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Davos

Davos is a winter and summer resort village located in the heart of the Graubünden in the east of Switzerland. In the early 1990s, Davos became famous for hosting the World Economic Forum, an annual winter gathering of international politicians and financiers who represented a transnational elite. Together with the nearby town of Klosters, Davos offers a wide variety of winter sports activities, and summer hiking trails, set amid stunning Alpine scenery.

Get in
Davos is accessible by train, bus or car.

By plane
The nearest commercial airport with scheduled airline service is Zürich.

By train

It takes nearly 3 hours to reach Davos by train from Zürich. There are train connections from Zürich’s Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Davos every hour between 06:00 and 23:00. You can check timetables and other information on the official Swiss Federal Railways website.

Fares to Klosters (one stop nearer to Zürich) are cheaper at Fr. 96 return in second class. The train journey between Klosters Dorf and Davos Platz, stopping at Klosters Platz and Davos Dorf on the way, takes just under half an hour. It is free for tourists with the inclusive Davos/Klosters visitor card (Gästekarte).

Air travellers may also take advantage of the Fly & Rail baggage service where baggage may be deposited, after clearing customs in Zürich, at the railway counter in the station for direct transfer to Klosters and Davos. Using this service saves the passenger the trouble of carrying luggage when changing trains at Zürich’s Main Station and Landquart. The Fly & Rail rate for luggage is Fr. 20 (US$15) per item.

By bus
Buses from Chur to Davos run daily. Travel time is approximately 2 hours.

During the ski season, buses travel from Zürich airport to Davos Dorf or Davos Platz every Saturday and return from Davos Dorf or Platz to the airport every Saturday in December through April. The trip takes approximately 2 hours, with a pickup at the train stations three times daily.

By car
It will take about 2 hours (160 kilometres/103 miles) to get to Davos by car from Zürich. From Zürich-Kloten Airport: take A51 to Zürich and look for the road signs to Chur (Expressway A), take Exit “Landquart-Davos” and follow road signs to Davos.

Get around
The municipal bus system is very convenient, traversing from one end of the Promenade to the other. Davos is only around 3 or 4 km long and about 1 km wide, so it is easy to get anywhere by bus or a short walk. Cabs are also available, but run about Fr. 12-15 during the day and double that at night. You should ask Gästekarte from your hotel or from the tourist office. With the Gästekarte almost all local buses, local trains and lifts are free!

See

 * Lose yourself in the Schatzalp (1861m), an alpine botanical garden that has such stunning scenery, it inspired German author Thomas Mann to write his novel “The Magic Mountain”, published in 1924. It contains around 800 different species of plants from all over the world and is truly impressive in June and July, when flowers are in bloom.
 * Lose yourself in the Schatzalp (1861m), an alpine botanical garden that has such stunning scenery, it inspired German author Thomas Mann to write his novel “The Magic Mountain”, published in 1924. It contains around 800 different species of plants from all over the world and is truly impressive in June and July, when flowers are in bloom.
 * Lose yourself in the Schatzalp (1861m), an alpine botanical garden that has such stunning scenery, it inspired German author Thomas Mann to write his novel “The Magic Mountain”, published in 1924. It contains around 800 different species of plants from all over the world and is truly impressive in June and July, when flowers are in bloom.
 * Lose yourself in the Schatzalp (1861m), an alpine botanical garden that has such stunning scenery, it inspired German author Thomas Mann to write his novel “The Magic Mountain”, published in 1924. It contains around 800 different species of plants from all over the world and is truly impressive in June and July, when flowers are in bloom.

Do

 * Paragliding is a popular activity all-year round in Davos. The flying area at the Jakobshorn mountain provides reliable thermals and launch sites for all wind directions. Booking for tandem flights can be made at the local flying school Air-Davos Paragliding, phone: [tel:+41793115784 +41 (0)79 311 57 84], email: [mailto:info@air-davos.ch info@air-davos.ch].
 * O’Neill SB-JAM Davos— This freestyle snowboarding event takes place every year in Davos, with the qualifying rounds open to everyone (December/January).
 * Young Artists in Concert— Occurring in July and August, this concert is where young musicians from all over the world perform as soloists or in chamber groups at the Davos Conference Centre, in the Kirchner Museum and in various churches.
 * International Hiking Rally— Occurring annually in September, this hiking rally covers four routes in the mountains around Davos, with stamps for the number of kilometres walked and coveted medals.
 * Young Artists in Concert— Occurring in July and August, this concert is where young musicians from all over the world perform as soloists or in chamber groups at the Davos Conference Centre, in the Kirchner Museum and in various churches.
 * International Hiking Rally— Occurring annually in September, this hiking rally covers four routes in the mountains around Davos, with stamps for the number of kilometres walked and coveted medals.

Davos is internationally recognised as the largest resort in the Alps for mountain holidays and a top travel destination. Ski and snow activities are a must do in the winter, and at altitudes between 1124 and 2844 m, guests will find 54 ski lifts, 320 km of slopes, 75 km of cross-country ski tracks, two artificial ice-skating rinks and Europe’s largest natural ice rink for people to skate or to curl. And no fewer than five sledging runs to have fun on! For skiing fanatics, the best areas are the Parsenn and Weissfluhjoch which connect up with the neighbouring resort of Klosters. The Jakobshorn, on the other hand, is the in place for snowboarders, with its half-pipe and monster pipe. For a quieter time, take a ride by horse-drawn sledge into the snowy side valleys, or experience the Davos mountains from 84 km of beautifully prepared winter footpaths and snow-shoe trails.

In the summer, the cable-cars on the Jakobshorn (2590 m), Parsenn including the Weissfluhjoch und -gipfel (2844 m), Pischa (2483 m), Rinerhorn (2490 m) and Schatzalp/Strela provide access to four hiking areas with a total of 450 km of marked footpaths. Anyone seeking rest and relaxation amid unspoilt nature should head off on foot, by bike or by horse-drawn carriage up the romantic side valleys of Sertig, Dischma or Flüela. For a change of scene, visit the Davos Lake with its swimming area and a sailing and surfing centre. In addition, there are opportunities for hang-gliding and paragliding and mountain bike and inline skating routes. Davos is also the starting point for excursions on the famous Glacier Express, and the Heidi and Bernina Express trains.

Nearby Klosters offers access to the Madrisa and Gotschna peaks in summer and winter, and a similar variety of walking trails and pistes, depending on the season.

Buy
You will be surprised by the huge variety of shops located along the main thoroughfare. There you will find trendy sports shops, fashion boutiques, antique and book shops, gift and souvenir shops, gourmet shops with Graubünden specialities. A big department store (Migros) is located at each end of Davos (Davos Platz and Davos Dorf). There is a Denner near the station.

Eat

Drink
The après-ski scene is relatively good- there are lots of bars, discos and nightclubs, and a large casino at the Hotel Europe. However, the nature of the clientele at Davos itself means that the guests are often quieter, the drinks more sophisticated, expensive and sometimes less exciting.

Sleep
In Davos there are more than 40 different hotels and other sleeping possibilities. You can find anything from the two five star hotels (the Flüela and the Steigenberger Belvedere) over several holiday homes to a camping place. The prices range from Fr. 26 for the camping up to well over Fr. 500 per night and per person in one of the five star hotels.

The camping place is about half a kilometre away from the train station Davos Frauenkirch.

Splurge

Go next
If you need a break for perfect skiing locations, or want a change of scenery, hop aboard the Glacier Express "The Slowest Fast Train in the World" and take a ride through Swiss mountains. See the real Matterhorn and enjoy amazing views of the Alps. Tickets start at Fr. 73. Alternatively you can take the Bernina Express to Tirano in Italy. This train route have been declared as UNESCO World Heritage site and shows you beautiful landscapes, visits the highest point of Swiss railways and drives trough spiral viaducts. The Davos to Stelios pass (as featured on the Top Gear UK TV show) is a stunning way to exit Davos too.

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Dawei

Dawei (Tavoy) is the capital of Tanintharyi Division, in Southeastern Myanmar.

Understand
Dawei is a port town at the head of the river estuary of the same name. Prone to flooding during monsoon, the name Dawei is also the name of one of the local ethnic minority.

Get in
There is a road north to Mawlamyine and south to Myeik, Bokepyin and Kawthoung, which foreigners can now use.

By plane
Myanmar National Airlines has daily flights from Yangon. Weekly flights to Mawlamyine, Myeik, Bokepyin and Kawthoung may also be available.

Flights may be cancelled with little or no advance notice, due to lack of bookings, the weather, or any number of other unpredictable circumstances. Not much to see from the plane due to air pollution. Skies are clear after rainy season, in Oct-Nov.

By bus
Buses are run to/from Mawlamyine, Myeik, (6-8 hr, 12,000 kyat) Bokepyin (via Myeik), Kawthoung (via Myeik; ~20 hr) and Ye (leaves Ye at 07:00 and 09:00).

By train
From Ye there is a train leaving at 10:30 (~12 hr, Ordinary class 1,300 kyat, Upper Class 3,750 kyat).

See

 * Shin Motehti Pagoda, a few kilometres south of town.
 * Shin Datweh Pagoda, in the north.
 * Shin Maw Pagoda, on the Dawei promontory.
 * Lawka Tharaphu Pagoda. Houses a 75 m long reclining Buddha image.

 * Paradise Beach. One of the most pristine beaches with licensed simple accommodation and a restaurant catering for there guests. Access only 15 min by motorbike or 45 min jungle walk.
 * Paradise Beach. One of the most pristine beaches with licensed simple accommodation and a restaurant catering for there guests. Access only 15 min by motorbike or 45 min jungle walk.

Buy

 * Longyi (a sarong) is a famous local product.
 * Cashew nuts and betel nuts are grown for export as well as a variety of tropical fruits including durian ("the King of Fruits").
 * Zin thi (in local language) a fruit found only in Dawei and surrounding areas. It is sweet and slightly sour.
 * Local banks have ATMs that accept Visa and MasterCard withdrawals.

Drink
There are lots of restaurants. Myanmar Beer is good, 1,800 kyat for a bottle. There are also fresh fruit juices (such as banana, papaya, pineapple, mango, etc.).

Sleep

 * Sin Htauk Beach.jpg
 * Myanmar Paradise Beach Bungalows on Zat Sar Aw Beach or easier Paradise Beach now. Located 2 hr south of Dawei. You can arrive by minibus and there will be a motortaxi taking you to the beach. Also you can drive yourself to Paradise by motorbike. High Season (1 Nov-30 April) Single 32,000 kyat, Double 42,000 kyat including breakfast. Low season cheaper.
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 * Myanmar Paradise Beach Bungalows on Zat Sar Aw Beach or easier Paradise Beach now. Located 2 hr south of Dawei. You can arrive by minibus and there will be a motortaxi taking you to the beach. Also you can drive yourself to Paradise by motorbike. High Season (1 Nov-30 April) Single 32,000 kyat, Double 42,000 kyat including breakfast. Low season cheaper.
 * Myanmar Paradise Beach Bungalows on Zat Sar Aw Beach or easier Paradise Beach now. Located 2 hr south of Dawei. You can arrive by minibus and there will be a motortaxi taking you to the beach. Also you can drive yourself to Paradise by motorbike. High Season (1 Nov-30 April) Single 32,000 kyat, Double 42,000 kyat including breakfast. Low season cheaper.

Go next
From Dawei, you can travel by bus or van to most cities. Van travel is not recommended unless there are no other options. Buses leave from the station located approximately 4 km outside of the city.

 * The closest city to Dawei is Yebyu.
 * Myeik
 * Hpa-an
 * Bokepyin
 * Mawlamyine
 * Kawthoung (via Myeik)
 * Ye
 * Yangon – The standard bus leaves at 17:00 and costs 15,500 kyat. The VIP bus leaves at 18:00 and costs 25,500 kyat.

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Dawro phrasebook

Gamo-Gofa-Dawro is the main language of Southern Ethiopia.

Basics

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Dawson

Dawson is a very small town of 75 people in the Coteaus and Plains area of North Dakota.

Get in

 * By car: about 50 miles east of Bismarck. Exit 208 south off I-94 on state route 3.

Sleep
Nearest public accommodations are in Steele.

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Dawson City

Dawson City is a historical town of 2,270 people (2021) in Yukon. It invites visitors to celebrate its heritage as a late 19th-century gold rush town, with frontier buildings and boardwalks, saloons, and a vintage sternwheeler.

History
In prehistoric times the area was used for agriculture by the Hän-speaking people of the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in and their forebears. The heart of their homeland was Tr'ochëk, a fishing camp at the confluence of the Klondike River and Yukon River, now a National Historic Site of Canada, just across the Klondike River from modern Dawson City. This site was also an important summer gathering spot and a base for moose-hunting on the Klondike Valley.

The current settlement was founded by Joseph Ladue and named in January 1897 after noted Canadian geologist George M. Dawson, who had explored and mapped the region in 1887. It served as Yukon's capital from the territory's founding in 1898 until 1952, when the seat was moved to Whitehorse.

Dawson City and port of entry Skagway in Alaska were the centre of the Klondike Gold Rush. It began in 1896 and changed the First Nations camp into a thriving city of 40,000 by 1898. By 1899, the gold rush had ended and the town's population plummeted as all but 8,000 people left. When Dawson was incorporated as a city in 1902, the population was under 5,000. St. Paul's Anglican Church was built that year, and is a national historic site.

The population dropped after World War II when the Alaska Highway bypassed it 480 km to the south. The economic damage to Dawson City was such that Whitehorse, the highway's hub, replaced it as territorial capital in 1953. Dawson City's population languished around the 600–900 mark through the 1960s and 1970s, but has risen and held stable since then. The high price of gold has made modern placer mining operations profitable, and the growth of the tourism industry has encouraged development of facilities. In the early 1950s, Dawson was linked by road to Alaska, and in fall 1955, with Whitehorse along a road that now forms part of the Klondike Highway.

The City of Dawson and the nearby ghost town of Forty Mile (together with Skagway) are featured prominently in the novels and short stories of American author Jack London, including The Call of the Wild. London lived in the Dawson area from October 1897 to June 1898. Other writers who lived in and wrote of Dawson City include Pierre Berton and the poet Robert Service.

Climate
Dawson City has a subarctic climate. The average temperature in July is 15.7 °C (60.3 °F) and in January is −26.0 °C (−14.8 °F). It experiences a wide range of temperatures surpassing 30 °C (86 °F) in most summers and dropping below −40 °C (−40 °F) in winter.

By car
Dawson City is accessible by Highway 9 (Top of the World Highway), if you are travelling east out of Alaska.

Dawson City can also be reached on Highway 2 (Klondike Highway), if you are travelling north from Whitehorse. About 40 km east Dawson City on Highway 2 it intersects with the south terminus of Highway 5. Highway 5, named Highway 8 in Northwest Territories, connects with Inuvik, and make up the Dempster Highway.

Airport
Dawson City has a small airport for scheduled and chartered flights.

Airline

 * Scheduled flights to Dawson City from Old Crow, Inuvik (1.25 hours), and Whitehorse ( .25 hours).

See
In 2023 the site Tr’ondëk-Klondike was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. It's composed of eight sites, one of which is in the Tombstone Territorial Park and the other seven in and near Dawson City: Dawson City as well as the Native American settlement of Tr’ochëk slightly to the south, Jëjik Dhä Dënezhu Kek’it (Moosehide Village) and Fort Reliance a bit downstream on the right bank of Yukon River, and much further downstream (maybe 70 km as the crow flies), close to each other, the forts Cudahy and Constantine and the Native American sites of Ch’ëdähdëk (Forty Mile) and Ch’ëdähdëk Tth’än K’et (Dënezhu Graveyard).

Do

Go next

 * Drive south for 18 km to Bonanza Creek. This is the place where prospectors found the first piece of gold that kick started the Klondike gold rush. You will also pass through Dredge No. 4, a national historic site, along the way.
 * Tombstone Territorial Park is home to some of the territory's most beautiful mountains.

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Dawson Creek

Dawson Creek is a small town (11,000 in town, 60,000 in the area) in the Peace Country and Northern Rockies region of British Columbia, best known for being mile zero on the Alaska Highway, which is the southeastern terminus of that highway.

Understand
Dawson Creek is in the dry and windy prairie land of the Peace River Country. As the seat of the Peace River Regional District and a service centre for the rural areas south of the Peace River, the city has been called the "Capital of the Peace". It is also known as the "Mile 0 City", referring to its location at the southern end of the Alaska Highway.

Unlike most of the province, the city and its region use Mountain Standard Time (UTC−07:00) all year round, since the area already has long daylight hours in the summer and short daylight hours in the winter. In other words, residents of the region never change their clocks – Pacific Daylight Time is used during the spring, summer and early fall, and Mountain Standard Time during the late fall and winter.

History
Dawson Creek derives its name from the creek of the same name that runs through the community. The creek was named after George Mercer Dawson by a member of his land survey team when they passed through the area in August 1879. Once a small farming community, Dawson Creek became a regional centre after the western terminus of the Northern Alberta Railways was extended there in 1932. The community grew rapidly in 1942 as the US Army used the rail terminus as a transshipment point during construction of the Alaska Highway. In the 1950s, the city was connected to the interior of British Columbia via a highway and railway through the Rocky Mountains. Since the 1960s, growth has slowed.

Climate
In the summer, the city is often dusty and arid; temperatures during the day are warm, but cool at night, typically falling below 10 °C (50 °F). Highs reaching 30 °C (86 °F) occur only twice per year on average. Heavy rain showers are sporadic, lasting only a few minutes. In the winter, the city can get bitterly cold and dry, with 17 to 18 days of −30 °C (−22 °F) lows per year. It is subject to very strong winds year round.

By bus

 * Between Prince George and Fort St. John twice per week with stops in Mackenzie, Chetwynd, Dawson Creek, and Taylor. Travel time to Dawson Creek from Fort St. John is 1 hours and from Prince George is 6.5 hours. Fare is $48.
 * Between Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson once per week with stops in Taylor and Fort St. John. Travel time to Dawson Creek from Fort St. John is 1 hours and from Prince George is 6.75 hours. Fare is $49.
 * Between Dawson Creek and Fort Nelson once per week with stops in Taylor and Fort St. John. Travel time to Dawson Creek from Fort St. John is 1 hours and from Prince George is 6.75 hours. Fare is $49.

By plane
There are larger airports in Fort St. John and Grande Prairie that have more comprehensive flight schedules.

By car
Available highways:
 * Highway 2 - Heading northwest from Edmonton and Grand Prairie. In Alberta, this highway is named Alberta Highway 43.
 * Highway 49 - Heading west from Rycroft, Alberta
 * Highway 52 - Heading north from Tumbler Ridge
 * Highway 97
 * Alaska Highway - Heading southeast through Fort Nelson and Fort St. John on its way to Dawson Creek. Before entering British Columbia.  The Alaska Highway travels southeast from Alaska via the Yukon (where it is numbered Highway 1).
 * John Hart Highway - Heading northeast from Prince George and Chetwynd on its way to Dawson Creek.

By car
Dawson Creek's road network generally follows a grid pattern around large blocks of land. Because the grid contains many internal intersections with stop signs, traffic is forced onto two arterial roads: 8 Street going north–south and Alaska Avenue going southeast–northwest. These two roads meet at a traffic circle where a metal statue marks the beginning of the Alaska Highway.

Buy
Dawson Mall has some local stores but offers limited goods. Local tourist office where you can buy souvenirs of Alaska Highway and Dawson Creek is located in downtown Dawson Creek, across the Bank of Montreal.

Drink
The drinking age in BC is 19.

Sleep
There are plenty of hotels, lodges, and RV parks in Dawson Creek. Late spring to summer is peak season where many people visit the city as the beginning of their trip to the Alaska Highway.

Go next
Fort St. John and Grande Prairie are bigger cities around, where travel time to go to each city takes about 90 min by car.

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Dawsonville

Dawsonville is a city in Georgia's Historic High Country.

Buy
Dawson Outlet Mall, Dawson Forest Road

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Daylesford

Daylesford, an hour and a half northwest of Melbourne, has many spas, good food and wine, a lush environment, artists, and holistic therapists.

Understand
The traditional owners of the area are the Djadja Wurrung people. Daylesford has the highest concentration of natural mineral springs in Australia and is affectionately known as the rainbow capital of regional Victoria with its long history of support for the LGBTQIA+ community.

By public transport
One can arrive in Daylesford by V/Line coach from Castlemaine, Ballarat or Woodend but there is only one stop in Daylesford and most of the sights are quite far without a car.

By car
Daylesford is about a 1 hour 20 mins drive from the centre of Melbourne. It is the easiest way to get to Daylesford. Go along the Western Freeway and follow the signs to arrive in Daylesford.

Get around
The town area is quite small and easily walkable, but for sights outside the town, a car or bike will be needed. Daylesford is quite steep so cycling may be difficult.

Do

 * Daylesford is one of the most famous places for a spa in Victoria. It is one of the main reasons to come to Daylesford. There are many different spa bathhouses, with Hepburn Bathhouse and Spa and The Lake House being some of the more famous ones. Most bathhouses also provide optional accommodation.
 * There are many mineral spring water taps available around the town where one may taste, or even fill a large container, for free. Although there are frequent water quality tests, be aware that the water is essentially untreated.
 * There are many mineral spring water taps available around the town where one may taste, or even fill a large container, for free. Although there are frequent water quality tests, be aware that the water is essentially untreated.

Buy
There is a strip of shops in the town centre. There is a large second hand book store with over 2 stories of books. There is also artwork at Stony Creek Gallery (see above) and craftwork from various shops.

Drink
Daylesford is fairly quiet during the night as most places close fairly early.

Sleep
Most bathhouses also provide accommodation at an additional cost. There are also many country retreats available. Below is an incomplete list of a few of the places to stay at.

Connect
All main mobile providers have services here.

Go next
Ballarat, Castlemaine, Maldon, Trentham, Kyneton and Woodend are all nearby. Bendigo is about an hour away.

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Dayton

Dayton is a city of about 141,000 (2016) in the Miami - Scioto basins in Ohio. It is the center of the Dayton-Springfield-Sidney, Ohio metro area with a population of 1,075,000 (2016).

Understand
Dayton is known as the Gem City and it's no wonder. In addition to being the birthplace of aviation (the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, lived here and perfected their design for the first practical aircraft), it is also home to one of the few multi-site National Parks in the U.S.- the Dayton Aviation Heritage Park. There are several things to do and see in the city and its suburbs.

Climate
Dayton has a humid continental climate, which means, like the rest of Ohio, that it sees four very distinct seasons.

 * Winter : being situated in the Midwest, winters are cold. Snowfall isn't particularly excessive; but it can at times fall at a rate that will cause havoc with traffic.
 * Spring : often cool, with cold and mild days sprinkled throughout the period. Storms during this period may produce tornadoes.
 * Summer : characteristically hot and humid. While the thermometer may read one number in the summer, it will often feel hotter due to humidity.
 * Autumn : Autumn in Dayton and Southwest Ohio is usually cool, but an extension of summer-like days into this season is possible. Storms seem to increase during this season too, which, due to the fluctuation of temperatures can produce extremely dangerous storms with the potential of producing tornadoes late into the year.

By car

 * Interstates 70 and 75, major cross-country routes, meet just north of Dayton near the airport, making Dayton easily accessible by car from almost anywhere in the region.
 * I-75 runs from north to south through downtown Dayton. Dayton is less than one hour from Cincinnati and about two and a half hours from Toledo on this road.
 * I-70 runs east to west across the northern part of the Dayton area. To the west, Indianapolis is about two hours away; to the east, Columbus is about one hour away.
 * I-675 is an eastern interstate by-pass for Dayton that connects with I-70 at the north end and I-75 at the south end.
 * U.S. 35 is another important expressway, providing access primarily from places to the east and southeast. The road has been improved to a limited-access freeway as far east as Chillicothe, making Charleston, West Virginia 4 hours away to the south and east.

By bus
Greyhound operates a few long-distance buses to Dayton. The bus station is unfortunately located far out in the suburbs with limited local bus connections.

Get around
Travel in the region is easy by car and you can move from the urban city to the rural county in minutes.

The Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority operates bus routes (including electric trolley bus service) within Montgomery County. Getting on the bus is no longer as easy as putting $2 in the slot; before boarding, you must either install their app on your phone or go to a transit center to buy a reusable card.

See

Historic sights

Sports and recreation

 * The Riverscape is beautifully landscaped and hosts cultural events weekly during the summer. During the winter, there is an outdoor ice rink set up with skate rental available.
 * The Bikeway runs through downtown Dayton, following the river and offers a nice recreational activity for the family.
 * The Riverscape is beautifully landscaped and hosts cultural events weekly during the summer. During the winter, there is an outdoor ice rink set up with skate rental available.
 * The Bikeway runs through downtown Dayton, following the river and offers a nice recreational activity for the family.
 * The Bikeway runs through downtown Dayton, following the river and offers a nice recreational activity for the family.

Eat

Go next

 * Caesar Creek State Park, northeast corner of Warren County, I-71 exit 45, Route 73 west, southeast of Dayton. 285 campsites, electrical hook-ups. The campground offers showers, flush toilets, pet camping, horseman's camp with 30 sites,  two camper cabins, one cedar cabin,  lake, unlimited horsepower, boating, water skiing, five launch ramps,  of hiking trails,  of bridle trail, horsemen's camp,  mountain bike trail,  novice trail, hunting, fishing, picnic areas, tables, grills, drinking water, nine picnic shelters,  day lodge, a meeting room,  kitchen, outdoor tables, grills,  beach, concession area, changing booths, nature center, naturalist programs year round, pioneer village with 15 historic buildings depicting life in early 1800s. Playground equipment,  basketball court, games and sports equipment.
 * Cute shops abound within walking distance in historic Centerville, a nearby suburb of Dayton. It also has the largest collection of historic stone houses in the US.
 * Visit nearby college town Oxford, home of Public Ivy Miami University, about 45 minutes southwest.
 * The nearby community of Yellow Springs is highly recommended, offering a unique and eclectic downtown shopping experience and great outdoor recreation.
 * Both Cincinnati and Columbus are roughly an hour from Dayton.
 * Approximately 45 minutes south on State Route 48 is Lebanon which is a rich historic town and also home to the Fort Ancient Archaeological dig, one of the largest Native American historical sites in the United States.

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Dayton (disambiguation)

There is more than one place called Dayton:

United States of America

 * Dayton - A city in Ohio.
 * Dayton (Washington) - A city in the Palouse region of eastern Washington.
 * Dayton (Wyoming) - a town in the state of Wyoming.

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Dayton (Washington)

Dayton is a city of 2,400 people (2019) in the Palouse region of eastern Washington. It is the county seat of Columbia County. It has an historic depot, historic courthouse, and Main Street, that are part of a National Historic District.

See

 * Columbia County Fairgrounds and Horse Race Track

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Daytona Beach

Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, East Central Florida.

The Greater Daytona Beach Area also includes Daytona Beach Shores, Holly Hill, Port Orange, Ponce Inlet, South Daytona, Ormond Beach and unincorporated areas of East Volusia County. Some of the surrounding cities use Daytona Beach as a mailing address. If you cannot find what you are looking for here, try checking the surrounding cities.

Understand
Daytona Beach, famous as the "World Center of Racing" and home of NASCAR, is part of the East Central Florida greater metropolitan area. Daytona Beach is the best known of the seven area communities. Although the wide 23-mile (37 km) stretch of white sandy beach is still the biggest attraction here, with over 8 million visitors flocking to the area every year, the metro area is rapidly changing from event Mecca to family oriented resort destination. Historical sites like the Main Street Pier, the Oceanfront Boardwalk and the Clocktower in Oceanfront Park add to the appeal of this exciting city.

History
Daytona was founded in 1870 by Matthias Day, from whom it takes its name. It was incorporated as a city in 1876. The separate towns of Daytona, Daytona Beach and Seabreeze merged to form Daytona Beach in 1926. In the 1920s, the city became known as The World's Most Famous Beach.

Daytona's wide beach of smooth, compacted sand attracted automobile and motorcycle enthusiasts beginning in 1902, when pioneers in the industry tested their inventions. On 8 March 1936, the first stock car race was held on the Daytona Beach Course. In 1959, William France created Daytona International Speedway to replace the beach course.

Automobiles are still permitted on the beach — at much slower speeds! Daytona is one of the few places in the world where a family car can be driven on an ocean beach.

Climate
The city of Daytona Beach sits on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean and is split in two by the Halifax River. It is bordered on the north by Holly Hill and Ormond Beach and on the south by Daytona Beach Shores, South Daytona, and Port Orange.

Daytona Beach has a very humid subtropical climate typical for a city in the southeastern United States. Summers are hot and humid with highs usually in the 90s (32+°C)and a heat index often exceeding 100°F (38°C). Thunderstorms are frequent in summer afternoons and the hot, humid weather can last through the fall months. Winters are dry and mild, marked by a constant series of cold fronts followed by warmer air. In wintertime, temperatures dip into the low 40s and upper 30s (5°C) on occasion, although freezes are rare. Frost occurs a few times a year mainly in the inland areas. Snowfall is extremely rare: the last time snow flurries fell on Daytona Beach was in January 2003. Temperatures in spring are famously pleasant with warm afternoons, cool evenings, and far less humidity. This beautiful weather usually attracts tourists back to the beaches by early March.

By plane

 * American Airlines and PSA Airlines dba American Eagle (Charlotte (CLT). Seasonally from Dallas/Fort Worth, Philadelphia, Washington–National)
 * Avelo : (New Haven, CT (HVN); Wilmington, DE (ILG))
 * Delta (Atlanta (ATL))
 * Delta (Atlanta (ATL))

The next nearest airport for Allegiant Air, TUI (from the UK) and Sun Country is at Melbourne-Orlando International Airport  south, in the city in Melbourne (I-95 to Ellis Rd at exit 182). Allegiant Air services both Melbourne (MLB) and Sanford (SFB).

Nearest airport for additional airlines from the U.S., Canada, Caribbean, Europe and Latin America is Orlando International Airport ( west, along I-4, SR-417 & SR-528) and only from all over the U.S. to  Jacksonville International Airport  ( north on I-95 to Airport Rd at Exit 363B).

By car
Daytona Beach is easily accessible by interstate I-95 which runs north and south and I-4 (east-west) which connects Daytona Beach with Orlando and Tampa. U.S. Highway 1 (north-south) (Ridgewood Avenue) also passes through Daytona Beach. A1A (north-south) is a scenic route along the beach.

By boat
Daytona Beach is not a major port, however, it is accessible by private boats via the Intracoastal Waterway, from both the Halifax River and the Atlantic Ocean. Refueling services are available at the Daytona Marina.

By car
Getting around by car is very easy and convenient in Daytona Beach. The major roads are all wide and easy to drive on with all the major areas signposted, but traffic jams around major intersections are common in the afternoons and around the tourist areas on Saturday nights.

The main tourism area is A1A, also known as Atlantic Avenue, a strip of road that runs parallel to the beach for 23 miles (37 km). During major NASCAR races, International Speedway Boulevard gets congested near the racetrack and traffic patterns on other surrounding roads are altered to accommodate the extra traffic. During major motorcycle events, Main Street and Beach Street as well as most of A1A and U.S. Highway 1 experience heavy traffic or are closed. I-95 around exit 273 is also extremely busy during motorcycle rallies.

All major car rental companies are located in or near the Daytona Beach International Airport.

By motorcycle
If you are coming to Daytona Beach for a motorcycle rally, you will probably want to rent a motorcycle instead of a car. If you don't have one already, you should reserve one well in advance of the major biker rallies.

Transfer stations

 * Transfer Plaza, Bethune Blvd and N Palmetto Ave.
 * Intermodal Transit Facility (inside Volusia County Parking Garage), 701 Earl St at N Atlantic Ave.

By taxi and limousine
Taxi companies include:

Parks
Local parks include on 11 Bellevue Ave,, , , and

Major Attractions
Daytona Beach is dominated by motorsports and Daytona International Speedway. The main artery that passes by the racetrack was even renamed from "Volusia Avenue" to "International Speedway Boulevard."

 * Daytona Speedweeks - The group of races held at Daytona International Speedway the first two weeks of February are known as Daytona Speedweeks.
 * Rolex 24 Hour Race (24 Hours of Daytona) - An annual endurance race for sports cars, sanctioned by the Grand American Sports Car organization. The race is held on the road course track configuration. The race is usually held late in January or the first weekend of February as the first race of Daytona Speedweeks. The race date is adjusted year-to-year to not conflict with the date of the NFL Superbowl.
 * Lucas Oil 200 - 200-mile stock car race, sponsored by the Automobile Racing Club of America. Usually held on the second weekend of Daytona Speedweeks, and a week before the Daytona 500 race.
 * Busch Clash - A NASCAR preseason 75-lap race held the weekend before the Daytona 500. The race offers no points to the drivers but a large purse is offered for the winner. Usually a narrow selection of drivers is invited to compete in the Busch Clash.
 * Bluegreen Vacations Duels - Twin qualifying races, usually held on Thursday before the Daytona 500 Race. Half the qualifying cars compete in each Duel to determine field position in the big race.
 * NextEra Energy 250 - The first race of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series is held Friday night prior to the Daytona 500.
 * Beef. It's What's For Dinner. 300 - The first race of the NASCAR Xfinity Series is held Saturday afternoon or night, before the day of the Daytona 500.
 * Daytona 500 Race – Heralded as The Great American Race, this is usually the final race of Daytona Speedweeks and is the first points race of the NASCAR Cup Series; usually held on the Sunday before Presidents Day every year, with the holiday set aside as the rain date.

 * Other Events:
 * Daytona 200 - A series of motorcycle races (AMA Superbike and AMA Formula Xtreme), sanctioned by the American Motorcyclist Association. Race dates usually coincide with Daytona Beach Bike Week.
 * Brumos Porsche 250 (formerly the Paul Revere 250) - A 250-mile sports car race, sanctioned by the Grand American Sports Car series. The date of running this race has varied in the past, but it is usually held late at night the Thursday before the NASCAR Coke Zero 400 race.
 * Coca-Cola Firecracker 250 - A NASCAR Xfinity Series race, usually held the Friday night before the Coke Zero 400 race.
 * Coke Zero 400 (formerly the Pepsi 400 and the Firecracker 400) - NASCAR Cup race held the first Saturday night of July.
 * Fall Cycle Scene - A series of Motorcycle races, sponsored by the Championship Cup Series, the American Sportbike Racing Association, and the Suntrust MOTO-ST series. Dates coincide with the Daytona Beach Biketoberfest event.
 * Turkey Run - A classic car show usually held over a period of four days during Thanksgiving weekend.

Cruises
The Halifax Harbor Marina is on Beach Street, and is the departure point for several boat cruises along the Halifax River.

Fishing
Fishing boat charters usually originate from nearby Ponce Inlet or New Smyrna Beach.

Golf
There are many golf courses in Daytona Beach and the surrounding area. Among them:

Venues

Buy
When the weather pushes you off the beach or you simply need to find a cool space for the few hottest hours, Daytona offers shops to satisfy a wide range of tastes. Here are some suggestions:

Shopping Malls
When the weather pushes you off the beach or you simply need to find a cool space for the few hottest hours, Daytona offers shops to satisfy a wide range of tastes. Here are some suggestions:

Gift shops
There are countless gift shops along the beach drive, Florida Route A1A (Atlantic Avenue) where you can buy souvenir shirts, beach wear, surfing gear, tacky gifts, etc.

Sleep
Lodging around Daytona Beach generally is divided into three areas, Speedway, Beachside, and US-1. Hotels located on "International Speedway Boulevard" are close to the racetrack. Hotels located on "Atlantic Avenue" will be close to the beach. Hotels located on "Ridgewood Avenue" are on Route U.S.-1.

High Season in Daytona Beach runs generally from February through August. Low Season is from September through January. The best rates are usually found in December and January.

For additional lodging, see also: Daytona Beach Shores, Ormond Beach.

Stay safe
Florida has a high occurrence of hurricanes. You might want to check the Hurricane safety page if you are visiting Florida. Beware of lightning in the central part of the state. New Smyrna Beach, located 20 minutes south of Daytona Beach is known for a high number of shark bites, so be careful when surfing and swimming. Always swim next to a lifeguard tower. Also, there is a high occurrence of tornadoes in Florida, so check the Tornado safety page.

Daytona Beach has varying crime intensity by neighborhood. In certain parts of the city it may not be safe to walk alone or even in small groups at night. Tourist areas rarely have violent crimes, but theft is an occasional occurrence. The 911 number for fire and police emergencies is in effect in Daytona Beach.

Connect
Seven digit dialing is in effect for local calls in the Daytona Beach area. The local area code is 386. For calls within the U.S. or Canada, dial "1+area code+number". There are some public pay phones scattered around the city, but they are becoming increasingly rare with the predominance of cell phones. It is not safe to assume you will be able to find a pay phone at any given time.

All ZIP codes in the city of Daytona Beach begin with 321.

Public Libraries
Public libraries in the area offer free computer internet access to Volusia County residents. There is a small charge for non-residents.

Radio Stations
There are about 20 radio stations located in Volusia County.

AM

 * WNDB, 1150 AM, Daytona Beach, News/Talk/Sports. Broadcasts live coverage of NASCAR races and other local sporting events.
 * WROD, 1340 AM, Daytona Beach, Standards
 * WMFJ, 1450 AM, Daytona Beach, Religious

FM

 * WCFB, 94.5 FM, Daytona Beach, Urban Adult Contemporary, "Star 94.5"
 * WJHM, 101.9 FM, Daytona Beach, Mainstream Urban, "102 Jamz"
 * WVYB, 103.3 FM, Daytona Beach, Top 40, "103.3 The Vyb"
 * WIKD, 102.5 FM, Daytona Beach, free-format, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University’s college radio

Go next

 * Daytona Beach Shores - A quieter, small city located just South of Daytona Beach along the beach peninsula.
 * New Smyrna Beach - New Smyrna Beach lays claim to the best Florida offers - excellent backwater and offshore fishing, golf, historical sites, cultural events and eclectic shopping and dining experiences along historical Flagler Avenue and Canal Street.
 * Ormond Beach - Located at the North end of the Greater Daytona Beach area. Ormond Beach was once home to the Rockefellers and the Flaglers. Ormond Beach features attractions like the Casements and Tomoka State Park. Visitors seeking a quieter part of the beach can find it here. Beach driving is not allowed at the northern end of Ormond Beach.
 * Ponce Inlet - A scenic fishing village located the southern tip of the beach peninsula. Here you will find the historic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Marine Science Center, local charter fishing boats, along with several of the area's best seafood restaurants.
 * Port Orange - A quiet, but rapidly growing city just South of Daytona Beach on the mainland, where you can enjoy Golf and Tennis.
 * Tomoka Farms Road to the south of US-92 is a focal point for Daytona Bike Week festivities.

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Daytona Beach Shores

Daytona Beach Shores is a city in Volusia County, East Central Florida. It's an important part of Daytona Beach's tourism, whether local or not, and offers an alternative to those who prefer the beach to NASCAR and the other activities of Daytona Beach.

Understand
Daytona Beach Shores was formed in 1960 by a group of moteliers who called themselves "2,000 Cottages." This relatively new city was incorporated in 1967, and stretches for 5½ miles along South Atlantic Ave., (A1A) along the Atlantic Ocean. Continuing south, the scenic community of Ponce Inlet is located at the southern tip of the peninsula.

Because of the similarity in names, Daytona Beach Shores is frequently confused with Daytona Beach, which borders to the north. Daytona Beach Shores is much smaller with fewer hotels and a higher concentration of condominiums instead of hotels.

Climate
Daytona Beach Shores offers a humid, subtropical climate characterized by hot, humid summers and mild winters. The winter temperature very rarely drops below freezing. The summers are long and hot, with temperatures frequently in the upper 90s (°F) in July. Dangers include hurricanes from June 1 until November 30.

By plane
Daytona Beach Shores has no local airport. If you need to fly here, you will need to find a commercial flight arriving to either Daytona Beach International Airport (the closest), Orlando International Airport, or Jacksonville International Airport.

By train
Amtrak offers the Amtrak Auto Train service with its southern Terminus in Sanford (Florida), about 35 miles (50 km) west of Daytona Beach Shores. The Amtrak Auto Train carries passengers and automobiles between Sanford and Lorton, Virginia, effectively serving as a car-rail link from Florida to the Washington, D.C. Metro Area. You can easily drive your car into Daytona Beach Shores after departing from the Auto Train.

Amtrak offers regular passenger service with the closest stop being near the city of DeLand. This stop is rather remote and is not recommended as an option.

By car
Florida Highway A1A connects Daytona Beach Shores to the outside world by car or motorcycle. Locally named South Atlantic Avenue, the highway connects with Daytona Beach from the north, and Port Orange from Dunlawton Avenue to the west.

By bus
Greyhound Bus Lines offers limited bus service to nearby Daytona Beach. Upon arrival at the Daytona Beach Greyhound station, you will need to either transfer to a local Volusia County bus or take a taxicab to complete your trip to Daytona Beach Shores.

By boat
Daytona Beach Shores is not a major port, however, it is accessible via the Intracoastal Waterway, from both the Halifax River and the Atlantic Ocean. Docking and refueling services are available at the Seven Seas Marina & Boatyard.

By bus
Votran is the local Volusia County bus service. It is a cheap way to get around and is handicap accessible. The website provides maps and timetables. Buses travel to most sites and places of interest. A one-day Votran bus pass costs $3.75.

By car
Florida Highway A1A, known as South Atlantic Avenue locally, is the main artery which runs along the beach in Daytona Beach Shores. The main alternative is Peninsula Drive, which runs along the Halifax River, on the West side of the city.

See

Buy
ATMs can be found throughout Daytona Beach Shores. Usually larger hotels and convenience stores will have a "generic" ATM available; however, be forewarned about hidden service fees.

Gift shops
There are countless gift shops along the beach drive, Florida Route A1A (South Atlantic Avenue) where you can buy souvenir shirts, beach wear, surfing gear, tacky gifts, etc.

Sleep
High Season in Daytona Beach Shores runs generally from February through July. Low Season is from September through January. The best rates are usually found in November, December and January.

Mid-range

Connect
Seven digit dialing is in effect for local calls in Daytona Beach Shores. The local area code is 386. For calls within the US or Canada, dial 1+area code+number. There are some public pay phones scattered around the city, but they are becoming increasingly rare with the predominance of cell phones. It is not safe to assume you will be able to find a pay phone at any given time.

The ZIP code in the city of Daytona Beach Shores is 32118.

Internet
It is common for many of the larger hotels and lodgings in the area to offer free internet access for their guests.

Stay safe
Florida has a high occurrence of hurricanes. You might want to check the Hurricane safety page if you are visiting Florida. Beware of lightning in the central part of the state. Daytona Beach Shores is known for a high number of shark attacks, so be careful when surfing. Also, there is a high occurrence of tornadoes in Florida, so check the Tornado safety page.

Daytona Beach Shores has a very efficient Police Department and crime is rare in this city. However, the Police Department is also known to issue a large number of Speeding Tickets to motorists. Be careful not to exceed the speed limit while driving in Daytona Beach Shores.

The 911 number for fire and police emergencies is in effect in Daytona Beach Shores.

Go next

 * Daytona Beach - The Shore's famous neighbor to the North offers NASCAR racing and other special events.
 * Ponce Inlet - A scenic fishing village located the southern tip of the beach peninsula. Here you will find the historic Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, Marine Science Center, local charter fishing boats, along with several of the area's best seafood restaurants.
 * Port Orange - A quiet, but rapidly growing city just West of the Shores on the mainland, where you can enjoy Golf and Tennis.

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Dazaifu

Dazaifu (大宰府) is a city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu, Japan.

Tourist information sites

 * The local tourist association has a bilingual guide site.

 * The city government's site has a Japanese-only tourism section.

By train
Dazaifu is accessible via Futsukaichi (二日市) station on the Nishitetsu Tenjin-Omuta Line.

From Tenjin station in Fukuoka there are at least a dozen trains per hour operating to Futsukaichi. The journey is 12 minutes by Limited Express or 25 minutes by Local train, and costs ¥390.

If you want to head from JR Hakata Station to Dazaifu, the best option is to take a local bus to Nishitetsu Yakuin Station (¥100) and there take Nishitetsu train to Dazaifu (transfer at Nishitetsu Futsukaichi). Some local buses are available from JR Futsukaichi station to Dazaifu too, but they are rather expensive and infrequent.

By car
Take the main road number 3 south out of Fukuoka, which passes through Dazaifu. This can be crushingly slow for such a short distance. A better option is to take the toll road south out of Fukuoka (you can access from various points around the city) and get off at the Dazaifu interchange.

Get around
Dazaifu has little of interest to the average tourist beyond Dazaifu Tenmangu Shrine and the adjacent Kyushu National Museum, however, if you should want to explore the remaining ruins, you are advised to walk or bicycle.

See

 * Komyozenji Temple. Just a hundred meters from bustling Tenmangu Shrine is a very peaceful Kamakura-era Buddhist temple hidden away in a quiet residential side street near the Tenmangu Shrine complex. A small Zen rock garden with a single maple tree marks the entrance to the temple, while at the back there is an elevated wooden walkway that provides a view of an exceptional moss garden designed in a 'sea garden' style.
 * Komyozenji Temple. Just a hundred meters from bustling Tenmangu Shrine is a very peaceful Kamakura-era Buddhist temple hidden away in a quiet residential side street near the Tenmangu Shrine complex. A small Zen rock garden with a single maple tree marks the entrance to the temple, while at the back there is an elevated wooden walkway that provides a view of an exceptional moss garden designed in a 'sea garden' style.

Do
There are a variety of festivals held at various shrines across the town throughout the year. If it is possible, try to attend the monthly flea market in the grounds of Tenmangu Shrine, where second-hand kimono can be had for ¥1000 or less.

Buy
Simply put, travel to Fukuoka city for shopping. Dazaifu houses merely the usual Japanese stores: Nitori, Uniqlo, GooDay, and so on.

Eat
There are a huge number of restaurants serving typical Japanese fare in the immediate proximity of Tenmangu Shrine.

Drink
Again, travel to Fukuoka city for evening entertainment.

Go next
Travel to Hakata via Futsukaichi, and from there to anywhere.
 * Chikushino
 * Chikuzen
 * Ogori
 * Kurume
 * Yanagawa
 * Onojo
 * Kasuga
 * Fukuoka
 * Iizuka

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Dazey

Dazey is a small town in the Coteaus and Plains area of North Dakota. It has a population of about 91 people.

Get in

 * By car: from I-94, exit 283 north on state highway 1 for about 18 miles, to the junction of state highway 26.

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Dazu

Dazu  (大足) is a district in Chongqing Municipality, China. It is famous for the Dazu Rock Carvings (大足石刻), located in forty separate locations in Dazu District (大足区). They date from the 7th to the 13th century and are listed as an UNESCO World Heritage site.

By plane
Travellers arriving at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport in Yubei District have several options for getting to Dazu:
 * Bus: Seven buses to Dazu depart daily from the coach station located between Terminal 2A and Terminal 2B.
 * Train: Chongqing Metro Line connects the airport to Chongqing North Station, where you can catch a high speed train to Dazu South Station.
 * Taxi

By bus
Dazu is located about one and half to two hours west of central Chongqing and about three to three and a half hours south-east of Chengdu and can be reached via the bus station in either city. The fare is ¥43 from the Caiyuanba (菜园坝) bus station in Chongqing and ¥89 from the East Railway Station Bus Station (东站汽车站) in Chengdu.

In Dazu‘s main urban area, there are two bus stations with buses to many of the sites:

Bus route 205 links the old station to the new station.

Get around
Within Dazu transportation options include taxis, motorcycle taxis, pedal-taxis and three wheeled vehicles called sanlunche (三轮车). Taxis fares start at ¥3 and motorcycles, pedal rickshaw and sanlunche can ferry you around the area for ¥5-10.

As noted above, there are two bus stations in Dazu's urban area. The newer bus station at 15 Longzhong Road is the one that services the local area, including the rock carvings.

Numerous travel agencies in Dazu District, central Chongqing and Chengdu offer tours to the carvings that will take the hassle out of travel, but at a cost.

Do
Dazu is an average semi-urban district of around a million people and at first sight, it may appear that there isn't much to see or do within the area besides going there to view the famous rock carvings. But in fact, that isn't quite true.

One interesting option would be to bike around the verdant farm lands. No rentals are available so bring your own bike. The route to the most impressive carvings located at Baodingshan (宝顶山) is rather scenic and could offer a potential biking destination. It does however require biking up several long steep stretches and Chinese drivers are notoriously dangerous. Wear bright colors and leave early if you choose this option!

Several internet bars are located in Dazu, including on Longzhong Road near Dazu Binguan and Jinyuan Luguan.

Buy
There are plenty of opportunities to buy trinkets within urban Dazu and at many of the cave sites. One local specialty to look for is purple stone jadite, which is carved into a variety of trinkets, from pendants for ¥10 to large statues running into the thousands of yuan.

Eat
There are numerous restaurants located within the area. The buffet breakfasts at Dazu Bingguan are a good deal at ¥15. Dazu is located in China's spice bowl and famous spicy hotpot is widely available for those who wish to test their intestinal fortitude.

A minimarket is located next to the Longzhong Road bus station and every block has a couple of stores selling food.

Drink
Cold beer is plentiful in restaurants throughout Dazu and water and soft drinks are readily available at the rock carving sites. Anything near the site will be price inflated as expected.

Sleep
Numerous hotels are located in Dazu's urban area and around Baodingshan, though not all will accept foreigners.

 * Dazu Bingquan (大足 兵馆) is the most decent option available. Located on the corner of Longzhong Road (龙中路) and Longgang Road (龙岗路) the hotel is a large complex of several buildings and dozens of rooms. The rates listed on the wall start at over ¥300 per, but the actual price after negotiating starts at ¥180, for a clean twin with air conditioning, to well above ¥300. The telephone number is 02343721888 and the fax number is 023-43722967.
 * Another option is the family run Jinyuan Luguan (金原 旅官) located at 55 Longzhong Road (龙中路). A clean single with airconditioning starts at ¥120. Unfortunately the sign outside the hotel is only in Chinese and the staff doesn't speak English.
 * Rooms are also available at the Beishan Bingguan located at the Beishan rock carvings. Rooms start at ¥150.

Go next

 * Chongqing
 * Chengdu

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Dédougou

Dédougou is a city of 43,000 people (2012) in Burkina Faso.

Understand
Mostly Jula speakers, but like most places here you can find most major ethnic groups and languages represented.

It is the capital city of Mouhoun Province and Boucle du Mouhoun Region. The main ethnic groups are the Marka and the Bwa. It is the 9th largest city in Burkina Faso.

By bus and taxi-brousse

 * Ouagadougou to Dédougou 3000 CFA. E.D.BA.F. provides daily service at approximately 08:00 and 09:00. Reservations need to be made by calling the night before. The buses fill up fast and if you are not at the bus station by 07:30 your seat will be given away.
 * Dédougou to Ouagadougou 3000 CFA. E.D.BA.F. is you best bet with twice daily transportation first bus leaving around 08:00 and then next one theoretically at 09:30, but actually whenever it arrives from Nouna. Reservations will need to be made by visiting the local E.D.BA.F. office in Dedougou (see map for location or just ask) Not all buses are equipped with racks for bikes so you need to ask the night before when you make your reservation, or you could be stuck at the gare waiting for a bus that does.
 * Nouna to Dédougou 1500 CFA. You can either take the 07:00 E.D.BA.F (if it's there) or you can take one of the various taxi brousse services. Et Freres provides daily trips to Dedougou leaving at around 16:00.
 * Bobo-dioulasso to Dédougou
 * Dédougou to Bobo-dioulasso. There are no major bus services to Bobo, but you can find a bush taxi to take you there. There are two regular cars that leave on alternating days, and your best bet is to just ask at the gare when you get there.
 * Dédougou to Boromo 1500 CFA. Solidarité provides daily service to Boromo via Safane.

By car
Dédougou is linked to Bobo-Dioulasso by a tarmac road, the national road 10 which continues north to Ouahigouya. Running east-west, national road 14 connects the city to Koudougou. Towards the west the national road continues to the border of Mali and the town of San.

See
Check out the giant “Golden Chicken Nugget”, a.k.a Place de la Femme.

Marché
Daily marché. The selection is exactly like any other marché in Burkina.

Boutiques
Like most larger cities in Burkina, Dédougou has many boutiques. One however offers many things you can rarely find outside of Ouagadougou. They carry a good assortment of canned vegetables, liquors, and juices. They even have canned mushrooms and bean sprouts for stir-fry.

Street food and snacks
You can order cheese by going to the above-mentioned boutique and requesting cheese. It is made at a nearby Catholic mission and can be delivered the following day. The prices vary, but it is around 5000 CFA per kilo. They make Camembert and at least one other kind.

Some of the best street food in Dédougou is made by Jillene’s taste. The street running from the gare to the marche is full of people selling the usual Burkinabe street food.

Drink
There are many drinking bars in Dédougou, and there is even one really cool dance club.

Sleep

 * Hôtel Routières: This is probably the most convenient hotel in Dedougou. It is in the gare, and is very cheap. One person pays 2750 CFA a night. This goes up to 4000 CFA with two persons. Amenities: double bed, floor fan, desk and chair, in-room shower and sink, shared toilets outside of room (this is actually a plus when your rooming with someone). There are no screens or mosquito nets.
 * Hôtel Commerce: This hotel is a good walk from the gare (station), but worth the walk. They have rooms with fans and rooms with air-conditioning the latter being more expensive. The price range is approximately 4000-7000 CFA. There is no change in price for extra persons. Amenities: double beds, fans or A/C, screens, in-room shower and toilet (some rooms don't have toilet), restaurant and cold beverages.
 * Hôtel Loba: This is by far the most aesthetically pleasing hotel in Dédougou with beautiful clean rooms and nicely landscaped gardens. This comes with a price however rooms range from 4000 CFA for rooms with fans up to 12,000 CFA for rooms with AC. There is also a strange price discrepancy between the old and new sections of the hotel. This is definitely a place to stay when family or friends with money visit, or if you want to have a special night with that special person. Amenities: Double beds, fans or A/C, screens and mosquito nets, in-room bathrooms, they may have a restaurant up and running now but don't count on it.

Post Office
Normal post, normal times.

Internet
There is one reliable internet café in Dédougou, although many other buildings have signs touting the service. The price now is about 1500 CFA an hour. The internet speed is dependent on how many users are utilizing it, so avoid peak times. You can use the computers for free for typing, but make sure they know you do not want to use the internet, or they may try and charge you.

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Dêgê

Dege (Tibetan: Dêgê - Mandarin Chinese: 德格; Dégé), is in Sichuan Province in south-west China. The city is famous for its Tibetan lamasery which hosts an invaluable treasure of wooden printing blocks with Tibetan Buddhist texts. Historically, it belongs to the ancient Tibetan province of Kham and lies at an elevation of 3100 meters, (10,170 ft). Sharing its destiny with Kangding, Dégé's location in a narrow valley and the resulting lack of space has led to a total demolition of the town's original center and its rebuilding with modern high-rise buildings. Nevertheless the surrounding quarters on the valley's slopes still preserve the old Tibetan traditions including the temple complex that contains a maze of wonderful old style wooden Tibetan buildings just up the road from the temple complex. Dege lies as the last town on the provincial border of Sichuan across from the T.A.R. It is a last stop before the wild Sichuan-Tibet highway leaves West Sichuan and if heading from the east requires a grueling day trip from Ganzi over a 5050 meter pass, well worth the incredible views alone.

Get in
The paved parts of the road leading up from Ganzi are in disrepair with many potholes, while the part over the 5050m Tro La pass is dirt track of rubble in particularly bad condition. The amazing scenery somewhat pays off for the ordeal as you pray you don't go over the edge! As of June 2012, the entire length of the Ganzi-Dege road is under construction (in the process of being paved), and most of it is still in very rough condition.

By bus
* : This includes an overnight stop in Luhuo. (With road and tunnel improvements it now only takes 1 day. 2019)

There are minivans from Manigango to Dege; ¥50 to ¥450 (one person/off season) 3 hours approx.

Travel times include an approximately one-hour lunch stop when arrival is due in the afternoon.

Get around
You can easily visit the town on foot.

See

 * Derge gGon Chen monastery was founded in 1446 by Yogis Hang Stong Rgyal Po and the first local king Bo. It doubled as palace for the kings, but is most famous for being one of the cradles of Tibetan Buddhist study and practice. Unfortunately, there are only a few old buildings remaining and the newer ones are particularly ugly. Head farther uphill from the Printing Yard along the river following a Chörten-studded road. The entrance to the main temple is in the big red building on the left.
 * The Dege Buddhist Scriptures Printing House [Tib.: Derge Parkhang] is independent from the monastery and is the first substantial building you'll encounter walking south from the town's center along the stream. The Printing House is in a beautiful traditional temple which was restored in 1991.  It is constantly circambulated by townspeople and pilgrims. Admission fee is ¥50/person, and normally photography of the sections with the printing blocks is not allowed, though you can take pictures of the printing process. It is always worth asking your guide if it's allowed to take a particular photograph as the rules change from time to time. The institution was founded in 1729 by Chogyal (dharma king) Denba Tsering. There are more than 140,000 printing blocks, a large collection of national cultural relics and a library comprising 830 books consisting of 10000 volumes. The last surviving copy of an old history of Indian Buddhism is amongst them. As the pamphlet you are handed puts it: "This bright cultural pearl is the crystallization of the wisdom of the Tibetan people living in snow realm." . Inside you can wander the corridor lined with shelves accommodating the printing blocks, their handles protruding. on the 3rd floor there is the workshop. 6 or 7 pairs of workers ink the blocks and press the paper on them with amazing speed. On the next floor, the prints are dried and then assembled to books. In an extra chamber, large format pictures and scripts are printed on cloth. From the roof you have nice views over the surrounding Tibetan neighbourhood and the new town. A tour of the dark temple concludes the visit.
 * From the Printing House head west into the old quarter and follow a path leading down to the river. Hidden within a maze of traditional houses you will find the Tangtang Gyalpo Lhakhang, a tiny temple. Most any time of day you can find monks inside chanting scripture.

Do

 * Explore the old town on the hillside behind the temple and follow one of the paths leading to the prayer-flag area where you have a great view of the valley.
 * South of Dégé, there are many monasteries in the mountainsides which make for nice 1 to 4 days hikes.

Buy
There is small food market along the western bank of the river. Jewelery and Tibetan artifacts are sold in small shops.

Eat
Plenty of small restaurants are to be found downtown. Some places offer skewered vegetables and kebabs which are barbecued using lots of spices. There are a couple of bakeries selling Baba-Bread and dumplings on the road leading to the monastery.

Drink
There is not much nightlife in town. To have a beer, simply visit a restaurant. If you are into Karaoke, there are also some places around.

Budget

 * De Ge Hotel is the low-budget sibling of the Que Er Shan. It offers simple rooms starting at ¥20 per bed in a triple. Toilets are ok, but you'll have to go to the Que Er Shan Hotel just opposite for showers (¥5 extra charge)
 * (Information as of 21 June 2005)

 * The building separating the “Bus Station yard“ from the road also houses a Golden Yak hotel. Despite the golden pillars adorning the portico, a bed in a seldom filled up triple dorm costs ¥25 and the rooms are tidy. There are also rooms with attached bathroom for ¥120. Prices are negotiable. The shared facilities are clean for Chinese standards, but there is an extra ¥5 for using the hot shower. The hotel has a bar on the 2nd floor.
 * (Information as of 21 June 2005)

 * Gesan Tibetan Hotel. From the main street, cross the northern bridge and find the place just on your right. No price information available.
 * (Information as of 21 June 2005)

 * Jiao Tong Guest House - This clean, comfortable and newly refurbished guesthouse is run by a very friendly pair of women. Doubles, 2, 3, 4 and 5-bed rooms for ¥20/person in winter. Clean toilets and hot shower. From the higher bridge head upstream on the left side of the river on the elevated path. The stairwell is just a 10 metres away and the guesthouse is up one floor. 27 January 2008.

Mid-range

 * Que Er Shan Hotel is a more uplevel accommodation. A sign in the lobby demands proper clothing. Rooms start at ¥280.
 * (Information as of 21 June 2005)

Stay safe
Beware of altitude sickness if travelling here straight from the Sichuan Province lowlands/basin. Also beware the numerous stray dogs. Beggars near the bridge and riverside are quite aggressive in comparison to China and its Tibetan regions in general (including trained children); however nothing one yuan won't do. Dege is subject to travel bans to foreigners during times deemed sensitive by the Chinese government, so if you are a foreigner and you are allowed in, you will be safer if you keep any sympathies you may have for the Tibetan independence movement to yourself.

Cope

 * Banking - There is an Agricultural Bank of China but with ATM, but it does not accept foreign credit or bank cards (May 2011).
 * Internet - For a clean and professional internet bar go to the second floor of the large building next to the lower bridge. The stairwell faces on to the north-side of the bridge road. ¥3/hour. 28 January 2008.
 * Post Office - There is a China Post but it appears to permanently closed. 28 January 2008. Open for business in March 2010.

Public bus
The bus station and ticket office are situated in the large new building on the main market street, between the two bridges. It is clearly marked in English. * : This includes an overnight stop in Luhuo.

Travel times include an approx. 1h lunch-stop when arrival is due in the afternoon.

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Dún Laoghaire

Dún Laoghaire (pronounced "Dunleary") is a port 10 km south of Dublin. It's no longer the ferry port, but has strong associations with James Joyce, who wrote and set the opening scenes of Ulysses here.

Understand
The port was a 19th-century creation, renamed "Kingstown" for the 1821 visit of King George IV. Dublin was the ancient port, but the approach was hazardous, with several tragic shipwrecks. An alternative harbour was sought and Howth and Dún Laoghaire competed for this role. Howth lost out because it kept silting up, so for almost 200 years Dún Laoghaire was the main port of entry to Ireland, with ferries from England and Wales, and connected to the city by Ireland's first railway. In the early 21st century Dublin regained its role with greatly improved docks and approaches, and a motorway tunnel so that vehicles could bypass city congestion. The ferry terminals moved there and Dún Laoghaire harbour became much quieter, though cruise liners sometimes call.

The town was historically in County Dublin, which has been divided so it's now in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County, which in 2022 had a population of 234,000.

By train
DART trains run every 10 min from Malahide and Howth through central Dublin (Connolly, Tara St and Pearse stations) and the southern suburbs to. The trains continue south to Dalkey, Bray and Greystones. All these stations are within the Dublin "short hop zone", see Dublin for fares.

Four or five mainline trains per day call on the route between Dublin Connolly, Wexford and Rosslare, which has ferries from Fishguard and Pembroke.

From Belfast, Newry, Drogheda or Sligo, change at Connolly for the Dart train. From other cities such as Galway, Limerick or Cork, trains run to Dublin Heuston, take the tram to reach Connolly.

By bus
Dublin Bus 46a runs here from city centre every 10 min. The route is from Phoenix Park, Dublin Northside through Phibsborough, O'Connell St downtown, then south via Leeson St, Donnybrook, and Stillorgan Rd (N11) to Foxrock then turning up Kill Lane, Mountjoy and York Rd to Dún Laoghaire railway station.

Aircoach 703 runs hourly between Dublin Airport and Dún Laoghaire, stopping by the Royal Marine Hotel, and continuing to Dalkey and Killeney. It's scheduled to take an hour but is often snarled in southside traffic. Aircoach 702 from the airport to Bray and Greystones runs further inland via Cabinteely and Loughlinstown.

Inter-city buses bypass Dún Laoghaire so you have to travel into central Dublin and come out again. The closest approach is by the bus from Wexford, which calls at Loughlinstown 4 km south, you could pick up a local bus or taxi there. But the train would bring you to town centre.

By boat
Irish Sea ferries no longer come here, but you can still arrive old-style by Dublin Bay Cruises. They have daily sailings to Dublin and Howth, landing at Dun Laoghaire's east pier. To Howth, they sail mid-March to September at 12:30PM, taking an hour, with views over Dalkey Island, Clontarf, Bull Island, Baily and Kish Lighthouses, Howth Head, Ireland's Eye and Lambay. The return sailing (from Howth west pier) is at 3:30PM. In 2024 an adult single is €25, which includes a voucher to return by Dart train for only €2 if you don't sail back.

Get around
The sights are all within walking distance.

See

 * has become a pleasant place to stroll since the ferries moved into Dublin. There are two long granite piers, the east and the west, with the shorter Carlisle and St Michael's piers in the middle. A plaque here commemorates the original Laoghaire, a 5th century High King who used this as a sea base for raiding Britain and Gaul.
 * is a secret gem hiding in plain sight. It's west side of Bloomsfield Shopping Centre but rarely open - look out for "Open House Dublin" days when it might be. An oratory is where blessings are chanted for the dead, and this one was dedicated to former pupils of the Christian Brothers school who died in World War I. Over the years its interior walls were richly decorated by a talented nun.
 * Moran Park west side of the museum is rather scrappy, overawed by the modern library. In 1898 Moran Park House was an early receiver of a radio test transmission when Marconi himself signalled reports of the local Regatta for newspaper publication. He often experimented in Ireland: his mother was one of the Jameson whiskey family.
 * is a small Victorian park with a children's play area and Tea Rooms. It's enclosed by wrought iron railings and gates, and two magnificent cast-iron fountains. A market is held here every Sunday 11AM-4PM year round.
 * Marine Parade is a long grassy promenade strip from People's Park east to Sandycove.
 * (Cábán tSíle, "Sheila's Cabin") is a parkland suburb 4 km south of Dún Laoghaire. Its main sights are the 18th-century Cabinteely House, occasionally open for events, and two 12th-century Celtic High Crosses. Cabinteely is 2 km from the Luas tram Green Line.
 * is a portal tomb from about 2500 BC. It stands incongruously on Cromlech Fields amidst a housing estate.
 * (Cábán tSíle, "Sheila's Cabin") is a parkland suburb 4 km south of Dún Laoghaire. Its main sights are the 18th-century Cabinteely House, occasionally open for events, and two 12th-century Celtic High Crosses. Cabinteely is 2 km from the Luas tram Green Line.
 * is a portal tomb from about 2500 BC. It stands incongruously on Cromlech Fields amidst a housing estate.

Do

 * Forty Foot Deep is just north of Joyce Tower Museum, and Sandycove beach is just west. "The Deep" is traditionally a male nude bathing area, featured in Joyce's Ulysses. In the 1970s female activists successfully campaigned for the right to get equally cold and miserable here, albeit not as shrivelled. You can even scuba-dive in the Deep, where Dublin Bay Prawns and various squidgy-widgy things wave unfriendly limbs at you, but don't take a flying leap off the jetty before checking the depth below. The name refers to the height of the Martello tower not the sea depth, which is tidal, and in 2004 the city council was found liable when someone seriously crocked themselves by trusting to the name "Forty Foot Deep".
 * Cinema: IMC is in Bloomfields Shopping Centre off George's Street Lower.
 * Football: Cabinteely FC have junior soccer teams playing in Kilbogget Park. But in 2021 their first team merged with Bray Wanderers, who play at Carlisle Park in Bray.
 * Horse racing: See Dublin for Leopardstown racetrack in Foxrock 5 km inland.
 * Horse racing: See Dublin for Leopardstown racetrack in Foxrock 5 km inland.

Buy

 * Dún Laoghaire Shopping Centre is on Marine Rd 200 m south of the station, and Bloomfields is on George's St Lower another 200 m west.
 * O'Brien's Wine is within Dún Laoghaire Shopping Centre, open M-Th 11AM-9PM, F Sa 110:30AM-10PM, Su 12:30-8PM.
 * People's Park Market is on Sunday 11AM-4PM, see above.
 * People's Park Market is on Sunday 11AM-4PM, see above.

Eat

 * George's Street is the main strip. Choices here include Belli Dentro, Sunshine Cafe, Dope Tapas, Phoenix, La Dolce Italia, Boncafe, Harry's (below) and Angle6.
 * Sushida is Japanese, in the Harbour Pavilion and open daily noon-10PM.
 * Teddy's Ice Cream is a popular chain, with two cafes within Dún Laoghaire shopping centre and one on Windsor Terrace by People's Park.
 * Teddy's Ice Cream is a popular chain, with two cafes within Dún Laoghaire shopping centre and one on Windsor Terrace by People's Park.
 * Teddy's Ice Cream is a popular chain, with two cafes within Dún Laoghaire shopping centre and one on Windsor Terrace by People's Park.

Drink

 * Dún Laoghaire has a dozen bars, mostly along George's Street.

Sleep

 * Mulgrave Lodge at 47 Mulgrave St is a cramped sorry B&B.
 * Ophira is a bright friendly B&B at 10 Corrig Ave.

Connect
As of May 2024, Dún Laoghaire has 5G from all Irish carriers.

Go next

 * Dalkey is a pleasant coastal town at the south edge of Dún Laoghaire, take the bus or walk. It has a 10th century church, a medieval castle and a picturesque centre.
 * Further south, the mountains rise in scenic County Wicklow.
 * Central Dublin is barely 30 min away.

title: Dún Laoghaire