplings and noodles form the staple foods of the area though modern cultivation makes this area suitable for modern rice production. Central Liaoning's wide flat plains made it well suited to modern farming methods so Liaoning was one of the few areas of China where collectivisation works and the province was often cited as an example for the rest of the country to follow. The communist national hero, Lei Feng, hailed from Fushun city in Liaoning.

Get in
There are four public airports in Liaoning: Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (沈阳桃仙国际机场, ); and Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (大连周水子国际机场, ); Jinzhou Airport and Dandong Airport. Jinzhou and Dondong only connect with Beijing and Shanghai-Pudong. Shenyang and Dalian are larger international airports. They have flights to and form many other Chinese cities as well as international routes to North and South Korea, Japan, and even some American and European connections.

Eight railways connected Liaoning's Shenyang with Beijing, Dalian, Changchun, Harbin and Fushun. New high speed bullet trains now run from Shenyang to Beijing cutting the journey time down to four and half hours. Shenyang is connected via the transmongolian railway to Inner Mongolia, Outer Mongolia and on to Russian Siberia. Trains on the Harbin-Dalian HSR line provide High-speed services from Harbin.

The six lane Jingshen Expressway runs the 658 kilometres from Beijing to Shenyang. The Shensi Expressway connects Shenyang to Changchun.

Coaches connect Shenyang, Dalian, Anshan and Dandong to Beijing and other cities throughout the north east of China. A coach form Beijing to Shenyang will take around 7 to 8 hours.

Ferries from Incheon (South Korea), Shanghai, Weihai, Yantai and Tianjin connect to Dalian in the south of Liaoning.

It is possible to cross the border at Dandong between North Korea and China under certain circumstances.

Get around
Long distance travel travel within Liaoning is either by car, coach or train. The Shenda Expressway runs between Shenyang and Dalian. The Shedan Express way connects Shenyang, via Benxi, to Dandong. Frequent coaches run between most cities in Liaoning. The rail network forms an eight legged spider across the province with Shenyang at its centre. High-speed trains run a triangle shaped route between Shenyang, Dalian and Dandong. The trains are significantly faster and cheaper than coaches.

Landmarks and buildings

 * Great Wall of China — goes through the province. There are two interesting restored portions at Hushan near Dandong and at Jiumenkou 18 km east of The First Pass Under Heaven at Shanhaiguan near the city of Huludao. These are newer portions of the Great Wall and less-visited than the original portions west of the province.
 * Religious structures — famous in the province include Fengguo Temple in Yixian, which possesses the largest single-floor wooden hall in China, Guangji Temple in Jinzhou and Yongfeng Pagoda in Dalian.
 * Ancient cities — remains in the province include Tayingzi Ancient City in Fuxin or Shenyang and Ruins of Gaoli City in Yingkou, as well as some of the world heritage sites making up "Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom".

Parks and nature

 * Mountains — there are a number worth a visit in the province, including Bijias Mountain in Jinzhou, Yiwulu Mountain in Fuxin, Longshou Mountain in Tieling, Tiesha Mountain in Benxi and Dagu Mountain in Dalian.
 * Other parks and landscapes — include Wanfutang Grottoes in Fuxin or Jinzhou, Yalujiang (which is the boundary between China and North Korea and can be viewed form Dandong or further upstream where the river becomes narrower), Ice Valley in Dalian and Fairy Cave in Dalian.

Museums and exhibitions

 * Imperial Palace or Forbidden city in Shenyang — a UNESCO world heritage site along with its bigger cousin in Beijing. The Shenyang palace rivals that of Beijing in its beauty and distinctive Manchurian architectural styles.
 * Tombs — Beiling is the North Tomb and Dongling is the East Tomb both in Shenyang, two of the three tombs north of the Great Wall and UNESCO world heritage sites.
 * Liaoyang Tomb Murars — in Liaoyang.
 * Yongling — in Fushun.

Do

 * Benxi Water Cave — cruise through the cave in Benxi Shuidong National Park near Benxi. This is the largest water filled cavern in Asia. You can also raft down the nearby river.
 * River Rafting — if you are into this kind of thrilling sports, go to Fushun for Honghu Red River Canyon Rafting or Su River Rafting.
 * Beaches — the province does have some good ones including Xingcheng Beach in Huludao, while beaches in Dalian are Jinshitan, Dalian and Dalian Beach-Lushunkou.
 * Shenyang Ice and Snow Festival — not as famous as the festivals in Harbin but still worth a visit.
 * Skiing — the province has a number of good ski resorts, some of the best are found around Shenyang including Northeast Asia Ski Resort, Baiqingzhai Ski Field and Qipanshan Ice and Snow World. You could also try Gongchangling Skiing Field near Liaoyang.
 * Hot springs — are found around the province, notably in Anshan.
 * Theaters and concert halls — one place to look for these kinds of cultural events is in Zhongshan district in Dalian.

Eat
Liaoning (Liao) cuisine is typically strong in flavour and heavily spiced but not hot. Chinese dumplings (饺子 jiǎozi) and noodles form the staple foods of the area. Liaoning has a large and growing Korean population and so Korean-style food is readily available. Korean BBQ restaurants provide an interesting meal. Hot coals are placed in the centre of the table and diners grill their food, consisting mainly of meat, themselves.

The coastal areas of Liaoning are famous for their seafood. Hairy armed crabs are a local delicacy as are sea cucumbers. Freshwater fish also play a big role in local cuisine. The central area of Liaoning is a big fruit producer and the city of Anshan is famous for its small, soft Nanguo pears (南果梨), many of which are exported to Korea. Cherries and Fuji apples in the southern region are also worth a taste.

Muslim restaurants serving food from Xinjiang Region of northwest China may serve Halal food and many supermarkets have Halal sections or service counters. Vegetarian food is difficult to find. Although tofu (豆腐 dòufǔ) is a common dish in this area, it and other vegetable dishes are often cooked with meat fat or stock. As for sùshí when ordering vegetarian food.

Drink
There are several beer (pijiu) producers in Liaoning with many cities having their own brands. The traditional spirit is Baijiu, a colourless drink that is generally 50% volume or above. Locals will often miss translate Baijiu as white wine or just simply wine. Care must be taken when offered wine to distinguish between Baijiu and grape wines (putao jiu).

Stay safe
Liaoning is generally a safe area with little trouble. At certain times of year the weather may give cause for concern. Winter temperatures can fall as low as -22 Celsius and heavy snows are common. Suitable clothing should be worn and it is possible for even large cities to be cut off from each other in blizzards. In contrasts, the summers are typically hot at about 32 Celsius. During the spring, dust storms may cause problems in some areas especially the north and west of Liaoning. The heavy industrial pollution of the past has been significantly cleaned up but not eliminated. The increase in car traffic has to some extent counter balanced other environmental improvements.

Always remember that kids under 14 are not allowed to sit in the front seat of a car in China. Also fasten your seatbelt in the front seat of a car/taxi to avoid a ¥fine up to ¥200. Drivers in the northeast region of China may sometimes drive in a wild style and drivers don't often stop in front of a pedestrian crossing.

Go next
Beijing is just four and a half hours away by train. Easy transport is also available to the other north eastern provinces of Jilin and Heilongjiang as well as into Inner Mongolia. Ferries form Dalian connect to South Korea. It is also possible to journey by train into Siberia in Russia. With prior arrangement and at certain times of year, it is possible to cross the border at Liaoning's Dandong city to enter North Korea and travel on to Pyongyang.

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Liaoyang

Battle of Liaoyang1621.jpg Liaoyang (辽阳; Liáoyáng) is a city in Liaoning Province in China.

Understand
This is an ancient city with a long history going back over 2400 years. Liaoyang had been the major city of Liaodong (eastern Liaoning) province since the Waring States Period (475-221 BC). When Nurhachi united the Manchurian tribes and founded the Late Jin Dynasty, Nurhachi moved his capital to Liaoning. An imperial palace was built there in 1621. The new capital was renamed Dongjing (East Capital). The city measured 900m east to west and 840m north to south. The city wall was 11 metres high with two gates on either side. However, this palace was barely completed when Nurhachi moved his court yet again to the city of Shenyang in 1625. Nowadays, little remains of the old palace but some walls and gates are visible. In 1904, Battle of Liaoyang was fought as one of the major battles of the Russo-Japanese War. After the end of the second world war and the Chinese civil war, Liaoyang became a centre for heavy industrial development. It is somewhat overshadowed by the now larger neighbours of Shenyang and Anshan but remains one of the key cities of Liaoning province.

By plane
The nearest airport to Liaoyang is Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE) (沈阳桃仙国际机场). This is some 60 km away and takes about an hour to reach by road.

By train
Liaoyang is well connected by train to most major cities in Liaoning, including Shenyang, Anshan, Dalian, Benxi, Panjin and Dandong. The service is frequent and inexpensive. Long distance routes connect Liaoyang to much of China with trains terminating as far a field as Shanghai.

By car
Liaoyang in beside the main Shenda express way that runs north to south along the Liaodong peninsula from Shenyang to Dalian. The Shenxi expressway from Shenyang to Benxi city also runs through Liaoyang.

By bus
Three coaches daily connect Beijing and Liaoyang. There are twice daily coaches to Changchun. Frequent coaches run to and form most major cities in the province. Coaches to or from Anshan, Benxi and Shenyang run as frequently as the buses circulate.

Get around
Bus is by far the cheapest mode of transport. Taxis are also common and inexpensive.

Go next
Qianshan National Park and Benxi Watercave Park are in the Neighbouring cities of Anshan and Benxi. An hours drive north lies Shenyang city, with its ancient history and UNESCO world heritage sites. About 4 hours drive south is the port city of Dalian - a favourite Chinese tourist destination.

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Liaoyuan

Liaoyuan (辽源; Liáoyuán) is a city in Jilin Province in China.

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Libby

Libby is in Northwestern Montana. It is the county seat of Lincoln County. The population was 2,628 at the 2010 census.

Understand
Nestled in the Kootenai River Valley between the Cabinet and Purcell Mountains, Libby has a historical profile akin to many Montana towns, featuring mining, logging, and hunting. The rugged mountain landscape with nearby river and lakes has been used as a filming site, most famously The Revenant.

LibbyMT.com is a must visit website. They are a locally run website with extensive information about current activities and details for area attractions.

Get in
Libby is on US Highway 2. It is 50 miles east of Bonners Ferry, Idaho and 90 miles west of Kalispell, Montana.

The nearest commercial airport is Glacier Park International Airport in Kalispell.

By train

 * Route serving Libby:
 * Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.
 * Empire Builder operating daily between Seattle/Portland and Chicago including stops at Spokane, Glacier National Park, Fargo, Saint Paul, and Milwaukee. The trains split into separate branches between Seattle and Spokane, and between Portland and Spokane, while operating as trains consisting of train cars from both branches between Spokane and Chicago.

Get around
Businesses in Libby are fairly spread out so you will want a car or bike to get around.

Do

 * Flyfishing on the Kootenai River
 * Gold panning
 * Golf

Go next

 * Thompson Chain of Lakes (all along Hwy 2 toward Kalispell) is a string of 18 lakes. Enjoy fishing, rafting, floating, or bird watching. Motorized craft is allowed just mind the no-wake zones.

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Liberal

Liberal is a town in the Western region of Kansas.

Understand
Liberal is in the heart of the Great Plains with a trading area covering the corners of five states: Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, New Mexico and Kansas. It was named for the early day settlers who were "liberal" with the scarce supply of water. The city is positioned at the crossroads of U.S. Highway 54 and U.S. Highway 83.

By train
There is no train service to Liberal. The nearest places with Amtrak service are Dodge City and Garden City, both of which are served by the Southwest Chief, which runs from Chicago to Los Angeles.

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Liberec

Liberec (German: Reichenberg) is nestled in the Jizera Mountains, at the foot of Ještěd mountain in the Bohemia region of the northern Czech Republic.

Get in
From Prague (Černý Most) to the centre (Fügnerova) by bus it takes 1 hr 5 minutes; the buses (Regiojet, Flixbus) are running every hour or even more often. Railway is slower with a minimum of 2 hr 30 min: trains run every two hours towards Železný Brod and you change at Turnov.

From Dresden there are four direct trains taking 2 hr. Look for split-ticket deals on this route.

From Wrocław by train takes 5 hr, with a change at Szklarska Poręba Górna on the Polish border.

Liberec is 1 km southwest of town centre, with the bus station on its east flank. All the trams in the right direction run to the centre.

Get around
Liberec city transport consists of trams, buses and an inter-city narrow gauge tram line to Jablonec nad Nisou. The central terminal is Fügnerova stop. Single ticket valid for 40 minutes costs 24 Kč (30 Kč if bought from the driver), one-day pass costs 80 Kč. See city line map and online timetable.

If you travel outside Liberec, a good solution is the Euro-Nisa network ticket, available at train stations. It's valid for one day in all trains and most of buses in Liberec region, Upper Lusatia and Zgorzelec region (see map). Price is 260 Kč for one person or 390 Kč two people, with two children included.

See

 * Bus stop - sculpture Feast of Giants by David Černý. A table set with, among others, a carnivorous plant, knocked over menorah, German and Czech beer mugs and head of Konrad Henlein on a plate (all allusions to Liberec complex history).
 * Bus stop - sculpture Feast of Giants by David Černý. A table set with, among others, a carnivorous plant, knocked over menorah, German and Czech beer mugs and head of Konrad Henlein on a plate (all allusions to Liberec complex history).
 * Bus stop - sculpture Feast of Giants by David Černý. A table set with, among others, a carnivorous plant, knocked over menorah, German and Czech beer mugs and head of Konrad Henlein on a plate (all allusions to Liberec complex history).
 * Bus stop - sculpture Feast of Giants by David Černý. A table set with, among others, a carnivorous plant, knocked over menorah, German and Czech beer mugs and head of Konrad Henlein on a plate (all allusions to Liberec complex history).

Do

 * Cross-country skiing The city is famous for winter sporting events like FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2009 or the Jizerské Mountains, where you can enjoy the majestic beauty of the Nordic nature on 115 km of cross-country paths.
 * Golf at two golf resorts with an unforgettable atmosphere.
 * Watch football: FK Jablonec play soccer in First League, the Czech top tier. Their home ground is Stadion Střelnice (capacity 6100) in the town of Jablonec nad Lisou, linked by tram to Liberec.
 * Golf at two golf resorts with an unforgettable atmosphere.
 * Watch football: FK Jablonec play soccer in First League, the Czech top tier. Their home ground is Stadion Střelnice (capacity 6100) in the town of Jablonec nad Lisou, linked by tram to Liberec.

Go next

 * Jizera Mountains  (Jizerské hory) are a true island of Scandinavian nature in central Europe. The central plateau with endless forests is ideal for hiking and cycling in summer or cross-country skiing in winter. Crowds of tourists head there and the nature park authority issues too many car entry permits, but you can find a lot of quiet, deserted places where only spruces, beeches and long grass whisper between rocks and boulders. Good start points to Jizera mountains are:
 * Bedřichov, easily reached by bus from Liberec, but also full of tourists
 * Josefův Důl and Kořenov train stations
 * Harrachov train station, ideal for exploring the Polish part of Jizera mountains
 * Lusatian Mountains (Lužické hory) are lower than Jizera mountains but also less touristy and surely worth to visit. Military enthusiasts will be interested in remnants of interwar Czechoslovak fortification system with a lot of deserted concrete bunkers. Good start points are Rynoltice, Lvová and Jablonné v Podještědí (train stops) or Jitrava (bus stop).
 * Ralsko is a center of former military area, formed by vast plains with pine forests, quiet ponds, sandstone rocks and mysterious dilapidated military structures. Take a bus to Stráž pod Ralskem and get off in Osečná or Hamr na Jezeře.

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