WONDERFUL PLACES ON EARTH
APPRECIATE LIFE A LITTLE MORE
Furano Flower Field
- Furano is one of the cities in Hokkaido, Japan.
- It is located in southern reaches of Kamikawa Subprefecture.
- Furano Flower Field is a massively popular tourism destination in Japan.
Tomita Farm
- Near to Lavender Train Station.
- Open only in summer.
- Limited special trains stop by.
- Can go by bus or train form JR Furano Station.
- History :
- In 1960 and 1970, imported lavender led to decrease in demand, and the local lavender’s main function shifted from agricultural product to tourist attraction.
- In 2008, a second farm, Lavender East, 4 kilometer east of Tomita Farm, covering 14 hectares.
- Attract large number of visitor every summer, when the plant are in full bloom.
- Flowers start blooming in late June and reach it’s peak from around mid to early August.
- Many other flower season take place between June and September, although some flowers also bloom earlier and later than that.
June : blossoms, poppies and lupins
July : lilies
August and September : sunflowers, salvias and cosmos
Feel the awesomeness of Furano :
Snowdonia National Park
- Located on the west coast of Britain.
- It is largest National Park in Wales, covering over 823 square miles of diverse landscapes.
- This place boasts the highest mountain in England and Wales.
- In 1951, the park was established as 3rd National Park in Great Britain.
Popular Activities :
1. Cycling
2. Walking :
3. Fishing :
4. Water Sports :
5. Heritage :
6. Railways :
- have all kinds of cycle routes for all kinds of cyclists.
- seriously steep challenges and gentle off-road recreational cruises, long distance trails and wheely short trips along the coast.
2. Walking :
- through a number of other mountain range that are equally as beautiful and challenging such as Y Carneddau, Y Glyderau, Y Rhinogau and Cader Idris.
3. Fishing :
- more than a 100 lakes (‘llyn’ in Welsh), all with their own distinct character and setting.
4. Water Sports :
- has numerous inland lakes providing endless opportunities for those wishing to enjoy water sports of all kinds.
5. Heritage :
- A site of World Heritage fortresses and slate quarries, Celtic shrines, cultural centres, and inspirational landscapes.
6. Railways :
- Great Little Trains of Wales are a very special way of seeing some of the best scenery in the British Isles to carry Welsh slate from the quarries to the sea
References
- Furano index. (n.d.). Retrieved april 11, 2014, from Furano Tourism Association Official Website: http://www.furanotourism.com/en/bigkey/flower/
- Mountains and coast. (n.d.). Retrieved april 11, 2014, from Snowdonia: http://www.visitsnowdonia.info/things_to_do-10.aspx
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