The Capital Region Farmers Market is Canberra's best source of fresh organic produce. More than 100 local farmers set up stalls every Saturday at Exhibition Park. You will find everything from fresh fruit and vegetables to flowers, honey, baked goods, smoked meats, eggs and dairy products. Grab a coffee to-go and explore the planet-friendly offerings.

Ever wondered what a Sanza sounds like? You can find out at the Musical Instrument Museum, where over 8,000 instruments from more than 200 countries and territories are on display. The museum brings the world of music to life, showcasing instruments used in traditional, popular, and classical music across the globe. Through interactive exhibits, you’ll learn about the cultural significance of these instruments, who plays them, and the eras they come from. A highlight of the museum is the Experience Gallery, where visitors of all ages can play instruments from around the world, from gongs to guitars. The museum also offers live performances in its intimate theater, featuring musicians from every corner of the globe.

One of Beijing’s oldest hutongs — the city’s traditional narrow alleyways lined with courtyard houses — Nanluoguxiang has kept its Ming dynasty street layout while changing completely in character. Today, the lane is dotted with cafés, bars, boutiques, and souvenir shops, drawing a mix of tourists and young locals. It runs from Drum Tower East Street down to Ping’an Street, and it’s usually packed in the evenings when the lights come on. The old courtyards are still there behind the modern shopfronts, so you get a contrast between Beijing’s past and its current street life.

Inside the grounds of Beijing Zoo, the Beijing Aquarium is one of the largest inland aquariums in the world. Its seven exhibition halls cover everything from tropical fish and coral reefs to Chinese river life and endangered species, such as the Chinese sturgeon. There are also daily dolphin and sea lion shows. It’s a popular stop for visitors with kids, though if you’re mainly after wildlife, the zoo itself is the bigger draw.