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Hannover

Hannover is a modern metropolis set among countless idyllic little towns and cute villages — with its programme of major events and open-air concerts, the baroque Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen and its top-notch artistic and cultural offerings, this city boasts a range of absorbing leisure activities that scarcely any other city can rival. Among the tourist highlights of the area, surrounding its federal state capital, are Lake Steinhude, the ridge of the Deister Hills and the Marienburg Castle.

Chongqing

Located in the southwestern region of China, Chongqing is surrounded by rivers and mountains, which lend a unique beauty to this rapidly developing city. With its unique geography, vibrant culture, and modern architecture, Chongqing is a city that has something for everyone. Whether you're interested in exploring the city's history, enjoying the natural beauty or simply marvelling at the modern skyline, Chongqing is a destination that should not be missed.

Perugia

Perugia is the provincial capital of Umbria, one of Italy’s most beautiful regions. The ancient heart of the city, packed full of Etruscan and Roman monuments, perches on a hilltop with the modern city spread below. With a prestigious university, the city has a lively student population, good shopping, fun bars and great restaurants. If that weren't enough, Perugia is the setting for one of Europe’s best jazz festivals: Umbria Jazz.

Gastronomy: Trèsind restaurant.

Savour delicious surprises in Dubai, a city with a gastronomy scene like no other. Watch Indian chef Himanshu Saini prepare creative bites at Trèsind restaurant.

#ViennaFunFacts -- and what do YOU know about Vienna?

Click here to submit your #ViennaFunFacts and win a trip to Vienna: http://funfacts.vienna.info||In the campaign #ViennaFunFacts we follow Pippilotta on her special journey of discovery through Vienna. She wants to picque our curiosity for seemingly useless knowledge, for fun facts and Viennese myths.||On Facebook, Google+, Twitter, Instagram, Flickr or YouTube, everyone can submit their true, assumed (or wrong!) #ViennaFunFacts, and other users can vote if it's true or not. A jury of Vienna experts will reward the best ideas with books and selected giveaways. The main prize is a trip to Vienna, or a smartphone-attacheable camera. ||Find more info at http://funfacts.vienna.info||Copyright: Vienna Tourist Board. All rights reserved.|Direction/Editing: Thomas Draschan http://www.draschan.com/|Camera: Harald Staudach|Production: Freie Digitale http://www.freiedigitale.at/|Actress: Pippilotta Staudach|Sound: Tobias Oliver http://www.superdisko.com/|

Reims

Reims is one of France's most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities. It offers visitors a great choice of fine restaurants, brasseries, shops, lively nightlife, concerts, festivals, and cultural events, and of course, world-famous Champagne houses to visit and sample the local nectar. With tree-lined avenues, elegant squares, and a magnificent Gothic-style cathedral that played host to the coronation of several kings of France.

Kunming

Known as the City of Spring, Kunming, the provincial capital of Yunnan, is blessed with a mild climate especially favourable to plant cultivation, which becomes instantly evident in the city's vibrant flower markets. The pace of life here is slow: hardly anyone is seen in a hurry. The best thing to do is smell the roses, and wind down gently while exploring this very pleasing city and the breathtaking nature getaways in the environs.

Ankara

The heart of the Turkish Republic, Ankara, is the second largest city of Turkey after Istanbul. The city lies on the border where east between west. The European and Middle Eastern cultures merged and coloured the city's architecture, food, wine, nightlife, fashion and arts. Drop the anchor in Ankara, as its name suggests, cross the border between tradition and modernity.

Let's go! Dubai is calling..

Feel the beat of Dubai, a city of infinite possibilities. Get ready to scale new heights, dive into the deep and wander along paths less travelled to discover unique urban charms and beachside bliss. It’s time to start living that adventure you’ve been waiting for.

Lyon

Lyon is commonly referred to as the gastronomy capital. In the past, this label was associated with sauces and a petit-bourgeois small-town complex. However, with the arrival of the TGV high-speed train connecting Lyon to Paris and Marseille, as well as the winning streak of Olympique Lyonnais in various League Championships, Lyon underwent a transformation. The city now boasts daring architecture, bustling cafés, and avant-garde exhibitions, ushering in a new era.

Al Seef

Take a 360-degree look at Al Seef, one of the city’s newest and most captivating neighbourhoods. Historic architecture blends with modern Dubai – you can shop by day, dine by night and stroll along the peaceful Dubai Creek before checking into a unique boutique hotel.