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Hunza Valley

Hunza was a princely state, bordering China to the north-east and Pamir to its north-west, which continued to survive until 1974, when it was finally dissolved by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto. The state bordered the Gilgit Agency to the south, the former princely state of Nagar to the east. The state capital was the town of Baltit (also known as Karimabad) and its old settlement is Ganish Village.

Situated at an elevation of 2,438 meters, Hunza Valley's tourist season is from May to October. The temperature in May is maximum 27°C and minimum 14°C. The October temperatures are: maximum 10°C and minimum 0°C.

Regions
Hunza Valley is divided into three regions.

Upper Hunza
Upper Hunza (Gojal) is beautiful valley of Hunza, and one of its sub region where there are three different linguistic groups. Burushaski speakers originated from central Hunza and migrated during kingdom of Ayashoo and Wakhi speakers oriented from Wakhan corridor. 65% of population encompass of Wakhi speakers and rest of 34% composed of Burushaski speakers. The third dialect, Domki, is spoken by 1% of the population found in Nazim abad and Shishkat village. The upper Hunza starts from Ayean Abad village, nowadays affected with natural hit (Atta Abad Disaster) and sunk completely in artificial lake; Upper Hunza extends to Misgar, Shimshaal and Chuporson, (Border areas). Gulmit village is capital city of upper Hunza, and Sost is important village for commercial purposes due to Sost dry port. Upper Hunza is sub divided into four regions, as Gojal1, 2, 3, 4 respectively. Gojal one composed of Ayean Abad, Shishkat, Gulmit, Ghulkin Passu, Hussaini. Gojal two composed of Khyber, Galapan Murokhoon, Jamal Abad, Gircha, Nazimabad, Hussain Abad, Sost, Khudabad and Misgar. Gojal 3 composed of Shimshaal and finally Gojal 4 composed of Khair Abad, Rashit, Kirming, Kill, Espangi, Shersaabz, and Zodokhon.

The KKH runs from this region of Hunza and exit to neighbouring country China, at Khunjareb pass area of upper Hunza. From Chopurson the Wakhan corridor opens and this piece of land isolates this region from the former USSR.

Centre Hunza
Centre Hunza remained the administrative region during monarchical rule of Ayashoo dynast, a ruling family of Hunza for 980 years from 996-1974 and in realistic way centre Hunza is capital centre of Hunza State. Scholars disagree about the origin of families in the Centre Hunza.

Centre Hunza starts from a beautiful village Murtaza abad and ends at Attaabad and includes the villages of Murtaza abad, Hassan abad, Ali abad, Dorkhan, Shiras, Garelth, Hyder abad, Ganish, Karim Abad (Baltit), Momin Abad, Altit, Ahmed Abad, Gama Sareth and Atta abad.

This is most populous sub region of Hunza; 97% people speak Burushaski and rest of 3% speaks Domki. The Buroshoo Hunzai families everywhere on the globe oriented from this region. The diversify families roots found in Baltit, Altit and Ganish. The main families of Baltit are Diramiting, Khurokutz, Barataling, and Boroung, the main families of Altit are Hussenkutz, Hakalkutz, Khunukutz and Shu-shuroting, and the main families of Ganish are Shuknoting, Chaboekutz, Barchating and Chil Ganishkutz. The 3% Domki families settled in Momin abad, and found in minor ratio in some villages of Hunza.

Lower Hunza
Lower Hunza is a sub region of Hunza, boundaries with Nagar valley on east and on south. It starts from a village Khizir abad and ends at Nasir Abad, Lower Hunza composed of Khizir abad, Mayoon, Hussainabad, Khana Abad and Nasirabad. Nasirabad location on KKH makes it as a centre village of Lower Hunza.

This area is composed of Shina speakers, mainly migrants from nearby areas of Hunza, and many families belong to families of centre Hunza. The Shina language is the dominant language.

The main occasions celebrations are Novroz, Ginani, and Salgirahs, on these occasions delicious food traditional touch manufacture in the region, especially Sharbat and Harisa.

The region is famous for mulberry and high quality grapes, and also produces apricots, plums, cherries and other fruits. People grow maize, wheat, peas and vegetables.

KKH enter into the region on the first bridge of Hunza, at Nasirabad (Hindi) from Nagar Valley.

Cities and villages

 * , the capital of Hunza, offers an awe-inspiring view of Rakaposhi (7,788 meters). The snows of Rakaposhi glitter in the moonlight, producing an atmosphere at once ethereal and sublime.
 * Altit
 * – a fairly uninspiring town, with many shops strung out along the Karakorum Highway. It has good bus links to nearby towns: buses depart when full from near the bazaar.
 * – the oldest village in Hunza, with 800-year-old mosques, it was honored by UNESCO in 2002 and 2009.

Other destinations

 * Range mountain peaks, including Hunza Peak, Ulter Peak or Ultar Peak, Bublimoting or Lady Finger.

Understand
The fair-skinned and light-eyed Hunzakuts, few of natives claim to be descendants of soldiers lost from Alexander's army as he invaded India, although genetic studies have disproved the claim. The language, Burushaski, provides linguists an enigma as it is unrelated to any other language known to man. The beauty of this mountain paradise is matchless; from the soft blossoms of the apricot trees to the dark snowcapped rock monuments of Rakaposhi (7788 m), Ultar Peak (7388 m) jabbing a vivid blue backdrop high above, and Bublimoting Peak. Rakaposhi is the name of a high Karakoram mountain massif and the huge pyramid peak which tops this massif. The mountain dominates the Hunza Valley west of K2, its steep ice-covered peak towering above barren cliffs and terraces. Rakaposhi's climate is generally more favorable than that of the Himalayas, as it is located far enough west to be only minimally affected by the monsoon in July and August. In fact, long periods of exceptional weather are not uncommon throughout the summer. Hunza Peak lies in the Karakoram range along with the Lady Finger (Bublimoting). It lies on the southwest ridge of the Ultar Peak massif, the most southeasterly of the major groups of the Batura Muztagh. The whole massif rises above the Hunza Valley to the southeast.

This peak has at least two known routes, both climbed in 1991. Both routes where done in alpine style, the first by a Swedish expedition and the second by a British team, which included Caradog Jones and Mick Fowler.

Most of the people of Hunza are Islmaili Muslims, followers of His highness the Aga Khan.

Hunza was an independent principality for more than 900 years. The British gained control of Hunza and the neighbouring valley of Nagar between 1889 and 1892 followed by a military engagement of severe intensity. The then Thom (Prince) Mir Safdar Ali Khan of Hunza fled to Kashghar in China and sought what can be called political asylum.

The ruling family of Hunza is called Ayeshe (heavenly), from the following circumstance. The two states of Hunza and Nagar were formerly one, ruled by a branch of the Shahreis, the ruling family of Gilgit, whose seat of government was Nagar. Tradition relates that Mayroo Khan, apparently the first Muslim Thum ofNagar some 200 years after the introduction of the religion of Islam to Gilgit, married a daughter of Trakhan of Gilgit, who bore him twin sons named Moghlot and Girkis. From the former the present ruling family of Nager is descended. The twins are said to have shown hostility to one another from birth. Their father seeing this and unable to settle the question of succession, divided his state between them, giving to Girkis the north, and to Moghlot the south, bank of the river.

The visitors to Hunza are overwhelmed by the rugged charm, the fragrant breeze singing through graceful poplar trees and the velvet-like green carpet of wheat fields, set against the background of snow-covered mountains.

Get in
Via the Karakoram Highway (KKH).

Hunza is a 100 km drive from Gilgit, and most people arrive by road and it takes almost 2-3 hours to reach Hunza from Gilgit. The main bus stand is on the KKH Aliabad. There are booking agents in town for long-distance buses & jeeps along the KKH. The journey from Islamabad can take as long as 24 hours.

From Kashgar (China) there is a regular international bus service to Hunza via Sost crossing over the Khunjerab Pass (about 5000 m high). Across river Hunza at Sost, there is a village called Khuda Abad. People usually do not stop at Khunjerab Pass, they just carry on their journey to Sost with the bus. From Sost, you can do a number of activities around like trekking in the valleys, or drive to Hunza-Karimabad (2 hours), where the Baltit Fort is standing. The Khunjerab Pass is open from May 1st to Dec 30th, but closed in winter.

The international bus waits until there are enough people, which can take days as of 2012. An alternative option is to take a first bus to Tashkurgan, stay at Tashkurgan one night, the next morning go to the immigration to get a departure approval, and then take a second bus to Sost, then another one to Hunza.

By plane
Gilgit Airport is small and has 45-minute flights to Islamabad on PIA

PIA offers regular flights of small 42-seat planes between Gilgit and Islamabad. All flights, however, are subject to weather clearance, and in winters, flights are often delayed by several days.

Get around
Private vehicles are normally used as local transport. Renting jeeps is also a common way of moving around. You can go to nearby cities on buses and by air.

See
Hunza is one of the most exotic places in Pakistan. Several high peaks rise above 6,000 m in the surroundings of Hunza valley. The valley provides spectacular views of some of the most beautiful and magnificent mountains of the world which include Rakaposhi 7,788 m (25,551 ft), Ultar Sar 7,388 m (24,239 ft), Bojahagur Duanasir II 7,329 m (24,045 ft), Ghenta Peak 7,090 m (15,631 ft), Hunza Peak 6,270 m (20,571 ft), Darmyani Peak 6,090 m (19,980 ft), and Bublimating (Ladyfinger Peak) 6,000 m (19,685 ft).

 * The fairy-tale like castle of Baltit, above Karimabad, is a Hanza landmark built about 600 years ago. Stilted on massive legs, its wooden bay windows look out over the valley. It was used the resistance of the Mirs (the title of the former rulers) of Hunza.
 * Hunza Valley is also host to the ancient watch towers in Ganish, Baltit Fort and Altit Fort. Watch towers are located in heart of Ganish Village, Baltit Fort stands on top of Karimabad whereas Altit Fort lies at the bottom of the valley. Dating back to 8th century CE, a huge Buddha figure surrounded by small Buddhisatvas is carved on a rock. Pre-historic men and animal figures are carved on rocks along the valley. Borith Lake is located in upper Hunza and Rush Lake is located near Nagar.
 * The valley is popularly believed to be the inspiration for the mythical valley of Shangri-la in James Hilton's 1933 novel Lost Horizon. As one travels up on the Karakoram Highway, the beautiful sceneries keep on revealing themselves.
 * On the way one can witness the 65 km long Batura glacier, the second longest in Pakistan, surround by Shishper, Batura and Kumpirdior peaks. On reaching Sost one can continue the journey up to Khunzhrav or turn west to witness the mystic beauty of Chipursan (also Chapursan) valley. Chipursan valley has some of most exotic tourist spots in the area. In Yarzerech (also Yarzirich) you can have a look at the majestic Kundahill peak (6000 m), or trek along the Rishepzhurav to the Kundahill to experience the soothing sceneries. Beyond Yarzerech you can travel further to Lupghar, Raminj, Reshit, Yishkuk up to Bobo Ghundi (Oston), the shrine of Baba-e-Ghund, a saint from Afghanistan near the border between Pakistan and Wakhan region of Afghanistan.

Do

 * Camping
 * Swimming
 * Hunting
 * Hiking and Trekking
 * Mountaineering
 * Mountain Biking
 * Horse riding
 * Eco tours
 * Skiing
 * Safari tours
 * Fishing
 * Shopping
 * Gliding

Eat

 * Giyalin (Traditional Crepes)
 * Burus Berikutz (Cheese Bread)
 * Baterin xy Dawdo (Dried Apricot Soup)
 * Diram Fiti (Sweet Bread)

Go next

 * To China, the bus service (NATCO & PTDC) is scheduled to begin crossing the border from Sost, Gilgit-Baltistan, to Tashkurgun, China, every day at 9AM in summers and In autumn it depends on the passengers, if the bus is full with passengers then it will leave, in case of lack of passengers it takes days to get into China.
 * To Islamabad, via the Karakoram Highway. There are many buses leaving for Islamabad every day from Aliabad Hunza and Gilgit.
 * To Gilgit, via the Karakoram Highway. Mini buses leaves for Gilgit in every 30 minutes from Aliabad.

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Huonville

Huonville is a town in the Huon Valley region of Southern Tasmania. It has a population of around 1,750 people, and is the hub of the Huon Valley.

Get in
Huonville is a 39 km drive south-west from Hobart.

Get around
Huonville offers minimal public transportation. It's best to drive a personal car, or hire a car and drive from Hobart.

Buildings and landmarks
Huonville retains a few historical buildings. The river is the major landmark.

Natural features
Built in a broad valley, the central feature is the Huon River. On each side are mountains, including Mount Misery (pictured). Native forest is visible in every direction from the town itself. The Mount Misery walk is the easiest place to access rainforest and oldgrowth forest. River access is easy at the esplanade. Playground, toilets, picnic tables.

Buy
As the largest town in the Huon Valley, the main shopping street is also the main thoroughfare, with housing extending about 1 km off a few side streets. Never too busy, but never deserted, parking is easy and most services that travellers need are available. Fresh fruit and vegetables from many roadside stalls. Cherries and apples are the main varieties. Other fruits available seasonally.

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 * Margate
 * Geeveston
 * Hobart
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Hurghada

Hurghada (Arabic: الغردقة el-ğarda’a ) is a resort town on the Red Sea Coast of Egypt. Famous for its superb diving opportunities, Hurghada is especially appealing to those with little experience of scuba diving, who come to marvel at the underwater reefs and awesome marine life.

Understand
Hurghada was once a fairly small and unimposing fishing village, next to the Red Sea. It has a number of superb beaches. Today, the resort of Hurghada is almost unrecognizable from its past life and has become a major destination in Egypt for budget tourists especially from Europe and Russia. It has more than 100 hotels, many of which line the shoreline, and numerous flights particularly from airports across Europe.

Tourism is now a huge part of Hurghada and each year, many tourists choose to combine their holiday here with visits to other prominent locations along the Nile Valley, including the relatively nearby city of Luxor.

Climate

 * See also: Egypt

The climate is very dry and rainfall is very rare. The weather is very hot in summer days and quite hot in summer nights. In winter the weather is generally warm by day but cool by night. Hurghada can be downright cold when the Shamal wind blows down from the northeast.

Orientation
Miles and miles and miles of concrete, much of it abandoned developments, mar the shoreline. The oldest, most Egyptian part of the city is to the north, with relatively limited tourist facilities. This is separated by a low dusty ridge from 4 km south. Sigala is the main downtown strip, with western and traditional restaurants, hotels and general facilities, and has the most buzz about it. Several boat and dive operators run from the marina here. The main drag of Sheraton Road continues south along the coast for 4 km to the disused Sheraton Hotel, a circular 1970s concrete hulk. The road now enters the Village Resort strip, with another rash of hotels.

The coral reefs around Hurghada are several miles offshore, unlike the Sinai resorts and Jordan where they hug the coast, so divers and snorkelers will need to take a boat trip to enjoy them. Arid islands dot the sea. The largest is Big Giftun, which has a beach club and (better still) cellphone towers - so mobile reception is good out on the water, to the benefit of skippers and trippers.

Modern developers have kind of given up on Hurghada, and have built glossy new resorts further away, notably El Gouna 20 km north, Makadi Bay 30 km south, and Safaga 50 km south. These all use Hurghada airport as their entry point.

By plane
Hurghada has frequent direct international flights from Europe including Russia, Turkey, the Gulf states, and the Far East, e.g. Bangkok. Most of these travellers are on package tours of Egypt - but not all, as the operators also sell flight-only tickets, a cheap and convenient way to get in. Coming from Rome or Budapest there are ultra low-cost flights operated by the airline WizzAir.

Domestic flights link Hurghada frequently to Cairo, and daily to Alexandria and Sharm el-Sheikh. These are a good way to travel as Hurghada is backed by an awful lot of desert, and road transport to other cities is lengthy, hot, dusty, bumpy and not entirely safe. The main domestic operator is Egyptair, but Nile Air and Al Masria compete on the Cairo route and keep fares low.

The package operators (e.g. TUI) also fly domestic legs, but these are to move their own clients around Egypt and are not available to book point-to-point.

There is free Wifi for 15 min. After that duration you need to pay to continue.

In the arrivals area you can buy a SIM card with lots of mobile data for good prices. More details about the mobile network providers in the Egypt article.

There is no local bus or microbus departing from the airport. Package tourist arrivals will have their own bus awaiting, everyone else uses an Uber/Careem, taxi or walks out of the airport. The walking distance to the highway is 1.3 km or 15 min and it's barely shaded. At the highway you can stop a microbus and ask, if it heads to your direction.

The airport is about 8 km west of the Hurghada resort strip and 10 km to the Hurghada district Sigala. Taxi fares are high for these short distances. You could easily be paying LE200. In December 2022 a taxi driver haggled himself down to LE100 to the marina of Hurghada. Careem to Soma Bay is LE220 (Oct 2018). The regular fare towards the airport is much cheaper. Drivers pay LE35 to enter and wait within the airport: naturally they seek to recover this from both the inbound and the outbound traveller. Otherwise, just walk to the highway and catch a taxi there. There is an LE50 toll on the highway south to Safaga (Oct 2018) that is included in fares.

Getting back to the airport is possible by Uber/Careem, taxi or walking. For the latter take a microbus that goes to the Total gas station near the airport. At the police checkpoint you may need to show your passport, flight reservation and may need to undertake a small security check. The departure hall of the airport is upstairs.

By bus
The bus operators have different bus stations:

Cairo – The trip usually takes approximately 7 hr depending on the operator. Known operators include the Super Jet (ph. 16108), Go Bus (ph. 19567) and HighJet. There are a number of stations which include one behind Cairo railway station Ahmed Helmy. There are many price options starting from LE210 and rising to LE320, every hour you can find bus to Hurghada (avoid MCV Co). In Medan El Giza in northwestern Cairo often extremely crowded, or Almaza Station in the Heliopolis district in northeastern Cairo. Bus schedules often change, but if you go to the bus station without booking you'll find many options. (updated Dec 2022)

Alexandria – There are 2 buses from Alexandria to Hurghada. The first one, Upper Egypt Bus Co., leaves at 6:30PM from the new bus station, and costs LE90. It arrives at Hurghada about 4:30AM. It is not recommended because you'll find all the city in deep sleep and seems like ghost city. The second bus, Super Jet Co., leaves the new bus station at 8:30PM and costs LE95. It arrives in the morning so you can find public transport and the taxis. (February 2012)

Qena and Luxor – About 4-5 hr by bus. Go Bus has two daily buses at 8:15AM and 3:30PM to and from Luxor from LE90. If you're looking at the GoBus site on a mobile device, you may not be able to find listings for Luxor—try a laptop or desktop view.

Upper Egypt Bus Co. runs between Hurghada, Safagah, Luxor and Aswan.

Aswan – There's one transport company to the Red Sea, Upper Egypt Bus Co. The buses are new, the ticket costs LE50 (maybe you pay extra LE5 as a foreigner). There are 2 buses: 3:30PM and 5:30PM. The trip takes 8 hours or more, which means you'll arrive in Hurghada after midnight. (February 2012)

By taxi
Long-distance "servees" taxis run from Hurghada bus station in El Hegaz Street (which you can reach by bus 4 or 7, or by local taxi). These run to all major cities in Egypt, but consider them especially for the run to Luxor, where the time saved by flying is less compelling.

With 2 or 3 of you, you could negotiate a private long-distance taxi; again, the journey to Luxor works well this way. And unlike a "servees", the driver will pause at antiquities and photo opportunities on the way.

By boat
Ferry services between Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh, on the Sinai peninsula, were suspended in 2010, and no resumption is in sight.

A fast-cat ferry runs between Safaga, 50 km south of Hurghada, to Diba (or Duba) in Saudi Arabia. As this route carries a lot of pilgrims and trucking, it's not been hit by the tourist downtown. You'll need to have sorted your Saudi visa well in advance.

By micro bus
A swarm of white minibuses (Toyota Hiace) called micro bus serve the area, with a flat fare of LE2–3 (Dec 2022). They run fixed routes, mostly along the coastal strip, picking up and dropping off anywhere along the way. Ask around for your destination before getting in - if it's not this bus, it's probably the next one already pulling up. They're cramped and crowded, and young women may have to ward off pests.

Slightly larger minibuses or small regular buses run frequently along the coastal highway to El Gouna and Safaga.

By e-hailing
Uber and Careem operate in Hurghada. They are reasonably priced and convenient, sparing you the incessant haggling required for taxi rides. 4km of driving cost about LE20 (Dec 2022).

Some locations (e.g. the bus station and some hotels) within Hurghada have been "blocked" on Uber. You will see a message that Uber "does not operate in this location". Simply walk about 2-3 blocks/5 minutes away from the building (avoiding the taxi touts along the way), and you will be able to use Uber again.

By taxi
Taxi drivers in Hurghada have astonishing talent for spotting tourists from far, far away; look at the approaching car and it will stop for you - at a price.

Before stepping in, find out if driver speaks any English, and show the wanted destination on the map. There are only few streets with names, so the destination is specified with nearby places, a hotel for example. Discuss and agree the total price (not per person) with the driver. Do not travel with the meter on, driver can control it. After the driver agrees on a price, jump in. Get out in front of the hotel.

To avoid confrontation with the drivers ensure you have the correct amount of money you agreed at first, hand over the money on at destination, get out and walk away.

If you pay with a LE5 or LE50 notes drivers may try to switch it for a 50-piastre note, and then they request the original note that you have already paid. Piastres notes are smaller than pounds. Sometimes the driver agrees on LE15 fare, and when you arrive tells you he said LE50 and his accent worsens.

See
Hurghada does not have many spectacular sights except for the Red Sea. However, daily one- or two-day trips are available into both Luxor and Cairo. The Nile at Luxor is popular, as are the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza, Cairo.

Do
If you were to choose to stay in your hotel complex for the duration of your break, you would miss out on much more than you bargained for. Swimming in the warm sea, windsurfing, para sailing, jetski, good shopping, excellent and varied cuisine from around the world are just a few things to mention, but there is more:

 * Cruise across the Red Sea to the uninhabited island of Giftun surrounded by magical coral gardens. Enjoy a lazy day on the white sand or swim among the coral reefs. The reefs near the island have many fish and corals which makes it ideal for snorkelling. There are many types of boat trips available, from half day pirate cruises for youngsters to adult only day cruises.
 * Quad-biking hundreds of miles into the Sahara desert for tea with a Bedoin tribe, then camel-riding across Biblical plains to see remote and ancient wonders. For a desert adventure, you can also ride motorbikes or beach buggies into the desert.
 * You can also ride a glass bottom boat on which you can see the amazing coral reefs and underwater scenery.
 * In the evening, you can go for a walk in the promenade area for some traditional cafes, shopping, or dining. There is a bowling and family entertainment center close by as well as a few malls and restaurants. Night life usually begins quite late, and you can find some clubs in close proximity to the promenade.

Beaches
It might be windy in late March (or not). You may want to check if your beach resort hotel provides windscreens on the beach.

If your accommodation does not have its own beach: There are no beaches in Hurghada that are for free. You can use for example these ones:

Diving
The main reason to visit Hurghada is the Red Sea, which is excellent for diving or snorkeling. See incredible coral reefs and hundreds of varieties of tropical fish just 10 m from the beach or with boat trips. Either your hotel will have dive escorts on site, or it can arrange a scuba diving expedition with guides. The divers are locals and generally excellent in handling beginners. You don't need to know how to swim to scuba dive. In late March, the water may be a bit cold, so a wet suit might be necessary. Most budget hotels have dives tours (2 regular dives) for €50 on offer, but if you are staying at one of the more posh accommodations, you will end up paying up to US$65. So better to step out of your comfort zone (aka hotel) and ask around for prices.

Kitesurfing
The whole Red Sea coast has superb conditions for kitesurfing. Hurghada is no exception. Here you can find a lot of kite-spots with kite-schools and kite-stations. Here some of them:
 * PlayKite, in the next bay from Nubia hotel. This kite spot has a lot of space for beginning and advanced riders
 * Kite4Fun, near AMC Azur and Hawaii Le Jardin hotels. This place has shallow lagoon with flat water.
 * Masters Surf School, in Panorama Bungalows Aqua Park Hurghada hotel. Small area of shallow water, so it is a good spot for intermediate riders
 * Aeros School, near Play Kite station. There is also a shallow lagoon where any level rider can ride.

Buy

 * See also: Egypt

You can buy many souvenirs from the shops that are spread inside the main town (Sekalla high street) and along the beach areas, also the old town (el Dahar) has a wide selection of bazaars with cheaper prices than Sigala. There is a new shopping mall now open about a 10-minute taxi ride from the town, on Senzo Mall towards the airport road. It has a large Spinneys Hypermarket and many other shops, fast food outlets, a 5-screen cinema, and a moderate sized children's play area.

Remember to haggle, haggle and haggle everywhere except in restaurants and pharmacies. You should be able to get 75% off from the price that seller asks at first. This might vary with different products, so remember to check few shops for correct prices. There are souvenir shops that have fixed prices, mostly in New Hurghada area although these maye be higher than if you haggle in the souks. The well known "Cleopatra" shops, in Hurghada city Mamsha and Sheraton road, have a wide range of souvenirs such as shirts, woodwork and silver.

For brand-names and higher quality products, go to 'New Marina' and Sheraton road for Adidas, Timberland, Dockers and Levi's. Clothes for sale in the traditional bazaar (souq in Arabic) are often fake, although the banners show the well-known brand names.

About the perfume shops the milligram for LE1 that means the best perfume for LE25 because all the perfume are on oil base and rarely that you can find natural or original perfume. Be careful when they drag you inside, they will invite you to drink something often tea. If they feel you are rich they will buy cola, while they are chatting with you and let you smell some strong perfumes, it is advisable to refuse because if you drink you then have to buy.

Eat
Hurghada offers a variety of cuisine, including fast food, western restaurants, oriental food, and many others. KFC and McDonald's, and local fast food GAD, are present.

Drink
Those new to Egypt will find karkaday (a drink made from an infusion of hibiscus, served hot or cold and reputed to have many health benefits) and chi (local version of tea, usually served in a glass) offered everywhere. Both are delicious and will usually come replete with a smoke on a sheesha pipe, known in the West as a hookah. Sheeshas are used for smoking molasses tobacco in various flavours, with the smoke passing through water before inhalation through a long tube attached to the bowl. Although they may resemble a device used to smoke illicit substances in the west (a bong), sheesha is legal.

Alcoholic drinks can usually be found in bars or hotels. Hurghada has a very western atmosphere so it is much easier to drink than in other areas of Egypt. Non-alcoholic drinks include canned soft drinks and fruit juice, and traditional Egyptian drinks including the aforementioned karkadeh, yansoon (aniseed tea), ganzabeel (ginger tea, reputed to have digestive benefits), irfa (cinnamon tea), and sahlab (a hot, drinkable pudding thickened with orchid-root starch and typically flavored with cinammon). Lemonade is also available both cold and hot, and may be made with mint.

Over the years, Hurghada has developed a bubbling reputation for its cosmopolitan nightlife scene, alongside the many bars within the new.

There are many bars, nightclubs and discos in Hurghada. Almost every hotel comes equip with its own disco, and then you can find the only beachside Ministry of Sound venue, coupled with the world's first Hed Kandi Beach Bar, other nightlife leaders in the city include Hard Rock Cafe, Little Budha, Calypso Disco, the R&B Club, and throughout the summer months you can find the popular Voodoo parties (every Wednesday) within the Grand Hotel Resorts.

Global leaders in dance music, Ministry of Sound Beach Club, operate a daily schedule ranging from disco, R&B/hip-hop and house/techno. There are also many other discos and late-night bars dotted around the city, generally speaking ask at your hotel or tour guide to recommend a venue.

Sleep
Large tour operators such as Tui have their own resorts or block bookings with newer local groups like Jaz. These are often the "all inclusive" variety. These may not appeal to the independent traveller, but they can still be a good base for exploring the area. There are plenty of internet sites to find reviews and book these.

Budget
A little internet searching will throw up some private self-catering accommodation that is usually owned by Europeans as a holiday home, which gives much more independence than staying in a resort hotel and is potentially much cheaper. Budget hotels catering to Egyptians with rooms at LE50 can be found near the Upper Egypt bus station.

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Stay safe
In 2018, there were complaints of guests falling ill at the Steigenberger Aqua Magic hotel because of possible food safety issues, including undercooked food and lapses in cleanliness. Two British travellers died; the BBC reports travel agency Thomas Cook removed its clients from that hotel and in some cases arranged to fly them home.

Because of the heat combined with inadequate food hygiene, gastrointestinal ailments are common (sickness and diarrhoea). The better tourist resorts do make an effort to have good hygiene, but nothing is ever certain.

Go next

 * Luxor – The obvious and popular next destination. It can be done on a day-trip, though that's a bit mad, and most of a 20-hour day. Ask around for reputable operators: a cheap tour will be overcrowded, first too cold then too hot in a poorly-sprung minibus, and you will see less of Karnak and the Valley of the Kings and a whole heap more of the driver's uncle's souvenir shop.
 * Aswan – Reached via Luxor but less hassle then it. Once a week there's a ferry across Lake Nasser to Wadi Halfa in Sudan, the only surface route between the two countries.

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Hurley (Wisconsin)

Hurley is in Wisconsin.

Get in
By Car: Take US 51 from Wausau, Green Bay, or other cities from the south. Take US 2 from Michigan, western Wisconsin etc.

By Plane: Fly into the Ironwood airport. It's about a 15-20 minute drive.

Get around
If you are staying downtown, you can get around town on foot. A car is recommended.

Motorcycles, snowmobiles etc. are quite welcome especially on Silver Street (the main street).

Eat

 * The Bell Chalet is famous for it's Caesar salad and pizzas. Their other Italian dishes are also very good. Kids will enjoy the 'Kiddie Cocktail', a sprite and marchino cherry drink.
 * The Iron Nugget has a good pizza buffet at lunch, and great ravioli.

Drink

 * Plenty of bars, sports bars, restaurant/bars, and strip bars.

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Huron

There is more than one place called Huron:

Canada

 * Huron-Kinloss — a town in Ontario

United States of America

 * Huron (Ohio) — a town in Ohio
 * Huron (South Dakota) — a town in South Dakota

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Huron (Ohio)

Huron is a city of almost 7,000 people (2020) in Erie County on Ohio's North Coast along Lake Erie and on the banks of the Huron River.

By boat
Huron is at the mouth of the Huron River, at one time a commercial port that now handles only iron ore and limestone on the Great Lakes. The harbor is now dedicated to private luxury and pleasure boats.

Boat launch:

 * Holiday Harbor Marina 944 S. Main St. +1 419-433-2140
 * Huron River Boat Access 41 Cleveland Rd. E +1 419-433-4848

Marinas:

 * Harbor North, 400 Huron St. +1 419-433-6010
 * Huron Lagoons Marina,100 Laguna Dr. +1 419-433-3200
 * Mariner Village Marina, 609 Mariner Village. +1 419-433-2376
 * South Shore Marine, 1611 Sawmill Pkwy. +1 419-433-5789

By car
Huron lies on US6 and SR2

By plane

 * Toledo Express Airport
 * Cleveland Hopkins International Airport

Do

 * Huron Playhouse, McCormick School/325 Ohio St. (summer only) +1 419-483-4949 Ohio's oldest continuing summer theater. 5 productions a year.
 * Fish. Plenty of charters, fish cleaning and marinas.

Go next

 * Kelleys Island
 * Sandusky
 * Marblehead
 * Milan Birthplace of Thomas A. Edison, inventor.
 * Port Clinton
 * Vermilion

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Huron (South Dakota)

Huron is a city of 13,000 people (2019) in Beadle County, South Dakota.

Telephone
The area code for Huron is 605.

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Huron-Kinloss

Huron-Kinloss is a township of about 8,000 people (2021) in Bruce County, Ontario. It is composed of several small communities: Amberley, Bruce Beach, Blair's Grove, Clarks Church, Clover Valley, Holyrood, Kinlough, Langside, Lower Langside, Lucknow, Lurgan Beach, Pine River, Point Clark, Purple Grove, Reid's Corners, Ripley, Verdun, and Whitechurch. Ripley (pop. 600) and Lucknow (pop. 1100) are the main population centres.

Understand
Huron-Kinloss is a primarily rural region of farmland and woodlots. The lakeshore is sparsely populated with the village of Point Clark at the south end and Boiler Beach at the north end, and seasonal and permanent cottages along the shore in between.

The township depends heavily on agriculture and agricultural services, and some food processing such as the Pine River cheese factory. Some residents work in nearby Kincardine or Goderich. The Bruce Nuclear Generating Station in the communities of Inverhuron and Tiverton, is the largest area employer. Tourism is also important to the area.

The region is popular with retirees, with a lake-moderated mild climate and a reputation for a relaxed, friendly lifestyle.

Ripley is almost in the heart of the Township of Huron-Kinloss and is now the municipal seat for the amalgamated communities of the Village of Lucknow, and Kinloss and Ripley-Huron Townships. The former Ripley Township Hall was renovated and expanded in 1997 to house the new township's municipal offices.

The former township of Kinloss has become home to hundreds of Mennonite families. They work their small family farms, operate windmills by the farmhouses and farm businesses. You will likely meet a few horse-drawn buggies on your travels. At the farm gates, they often sell fresh produce, flowers, and crafted items.

Point Clark is a pretty residential community tucked into the shoreline. A quiet, sandy beach is adjacent to the lighthouse tower. Lighthouse Park is equipped with playground equipment and washrooms. Point Clark also has a small harbour and boat launch ramp. Four nature trails -the Point Clark Greenway Project- are accessible at various points throughout Point Clark. Cross country skiing during the winter months is a popular activity.

History
Ripley: Evicted from their crofts on Lewis Island, the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, 109 families settled in Ripley and area to work the land here. Named after a town in Derbyshire, England, the post office opened in 1857. The completion of the Wellington, Grey and Bruce Railway in 1873 placed Ripley on the business map. By 1886, Ripley was a thriving community with a variety of businesses and churches serving the area's farmers. Lucknow: was named after a town in India where, in 1857, a vicious battle took place between the besieging native rebels and the liberating British army. Horrendous tales of the Indian Mutiny, as it was called, reached even the Canadian wilderness. Several Lucknow streets bear the names of some of the British generals involved in the Indian Mutiny: Ross, Outram, Havelock, Willoughby, Rose and Canning.

Point Clark: Point Clark's imperial lighthouse tower warns sailors of the dangers of the reefs about 2 miles off the Lake Huron shoreline. The lantern was first lit in 1859.

Get in
Ripley is 230 km west of Toronto (3 hr 10 min by car).

TOK Coach (formerly Can-Ar Coach) has one bus a day from Toronto to Bervie (3 hr 58 min, $35-55). From Bervie, Ripley is 11 min by taxi ($30-40).

Get around

 * Wingham Taxi, Wingham, +1 519-357-1234
 * Shoreline Transfer, Goderich, +1 519-524-3459
 * Goderich Taxi & Delivery Goderich, +1 519-524-6594

See

 * The Lucknow Community Greenway is a 5-km walkway that follows the banks of three creeks where they meet with the Nine Mile River, and then loops back into town. Anglers can dangle a hook for warm and cold-water species, including rainbow and brook trout.
 * The Lucknow Community Greenway is a 5-km walkway that follows the banks of three creeks where they meet with the Nine Mile River, and then loops back into town. Anglers can dangle a hook for warm and cold-water species, including rainbow and brook trout.
 * The Lucknow Community Greenway is a 5-km walkway that follows the banks of three creeks where they meet with the Nine Mile River, and then loops back into town. Anglers can dangle a hook for warm and cold-water species, including rainbow and brook trout.

Do

 * The Lewis Lion's Park has playground equipment and a splash pad. At the corner of Queen St and Huron St in Ripley.

Buy
Ripley has a cluster of businesses that specialize in handcrafted and unique items. You will find homemade jewellery and baked goods, handcrafted candles, beautiful clay and glass items.

Sleep

 * More accommodation is available 13 km away in Kincardine.
 * More accommodation is available 13 km away in Kincardine.
 * More accommodation is available 13 km away in Kincardine.
 * More accommodation is available 13 km away in Kincardine.

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Hurricane

There is more than one place called Hurricane:

United States of America

 * Hurricane (Utah) - A town in southwest Utah.
 * Hurricane (West Virginia) - A town in West Virginia.

For the type of windstorm called a hurricane (in some regions), see Cyclones.

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Hurricane (Utah)

Hurricane is a city located within Washington County in Southern Utah.

Get in
Hurricane is located on Highway 9 between St. George, Utah and Zion National Park. From Interstate 15, take Highway 9 eastbound.

By bus
Salt Lake Express provides intercity bus service.

Drink
For the nearest liquor store or bar, see Springdale or St. George (each approx. 25 minute drive).

Sleep
There are several hotels and motels in town along Highway 9.

Go next

 * Zion National Park
 * Zion National Park

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Hurricane (West Virginia)

Hurricane is a small town in the Metro Valley region of West Virginia. It is located on Interstate 64.

Cope

 * Teays Valley Presbyterian Church 4122 Teays Valley Road, Scott Depot

Go next

 * Charleston, West Virginia (About 1/2 hour)
 * Huntington, West Virginia (About 1/2 hour)
 * Ashland, Kentucky (About 45 minutes)

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Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten is a ship route along the Norwegian coast from Bergen to Kirkenes. Marketed as the "world's most beautiful sea voyage", Hurtigruten ships traverse the western side of the Norwegian coast, largely sheltered by islands and skerries. The Hurtigruten coastal ships do not cruise the famous fjords of West Norway. This is a trip to see the coast along a scheduled route, not the fjords, with some transport of vehicles and goods to communities.

Understand
Hurtigruten (literally meaning The fast route) is a ferry line along Norway's jagged coastline. During the summer season the Hurtigruten makes a detour to Geiranger fjord. In addition, the ship regularly calls at Molde and Trondheim, both cities located on the shores of major fjords.

Hurtigruten began as transportation company for passengers, goods and mail along the coast of Norway in 1893, providing a crucial link for many communities. At the time the system started, it drastically cut down the time for goods or mail to arrive between regions in Central and Northern Norway, and Oslo. The ships still carry some cargo, but today the ships more closely resemble cruise ships than the original coastal steamers.

The voyage is a simple way of combining lodging, eating, and transport. Unlike many other cruise ferries, Hurtigruten is not a place for drinking and partying. A one-way trip takes 6-7 days, while the round-trip takes 12. This contrasts with Norway-in-a-Nutshell tours which are 1-3 days. It's also possible to purchase hop-on, hop-off tickets. Port stops vary in length. They can be as short as 5 minutes and up to 5-6 hours.

A museum, including parts and one whole, prior versions of the ship Finnmarken, sits in one port, Stokmarknes, which explains the history of the line.

The livelihood of some of these coastal community ports revolves around the daily arrival and departure of these ships, at all hours of day and night.

Prepare
Hurtigruten is quite expensive; a full roundtrip from Bergen to Kirkenes and back will at cheapest cost almost 10,000 Norwegian kroner/person (€1200, USD1600) in the lowest season in a cabin with shared bathroom and without window. The per person price means that there will be many passengers in your party; if you're using the cabin yourself it costs more. If you're travelling in the summer season the price will be doubled, if you want a "nicer" cabin with window, add an additional 30-100% to the price. The best suite in the middle of the summer costs 72,000 kr/person. If you can travel on the shoulder season (April-May; September-October) or off-season (November; February-March), prices are more reasonable. The ships are very clean and anti-social behaviour, noise, etc., are practically non-existent on board.

However, there's no need to travel all the way from Bergen to Kirkenes or back; you can book a voyage as short or as long as your time and budget allow. The cost depends on the distance travelled and on your class of cabin. If you would like to cut the cost and you're not staying longer than one night, you can choose to travel without a cabin. Most ships can carry cars (typically 40-50, excepting the two oldest ships). This could make possibilities for an interesting round-trip.

The ships vary widely in size and amenities. Some resemble cruise ships and feature a sauna, workout room, pool and outdoor jacuzzi, whilst others are cosier affairs with less than a hundred cabins but lots of places to cuddle up with a book. Check what your ship offers before you book.

It is possible to leave the ship and visit a town for one day and continue the next day. On some stretches it is possible to use local fast passenger boats or buses as alternative, maybe travel daytime where Hurtigruten goes by night. There are such passenger boats at least Sandnessjøen–Bodø, Bodø–Svolvær, Harstad–Tromsø and Tromsø–Skjervøy.

The dress code on the ship is casual, but remember to bring warm clothes if you want to walk on the deck. In northern Norway the temperatures can sink to +10°C in the middle of the summer, in the winter the temperatures are most likely below 0°C. The wind from the Atlantic and the Arctic Sea will make it even colder.

Get in
The southern end stop for Hurtigruten is Bergen. The northern stop is Kirkenes, by the Norwegian-Russian border. It is possible to embark the ship on all ports the ship calls. Read the city articles for information about access travel. The check-in (and ticket sales if you've not pre-booked) is onboard inside the entrance.

Cars
The ships can also transport cars. Some people take advantage of that fact to drive back on the return journey and see the inner fjords along the E6. Other use Hurtigruten as a short distance car ferry. The latter might cost around 1000 kr including passenger tickets. Hurtigruten does not accept motorhomes or caravans, only cars.

Visiting the ship
When the ship is in port it's possible to simply go see what the ship looks like on the inside. Ask the ticket inspector at the counter next to the entrance and you'll be given a temporary "port guest" ticket. You can eat and buy souvenirs on the ship, send a postcard with the ship's stamp, look at the city or town from sun deck and at generally at the interiors of the ship. But do remember to get out of the ship before it leaves, the tickets are scanned whenever embarking and disembarking so you can't simply sneak out in the next port. "Port Guest" tickets are handed back after your visit.

Voyage
Hurtigruten calls at these ports, listed from south to northeast:
 * — The second largest city in Norway.
 * — Norway's most famous fjord (only in summer, 15 Apr-14 Sep)
 * — Norway's third largest city with an impressive cathedral
 * — Situated close to the famous mountain Torghatten
 * — The first port North of the Arctic circle.
 * — the second largest city in northern Norway
 * — access to the southwestern Lofoten archipelago
 * — access to the northeastern Lofoten archipelago
 * — the largest city in northern Norway
 * – an archipelago municipality
 * — Close to Nordkapp, referred to as the Northernmost point of continental Europe.
 * — the Northernmost Hurtigruten port.
 * — gateway to Russia and Finnish Lapland
 * — The first port North of the Arctic circle.
 * — the second largest city in northern Norway
 * — access to the southwestern Lofoten archipelago
 * — access to the northeastern Lofoten archipelago
 * — the largest city in northern Norway
 * – an archipelago municipality
 * — Close to Nordkapp, referred to as the Northernmost point of continental Europe.
 * — the Northernmost Hurtigruten port.
 * — gateway to Russia and Finnish Lapland
 * — the largest city in northern Norway
 * – an archipelago municipality
 * — Close to Nordkapp, referred to as the Northernmost point of continental Europe.
 * — the Northernmost Hurtigruten port.
 * — gateway to Russia and Finnish Lapland
 * — the Northernmost Hurtigruten port.
 * — gateway to Russia and Finnish Lapland
 * — gateway to Russia and Finnish Lapland
 * — gateway to Russia and Finnish Lapland
 * — gateway to Russia and Finnish Lapland
 * — gateway to Russia and Finnish Lapland
 * — gateway to Russia and Finnish Lapland

Buy
There is a souvenir shop on each ship.

Eat
Aside from the cafeteria the ship's restaurant serves a lavish buffet breakfast (135 kr), lunch (285 kr) and dinner (395 kr).

Stay safe
The ships themselves are very safe and it is unlikely that anything bad will happen on board. The worst you'll have to worry about is sea-sickness as a number of stretches of the route are exposed to the full force of the Atlantic.

Go next
Drive back in a car or some kind of transportation. A full round trip Bergen-Bergen with ship one way, driving one way, would require two weeks. On the other hand, if you sail back as well, you might get to see landscapes and towns that you passed on the outward journey while you were asleep. This will also take two weeks. There are also airports at the end ports of Bergen and Kirkenes from which you can fly on to other destinations.

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Hutag-Ondor

Hutag-Ondor is a city in Bulgan Aimag in Northern Mongolia.

Get in
By car

Eat
Restaurant in the Jiggur Hotel and also a second choice two buildings west of the hotel.

Sleep

 * Jiggur Hotel, very nice accommodation in this new hotel. About US$10.
 * Camping is good in the area. The Selenga River is nearby.

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Hutchinson (Kansas)

Hutchinson is a city in Central Kansas.

By bus
Greyhound bus lines (Phone number: +1 620-663-8622) has a stop at 200 E AVE A. Buses operate between Wichita and Salina with stops at Lindsborg, Mcpherson and Newton.

By train
Amtrak's daily Chicago-Los Angeles Southwest Chief line stops in Hutchinson. This stop has no ticket office and no Quik-Trak ticket machine so tickets must be purchased at another station or online. The station is at North Walnut Street and East 3rd Avenue. The local bus route 1 north blue and 2 east purple stop near Main Street and East 2nd Ave.

By bus
Reno County Area Transit (RCAT) provides bus service in the city. Phone: +1 620-694-2913. Fares are $1. Buses run 6AM until 7PM Monday through Friday. On Saturdays, buses run between 7AM and 6PM. There is no bus service on Sunday. The bus fare is $1 for one ride. A pass good for 30 rides costs $27. A ticket book for 10 rides costs $10. Buy passes from the transit office at 120 West Avenue B. The main transit hub is at South Adams Street and West Avenue A.

Do
Try out some of the nice water parks

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Wellington/Lower Hutt

Lower Hutt (also called Hutt City after its local council's self-chosen name) is a city of 112,000 people (2021) in the lower (southern) Hutt Valley, near Wellington, in the Greater Wellington region of the North Island of New Zealand. The city includes Lower Hutt and the separate communities of Petone, Eastbourne and Wainuiomata.

History
The early settlers that came to Wellington in 1840 first settled by the beach at Petone and then moved up the Hutt Valley, looking for suitable land for farming. Urbanisation in the lower Hutt Valley was concentrated mainly around Petone, central Lower Hutt and Eastbourne until the Second World War. From the 1940s, the government built several new suburbs, namely Epuni, Naenae and Taita, containing thousands of state-owned houses to alleviate both pre-war and post-war housing shortages. Much of the flat land in the lower valley has now been urbanised, though the steep and relatively undeveloped valley hillsides, which are much more suited to forestry, as well as the many trees in private residential gardens, gives the city a rural feel.

Climate
Although just across Wellington Harbour from the capital, Wellington City, the Hutt Valley climate is distinctly different. Sheltered by the surrounding hills the weather is less windy and generally warmer, although winter frosts are more severe, particularly further up the valley away from the sea.

Local information

 * Hutt City Council website

Get in
There are only four roads into and out of Lower Hutt. Three are part of the state highway system, and these all lie on the western bank of the Hutt River, with the fourth, Eastern Hutt Road, connecting Lower Hutt to Upper Hutt via Stokes Valley.

By bus
There is a regular bus service between Wellington and Lower Hutt. Online you can use Metlink to look up bus (and train) timetables, or to find the easiest way from A to B in the Wellington region on public transport.
 * The Airport Flyer bus (route 91), which travels every 20 minutes from the Wellington Airport, through central Wellington, is an express bus service. It stops only at major bus stops in Lower Hutt; the Queensgate (Lower Hutt) bus interchange, the Alicetown shops and central Petone. This service has space for luggage in the bus, by the front seats.
 * The Eastbourne bus travels from Courtenay Place in central Wellington to Eastbourne, on the other side of the harbour. Some buses travel via Jackson Street (route 81) in Petone and via the Queensgate (Lower Hutt) bus interchange (route 83). At peak time there are express commuter services direct to Eastbourne and Wainuiomata. Ask the drive before boarding if you are not certain.

There is also a regular Upper Hutt–Petone service (route 110) from Upper Hutt railway station to Petone railway station via Stokes Valley Entrance, Fraser Park, and Lower Hutt Queensgate.

By car

 * State Highway 2 (SH 2) travels the length of Lower Hutt, providing access to the city from Wellington and Upper Hutt. The northern two-thirds of the highway follow the western bank of the Hutt River, before turning away from the river and following the foothills down to the western shore of Wellington Harbour. There are major intersections and bridges that provide ready access to most Hutt Valley suburbs. At most times of the day, this means it is about a half-hour trip from downtown Wellington to any Lower Hutt suburb, a distance of less than 30km. During rush hour, the journey can take an hour or more.
 * State Highway 58 (SH 58) runs from the Paremata roundabout on SH1 in Porirua, travels over the Haywards Hill and joins SH2 at Manor Park.
 * The Eastern Hutt Road travels from the Silverstream Bridge, at the southern end of Upper Hutt, along the eastern bank of the Hutt River. It provides ready access to the northern suburbs of Stokes Valley, Pomare and Taita.

By train
Suburban rail services between Wellington and Lower Hutt run half-hourly for most of the day and evening. Off-peak services, 9AM-2:30PM, have reduced fares. There are also all-day and weekend passes that will allow unlimited travel on all Wellington suburban rail services.

There are two lines:
 * Hutt Valley Line - Operates half-hourly most of the day, with express services at peak times. From Wellington services stop at Ngauranga, Petone, Ava, Woburn, Waterloo (or Hutt Central), Epuni, Naenae, Wingate, Taita, Pomare, Manor Park, and travel on to the Upper Hutt stations of Silverstream, Heretaunga, Trentham, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt. All units stop at Waterloo, which is the main Lower Hutt station and a bus interchange. Express peak-time Upper Hutt units next stop is Taita, then all stations. Taita units stop at all stations in the lower valley.  Transfers take place at Taita station.
 * Melling Line - Operates Monday to Friday during the day only. Stops at all stations from Wellington to Petone then up a branch line to Western Hutt and Melling stations. This service provides the closest stop to the Lower Hutt town centre, which is 10-20 minutes' walk from these stations.
 * The express Wairarapa Connection - Operates daily morning and evening services on the same route as the Hutt Valley suburban line. It stops only at Petone and Waterloo stations in Lower Hutt. There is a $10.50 minimum fare on outbound services (from Wellington) between any intermediate Hutt Valley Line stations, to discourage intra-Hutt Valley travel on this express service. Inbound services (to Wellington) don't attract the minimum fare, and the service can be used space permitting by Hutt Valley passengers for the standard fare.

By boat
The East by West Ferry runs several times a day between Queen's Wharf in Wellington and Days Bay at Eastbourne. This is a great day trip. Restaurants, cafes, and destination shopping, lovely beach, boat hire, forest walks! The ferry will also take you to Somes/Matui Island in the middle of the harbour, another great day out with spectacular views of the city and environs. The ferry also runs to Petone.

By bus
Valley Flyer runs regular bus services throughout Lower Hutt, serving suburbs not covered by the rail network. All but one bus route converges on the Lower Hutt Queensgate bus interchange, outside the Westfield Queensgate shopping mall on the corner of Queens Drive and Bunny Street in central Lower Hutt. All buses also connect to train services at either Taita, Waterloo or Petone stations.

The main buses are:
 * Eastbourne (83) connects Courtenay Place in central Wellington with Eastbourne via Petone station, Queensgate and Gracefield.
 * Upper Hutt (110) connects Petone station to Upper Hutt via Queensgate, Hutt Hospital, Fraser Park and Stokes Valley Entrance.
 * Stokes Valley (120) connects Queensgate with central Stokes Valley via Hutt Hospital, Taita station, and Stokes Valley entrance.
 * Naenae (130) connects Petone station to Naenae town centre via Moera, Queensgate, Waterloo station, and the Naenae suburbs.
 * Western Hills (150) connects Petone station with Kelson via Maungaraki, Normandale, Queensgate, Waterloo station, and Naenae.
 * Wainuiomata (160/170) connects Queensgate with central Wainuiomata via Waterloo station. Bus 160 serves the northern half of Wainuiomata, while bus 170 serves the southern half.

See

 * Belmont Regional Park is a great place to wander around. If you've got all day then the walk up to Belmont Trig is very tiring yet enjoyable, with outstanding views in clear weather.
 * For a short walk, go from the end of Cornish Street, in Petone, up to the defunct Korokoro Dam.
 * Petone, the first colonial settlement in the Wellington area. Visit the early settlers museum and see the Jackson Street walk of fame.
 * Petone, the first colonial settlement in the Wellington area. Visit the early settlers museum and see the Jackson Street walk of fame.
 * Petone, the first colonial settlement in the Wellington area. Visit the early settlers museum and see the Jackson Street walk of fame.

Do

 * The Hutt River is easily accessible for most of its length. It is even able to be fished for trout - a fishing licence is required.
 * Petone beach and especially the Eastbourne beaches are popular with swimmers and those who enjoy water sports.
 * Lighthouse Cinema is a boutique cinema where you can watch a movie in comfortable surroundings with a nice glass of wine or a coffee.
 * Walk the fire breaks on the Eastern Hills for great views of Wellington Harbour and the Hutt Valley. Best access is from Te Whiti Park in Waiwhetu, or Summit Road in Epuni. Take good shoes and plenty of water, the tracks are very steep in places.

Buy
The major shopping and business is in the Lower Hutt city centre between the Melling and Ewen Bridges over the Hutt River.

 * A vegetable market operates at the Riverbank car park on Saturday mornings. This is easily the cheapest place to get your fruit and vegetables. There is plenty of car parking available. The main entrance is off Rutherford St, just north of Countdown Supermarket.
 * Take a walk along Jackson Street in Petone. A once half-derelict shopping street that has revived and reinvented itself in the past ten years. Think of something and you can probably get it new, second hand or have someone make it for you. It's that kind of street. Full of quirky one-off shops (eg a knife shop, a shop that sells nothing but cook books, a South African deli, a shop where kids of all ages can paint to their hearts' content, a noodle factory.)
 * Take a walk along Jackson Street in Petone. A once half-derelict shopping street that has revived and reinvented itself in the past ten years. Think of something and you can probably get it new, second hand or have someone make it for you. It's that kind of street. Full of quirky one-off shops (eg a knife shop, a shop that sells nothing but cook books, a South African deli, a shop where kids of all ages can paint to their hearts' content, a noodle factory.)

Eat
Supermarkets are found in Stokes Valley (New World), Lower Hutt Central (Countdown x2, New World, Pak'nSave), Petone (Countdown and Pak'nSave) and Wainuiomata (Countdown).

 * Fish and chips :
 * Dennis Fish Supply; 103 Randwick Rd, Moera
 * Moera Fish Supply; 161 Randwick Rd, Moera. For homemade chips.
 * Tom's Takeaways; 123 Randwick Rd, Moera
 * Tom's Takeaways; 123 Randwick Rd, Moera

 * Vegetarian :
 * Nature Vegetarian Food, 519 High St. Fantastic meat substitute dishes.

 * Pies :
 * Real Meat Pies, 68 Whites Line East, Waiwhetu. Best pies in Wellington. Try the award winning Roast Lamb & Mint Sauce. Normal business hours only.

Miscellaneous:

Drink
The best range of pubs is on Jackson Street in Petone. Choose between several, including:

 * Murphy's Law. The ubiquitous Irish pub.
 * Firemans Arms. Good beer, good food.
 * Speights Ale House. Restored Victorian pub with excellent restaurant and Speights beer on tap.

Most of the tap water in Lower Hutt comes from the aquifer under the city. The water's pH is adjusted to prevent pipes corroding, but it is otherwise supplied untreated. Te Puna Wai Ora (the spring of life) at the intersection of Jackson and Buick Streets in Petone provides free water from the public supply to the general public.

Stay safe
The Hutt River occasionally floods the riverbank carparks and the area around Melling Bridge, near the railway station. Be prepared to park somewhere else during or after very heavy rain, as the river does rise quickly.

Suburbs such as Naenae, Taita, Pomare and Stokes Valley tend to have reputations as lower socioeconomic zones due to these areas having been developed with a lot of state rental housing. However this is mostly a reputation that arises through a misunderstanding of the cultural differences between the wide variety of ethnic backgrounds of the inhabitants.

Go next

 * Further up the valley is Upper Hutt.

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Hutt Valley

The Hutt Valley is part of the Greater Wellington region in New Zealand and is near Wellington city. There are two cities in the valley and the Hutt River runs through it.

Cities

 * (sometimes erroneously called Hutt City), including Petone, Eastbourne and Wainuiomata

Understand
The early settlers that came to Wellington in 1840 settled first in Petone and then moved up the Hutt river valley, looking for suitable land for farming. While much of the valley has now been urbanised, there are still pockets of rural land and large open spaces.

Regular flooding in Petone in the early years meant that the original Wellington settlement was relocated to its current Lambton harbour location. As a result, a lot of the Petone street names were also reallocated to the new Wellington streets. This means many Greater Wellington street addresses are not unique. As a consequence, Wellingtonians often use their addresses without a suburb, merely indicating they live in Wellington. However those living in the Hutt Valley often add the suburb or city and may not even indicate it is a Wellington region postal address. This also stems from the fact New Zealand Post recommends using Wellington only for Wellington itself, and using Lower Hutt and Upper Hutt for Hutt Valley addresses. This is fine until you realize Wellington's mail sorting centre is in Petone, leading to the erroneous address "Wellington Mail Centre, Lower Hutt 5045"

Get in
There are only four roads into and out of the Hutt Valley: three are part of the state highway system, and the other, though a scenic drive, is single lane for much of its length.

By bus
There is a regular bus service between Wellington and the Hutt Valley.
 * The Airport Flyer bus, which travels half hourly from Wellington Airport, through central Wellington, is an express bus service. It stops at major bus stops only, including the Queensgate (Lower Hutt) bus interchange and travels as far as Upper Hutt Station. This service has space for luggage in the bus, by the front seats. As of August 2021, the service has been indefinitely suspended and is awaiting a replacement service.
 * The Eastbourne bus travels from Courtenay Place in central Wellington to Eastbourne, on the other side of the harbour. Some buses travel via Jackson Street in Petone and via the Queensgate (Lower Hutt) bus interchange. At peak time there are express services direct to Eastbourne. Ask the driver before boarding if you are not certain.

By car

 * From Wellington, State Highway 2 travels along the Hutt Road from the Ngauranga Interchange to Petone and Lower Hutt.
 * From the Wairarapa, State Highway 2 travels over the Rimutaka Hill to Upper Hutt.
 * State Highway 2 travels the length of the Hutt Valley alongside the Hutt river. There are major intersections and bridges that provide ready access to most Hutt Valley suburbs.  At most times of the day, this means it is about a half-hour trip from downtown Wellington to Upper Hutt, a distance of about 40 km.  During rush hour, the journey can take an hour or more.
 * State Highway 58 between the Paremata roundabout in Porirua travels over the Haywards hill and joins State Highway 2 at Manor Park, between Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt. Moonshine Hill Road provides an alternative route from the foot of Haywards hill to State Highway 2 at the Moonshine Bridge in Upper Hutt.
 * Akatarawa road provides a scenic drive between Waikanae and Upper Hutt. The road is single lane for about 30 km, and may take an hour of cautious driving at 30-50 km/h, well below the 100 km/h speed limit.  There are a number of places of interest along this road, including Staglands wildlife park.

By train
Suburban rail services between Wellington and Upper Hutt, run half-hourly for most of the day and night. Off-peak services, between 9.00AM and 3.30PM, have reduced fares. There are also all-day and week-end passes that will allow unlimited travel on all Wellington suburban rail services.

There are 3 lines to be aware of.
 * Hutt Valley Line - Operates half-hourly most of the day, with express services at peak times. From Wellington services stop at Kaiwharawhara, Ngauranga, Petone, Ava, Woburn, Waterloo(or Hutt Central), Epuni, Naenae, Wingate, Taita, Pomare, Manor Park, Silverstream, Heretaunga, Trentham, Wallaceville, Upper Hutt. All units stop at Waterloo, which is the main Lower Hutt station and a bus interchange. Express peak-time Upper Hutt units next stop is Taita, then all stations. Taita units stop at all stations in the lower valley.  Transfers take place at Taita station.
 * Melling Line - Operates Monday to Friday during the day only. Stops at all stations from Wellington to Petone then up a branch line to Western Hutt and Melling stations. This service provides the closest stop to the Lower Hutt city centre, which is 10-20 minutes' walk from these stations.
 * Wairarapa Connection - Operates daily morning and evening services. Stops at Petone, Waterloo and Upper Hutt, then all requested stations from Mangaroa, just before Hutt Valley the entrance to the Rimutaka Tunnel, through to Masterton in the Wairarapa. There is a minimum fare equivalent to a full fare Wellington - Upper Hutt trip on this service between any intermediate Hutt Valley Line stations, to discourage intra-Hutt Valley travel on this express service. Wairarapa travellers can transfer to the Hutt Valley Line at Upper Hutt, or be picked up or set down at Waterloo and Petone.

See

 * Petone, the first colonial settlement in the Wellington area. Visit the early settlers museum then see the Jackson Street walk of fame before stopping into one of the numerous cafes for a coffee or one of the unique shops.
 * The Dowse Art Gallery is not only a stunning building but has some of the most adventurous and interesting art and craft exhibitions in the region. Unlike the Wellington City Gallery it has a superb collection (specialising in jewelry, pottery and ceramics).  Excellent cafe.
 * Take a scenic drive up Akatarawa Road to Staglands wildlife park.

Do

 * Belmont Regional Park is a great place to wander around. If you've got all day, the walk up to Belmont Trig is very tiring yet enjoyable.
 * If you want to go on a short walk then you can go from the end of Cornish Street, in Petone, up to the defunct Korokoro Dam.
 * The Hutt River is easily accessible for most of its length. It is even able to be fished for trout - a fishing licence is required.
 * Kaitoke Regional Park has a number of forest walks.
 * At the top of the Rimutaka Hill you can take a break in your trip to the Wairarapa and climb up to the Rimutaka Trig and see the Wairarapa instead. Choose a calm sunny day as this part of the country can be very windy.
 * Tunnel Gully and the Rimutaka Incline walkways. Walk or mountain bike the old railway route over the Rimutaka ranges.

Drink
Get some fresh artesian 'adams ale' from the well on the corner of Jackson Street and Buick Street in Petone - the locals say it's the purest water in the world, and best of all it's free. In fact, the locals laugh at the tourists and out-of-towners lining up at the tap, which is actually on the side of the Settlers Museum on the Esplanade at the bottom of Buick St. Contrary to the urban myth, the water from the tab is from the same supply as every other tap in town.

Go next

 * Wellington
 * Kapiti Coast
 * Porirua
 * Wairarapa

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Butare

Butare, also known as Huye, is the third city of Rwanda, located in the south.

Butare is the capital of Butare district. It is said to have about 50,000 inhabitants (2012). It is famous for hosting the National University, the National Museum (unique in Africa), and being near Nyanza, where the former king's palace (the mwami) is.

Get in
There are several minibus companies make their way from Kigali to Butare. Recommended are Volcano, Horizon and RITCO. It is easy to find in the Kigali Domestic bus station. The fee is FRw 2500 one way.

Get around
Butare has plenty of taxis, motorcycle taxis, and bicycle taxis, all of which will be eager to serve you. Also, you can walk from the northernmost part of Butare (the bus station) to the southernmost (the University of Rwanda) in about 20 minutes. (The taxis exist mainly to take Rwandans to their homes farther outside the city.)

Do

 * Murambi Genocide Memorial centre: This memorial center is one of six major centres in Rwanda that commemorate the 1994 Genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda. The memorial was founded on 21 April 1995. The site contains 50,000 graves. The school building is now a genocide museum exhibiting the skeletons and mummified bodies of some of the thousands of people killed in Gikongoro Province in 1994. In his study of Rwandan genocide memorials, Timothy Longman argues that although the bodies on display at Murambi are presented as those of people killed on site, in reality they are bodies brought to Murambi from throughout the surrounding area. Those killed at Murambi were buried in mass graves on site in 1996. This Memorial site is source of information on the Gnocide against Tutsi in 1994 in Rwanda.

Eat
The most reliable restaurant in Butare is the restaurant at the Hotel Ibis on the main street. However, much of the Ibis's fare is Belgian instead of Rwandan. For Rwandan fare, try the Restaurant Macrobiotique, which is located on the same side of the main road as the Hotel Ibis, but farther towards the university. It is a popular place for students to take their meals.

For lunch, try the nameless lunch restaurant located across the street from the Ibis and a little to the right (as you face away from Ibis). It is to the right of the craft store. For lunch they offer classic Rwandan comfort food: brochettes (goat kabobs), plantains, sweet potatoes, boiled cassava, beans, and rice. It is excellent.

According to local people several years ago the government passed a law requiring that all government employees only had 30 minutes for lunch each day, this led to the creation of lunch buffets across Rwanda that allowed for these workers to fill up on food and get back to the office in time. For one of these ubiquitous buffets head to Amafu Restaurant on the second floor across the street from Hotel Ibis. The menu changes depending on the day, but usually you can find soup, rice, beans, potatoes, sombe (kassava leaves), pasta, salad, and meat. A vegetarian plate costs FRw 3000. Beef is FRw 500 extra and chicken and fish FRw 1500 extra.

If you walk towards the University you will find Hotel Credo on the left side, they have a swimming pool and a restaurant. Opposite of this hotel there is the ice cream parlour Inzozi Nziza where you can get ice cream, very nice cakes and cookies.

An excellent place for dinner is the Chinese restaurant located across the street from the market, behind the gas station. Chinese workers built most of the paved roads in Rwanda, and a few Chinese restaurants survived their departure. This one serves a variety of chicken, pork, vegetarian, and beef dishes.

Drink
There is a nameless dance club in Butare that is open on Friday and Saturday nights. It is located on the right side of the road which leads to the market from the main road (a quick inquiry at the Hotel Ibis can yield more specific directions). The club serves beer and liquor.

Basically every restaurant in Butare is also a bar, in hotel Faucon also on the main road, towards Kigali if you leave from Ibis there is a bar with TV specialized on football (soccer) and on Fridays and Saturdays they have a disco.

If you travel the main road towards the University just after you left town and you go down hill there is Cafe Connexion on your right side, you can drink the best cappuccino served in Rwanda there and you can buy the coffee in the shop. Inside you will see the equipment they use to make this excellent coffee. (If the owner is around he is also demonstrating the coffee roasting if you ask him).

Sleep
By far the best hotel in Butare is the Hotel Ibis, which has been a Butare landmark since the 1940s. Run by a Belgian family for several decades, the Ibis is the only hotel in Butare that has a reliable restaurant open every day of the week, as well as hot water and electricity virtually 24/7. A large patio with outdoor seating is ideal for consumption of Mutzig or Primus (popular beers in Rwanda) or the occasional sorghum beer.

Of course, one popular strategy is to stay at another (cheaper) hotel and eat at the Ibis restaurant, which is open to everyone.

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Connect
The concierge at the Hotel Ibis is usually an excellent source of information. Cafe Connexion is a meeting place, also for foreigners living in Butare, they are often easy to engage into a chat.

Go next
All regional and national Busses leave from bus station at the north end of the main road. Bus to Kigali takes 2.5-3 hours, leaves every full hour on time, sometimes also half the hour. To go to Karonig/Kibuye take a bus to Muhanga/Gitarama (bus to Kigali) and change there, takes 4 hours in total. Buses to Nyamza leave every full hour and need 50 min.

 * Nyungwe National Park is 90 km away.

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Huzhou

Huzhou (湖州) is a prefecture-level city in Zhejiang province, located on the southwest side of Lake Tai, a bit north of Hangzhou.

Understand
Huzhou is located in Zhejiang Province, China, and is the central city of the Yangtze River Delta. It faces Wuxi and Suzhou in Jiangsu Province across the lake.

History
Huzhou is an ancient city south of the Yangtze River with a history of more than 2,000 years. It is known as the "Land of Fish and Rice" and "The House of Silk". It is relatively close to Suzhou and Hangzhou, the two heavens on earth that everyone longed for in ancient times, and is close to the ocean. It is located on the south bank of Lake Tai (Taihu in Chinese) and has been nurtured by the lake for generations. Since ancient times, Huzhou people have lived a leisurely life. They work and rest every day at sunrise, which provides certain conditions for the development of Huzhou culture.

Huzhou Feather Fan
Huzhou Feather Fan, commonly known as Bird Feather Fan, is a famous traditional handicraft with a long history. Together with Suzhou Tuan Fan and Hangzhou Folding Fan, it is one of the three most famous fans in China. It has a history of more than 1,300 years.

Huzhou feather fans have many production processes, strict selection of materials, and fine selection of materials. There are strict requirements on the origin and collection season of wool.

Send the Kitchen King
Every household must "send the Kitchen God" on this day. When people from all over Huzhou offer stoves, they light incense candles on the lid of the stove, offer wine, fruits, water chestnuts, mushrooms, maltose, sugar-filled dumplings, fish, meat and other offerings.

Spring Festival
The Spring Festival is a major folk festival that integrates getting rid of the old and bringing in the new, worshiping gods and ancestors, praying for blessings and warding off evil spirits, reuniting relatives and friends, celebrating entertainment and eating.

Qing Ming Festival
Qingming Festival, also known as Outing Festival, Qingming Festival, March Festival, Ancestor Worship Festival, etc., takes place at the turn of mid-spring and late spring.

Climate
Huzhou City is located in the north subtropical monsoon climate zone.Huzhou City is located in the north subtropical monsoon climate zone. . The city's annual average temperature ranges from 12.2℃ to 17.3℃. The coldest month is January and the hottest month is July.

Talk
Huzhou dialect is one of the representative dialects of Wu dialect. Like Suzhou dialect with the same root, it is also called "Wunong soft dialect". Huzhou Rural Dialect, like Shanghai Dialect, Suzhou Dialect, Hangzhou Dialect, Wuxi Dialect, Changzhou Dialect, Jiaxing Dialect, Shaoxing Dialect, and Ningbo Dialect, are all northern Wu dialects. They are highly similar in phonology, vocabulary, grammar, etc., and there is basically no major obstacle to direct communication.

Get in
By Train

By plane
Since there is no airport in Huzhou, you need to go to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport.

By bus
Huzhou Bus Terminal Located at No. 1288, Zhanqian Road, Wuxing District.

Suzhou North Square Bus Terminal to Huzhou.It takes about 2 hours.¥51

Get around
There are 2 districts and 3 counties within Huzhou, a mix of urban, suburban and rural areas.
 * 1) Wuxing District	吴兴区
 * 2) Nanxun District	南浔区 (named after the historic town of Nanxun 南浔镇), which lies in the middle of the district)
 * 3) Changxing County	长兴县
 * 4) Deqing County	德清县
 * 5) Anji County 安吉县

By bus
Huzhou has 38 digital lines and 55 dedicated lines. The bus fare policy is 2 yuan for air-conditioned buses, and multi-level fares are implemented for suburban lines, with the highest fare being 7 yuan. At the same time, free ride services are provided to seven types of people, namely retired cadres, model workers at or above the municipal level, the blind, honorary soldiers, active military personnel, seniors aged 70 and above, and disabled people. Seniors aged 60-69 and those recovering from cancer are provided with free rides. Members of the association are provided with a half-price discount, and students are provided with a 20% discount on bus services.

By taxi
The starting fare for taxis in Huzhou is 8 yuan within 2.5 kilometers, and then 2.5 yuan per kilometer, and a 20-minute journey costs 35 yuan.

By bicycle
Huzhou's public bicycles are free to rent within 1 hour (including 1 hour). If it exceeds 1 hour, it will be charged at 1 yuan per hour per bicycle (less than 1 hour will be counted as 1 hour). The rental service fee will be charged; the maximum cumulative limit within 24 hours The charge is 10 yuan per vehicle; if the vehicle is rented continuously for more than 24 hours, it will be re-billed according to the above standards.

See

 * Popular with Chinese tourists from Shanghai & Hangzhou, Anji County (安吉县) offers a glimpse of rural life amid the bamboo forests. The area has 60,000 hectares of bamboo groves.

Drink
Anji White Tea: One of the famous traditional Chinese teas, it is a type of green tea. It is produced in Anji, Huzhou. It is famous for its unique shape, color and aroma. Its unique characteristics and taste are widely loved by tea lovers.

Emergencies
Free emergency telephone numbers:

 * Police: 110.
 * Fire alarm: 119.
 * Medical care: 120.

Stay healthy
Because it is located in a subtropical monsoon climate area, the air is moist and warm, so there are more mosquitoes in summer.But repellents can be found in every convenience store, and they don't carry any known diseases in the area.

In Huzhou, like most of China, tap water is not recommended for drinking directly, but it can be used for washing. Filtered and boiled tap water is safer to drink.

Cope
You can get a free map from a Huzhou tourist information office (near most tourist places).

Go next
Shanghai: It takes about 2 hours to take the high-speed rail from Huzhou Station to Shanghai Hongqiao Station. Shanghai is the economic, financial and cultural center of China. Shanghai is world-famous for its bustling urban landscape, modern architecture and unique cultural charm. Shanghai is a vibrant, multicultural city that attracts tourists and investors from all over the world.

Hangzhou: It takes about 30 minutes by high-speed rail from Huzhou to Hangzhou East Railway Station. Hangzhou is one of the seven ancient capitals of China. The Liangzhu culture of Yuhang 5,000 years ago is known as the "dawn of civilization." During the Yuan Dynasty, it was praised by Italian traveler Marco Polo as "the most beautiful and luxurious city in the world."

Ningbo: It takes about 1 hour and 30 minutes to take the high-speed rail from Huzhou to Ningbo Station. Ningbo is one of China's important coastal tourist cities and an important city in the Shanghai metropolitan area. Not only the scenery is beautiful, but the history and culture are also very rich. The Jinzi Kingdom of the Xia Dynasty, 4,200 years ago, is considered to be the earliest origin of Ningbo as a "city". It attracts many domestic and foreign tourists every year for sightseeing and vacation.

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Hvar

Hvar is an island off the coast of Croatia with a population of about 11,000 people (2011). Imposing fortifications hover above the fluid blend of grey stone and orange cascading roofs. The remains of walls built by a long list of invaders descend towards the wide promenade edging the brilliant blue sea and the quaint fishing harbor. Marble streets reveal one of the largest squares in Dalmatia, the prized Cathedral of St. Stephen, and the Renaissance theatre.

Understand
Island Hvar and especially and the neighbouring historical town of  are among the most popular destinations in the Adriatic.

Hvar is on the edge of a beautiful, crystal-clear blue sea, surrounded by big green hills, and built from lots of old stone. At sundown a stroll up old lanes from the square in Hvar Town leads up to another lane which, high above the others is extremely attractive and shouldn’t be missed.

Hvar Town may be the most stunning town on the island but Stari Grad, the oldest city in Croatia, Jelsa, as and smattering of small villages dotting the coast or nestled in the lush interior are well worth a visit.

The area of Starogradsko polje (Stari Grad Plain) is a distinctive example of agricultural development by the ancient Greek colonists who settled on the island in the 4th century BC. For this reason, this area is included in the World Heritage List.

During the season (May to September) it can be very busy, especially during August when large numbers of Italians visit. Hvar was relatively cheap, without an extensive tourist infrastructure, and it attracted a lot of young people. However, this is changing as large five-star hotels are being built and the standard of living in Croatia is rising.

Get in

 * Ferry company Jadrolinija operates the car ferry (approx. 2 hr), arriving near Stari Grad or by Krilo Luka fast ferry (a hydrofoil) (approx 1 hr) to Hvar City from Split. All ferry companies, schedules, prices, tickets and information are  available online at GetByFerry.com. Buses operate to bring people to and from the ferry through the island ( to Starigrad,  to Hvar City (April 2009)). As buses fill, late-coming passengers are often required to stand in the aisles during the entire bus journey.
 * Jadrolinija also brings you from Hvar town to Vela Luka (Korčula) and to the island Lastovo, and from Sućuraj in the east of Hvar to Drvenik (mainland).
 * Krilo Luka operates fast ferries from Hvar town to Split. It also brings you from Hvar town to islands Vis, Milna (Brač), Korčula, Mljet and coastal city Dubrovnik. The car ferries run most regularly (approximately three per day and more during the high season (May to September) and call at Stari Grad. The fast ferries run less frequently but also operate to and from Hvar town. There are also ferries to other destinations, most notably Italy.

Get around

Buses meet the car ferries at Stari Grad and run to various destinations such as Hvar town. Don't take taxis from the ferry port, they're a rip-off.

You can easily rent a car for about a day if you wish to explore other parts of the island. The rental agencies have firm policy of a minimum of one day rental (no hourly rentals). You can also rent a scooter or moped for about a day. There are hourly rates for the mopeds and scooters. The roads on Hvar can be steep and windy and there are no guard rails, so be careful especially if riding a rented moped which is old and has already done tens of thousands miles.

There are only 2 petrol stations on the island: in the town of Hvar and near Jelsa. From Securaj to the nearest petrol station on the island is approx 50 km.

There is a convenient water taxi that will take you directly from Stari Grad harbour to the ferry for.

Hvar (city) and surroundings

 * The Town Square in Hvar is among the most beautiful and the largest in Croatia. The square measures 4500 m², and the town has developed around this square, starting north of the square in the 13th century and then circling to the south of the square in the 15th century. There is also a fortress at the top of the hill with walls that encompass parts of the city. It's an easy walk, although uphill, to the fortress. It's worth the trek however because of the wonderful views you have of the harbor and surrounding areas. Don't forget to bring your cameras. There is a small eatery in the middle of the fortress where you can purchase drinks and snacks.
 * The Cathedral of St. Stephen (Trg Sveti Stjepana) dominates one end of the Town Square, and was built during the 16th and 17th centuries. The bell tower of this cathedral is four-stories high, with each level more elaborately decorated than the last. The cathedral was built over an existing cathedral that was destroyed by the Turks. Parts of this older cathedral can be seen inside the church, but most of the interior was rebuilt.
 * Unique ceramics decorated with spiral ornaments in red, yellow, brown, and white were found at a Neolithic archeological site, Grapčeva špilja, near Hvar Town. Since such ornaments and engraving methods have only been found on the island of Hvar, archeologists have named this kind of Neolithic art "hvarska kultura" (Hvar's Culture). The island of Hvar also has the tradition of making lace, but from the threads of agave leaves. Nuns from the Benedictine monastery in Hvar are masters of this unique craft.
 * The Bishop's Treasury, adjacent to the cathedral, contains silver vessels, embroidered Mass robes, numerous Madonnas, icons dating from the 13th century, and an elaborately carved sarcophagus.

Humac
Humac is an old, now mostly uninhabited hamlet with a history dating back centuries. It is home to simple houses made of stone, some with foundations dating back to early Stone Age. In between and around the houses are typical fields (amongst others of lavender and wine), some of which are still worked on, some of which seem deserted. It is a prime example of local building and farming history. During the last few centuries, people moved to live elsewhere while the village has still been used for agriculture and keeping cattle.

Parts of the village are being restored and there seems to be a small museum with ethnographic objects.

Located at 350 m above sea level, the village also offers some magnificent views over the fields and the sea.

See:
 * the many stone homes and ruins
 * church of St. John and St. Paul

Do

 * Take a water taxi (they run every half hour or so), or rent a boat (5 horsepower) for about a day and explore the Pakleni Islands on your own. You can rent boats right in the main square in Hvar town. The islands are very close and secluded strands of white sand, hiking trails and pine groves await. Take a picnic or a bottle of wine. The boat can be anchored anywhere around the islands or tied to the rocks.
 * Rent a scooter for a day and go around the island. There is lots to see and many interesting stopping points.
 * Climb up to the Španjola Fortress. Enjoy the magnificent view of Hvar town and the Pakleni Islands, and pick up Italian radio on your mobile phone or main local Megamix Radio Hvar radio station.
 * Hike for 2 hours along the Hvar's southern cliffs from Dubovica to the winery of Zlatan Otok for a late lunch, a swim and a boat ride return to Hvar Town.

Buy
Hvar is known for its lavender, you can see it blooming in the summer over large areas. Don't forget to purchase bunches of lavender or lavender oils in beautifully painted glass bottles the lingering fragrances will remind you of the lovely time you spent on the island of Hvar.

Eat
The local grilled squid with olive oil is wonderful, as is the cucumber salad.

Hvar Town

Sleep
At every ferry arrival, a bunch of people offering private accommodation will show up.

Go next
The beautiful, unspoilt and popular naturist islands of Jerolim and Stipanska are accessible by taxi-boat from Hvar town square. As of August 2010, the main beaches of the island are used predominantly by clothed bathers (the majority of island visitors), while the small rocky coves are used by a mix of clothed and naturist bathers.

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Hwacheon

Hwacheon  (화천) is a county in Gangwon.

Understand
Hwacheon gun has many high mountains such as Mt. Daeseongsan, Mt. Hwaaksan, Mt. Baekamsan, etc, which its beautiful valleys flow clean and cold water to Paroho Lake and Hwacheonho Lake. This offers visitors beautiful natural scenery, along with water skiing, fishing, tenting and other leisure and tourism activities all year round. It is in close proximity to the DMZ (Korean De-Militarized Zone) with 36,000 military personnel residing in the area along with 22,000 local residents.

By bus
There is a bus departing from Chuncheon bus terminal at 20 and 50 minutes past the hour every hour. Buses start around 06:20. The last bus is at 21:20. The journey is very windy through mountain roads, valleys, lakes and rivers but is serenely beautiful and takes approximately 45–50 minutes.

Visitors can take a bus from Hwacheon Terminal to Dong Seoul Bus Terminal. The bus runs eight times a day and takes two and a half to three hours. The cost is about \13,700 for adults and \11,000

By bus
There are two bus terminals. One intercity (services to Seoul and Chuncheon) and one local.

The local bus terminal (5 minutes walk from the intercity terminal) is located on the main street and provides services across Hwacheon county.

The number 5 bus will take you to Lake Paroho. It departs from Hwacheon with a journey time of 10 minutes.

The bus will return from Gandong and pass Paroho.

By bike
There are numerous well marked and designed cycle paths that stretch the length of the Bukhangang river in the Hwacheon area.

See
Paroho May 1944 Hwacheondam is an artificial lake created as constructed. In 1944 years of Japanese colonial rule, Japanese had built a Hwacheondam in order to support the defense industry for invasion to the continent. Paroho as a man-made lake made at this time, and the area is 38.9 km².

Peace Dam

Peace Dam is correspondence dam completed on October 19, 2005, under construction Geumgangsandaem by North Korea. Total storage capacity, one hundred million tons 26.3, length 601 m, height 125 m is a large dam. there are the Bimokpark and Mulmunhall On the left the entrance. Mulmunhall promote the importance of water resources and has been operating a restaurant and other facilities.

Eat
Like anywhere in Korea, there is a wide selection of Korean cuisine on offer. Sangyeopsal is Hwacheons signature dish, and can be found across town. For Westerners and tourists not so keen on Korean food, there is a Lotteria fast food restaurant, 'Chicago' hot dog restaurant and several Italian and Western style restaurants. All are relatively cheap but good quality.

Drink
There are several coffee shops, and one western style bar on the main street (Cass and Rock) that is occasionally frequented by the small ex-pat population.

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Hwanghae

Hwanghae (황해) is a region of North Korea. It is administratively split into north and south provinces.

Regions

 * North Hwanghae Province (황해북도)
 * South Hwanghae Province (황해남도)

Cities

 * - Capital of South Hwanghae province and significant port
 * - city close to South Korean border; former capital of the Korean Kingdom, featuring one of the best preserved old towns in the country. Also a joint venture between the two Koreas for manufacturing.
 * - Capital of North Hwanghae province
 * - Site of an infamous Korean war massacre

Other destinations

 * — village divided between two Koreas, the only place on Earth where cold war still is a reality

See

 * The Sinchon Museum of American War Atrocities in Sinchon

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Hyannis

Hyannis  is a village of Barnstable in Massachusetts on Cape Cod. It is the major commercial center including several malls and the regional air, bus and ferry terminals.

By bus

 * Plymouth & Brockton Street Railway, 17 Elm Ave, +1 508 771-6191.
 * Bonanza Bus, +1-888-751-8800.

By plane

 * Cape Air, +1-800-352-0714. Regional airline serving Hyannis, Provincetown, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket with service also to the off cape cities of Boston, Providence (seasonal), and New Bedford.
 * Nantucket Air (also known as ACK air), Nantucket Memorial Airport, +1-800-635-8787 or +1 508 228-6234. Flies between Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis and Nantucket.
 * Nantucket Air (also known as ACK air), Nantucket Memorial Airport, +1-800-635-8787 or +1 508 228-6234. Flies between Barnstable Municipal Airport in Hyannis and Nantucket.

By train
The seasonal CapeFLYER (+1 508 775-8504) runs once-daily during Fridays to Sundays from Boston South Station, taking just over two hours. Usually, service is between Memorial Day (late May) and Labor Day (early September). Trains terminate at, in the corner of Main and Central St.

By ferry

 * Steamship Authority Ferries, 65 South St, +1 508 477-8600. The only line that carries autos.
 * Hy-Line Cruises, Ocean Street Dock, +1 508 778-2600.

By bus

Cape Cod has a pretty decent public transportation system in the summer time. There are buses from Plymouth and Brockton that run from Boston to Provincetown. The fare is about $15 each way from Boston to Hyannis, which is pretty reasonable. The busses run every hour or so.

Once on the cape there is another option. The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority as few viable options. The H2O bus goes from Hyannis to Orleans and traveling down Route 28. It takes about an hour and half from start to stop, but this is also doable. In Harwich you can catch the FLEX bus that takes you to Proviencetown.

The Sealine Bus route goes west bound from Hyannis, along Route 28, until you get to Woods Hole. (Where besides a few attractions is another point to catch a ferry to Woods Hole).

The Barnstable Villeger is a shuttle that goes around Hyannis. It is mainly used by locals. The b-Bus which is for residents only (Year Round or Seasonal) but is basically a bus that will pick you up at your house or apartment. Visit the Cape Cod Regional Transit website for information.

The fare for all these buses is $1-2 each way.

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Hyattsville

Hyattsville is a city in Prince George's County, Maryland. It is a suburb of Washington, D.C.

History
Before Europeans reached the area, the area was the home of the Nacotchtank people. Because of diseases and violence from Europeans, the Nacotchtank moved away and joined other nearby Native American tribes. Hyattsville was founded by Christopher Clark Hyatt, who purchased the land in 1845. Hyatt named the area after himself. The City of Hyattsville was incorporated on April 7, 1886. Victorian homes were built in the late 1880s. Sears bungalows and arts-and-crafts style homes were from the late 1910s through the early 1940s. Hyattsville has 21 historic sites according to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission.

By car
Hyattsville is just south of East-West Highway (MD-410) on US-1 south of College Park and the Beltway (I-495), and just west of the B-W Pkwy (MD-295).

By Metrorail
Metrorail Green Line stops at West Hyattsville and Hyattsville Crossing, which are both 1.5 miles from downtown Hyattsville. The Hyattsville Crossing station is at The Mall at Prince Georges.

By train
MARC Camden Line, a commuter train, stops at Riverdale, 1 mile from Hyattsville.

By bus
81-86 runs through Hyattsville, operating along US-1 between College Park and Washington D.C.

By bicycle
The Anacostia Tributary Trail System, which includes the Northeast Branch Trail and the Northwest Branch Trail (both along branches of the Anacostia River), runs though Hyattsville, allowing cyclists access from Silver Spring and Greenbelt.

By bus
Bus #13 operates service between the West Hyattsville and Hyattsville Crossing Metrorail Stations and downtown Hyattsville. The bus costs $2 and can be paid using a SmarTrip card. It runs every 40 minutes until the evening.

Eat
There are many chain restaurants in Hyattsville including Five Guys, Outback Steakhouse, Olive Garden, McDonald's, and Qdoba.

Sleep
The nearest hotels are nearby in College Park.

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