Thursday 26 November 2015
7 Things to Do in Seoul, South Korea
Myeongdong
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Source: Wikipedia
Gyeongbokgung
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Gyeongbokgung, also known as Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeongbok Palace, was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. Built in 1395, it is located in northern Seoul, South Korea.
Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Hours:
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
N Seoul Tower
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The N Seoul Tower, officially the YTN Seoul Tower and commonly
known as the Namsan Tower or Seoul Tower, is a communication and
observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South
Korea. At 236m, it marks the highest point in Seoul.
| Monday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Dongdaemun
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Heunginjimun, literally "Gate of Rising Benevolence" or more
commonly known as Dongdaemun, is one of The Eight Gates of Seoul in the
Fortress Wall of Seoul, a prominent landmark in central Seoul, South
Korea.
Address: 288 Jong-ro, Jongno-gu, 서울특별시 South Korea
Source: Wikipedia
Bukhansan National Park
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Bukhansan, or Bukhan Mountain, is a mountain on the northern
periphery of Seoul, South Korea. There are three major peaks, Baegundae
836.5 meters, Insubong 810.5 meters, Mangyeongdae 787.0 meters.
Source: Wikipedia
Namsan Park
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Namsan Mountain or Mount Namsan is a peak, 262 metres high, in the
Jung-gu district of south central Seoul, South Korea. Although known as
Mount Mongmyeoksan, or 목멱산, in the past, it is now commonly referred to
as Mt. Namsan.
Source:Wikipedia
War Memorial of Korea
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War Memorial of Korea is located in Yongsan-dong, Yongsan-gu,
Seoul, South Korea. It opened in 1994 on the former site of the army
headquarters to exhibit and memorialize the military history of Korea.
Address: 29 Itaewon-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Source: Wikipedia
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11 Best Places to Visit in Leh, Ladakh
Pangong Lake
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Royal Leh Palace
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Address: Old Road, Near Main Old Petrol Station, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir 194101
Source: Wikipedia
Magnetic Hill Leh
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Source: Wikipedia
Shanti Stupa
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Address: Shanti Stupa Rd, Leh, Jammu and Kashmir 194101
Source: Wikipedia
Hemis Monastry
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Hemis Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery of the Drukpa
Lineage, located in Hemis, Ladakh, India. Situated 45 km from Leh, the
monastery was re-established in 1672 by the Ladakhi king Sengge Namgyal.
Address: Hemis Gompa, Tikse
Source: Wikipedia
Kargil (Kashmir - Leh Highway)
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Kargil is a city in the Kargil district of Ladakh, in the Indian
state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is the second largest town in Ladakh
after Leh.
Source: Wikipedia
Khardung La
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Khardung La is a high mountain pass located in the Ladakh region
of the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir. The local pronunciation is
"Khardong La" or "Khardzong La," but, as with most names in Ladakh, the
romanised spelling varies.
Source: Wikipedia
Camel Safari
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| Image Source: Camel Safari in Leh |
Camel trekking or camel safari in Ladakh was the most common mode of
transportation for the purpose of trade, around 3-4 centuries ago. It is
still predominantly practiced in the Nubra valley from Hundar to
Diskit. Only in htis region you will find the Bactrial camels or
double-humped camels. The distinctive features of these camels are that
they store fat instead of water inside the humps. Camel safari tours are
also organized here and have become popular among travellers.
Indus River Rafting
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There are different sections in the river where the difficulty levels vary. However, there is no denying the fact this gives you tremendous pumping of your adrenalin along with a mesmerising panorama of the places around the river banks.
Hemis National Park
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| Image Source: Snow Leopard in Hemsi National Park |
Hemis National Park is a high altitude national park in the eastern Ladakh region of the state of Jammu and Kashmir in India.
Address: Leh, Jammu and Kashmir 194302
Source:Wikipedia
Leh Market
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The bustling market in Leh is full of various types of curio items,
colourful trinkets and such other articles which could be a collector's
delight. One should take some memento along with him before leaving
ladakh.
Wednesday 25 November 2015
Best 7 Things to Do in HongKong
Hong Kong Disneyland
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Hong Kong Disneyland is located on reclaimed land in Penny's Bay,
Lantau Island. It is the first theme park located inside the Hong Kong
Disneyland Resort and is owned and managed by the Hong Kong
International Theme Parks.
Address: Lantau Island, Hong Kong
Hours:
| Monday | 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM |
Source: Wikipedia
Man Mo Temple
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Man Mo Temple or Man Mo Miu is a Cantonese transliteration of Wen
Wu temple, a temple for the worship of the civil or literature god Man
Tai / Man Cheong and the martial god Mo Tai / Kwan Tai.
Address: 126 Hollywood Rd, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong
Source: Wikipedia
Hong Kong's Skyline
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Hong Kong's skyline is impressive during the daylight hours but will
really knock your socks off when all the skyscrapers are lit in the
evening. Be sure to take some time to admire them and don't forget to
bring your camera.
Victoria Peak
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Victoria Peak is a mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island. It is also known as Mount Austin, and locally as The Peak.
Source: Wikipedia
Lantau Island
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Lantau
Island is the largest island in Hong Kong, located at the mouth of the
Pearl River. Administratively, most of Lantau Island is part of the
Islands District of Hong Kong.
Source: Wikipedia
Nan Lian Garden
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The golden temple, brilliant red bridge and colorful flowers of Nan Lian
Garden have been welcoming travelers in search of ancient Chinese
beauty since its doors opened in 2006.
Shek O Peak (Dragon's Back)
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Recognized by travelers and locals as one of the world’s best urban
hikes, Shek O Peak and Dragon’s Back trail draw visitors in search of
wilderness adventure. The pristine forest is filled with tropical
Chinese foliage and a number of challenging climbs that offer the promise of stunning ocean views.
Tuesday 24 November 2015
7 Best Places to Visit in China
The Great Wall of China
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Hours:
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM – 5:30 PM |
The Terracotta Army
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Address: Lintong, Xi'an, Shaanxi, China
Hours:
| Monday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | |||
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | |||
| Wednesday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | |||
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | |||
| Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | |||
| Saturday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM | |||
| Sunday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
Official Website: The Terracotta Army
The Li River in Guilin
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| Image Source: The Li River in Guilin |
The Li River or Lijiang is a river in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous
Region, China. It flows 83 kilometres from Guilin to Yangshuo, where the
karst mountains and river sights highlight the famous Li River cruise.
Source: Wikipedia
Huangshan or The Yellow Mountains
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The area is well known for its scenery, sunsets, peculiarly-shaped granite peaks, Huangshan Pine trees, hot springs, winter snow, and views of the clouds from above.
Source: Wikipedia
Giant Pandas
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The giant panda lives in a few mountain ranges in central China, mainly in Sichuan province, but also in neighbouring provinces, namely Shaanxi and Gansu
Source: Wikipedia
The Bund
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| Image Source: The Bund, Shanghai |
The Bund or Waitan is a waterfront area in central Shanghai. The
area centres on a section of Zhongshan Road within the former Shanghai
International Settlement, which runs along the western bank of the Huangpu River
Address: Zhongshan East 1st Rd, Huangpu, Shanghai, China
Source: Wikipedia
Victoria Harbour
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Victoria Harbour is a natural landform harbour situated between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon in Hong Kong, China.
Source: Wikipedia
Monday 23 November 2015
Saturday 21 November 2015
10 Best Destinations in the World
Culebrita
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Source:Wikipedia
Flamenco Beach
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Apart from its immense beauty, this place is also known for the many tourist facilities it provides. This includes kiosks selling yummy sea food, stalls selling clothes and beach jewelry, etc. The beach is also the perfect place for many water sports such as diving, beach volley and swimming.
Address : Playa Flamenco, Culebra, Puerto Rico
Chapultepec Castle
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| Image Source: Chapultepec Castle |
Address: Bosque de Chapultepec I, Miguel Hidalgo, 11100 Ciudad de México, D.F., Mexico
Hours:
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
Source: Wikipedia
El Arco De Cabo San Lucas
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| Image Source: El Arco De Cabo San Lucas |
The arch of Cabo San Lucas, is a distinctive rock formation at the
southern tip of Cabo San Lucas, which is itself the extreme southern
end of Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. The arch is locally known as
El Arco in the town of Cabo San Lucas.
Hulhumale Island
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A reclaimed patch of land that is fast becoming a concrete jungle is
currently like a country-side for Male. A clean beach and a few nice
restaurants and cafes line this island which makes for a quick and
relaxing getaway.
Source: Wikipedia
Restoran Mr Bbq
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For all the food lovers Restoran Mr BBQ is the perfect solution. The
eatery is one of the finest in the region and serves quality food at a
price that would not hurt your pocket. Famous for its barbeque and sea
food the eating place sees a lot of tourists and sight seers all the
year round. Try the sea food which is the specialty of the restaurant.
Address: 17, Jalan Maharajalela, 34000 Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
Nairobi Education Centre - Animal Orphanage
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The Nairobi Animal Orphanage, which was created in 1964, is an asylum
for wild creatures which were discovered surrendered, stranded or harmed
all through Kenya. The motives of the education centre were to
discharge the creatures into the wild at the proper point conceivable,
and to give preservation instruction to Kenyans and guests from
everywhere throughout the planet. Through the years, the species of the
intriguing creatures possibly falling in the classifications as said
above have been preserved and directed into the creature shelter. The
animals which suffer from complex issues have also been additionally
brought up and cared by the officials of the organization.
Address: P.O. Box 40241, Nairobi, National Park, Nairobi, Kenya
Sensoji Temple Or Asakusakannon Temple
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| Image Source: Sensoji Temple |
Sensō-ji is an ancient Buddhist temple located in Asakusa, Tokyo,
Japan. It is Tokyo's oldest temple, and one of its most significant.
Formerly associated with the Tendai sect of Buddhism, it became
independent after World War II.
Address: 2 Chome-3-1 Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo 111-0032, Japan
Source: Wikipedia
Louvre Pyramid
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| Image Source: The Louvre Pyramid |
The Louvre Pyramid is a large glass and metal pyramid designed by
Chinese American architect I.M. Pei, surrounded by three smaller
pyramids, in the main courtyard of the Louvre Palace in Paris.
Address: 75001 Paris, France
Hours:
| Monday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM – 9:45 PM |
| Saturday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Sunday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
Source: Wikipedia
Varadero Beach
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The beauty of Varadero beach has the ability to enchant even the most vapid traveler. There are a number of things one can do on the beach; from water sports to swimming, beach volleyball and even a few eco tourism excursions. The beach extends 36 kms long which means you don’t necessarily have to share your privacy with other tourists.
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