From October 16 to 22, seven other journalists and I toured Israel's major places of interests. The trip was quite an eye-opener for me. I saw both the modern and ancient sides of the country. I have to say that Israel is highly worth visiting. If you want to go there, just pack your clothes and hit the road!

Gallery:
•Jerusalem  •Akko  •The Ilana Goor Museum
•Israel's Mediterranean coast •Yad Vashem

Safety

In Tel Aviv, Haifa or Jerusalem, there are many young people dressed very fashionably visiting this or that shop on the streets. There are also many religious people, especially in Jerusalem, who are dressed conservatively and busy with their lives. When night falls, customers crowd into the restaurants and bars. A lot of people also sit outdoors, enjoying the cool, breezy nighttime air.

Israel is pretty tight when it comes to security checks. Before entering large shopping malls, everyone has to open their bags and then be scanned by electronic devices. Honestly speaking, I did not feel comfortable at first. This kind of measure seemed to be over the top. I have never gone through this kind of security check before going into a shopping mall in China. Later, I shrugged the uncomfortable thoughts away. The security measures did not prevent me from entering, and it was easy to get used to.

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