Explore the world famous rivers

Explore the world famous rivers

Not only the spectacular landscape, flowing through human civilizations, the longest and oldest rivers below also give visitors many interesting experiences.

Danube River.

DANUBE RIVER

It is the second longest river in Europe, after the Volga in Russia. No wonder the 2,850km long stream will take you to discover many beautiful sights in 10 countries: Romania, Hungary, Serbia, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, Slovakia, Croatia, Ukraine and Moldova.

The Danube River is like a green silk strip connecting Europe from West to East. On that blue silk, Budapest is like the most brilliant jewel. The ancient capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire has always been likened to the heart of Europe, the pearl of the Danube. It seems that nowhere along the Danube river is as beautiful and romantic as in Budapest. The city is located at the bend where the Danube River changes its course from East-West to North-South direction. The river is lyrical and in tune with this heritage city.

The most beautiful architecture of this city is located along both sides of the Danube. The banks of the Danube in Budapest - which is listed as a World Heritage Site - have contributed to making Busapest one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. The most prominent, majestic and proudest of the architecture here is the Hungarian Parliament building located on Kossuth Lajos square, one of the oldest legislative buildings in Europe.

NILE RIVER

The Nile River running through Egypt, Sudan, South Sudan, Ethiopia, Uganda, Congo, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi and Eritrea is about 30 million years old.

The Nile River is known as the longest river in the world with a length of 6,853km. The Nile River is associated with some of the world's first civilizations, so it is sometimes mistaken for the oldest river in the world. The Nile River is estimated to be at least 30 million years old and began to form when the Mediterranean Sea began to evaporate, gradually turning into a continent. Although the Nile River flows through 11 countries, it is mainly associated with Egypt and the ancient Egyptian civilization, circa 3000 BC. It can be said that, without the Nile, the ancient Egyptians would never have become one of the greatest civilizations in human history.

RIVER COLORADO

This river runs through Colorado, Utah, Arizona, Nevada and California (USA); Baja California and Sonora (Mexico) and is about 70 million years old, 2,334km long.

The Colorado River is one of the most famous rivers in the world and one of the most important rivers in the Southwest United States. The Colorado River is where the Grand Canyon forms. The ages of the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon are closely linked. There has been a long debate in the scientific community about how old the Colorado River and Grand Canyon really are. Scientists think that the current Colorado River formed about 6 million years ago, but the ancestors of this river formed about 70 million years ago.

RIVER RHINE

1,320km long, flowing through 6 countries: Austria, France, Germany, Liechtenstein, the Netherlands and Switzerland, the two banks of the Rhine River are breathtaking landscapes, world heritage sites such as Disneyesque castles and many period fortresses. medieval - evidence for a dark period in Europe's history.

Besides, there is the fresh space of vineyards, the legendary Lorelei mountain range and many other beautiful small cities.

HUNG RIVER

As the most sacred river in India, it is not only a source of water but also considered a place of salvation for millions of people. The flow of the Ganges River originates in the Himalayas, when it comes to India, it becomes an inseparable place in the life of every devout believer. The Ganges River is an integral part of Hindu culture as well as the life of every devout Hindu. Every year, millions of Hindus make pilgrimages to the temples and mosques along the river, drinking water from the river to receive blessings. Many generations of Indians live and perform all rituals around the sacred river. They also drink river water and use it to water crops.

Ganges River.

Following this river, visitors will discover the life of the people in cities such as Kannauj, Kashi and Allahabad and attend sacred ceremonies steeped in Hindu culture.

MEKONG RIVER

As one of the longest rivers in the world, originating from the Tibetan plateau, winding through China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia and emptying into the East Sea in Vietnam.