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The destination

After travelling extensively through Asia and the Far East I wasn’t sure if Takemizu would be the same old picturesque Sky Scrapers and Pagodas as in Japan and China or perhaps similar to the beaches of Thailand. What I got was something different entrirely.
Day One: I arrived int Takemizu just as the sun was rising. It was a sight to behold. That dusky, golden orb pushing over the city skyline. I stepped out of the airport, into the warm oriental sun. Something about the atmosphere awed me. The place was so modern but at the same time extremely traditional. This combination makes Takemizu unique and exotic. My hotel, The Pearl, was located in the heart of the city – close to everything to see and do in this world class metropolis. I spent that day wandering around the squares and parks, soaking in the sunlight and exploring. I dined in the Pearl’s restaurant. I enjoyed a tasty meal of shrimp stir fry.
Day Two: I had heard the previous day of a grand parade in the City’s Old Town, so I decided to make my way to one of Takemizu’s most historic areas. The Old Town was a fascinating line of colourful buildings all lined down one street. One either side of the black stonen road, were vibrant red marble pillars. I heard the ‘BOOM’ of a gong and moved out of the way. First came a group of dancers. Jumping around like pixies adorned with gold and jewels. The dancers were followed by soldiers marching, who were followed by a dancing dragon which was in turn followed by a massive statue of a Bhudda on wheels being pulled by four men.

My first two days in Takemizu were amazing, I had landed in what seemed to be a fantasy land cut off from the rest of the world by charm and tradition.

Conclusion to my Travel Review of Takemizu in Part Two.