As the Nation’s Capital City, Washington, DC has hundreds of wonderful museums to visit. Here are some of the most famous ones.

There is something for everyone at this world-known museum. Natural history is good for all ages and there are so many artifacts (史前古器物) that you can’t possibly see them all in one visit. The dinosaur exhibits are fascinating and great for kids.

Address: 10th Street and Constitution Ave., NW Washington, DC;

Phone: (202) 633-1000

This museum gives visitors a close-up view of air and space travel with 22 exhibition galleries, displaying hundreds of artifacts including the Wright 1903 Flyer, the “Spirit of St. Louis”, and part of the Apollo 11.

Address: Independence Ave. at 7th St. SW Washington, DC;

Phone: (202) 357-2700.

The museum is a memorial to the millions of Jews who died during the Nazi regime (政权) in Germany during World War II. The exhibits tell us the terrible history. There is a separate exhibit for kids, which tells the story of the cruelty of the Nazi through the eyes and voice of a young boy.

Address: 100 Raoul Wallenberg Place, SW, Washington, DC;

Phone: (800) 400-9373.

Few people went to the home of George Washington because it is located outside of the city. In fact, it is a must-see attraction. The museum and education center features 25 state-of-the-art galleries and theaters that tell the story of Washington’s life.

Address: George Washington Parkway, Mount Vernon, VA;

Phone: (703) 780-2000.

Prices: Adults — $18.00; Children aged 6 through 11 — 50% discount off the price.

With a history of more than 300 years, the Pond of the Drunken Bai, a classical garden in the style of Ming Dynasty, is among the Five Classical Gardens in Shanghai. “Bai” is said to be Li Bai, a famous poet in the Tang Dynasty. However, some believe that “Bai” indicates Bai Juyi, another well-known poet in the Tang Dynasty.

Located at the bank of the Dianshan Lake in Qingpu District, Zhujiajiao Ancient Town, with a history of over 1,000 years, has been known as “Venice of Shanghai” for its simple but attractive appearance. Inside the own are rivers and bridges, giving tourists a sense of the ancient time.

In China, the upside-down house is a new thing, but in foreign countries, it is getting more and more popular in recent years, especially in Poland. As is name suggests, the house is built inverted（倒置的）. Inside it, all the furniture and household items are placed upside down. People will feel the magic of a disorder space when walking in the house.

Chenshan Botanical Garden

The garden covers a total area of about 206 hectares（公顷）. Its theme is “plant and Health”, combining research, education and landscape appreciation. It opened to the public in April, 2010, and is expected to be the largest one in Shanghai.

Tickets: 40 yuan per person; children under l.2m: free of charge if accompanied by an adult.

SEA LIFE LONDON AQUARIUM (水族馆) GUIDE

Have you ever wished you could swim to the deepest of the ocean to see some of the rarest sea creatures in the world? Or even take a trip to Antarctica and take photos of a family of penguins? Well, luckily for you, the SEA LIFE London Aquarium allows visitors to do that.

Opened in 1997, the SEA LIFE London Aquarium is the largest in London. Not only does it provide entertainment for visitors as they watch sharks, turtles, and tropical fish swim over, under and all around them, but it’s also one of the UK’s leading centers for sea life protection.