University of California, Berkeley

　　    Introduction       The University of California, Berkeley is located along the ridge of the eastern Bay Area. Established in 1868, it is one of the most prestigious higher education institutions in the United States. Its 1,232-acre (4,985,657.6 square meter) campus is a park-like space perfect for relaxing the mind.         Here you’ll find serene lawns, elegant college buildings, and students hurrying between lecture halls and classrooms. At the visitor center located at the corner of Oxford Street and University Avenue, you can purchase a campus map and arrange for guided or self-guided tours. Top sights include the 307-foot (93.5736-meter) Sather Tower, which features an observation deck. The Hearst Mining Building is strikingly beautiful, while Berkeley’s iconic Sather Gate and Sproul Plaza are also well worth visiting.      

　　 San Francisco, USA