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One of the oldest art complexes and greatest monuments of the world, the Borobudur temple has retained the superb architectural and aesthetic beauty with which it was blessed since its construction sometime in the end of the 7th century AD and its rediscovery in the eighteenth century. There is no foundation inscription, no way of…
Legend says that when humankind first made landfall on earth by going down a celestial ladder, they touched down on Sumba. Whatever the truth is, Sumba remains one of Indonesia’s most mysterious islands. Located in the Sabu Sea and largely isolated from the cultural forces that has affected the rest of the Indonesian identity, it is the perfect…
Bali—a word that has almost become synonymous to an island of tropical paradise. About an hour and a half from Jakarta, the island of Bali is the main destination of pleasure tourists to Indonesia. The main draws of this island include its vibrant art culture, friendly people, natural scenic beauty, ancient temples and gorgeous tropical…
One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Indonesian state of Flores off the island of Bali, the hill town of Bajawa is surrounded by lush slopes and striking volcanoes. Coming in on the road from Ruteng, the first sight that will meet tourists to the area is the…
The Yu Garden or Yù Yuán is a pleasant, well-contained classical Chinese garden, in the center of urban Shanghai. While the garden may not be the complete oasis it was originally meant to be with the hordes of tourists coming in daily, it still is an interesting stop given that it also the most complete…
Hong Kong has long been synonymous with shopping bargains and touring for people visiting Asia. However, for those familiar with Hong Kong, they know that HK is not all about hauling out the credit cards and testing your bargaining skills. It is also home to many exciting and truly splendid spots to visit and spend…
Tibet – what this? What do people usually think of when they hear “Tibet”? Buddhism, the Dalai Lama, and yaks…lots of yaks. In that land bordering Nepal and China, where yaks provide food, milk, smelly butter and smelly fur, tourists often go on pilgrimage to visit more than 1,000 years of history and hope for…
Lying at the foot of Drolmari (also known as Tara’s Mountain) to the west of Shigatse City is one of Tibet’s most influential monasteries. The Tashilhunpo Monastery was founded in the year 1477 by Gendun Drubpa, the first Dalai Lama and the most outstanding student of Tsong Khapa, founder of the Gelugpa sect of Tibetan…
Arguably the biggest city in the biggest country on the planet, Shanghai has emerged from a colorful colonial past into being one of the world’s great modern capitals. It is China’s capital of commerce, industry and finance and is the one city that best shows the progress China has made in the last hundred years…
Located at the northeastern part of China’s Hebei Province near a section of the Beijing-Shenyang Railway Line is the city of Qinhuangdao. A natural harbor bordered by the Yanshan Mountains to the north and Bohai Bay in the south, Qinhuangdao is known for its abundance of seafood like fish, prawns, and other bounties of the…