Singapore, an island country located at the same time not far from Riau Islands is indeed remarkable. Holding the title as the financial center of the 4th highest in the world, the country is composed predominantly of ethnic Chinese, Malays, and Indians was never lonely traveler. Regardless of the total area is only about 700 km2, Singapore has a tourist attraction that can not be underestimated. Small but very impressive. The following are some of the attractions in the republic:

Jurong Bird Park

The world's largest bird park was opened in 1971 on an area of 20 acres. Located in Jurong Hill, Jurong Bird Park is inhabited by about 5,000 birds of 380 species.

Some of the main attractions Jurong Bird Park is:

African Waterfall Aviary

Breeding birds from Africa with shades of tropical forests of Africa. There are 1,500 birds of 50 species, including starlings, whydahs, turacos, Egyptian geese, parrots, and others. Here also there are two posts where visitors can observe the area planted more than 10,000 plants from Africa and enjoy the scenic waterfall.

Southeast Asian Birds Aviary

260 breeding bird species of Southeast Asian origin, one of which is the Bali mynahs which is a rare bird. At least as few as 50 Bali mynahs that still exist today. The birds are bred here and its activities were recorded for 24 hours every day. Later the birds multiply the results will be released back to the wild.

Jungle Jewels Flight Aviary

Breeding birds small South American origin.

Lory Loft
Lory breeding bird from Australia is very unique because it is made such that visitors can observe this area of the posts as high as 9 levels of the soil surface. Once in place, visitors are greeted by a Bottle trees are 125 years old.

In addition, there are a number of exciting performances that can be seen by visitors to the Jurong Bird Park, like a bird that can talk like humans, birds singing, bird painting, bird exercising, and so on.

Universal Studios

This is the second Universal Studios theme park in Asia after Osaka, Japan. Located on the island of Sentosa, this amusement park stands majestically on an area of 20 acres.

Of the 24 existing attractions, 18 of which are designed specifically for the amusement park. Universal Studios Singapore consists of 7 zones, namely:

• Hollywood, is the main entrance gate of the amusement park. Here are a la broadway theater, a number of restaurants and shops. There is also a replica of the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
• New York, New York depicts the city's post-modernization. There is a replica of the New York public library here.
• Sci-Fi City, describes the future of modern versatile. There is a 42.7 meter tall roller coaster called Battlestar Galactica: Human vs. Cylon here.
• Ancient Egypt, depicting the golden age of ancient Egypt in the 1930s. Here there are a number of replicas of the tomb of Pharaoh, pyramids, and stone monuments.
• The Lost World, bringing tourists into the atmosphere like in the movie Jurassic Park and Waterworld.
• Far Far Away, inspired by the animated film Shrek. This zone brings the atmosphere of a place to stay Shrek Far Far Away Castle, Hook's Night Club, and so on. In the castle, tourists can watch the movie Shrek four dimensions.
• Madagascar, inspired by the animated movie Madagascar which tells the journey of four friends Alex, Gloria, Melman, and Marty to the African continent.

Universal Studios Singapore is also equipped with various facilities such as more than 30 restaurants, and street food carts, and approximately 20 unique gift shop paced.

Arab Street

As the name implies, this place is a place where the community of Arab descent living and making a living in Singapore. Although the Arab Street is a Muslim area, but anyone can visit this area for menikmasi atmosphere and culture there.

It is said that the origin of the name Arab Street taken in memory of a bloody Arab merchant, Syed Ali bin Mohamed Al Junied. In around 1820, the Arab Street became the center of the textile trade, spices, and rattan. Never experienced fires, Arab Street was rebuilt and managed to survive until now.
When a visit to the Arab Street, tourists can enjoy the historical sights such as the Istana Kampong Glam was built by Sultan Hussein Shah of Johor in 1820, and the Sultan Mosque, the largest mosque in Singapore, which was built in 1928.

For those who like to shop, a row of shops selling carpets Middle East, traditional textiles such as silk sari Thailand and India, the products made from rattan, Muslim clothing, perfumes, and others waiting there. For those who like to taste the food, eat the typical Middle Eastern, Indian, and Malay is also available there.

Sim Lim Square

This is a shopping paradise for fans of gadgets. Located at Rochor Canal Road, the center is populated by hundreds of electronics stores that sell various electronic items such as cameras, phones, video cameras, televisions, laptops, webcams, computer parts, and others. There are also a number of stores that cater to electronic goods repair services.

The price of goods sold in the six-story complex on average cheaper than the prices in other stores as well as in neighboring countries. No wonder so many foreigners who took the time to stop by to Sim Lim Square while on vacation. Some stores also are authorized dealers of a number of famous brands.

For those who would like to visit there, you should prepare a special time so do not rush. Went about collecting brochures or compare prices is not only fun but also very wise thing to do.

Thailand, formerly known as Siam, is a country that is very charming. One of the kingdoms in Southeast Asia is known for its natural beauty and diversity of traditions, cultures, arts, and culinary very distinctive. The following are some of the popular tourist destinations are presented there:

Phi Phi Islands

Located in the province of Krobi, flanked by the west coast of the island of Phuket and the Andaman Sea, Phi Phi island is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. The crystal clear waters, white sand along the beach, and rocks the greenery that stood there so charming.

There are six islands in the archipelago, but the biggest and most visited is Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh. In the era of 90s, Phi Phi island is only visited by a handful of adventurers. But since airing the movie The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, located in Phi Phi Leh in 2000, the island suddenly became extremely popular. In addition to its natural beauty protected by the government as a national park, the islands of Phi Phi is also a favorite place for lovers of sport diving, rock climbing, snorkeling, kayaking, and other marine activities.

Phi Phi Islands were destroyed in the tsunami in 2004, but most have been recovered thanks to the restoration in 2010. Uniqueness of this archipelago is located in the province of Muslim majority population Krobi that, and the remaining adherents of Buddhism. There is also a mixed blood population of China Thailand and gypsies. They all live together in peace and still maintain the tradition of each until now.

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep

Buddhist temple built in the late 14th century in the reign of king Geu Na is the most popular temple in Chiang Mai. Not only pilgrims, too many foreign tourists who visit there throughout the year.

Located about 15 km from Chiang Mai city center, near the summit of Doi Suthep mountain which is famous for its panoramic keindangan, Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep has a number of attractions such as the golden pagoda, a bell tower with a large, 47 murals which tells the life of Buddha, the white elephant sculpture as a symbol of the temple guard, a series of small bells which are believed to bring good luck to those who touch it, a museum and a school for Buddhist monks.

For over a thousand years of Doi Suthep mountain regarded as sacred place by the native inhabitants, the Lua tribe. They believed that the souls of their ancestors settled on the mountain top. When Buddhism entered the land of Siam, the mountain is regarded as the center of the universe.

Doi Inthanon National Park

This is the highest mountain in Thailand, located in the province of Chiang Mai. Formerly known as Doi Luang or Doi Ang Ka, but later renamed in honor of Doi Inthanon, Chiang Mai last king, Inthawichayanon are so concerned about the preservation of the forest there.

Region since 1954 is protected as a national park is part of the Thanon Thong Chai mountain. The extent of about 482 km2, with a height of about 2,565 m above sea level. Diverse flora and fauna occupying the park, including more than 300 species of birds. On the slopes of the mountain, not far from the tribal village Ban Sop Had there Wachirathan waterfall that complements the beauty of this place.

At least 12,000 tourists visited Doi Inthanon national park in celebration of the new year every year. In addition to a number of public facilities around the national park, there is also the Thai Air Force base on top of the mountain.

Tribal Museum (Tribal Museum)

Built in 1965 by the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare of Thailand, the museum is highly recommended for tourists who are interested in getting to know the culture and the indigenous tribes in Thailand.
Located not far from Chiang Mai National Museum, Tribal Museum presents detailed information about the various tribes living in the hills of northern Thailand that culture and language different from the language of the Tai, the national language of the country of the white elephant. Major tribes there is Akha, Karen, Lahu, Lisu, Yao and Hmong. Among all 6 parts, only Yao tribe who have a written language. Each tribe also has distinctive features in terms of religion.

By visiting the Tribal Museum, visitors will better understand the history of Thailand that is rich in various cultures. Various houses, custom clothing, jewelry, souvenirs, photos, musical instruments, weapons, and other traditional objects on display here, with the accompaniment of music that adds to the rustic atmosphere thick of each tribe. It was a very rewarding experience and impressive.

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Taiwan, one of four dragon of Asia, was known as Formosa which in Portuguese means "beautiful". The mountainous island and its culture influenced by the cultures of China, Japan and Europe make this country unique. The following are some of the prime tourist destination of the country:

Taroko National Park

There are seven national parks in Taiwan, and the most popular is the Taroko National Park. Built in December 1937, this park was originally named Tsugitaka, when Taiwan was still part of the Japanese empire. After World War II, China took over Taiwan and the park was rebuilt in November 1986.

Taroko National Park Taroko gorge is famous for, namely marble stone wall that formed due to erosion caused by the river Liwu. About 200 million years ago is still a stone wall sediments on the seabed. Collection of sediment is then transformed into limestone, and because of the pressure caused by tekntonik plate and the Philippine Sea plate Eurosian, limestone was gradually transformed into marble and sticking to the surface of the sea.

Another great feature is the presence of Taroko gorge content of jade there. The only type of jade found in Taiwan and supplied to the jade market in the city of Hualien.

Taroko National Park covering an area of 920 km2, is a masterpiece that is a very fascinating experience for both travelers want any five star backpackers. Rock tunnels, waterfalls, hiking trails, and biking trails are some attraction that can be enjoyed there. Located in Hualien, Taroko National Park can be reached within a few hours from the city of Taipei.

Sun Moon Lake

Sun Moon Lake is the largest lake in Taiwan are located in Yuchi, Nantou. Nantou itself is home to a native of Taiwan, the Thao tribe.

With an area of about 7.93 km2 and a depth of about 27 meters, the lake is a lake with mountains in the surrounding sights. Greenish clear water lake, in the early morning is always shrouded by haze. Then there is the island, a small island that divides the lake is such that the eastern part is round like the sun and the western part is shaped like a crescent moon. From there the lake was named Sun Moon Lake (Sun Moon Lake).

All around the lake there is a climbing lane for lovers of hiking. Travelers can also enjoy the scenery around the lake with a cycling around the lake or explore the lake by boat. While swimming is not allowed there.

Every year several festivals held in Sun Moon lake, of which the festival fireworks, laser light shows, and music concerts.

Sun Moon Lake is an ideal tourist destination for tourists who want to relax while enjoying the quiet and peaceful atmosphere.

Museum of Marine Biology and Aquarium National
The museum is located in Checheng, Pingtung opened in February 2000. With an area of approximately 96 hectares, the museum is equipped with a water park around which is the largest water park in Taiwan.

There are three main parts in there, namely:

1. Aquatic Taiwan featuring waterfalls, river habitat, and reservoir to see the animals
2. Reef Royal Pavilion featuring a variety of coral reef habitats from shallow water to deep ocean
3. Pavilion display a World Aquatic ancient Precambrian oceans and ocean formation, as well as the history of the oceans since hundreds of years ago to the present.

In addition to having all the underwater tunnel 81 meters (longest in Asia), Museum of Marine Biology and the National Aquarium also has several research facilities. In collaboration with NASA, the museum is working on a project to monitor air quality in the South China Sea region.

Shilin Night Market

Shilin Night Market is the largest and most popular night market in Taiwan. Located in the Shilin district of Taipei, near the former location of the river dock Khilung, night market was built with a growing number of actors in the agricultural trade there.

Shilin Night Market is divided into two parts, the first part of which is housed in an old building Shilin market where many small food vendors and restaurants; and a section that sells non-food items. There is a food court that houses 539 shops, while the second floor serves as a parking lot that can accommodate 400 cars. Along the way lined the street vendors. There are also theaters, video games, karaoke, furniture stores, clothing stores, pet stores, and much more.

Famous Shilin night market with delicious dishes nan operation since 4pm till 2am every day, with peak crowds around 8 to 11 pm. Due to the proximity to several schools, the most visitors in a night market are students.

Travel to South Korea: Enjoy Beautiful Places in Korea Now Becoming Real - For fevers Korea, may have been only able to witness the beauty of the country through the glass screen only. Some of you may already know about some of the many tourist attractions in this country. Travel to South Korea today is being aggressively promoted, would like to know there any in the country where the boyband and girlband this, here are some of them:

N Seoul Tower, Seoul

The city is the capital of South Korea as well as the business and cultural center of South Korea. You will easily find skyscraper buildings. Here you can also see N Seoul Tower is a communications and observation tower, the tower located in Namsan Mountain with a height reaching 236, 7 feet and be a landmark and the highest point in the city. One other attraction of this tower tends terdaoat thousands of love padlocks with a colorful variety of forms that are locked in the trees and the fence at the bottom of the tower.

Busan

Is the second largest city in South Korea. The visitors who come to this city to visit Buddhist temples are usually located in the mountainous region. The Buddhist temple called the Temple Beomeosa which was founded in 678 BC. For you lovers of art, then you can visit some museums and historic buildings spread across the city. For nature lovers, then visit Island Dongbaek or see a bird in the Nakdong River estuary.

Nami Island

South Korean travel be incomplete if you do not visit the AAU Namiseom Nami Island is a tiny island half-moon shaped, located in Chuncheon-si, Gangwon-do Province, South Korea, or about 63 km from the city of Seoul. Nami Island is famous for its beautiful natural scenery and romantic because there exist a row of trees on either side. For those of you who have time to watch Korean drama series called Winter Sonata, certainly knows the beauty of Nami Island which is used as shooting locations. The scenery in autumn is the most beautiful scenery on the island.

Jeju Island or Jejudo

Is the largest island at the same time the smallest province in South Korea that is located in the Korea Strait, or about 130 km from the coast of South Korea. The island is very much like Bali or Hawaii and became the top honeymoon destinations in the world. UNESCO itself establish Jeju Island as one of the world heritage site and is one of the 7 natural wonders of the latest. The island presents a natural beauty that includes cliffs, beaches, mountains, waterfalls, meadows and wildflower meadow which is very beautiful. Interested to travel to South Korea? Why not?

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Islands in eastern Indonesia is also one of the oldest provinces in Indonesia. Known as the Moluccas in the international world, the province is made up of hundreds of islands inhabited by various tribes, among others, Ambonese, the tribe of Ternate, Tidore tribe, tribal Seram, Kei tribes, and others. The majority of the population earn their living by farming, especially spices like clove and nutmeg, as well as a fisherman sailing. Here are the three most popular tourist destinations in the province which is famous for the drums musical instruments:

Fort Victoria

The fortress was built by the Portuguese in 1775 under the name City of Laha fortress is the oldest fort in the city of Ambon. Strategic location, in the city center, can be reached by walking about 300 meters from the terminal Mardika.

During the colonial rule, the fort was taken over by the City Laha Dutch from the Portuguese and renamed Fort Victoria. Fort Victoria then used as the center of the Dutch government for seizing their crops in Maluku, especially spices. A port is located directly in front of the fort, the Dutch government makes it easy to send spice spoils to countries in Europe. In addition, Fort Victoria is also used as a defense of the Dutch government attack indigenous people. In front of the castle is also the hero Pattimura hanged on December 6, 1817.

Until now at Fort Victoria there are still some giant cannon, wooden sculptures best quality, the painting collection of Dutch government officials, as well as a map of the city of Ambon development of the 17th century to the 19th. By visiting this castle, tourists can gain knowledge about the history of the city Ambon. If a visit at dusk, tourists can simultaneously enjoy the sunset on the bay of Ambon front of the castle.

National Parks Manusela

Situated between the North and the O in Ceram Ceram Tehoru in the South, Manusela National Park is a combination of two nature reserves, wildlife sanctuaries namely Wae Wae Nua Nausea and nature reserves. With an area of about 189 000 hectares, Manusela National Park stretches from the coast to the mountain region.

At least seven types of vegetation blanketed the park, namely mangrove forest, lowland swamp forest, lowland rainforest, mountain rainforest, moss forests, coastal vegetation and river bank vegetation. Hilly topography makes this area very interesting and very exciting for nature lovers and connoisseurs activity jungle or rock climbing. Based on altitude, Manusela national park is divided into four categories:

1. Lowlands, less than 500 meters above sea level
2. Plateau, ranging between 500-1500 meters above sea level
3. Mountainous area, between 1500 to 2500 meters above sea level
4. The sub alpine zone, between 2500-3027 meters above sea level

Each part of this national park has its own charm, like Manusela valley cool and green, Piliana valley rich in butterflies, Sawai adorned various sea corals making it suitable for those who like snorkeling or diving.

Palace of the Sultanate of Ternate

The role of the Sultanate of Ternate in eastern Indonesia in the 13th century to 17 as a center of the spice trade, especially clove and nutmeg, as well as the first kingdom in Indonesia where the population adheres to Islam, making Ternate engraver listed as one of the most important in the history of the archipelago.

Formerly known as the guppy islands, Ternate was originally inhabited by people who migrated from Halmahera. Over time, merchants Began to arrive from the Arabic, Chinese, Javanese, and Malays who make-trading activities increasingly crowded. Automated external threats also Began to Appear, so the residents of Ternate finally agreed to make a strong organization and appoint a single leader with the title of "king". Sultanate of Ternate experienced the Heyday in the mid 16th century thanks to the spice trade and military power.

In order to perpetuate the glory and important role in the past Ternate, Ternate Sultanate palace as a monument was unveiled in December 1976. Palace surrounded by a wall over 3 meters tall is restored and preserved by the Indonesian government. Inside the palace complex are the king and his family residence, the tomb of the late sultan, also a mosque built by the Sultan of Ternate to-9. Palaces filled with gold decoration is located not far from the center of Ternate, North Maluku province.

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Bulgaria, a republic in southeastern Europe, is a country full of history and culture. The 16th largest country in the European empires had experienced during the two periods as well as the Ottoman Sultanate period.

Bordered by Romania, Serbia, Macedonia, Greece, and Turkey, Bulgaria is famous for its mountains that surround it. One is the famous Rila mountains where there are peak Musala is the highest peak in the Balkans. Here are three popular tourist destinations in the country and pretty:

Arbanasi

Arbanasi, which in Albanian means working the soil, is a village full of historical value in Bulgaria. It is in the city of Veliko Tamovo, the ancient former capital of Bulgaria, and Goma Oryahovitsa, about 400 meters above sea level.

Like most historic sites, Arbanasi filled with many monuments and a number of church buildings from the 17th and 18th centuries. Architectural buildings there are very distinctive, which is walled with stone floors, sills, and the ceiling is made of wood. Looks solid and rigid on the outside but very comfortable inside. While the interior of churches decorated with wood carvings and murals. This is the main attraction Arbanasi.

Several historic buildings become landmarks Arbanasi are:

•  Church of the Nativity of Christ (about age 15-17)
•  Church of Saint Michael and Gabriel the Guardian Angels (age 16-18)
•  St. Athanasius Church (17th century)
•  Church of Saint George (17th century)
•  Church of Saint Demetrius (age 17-18)
•  Monastery of Saint Nicholas (age 17-18)
•  Used Arbanasi palace, formerly used as a holiday home Bulgarian president Todor

As the village is heavily influenced by Greek culture for centuries, Arbanasi population using Greek as their official language.

Rila Monastery

About 117 miles south of the Sofia, capital of Bulgaria, precisely in the river valley in the mountains Rila Rilska, stood the convent of Saint Ivan of Rila. The monastery was built in the 10th century monastery of the Eastern Orthodox is the most popular and biggest in Bulgaria.

Ivan of Rila is a monk who initiated the establishment of the monastery during the reign of Tsar Peter. He himself was living in a cave and have a number of pupils who then together build Rila monastery. The authorities in Bulgaria and then provide support in the form of donations, especially the rulers during the reign of the second Bulgarian Empire until the Ottoman reign. Rila monastery became the spiritual and cultural center of Bulgaria and reached its peak in the 12th century to 14.

Several times suffered damage from an attack that occurred during the 14th century Ottoman rule, as well as fires that occurred in the 18th century, the Rila monastery was forced to undergo a series of renovations. Currently, in addition to the main church, in the Rila monastery complex there is also a dormitory, library, chapel and museum. Rila Monastery in 1983 officially listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO and in 2002 received a visit from Pope John Paul II.

The National History Museum

National History Museum in Sofia is located is one of the largest and most comprehensive museum of history in the Balkan peninsula. Built in 1973 and opened in 1984, the museum holds at least 700,000 cultural monuments that depict the history of Bulgaria since 8000 years ago. However, only 10% of the collection is on display to the public.
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The National History Museum is divided into several showrooms, namely:

• Space Pre-History, which showcased ornaments, statues, tools of stone and bone, as well as pottery from the seventh millennium to millennium BC 2.
• Ancient Thracian space, which exhibits relics of the Thracian treasure like the treasure Panagursko, Rogozensko, Letnishko.
• Space Middle Ages - the First and Second Bulgarian Empire, which showcased jewelry, pottery, coins, relics, and other objects of the century Bulgarian imperial relics 7-11 and age 12-14.
• Bulgarian Land Space, which featured the story of the earth during the Ottoman rule of Bulgaria Dominion.
• Empire Space Bulgari Third, the display objects belonging to the imperial family in the 18th century to the present.

While the collection of stone pillars and monuments of ancient Greece, the Roman and Byzantine museums can be enjoyed in the garden. For visitors who want to buy a souvenir or literature, the museum also provide it.

Tibet, a plateau in China, which borders with Myanmar, India, Bhutan, and Nepal, has exceptional charm. Its territory covers the Tibet Autonomous Region, Qinghai Province in the PRC and the province of Ladakh in Kashmir with its unique topography. The layout of the terrain average is above 4,500 meters above sea level making Tibet is nicknamed "the roof of the world". A number of mountains, including the Himalaya mountains, lakes, meadows, castles, and monasteries adorn Buddhist Tibet. Here are three must-visit tourist destinations in the country of origin of the Dalai Lama:

Potala Palace

Dalai Lama's winter palace is located on the Red Hill in Lhasa valley center. Standing at a height of 3,700 meters above sea level, the palace complex which consists of white and red building is a symbol Buddhaisme Tibet, as well as the administrative center of traditional Tibetan.

Is the 5th Dalai Lama to Potala Palace which began construction in 1645. His job takes 3 years, while the interior is done up complete for 45 years. Part of a mixed copper-based foundation to keep the building remained robust in the event of an earthquake. White building called the White Palace was completed in 1694, while the red building called the Red Palace was built in 1690 and completed in 1694.

White Palace once served as an office, a seminary and printing. While the former Red Palace serves as a place of worship and a place of religious study. There are golden stupa consecrated, tombs of eight Dalai Lama, meeting rooms, a number of temples, and libraries. Both castles are separated by a yellow-painted courtyard, called Deyangshar. Overall, this 13-storey building has over 1,000 rooms, 10,000 shrines and about 200,000 statues.

Currently the palace is listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1994 serves as a museum. For the sake of the preservation of this place, the number of visitors is limited to 2,300 people per day. But specifically in the month of July to September increased its quota to 6,000 visitors per day.

Nam Lake (Namtso)

In Mongolian, Heavenly Lake Namtso means. This mountain lake is located about 112 km from Lhasa, capital of Tibet, at an altitude of 4,718 meters above sea level with a surface area of approximately 1,920 km2.

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Lake arising from the Himalayan tectonic shift is the largest salt lake in the Tibet autonomous region and the highest in the world. There are five uninhabited islands centuries ago often visited by pilgrims by walking across a frozen lake in winter. Activity was then banned by the Chinese government. In the summer, the island is located the farthest from the edge of the lake are often inhabited by birds Phalacrocorax types of Ruddy Shelduck, typical birds of Mongolia.

Known as one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in the region Nyainqentanglha mountains, lakes Nam was once the location of shooting several films. Until now, foreign tourists visiting Lhasa many are taking the time to visit this lake to enjoy the spectacular sights and atmosphere that reassurance. Piles of stones, colorful strands of prayer flags, wild Yak and cattle fro, and the birds flying around the lake is the main attraction.

In addition to traditional jewelry and handmade cheeses, Thangka - a typical Tibetan painting made from embroidered silk fabric, a favorite tourist souvenir. The most appropriate time to visit the lake Nam is June to September.

Barkhor Street

Barkhor street is the oldest street in Lhasa, which is also known as the Window of Tibet. This path is formed in the 7th century, when the first Tibetan king, Songtsen Gampo to build the Jokhang temple in Lhasa which later attracted thousands of Buddhist pilgrims there. Pilgrimage activity that resulted in a path that is now the Barkhor street.

As an ancient street, Barkhor street not only attract the pilgrims, but also the traveler who wants to know the culture and history of Tibet even further. The stalls and booths lining the street offers a variety of unique items such as Buddha statues, Thangka, silk fabrics, prayer flags, incense, pillowcases, leather bags, oil lamps, traditional jewelry, shoes, dried meat, and much more. For those who are interested in history, can visit a small building that used to be a prosecutor's office Lhasa. Also there is a small temple and a three-story yellow building unique is the only building that was not white there.

An amazing sight is when there are pilgrims who do homage to the Buddha by way of creeping along the Barkhor street made of stone. Tibetan traditional houses with strands of prayer flags fluttering in the wind, locals still wear traditional clothes, as well as older people passing on the street, singing prayer songs provide a fantastic experience for any tourist who visit there.

Slovakia is a country located at fraction Czechoslovakia Central Europe. Countries bordering the Republic, Austria, Poland, Ukraine, and Hungary has beautiful scenery thanks to some mountains that surround it, also thanks to the lure of its history and architecture. Capital is Bratislava, Slovakia famous for crystal souvenir, stuffed with traditional costumes, ceramics, and wood crafts. Here are the three most popular tourist destinations in Slovakia:

High Tatras

In a country that is surrounded by mountains, the High Tatras mountains are the most popular because it has the highest peak in Slovakia. Being right on the border of Slovakia and Poland, the High Tatras has an area of 750 km2. Her beauty is complemented by a number of lakes, valleys, waterfalls, and caves in the surrounding areas. Very attractive for nature lovers, is not it?

There are at least 26 peaks in the High Tatras which reaches more than 2,500 meters above sea level. Almost a full year covered in snow, the mountains are a favorite of fans of skiing and mountain climbing, as well as the tourists who just want to relax in the countryside. Yes, around the High Tatras there are some villages that provide for the cottage stays, sports facilities, and a spa for tourists.

Every year there are two festivals held in the High Tatras, the Goral Zamagura Folk Festival and Folk Festival featuring dancers, singers, and musicians in traditional costumes and local culinary specialties of Goral.

Levoca

Approximately 370 km northeast of Bratislava, there is a small town called Levoca. Levoca located in Spis region inhabited since the stone age. Spis region itself never became part of the Hungarian kingdom in the 11th century, as well as Mongolia and secured colonized by the Germans, who made Spis full of history.

In the 15th century, Levoca been a center of trade, because it is located at the crossroads of trade routes between Poland and Hungary. Wine, iron, copper, leather, fur, and lots of corn exported from Levoca. Then a British humanist came to teach at a school there, traders Wittenberg open book printing origin that lasted for 150 years there, and a famous wood carver, Master Paul, settled there.

Levoca is still surrounded by ancient walls. The main entrance is marked by a gate built in Kosice 15th century. In the open field, there are three main monuments, the Old Town Hall, which is now a museum, Evangelical Lutheran Church and the Roman Catholic church St. James, known for its Gothic-style wooden altar, the sculpture of Master Paul around the year 1520. Altar is a wooden altar in the world, with more than 18 meters high. A number of other historic buildings can be enjoyed in the old city which has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 2009.

Spis Castle

At an altitude of 200 meters above the sleepy hill village of Zehra, Spis castle ruins stand. With an area of approximately 4 hectares, this castle is the most amazing castle in Slovakia was once the largest fortified castle in Central Europe.

Spis Castle originated from a tower built in 1113 that was later expanded to protect wealth Spis region. In the reign of the kingdom of Hungary, which Zapolya family, family Thurzo, and Csaky family, the castle became a center of politics, economy, culture, and administration. In the early 18th century, the family left Csaky Spis castle and in 1780 the castle was on fire. Since then Spis castle became dormant. Only in the mid 20th century the castle was reconstructed in part. In 1945 the castle belonged Slovakia Spis official and now serves as a museum where visitors can see a collection of weapons, equipment for the torture of prisoners, as well as a replica of the castle before it was hit by fire.

Spis Castle is only open to the public in May to October each year. In addition to viewing the collection the museum, tourists can also enjoy the view of the High Tatras from the castle. Castle which has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1993 has also been used as a location for shooting several feature films, including Dragonheart movie starring Sean Connery and The Last Legion starring Ben Kingsley.

Hunan province is one of the most famous in China. Located in the southern region of the PRC is the birthplace of Mao Zedong, the father of the rise of communism in the country. As an important communication center, because the Yangzi river flowed and traversed by the highway that connects northern and southern China, Hunan has many tourist attractions. Similarly, Guangxi, Hunan neighboring provinces. The following are three tourist destinations in two provinces:

Bamboo Blade Hunan Museum

Standing on an area of 2 acres, this museum holds more than 10,000 bamboo and wood slabs more than 1,700 years old excavated in Changsha city center since 1996. Excavation has become the most important archaeological discoveries of the 20th century in China.
The entire slab of wood and bamboo slats are recorded political history, economy, military, culture and geography of ancient Changsha in the heyday of the Wu dynasty that ruled in 222-280 AD which is also often referred to as the Three Kingdoms period. Changsha government allocated more than 9 million U.S. dollars to build this museum.

Huanglong cave

Asia's longest cave rocks in the local language means "Yellow Dragon Cave". Covering an area of 48 acres with a length of up to 15 km, Huanglong cave is divided into two sections, namely the dry and wet. In it there are 4 floors, 13 rooms, 3 waterfalls, 2 rivers, 3 pools, 96 alley, and a lake. The largest room in the cave has an area of 4,000 m2.
Huanglong cave conditions making it a tourist destination with a rating of 4A in China, which is the second highest rank in the category area with beautiful scenery. Not surprisingly, the tourist attractions are located in the city of Zhangjiajie's Wulingyuan district obtain such a rating, because of its beauty can be enjoyed throughout the year, day or night. Air circulation in it is very good, weather was cool in summer and warm in winter.

Elephant Trunk Hill

Located on the west bank of the Li River in Guilin, a city located in Guangxi province, not far from the border with the province of Hunan, where this tour is very easy to recognize because of its shape resembling a giant elephant drinking water from the river. Because the shape that this place is called Elephant Trunk Hill.
Hill which has a length of 108 meters and a width of 100 meters is located on an area of 1.3 hectares. Between the trunk and the legs of "the elephant" there is a cave called Shui Yue (Moon Water) on the walls there are writings panegyric. Tourists can enter the cave by using canoes. On the other side of the hill there is a cave which is an ideal spot for tourists to enjoy the panoramic view of Guilin city. While on top of the hill there is a two-story pagoda was built during the Ming Dynasty.

As an archipelago, Indonesia has many mountains scattered in a number of islands. Most of these mountains are volcanoes that are still active, but the lure many tourists and foreign researchers. Mount not only provides stunning natural scenery, but also provide cool air to eliminate fatigue and unseen. The following are some of the popular tourist destinations in Indonesia mountains :
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Dieng

On the border between the districts and counties Banjarnegara Wonosobo in Central Java there is a plateau region which is a volcanic crater with a crater. This plateau appears as a result of dislocation an old volcano, the mountain Prau. Dieng, meaning "dwelling place deities" is actually a caldera surrounded by several small mountain.

Dieng is located approximately 26 miles north of the capital district of Wonosobo, with an altitude of over 2,000 meters dapl. In the highlands where the temperature ranges from 20 degrees to 0 degrees Celsius, there are many temples which proves the existence of Hindu civilization on the island of Java in the 8th century. Dieng also an agricultural land. In addition to potatoes as its main product, other vegetables such as carrots, cabbage, mushrooms, and onions are also produced there. In extreme weather, the temperature in Dieng can reach below 0 degrees Celsius, causing frost damage to the vegetable garden.

Although it must always be on guard because often out of gas / steam and mud toxic gases, as well as prone to earthquakes, landslides and floods, Dieng area still attract many tourists as there are several attractions there, among others, who often appeared lake color shades of green, blue, red, white, and purple; Merdada lake which is the largest lake in Dieng where tourists can walk around the lake by boat; Sikidang crater, Sinila, Sileri, and Candradimuka; cave Semar, Jaran caves, wells and caves; Ghatotkacha temple, temple Arjuna, Heroine temple, temple Semar, Bima temple; Dieng Volcanic Theater place to watch movies about volcanoes; Kailasa Dieng and museums.

Mount Bromo

This is one of the most popular volcanoes in the country. Bromo, a volcano located in East Java, towering over 2,300 meters dapl and until now still active. Geographically, the mountain is located in the four districts, namely Malang, Lumajang, Pasuruan, and Probolinggo.

If talking about Bromo, then that comes to mind is a magnificent mountain with a caldera that lay around him. Yes, Bromo has a sea of sand covering approximately 10 square kilometers. This crater has a diameter of about 800 meters (north - south) and 600 meters (east - west), and a dangerous area of a circle with a radius of about 4 km from the crater center. During the 20th century, this mountain has erupted three times. The last eruption occurred in 2010.

Tribe is a native of Bromo Tengger. Every year they hold a ceremony at a temple Yadnya Kasada under the foot of the mountain and then continued up to the top of the mountain where they made offerings of chicken, vegetables, and money to the gods by throwing it into the crater. They believe that Bromo is a holy mountain. The ceremony is to be one of Bromo tourist attraction. In addition, tourists can also watch the spectacular scenery at sunrise or riding a horse to get around the caldera, while enjoying the cool air Bromo ranging between 20  to 3  Celsius.

National Park of Mount Gede Pangrango

Mount Gede and Mount Pangrango is a twin volcano in West Java. Both are connected by a saddle along the 2,400-meter known as Cage and Rhino is part of the National Park of Mount Gede Pangrango. This national park is actually a union of Cibodas Botanical Garden, Nature Reserve Cimungkat, Situgunung Recreation Park and Nature Reserve of Mount Gede Pangrango.

The National Park covering an area of 150 sq km is very popular among nature lovers and mountain climbers. Incredible natural scenery, where the steep mountain slopes, river rapids, deep valleys and mountains that long, too Edelweiss flower fields in the northern mountain Gede provide amazing experiences for tourists who visit there. Both mountain Gede (2,958 meters dapl) and Pangrango mountain (3,019 meters dapl) inhabited by endangered animals such as the Java hawk, owl Java, silver monkey, and Java langur. In addition, there is a giant tree Rasamala, forest orchids, pitcher plants (insect hunters), luminous fungi, and many more unique plant species there.

National Park of Mount Gede Pangrango which is where the most important biodiversity research and conservation in Indonesia is a proper family tourist destination. There, the tourists can enjoy the fresh mountain air while enjoying the cool, distant waterfalls, small lakes, also witnessed the semi-active craters. In 1977, the park was officially made part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO.

Previously we have reviewed a number of tourist destinations in the state of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Tasmania, and South Australia. This time we will review tourist destinations in Western Australia, the largest state in Australia. Here are the three most popular tourist destinations in there:

Broome

Broome is a small town that has a blend of colonial cultures of Australia and Asia, which is located in the Kimberley region. The white sandy beach adorned with coconut trees, the scent of the Indian Ocean, fragrant frangipani flowers, and unique architecture characterizes this city.

This pearl producer in the city there is the tomb of the diving Japanese national who worked there in the 18th century. The diver was killed in the line of work they harvest clams and pearls from the waters around Broome. To commemorate the day, Shinju Matsuri cultural festival was organized every year.
Cable beach, about 7 km from Broome town center, is a very charming beach. Water crystal clear sea surrounding greenery, white sand along the 22.5 km, as well as spectacular views of the sunset can be enjoyed by the tourists while riding a camel around. While on the beach Town, in the eastern corner of Broome, travelers can witness spectacular views of the so-called "Staircase to the Moon", in which the moon looks very big on tidal current and its reflection on the sea surface as if forming a ladder to reach the moon. In addition, tourists can also see fossils of plants and soles of the feet of dinosaurs about 130 million years old in Gantheaurne Point when sea water is in the low tide conditions.

Summer is the most appropriate time to visit Broome. Picnics and water sports are the most frequently performed activities tourists there.

Pinnacles Desert

Pinnacles Desert is one of many Australian landscape pride. In this place stood thousands of limestone pillars above the yellow sand that is made naturally. Included in the area Nambung National Park, this place is located about 245 km from Perth, the capital of Western Australia.

There is some conjecture as to the origin of the formation of the Pinnacles. Some say that the pillars as high as 5 meters is formed from a collection of shells that were completely destroyed and blown off; others say that the tree roots are buried in the sand which then generates aeolianite sand, and wind erosion of sand formed into pillars aeolianite.
Pinnacles known to exist in the 1960s, which was then included as part of the National Park Nambung. The most beautiful scenery in this place can be enjoyed in the morning and late afternoon, when the sunlight produces exceptional color and shadow of the pillars with amazing formations. Kangaroos also met there a lot, especially at dawn and dusk.

Each year, the Pinnacles desert around 150,000 foreign tourists visited the state. The best time to visit this place is spring (August to October).

Fremantle WA

Approximately 20 minutes drive to drive from Perth city center, is a port city that is energetic and rich in culture. Fremantle, the name of the city, located just at the mouth of the Swan River. The city must be visited by those who love history as an example of a port city with the best in the world streetscape.
As a port city, it is not surprising that Fremantle has a maritime museum. However, Western Australian Maritime Museum is a museum that is not unusual. The building is very modern and uniquely designed. The shape of the curve, aluminum alloy panels and pieces of wood, similar to the technique of making a traditional boat. 34-meter-high building is capable of giving a feeling to any visitors as if they were enjoying the rhythm of up and down waves of the sea. To maximize its uniqueness, end of the building is intentionally designed to be above sea level. The museum is exhibiting a number of handmade sailboats, recreational boats, fishing boats up pearls.

One other popular buildings in Fremantle is a Fremantle prison. The building is made of limestone, overlooking the city and back to the Indian Ocean. The prison complex consists of a main cell block, kitchen, home washing, showers, workshops, hospitals and refractory cells. Prison relic of the 18th century which operated for almost 140 years now the monuments and museums whose collections include approximately 5,000 artifacts, furniture and films, as well as more than 2,000 photos. Fremantle Prison is the first building in Western Australia are listed in the list of world heritage sites.

If not visit historic buildings or museums, tourists in Fremantle WA can enjoy the atmosphere of the city at a sidewalk cafe or shop for local handicrafts such as souvenirs, home furnishings, and jewelry.

In the past few days we have reviewed a number of tourist destinations in the state of New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, and Tasmania. This time we will review the South Australian tourist destinations, with the state capital of Adelaide. The state is bordered by NSW, Victoria, Queensland, and Western Australia. Here are the three most popular tourist destinations in there:

Neptune Islands

Neptune Islands is one of the favorite places divers from all over the world. Located in Port Lincoln, the area extends along 70 km, sea depths ranging from 40 meters to 95 meters. The archipelago consists of two crescent-shaped islands as a result of a small canal that divides the two.

The waters around the islands of Neptune is home to New Zealand a colony of seals and sea lions Australian rare. The existence of these two animals attract great white shark, great white shark population so pretty much there. However, since the late 1990s the great white shark population began to decrease, so that the Australian government to take steps to protect and preserve this predatory fish.
It is offered by most unique islands with tourist submarine Neptune is the great white shark. In the summer, the sharks look more manly, while female sharks that looks a lot bigger in the winter. This dive is done by putting divers into a sturdy steel enclosure so that the divers are safe from attack sharks.

A lighthouse and inn located in the south of the archipelago, so that the tourists can enjoy the scenic surrounds and unwind while enjoying the sound waves.

McLaren Vale Beer Company

First introduced to the public in May 2008, McLaren Vale Beer Company immediately captured the hearts of the audience of beer in Australia. Initially, the owner, Adam Trippe-Smith did his own sales. But as the journey time and increasing production, he deployed a team of the seller in Adelaide, Sydney, and Melbourne. Now McLaren Vale Beer Company is the leading beer producer in Australia.

Beer processing center McLaren Vale Beer Company is located in the Fleurieu peninsula surrounded by hills, valleys and the beautiful sea. The Salopian Inn, an inn that was built in the 18th century, officially became the "house beer" McLaren Vale Beer Company in 2009. Besides fresh beer, visitors can also enjoy wine and local and international meals are served a la world class restaurant with a rustic atmosphere .
The Salopian Inn is walled and floored buildings built of stone in 1851. Although it has been renovated, the majority of the original parts are still awake, including a wine cellar best of McLaren Vale estate. For the beer connoisseur, McLaren Vale Beer Company at The Salopian Inn provides four variants, namely Vale Ale which won the award for lager number 1 in Australia, Vale Dry, Vale India Pale Ale, and Dark Vale.

Adelaide Botanic Gardens

Garden area of 51 hectares is located in the center of the city of Adelaide, capital of South Australia. Built in 1854 and opened to the public in 1857, the Adelaide botanical gardens designed in the style of the royal gardens of Versailles Kew English and French.

Collection of plants in the botanical garden includes native Australian horticulture and foreign countries; one unique is the Wollemi pine trees which is the only one in the world. Adelaide botanical gardens consist of several parts, namely:

• Victorian Palm House, featuring a collection of dried flowers Malagasy  
• Water Mediterranean Garden, featuring a collection of plants of the five Mediterranean climate 
• Amazon Waterlily Pavilion, featuring a large collection of lotus 
• The Santos Museum of Economic Botany, is the last colonial museum in the world that is deliberately constructed 
• Bicentennial Conservatory, featuring a collection of rainforest plants endangered 
• The Australian Native Garden, featuring native Australian plants artistically

In addition, visitors can also enjoy 5,000 kinds of roses in the rose garden is located near the Bicentennial Conservatory.

Some cafes are available for visitors who want to relax while enjoying food with natural atmosphere. For those who like gardening, can buy seeds, books and gardening supplies at Diggers Garden Shop.

Similarly, a review of three popular tourist attraction in South Australia. In the next Post we will review the popular tourist resorts in the state of Western Australia.

In three previous posts we have discussed a number of tourist destinations in Austrlaia namely: New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland. This time we will review tourist destinations in Tasmania. Tasmania is a state of Australia which consists of an island called Tasmania, which is the 26th largest island in the world, and 334 small islands in the vicinity.  
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 Here are the three most popular tourist destinations in there:

Leaning Church Vineyard

Australia is one of the countries producing wine alcoholic beverages (wine), the highest in the world. Almost in every country there are parts where vineyards and processing. Leaning Church Vineyard is one of the many vineyards in northern Tasmania.

Although relatively new, 6 hectare vineyard is included in the list of popular destinations for tourists not only can enjoy vineyard planted since the start 20 years ago, yet can also taste various types of wines such as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc generated there. In addition, Leaning Church Vineyard also hosts special events such as barbeque night on weekends, as well as offering a package event like a birthday party or a wedding with a capacity of 150 people and 400 people.

Arthur mountain location overlooking the lake-studded and decorated by lotus flowers, and an old church over the age of 90 years standing there making Leaning Church Vineyard vineyard and pretty and unique.

Port Arthur

Approximately 60 miles from Hobart, capital of Tasmania, there is a small town called Port Arthur. Port Arthur is one of the regions in Australia with a very strong heritage. With an area of about 40 acres, this small town has more than 30 historic buildings, including a functioning prison in 1830 until 1877.

Name of Port Arthur is taken from the name of a governor who had served there, George Arthur. History records that in Port Arthur built a model of the system of holding prisoners hardened criminals from the UK and Ireland, where this place is located in a region that is difficult to achieve and abandoned, Alcatraz-like prison in the United States.
In Port Arthur, tourists also can visit Point Puer, where the boy was trained British trade; The Isle of the Dead, where there are ancient tombs from the 18th century; a museum exhibiting objects work the prisoners during their lives, and many more.

Port Arthur has been included in the list of UNESCO world heritage site in 2010, and each year around 250,000 foreign tourists visited the state.

Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG)

TMAG is a museum and art gallery integrated with the herbarium, which focuses on the objects of historic, scientific, and artistic. Based in Hobart, the museum aims to preserve objects that become cultural identity Tasmania.

TMAG was founded in 1843 by the aristocratic society of Tasmania. The building is magnificent and consists of two floors. The museum displays a diverse collection of the geological history of the island of Tasmania, Tasmanian native vegetation, indigenous population of Tasmania, the colonial period, and the history of Tasmania in general. While the art gallery featuring a diverse collection of colonial art from the period 1803 to 1930 and the work of the best contemporary art, as well as the history of money. Herbarium specimen displays a collection of plants from the early 1830s. At least there are more than 140,000 specimens of flowers, 5,000 specimens of fungi, 14,000 specimens of algae, 9,000 specimens of ferns, and many more.
TMAG open to the public every day, from morning to evening. The visitors can also relaxing in a cafe, or shop postcards, posters, toys, and souvenirs there. Especially for group visits, are required to make an appointment in advance.

In the next post we will continue our review of the popular tourist objects in other Australian.

NSW

Australia, a continent rich in natural resources, history, and culture incredible. Former British colony's land consists of six states, namely New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia.

In the previous article we have discussed about sidney and Surrounds, and this time we will review the place in New South Wales (NSW), states with the highest population figures, as well as the greatest role in the economic growth of the country dubbed as the kangaroo. Many agricultural products, farm and ranch produced NSW. Here are three popular tourist attractions in NSW:

Mungo National Park

This national park is located in the remote southwestern NSW, about 876 km from Sydney, the state capital. With an area of 2,400 km2, Mungo National Park is a national park in the form of a combined 17 dry lake. Its main attraction is Lake Mungo, a dry lake in the world's second largest ancient estimated dry since 14,000 years ago.

Since the discovery of the skeletal remains of early man Mungo, giant kangaroo bones, fossilized eucalyptus trees, and stone tools there, the park is also known as an archaeological site. Mungo ancient human remains buried on the banks of Lake Mungo, under the Walls of China, which is a series of lunettes or crescent-shaped dunes that stretches along 33 km. Walls of China, Mungo National Park makes getting phenomenal.

In addition there is an information center, where tourists can obtain complete information and maps of national parks, there is also a laboratory to support the activities of archaeologists there. Lodging, camping spots and a common kitchen is also available there. Trek along the 70 km is also built to facilitate the tourists driving across the Mungo National Park which has been listed as a world heritage site by UNESCO.

Lord Howe Island

Beautiful island in the Pacific Ocean is located on the north coast of NSW, about 2 hours from Sydney. Very fitting for the nature lovers and the atmosphere is very relaxed because the number of tourists on the island is limited to 400 people per visit and no mobile phone network there.

Touted as the most beautiful island in the Pacific Ocean, Lord Howe island is inhabited by a number of marine life, birds and rare plant types. In fact this island is the best bird watching in Australia, with more than 14 species of sea birds that settled there. The rocks surrounding the island, golden sand beaches, clear sea water and creates a peaceful atmosphere and outstanding. To complement the comfort of the tourists, besides 18 lodging options, this island is also available in the information center, several restaurants, a golf course, museums, hiking trails, bike rental places, spa, water activities as well as facilities such as snorkeling, diving, and fishing.

With a temperate climate, Lord Howe Island which has been listed as a UNESCO world heritage site is suitable for a visit anytime throughout the year. Temperatures there range from 25 ° C (summer) to 12 º C (winter). Both parents, adults, children, and young couples will really enjoy the holidays in this place.

Gulgong

Gulgong is a small historic old town can be reached within 4 hours drive from Sydney. The city not only has a beautiful panoramic vineyards around it, but also save a lot of history.
Soil visited Gulgong started the first time since the discovery of gold in 1870 at Red Hill. In 1872, when the settlers in that place has reached about 20,000 people, forming small town of Gulgong. As time went on and the turn of the generations, until today there are about 130 heritage buildings in the city. Unique hallmark that can be found there are narrow streets flanked by buildings made of wood on one side and the building of the iron on the other side complete with a porch, and the curves of the road marks the establishment of the settlers tents of yore.

Built a number of attractions there, including Pioneer Museum which tells the story historic old town of Gulgong in the 1800s. Horse-drawn carriage, mining equipment, blacksmith equipment, as well as old photographs are partly the collection on display there. Then there is an open pit mine museum in Red Hill, which showcased windlass, taste buds, cottage place to learn, as well as mining maps throughout the city. Gulgong is also famous as a city of ceramics and tin, so it is not surprising that there are galleries where visitors can admire the works of art that have been handed down for generations.

One more uniqueness that can be found there is a secret language of symbols. Initially, the symbols used by the Gulgong to communicate during the depression in which they are difficult to get a job, food, and even a place to sleep though. Chester Nealie, a native of Gulgong, spark creative ideas to decorate the streets with these symbols. Be Gulgong Symbol Trail which consists of 70 floors with colorful and unique textures that lie at random in the street Mayne and Coronation park. Some floors touch of humor as "dangerous drinking water" mounted in front of the pubs. It's interesting, is not it?

However, the tourists have not completed their visit at the Gulgong Henry Lawson Centre without visiting. There exhibited a number of paintings, prints, books, and photographs relating to the Australian poet pride.

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Malaysia is one country with the nearest neighbor Indonesia. Its people are the majority ethnic Malays make Malaysia as brothers by the natives of Indonesia. State federation of the former British colony is made up of 13 states, with the capital Kuala Lumpur. Although not as rich as Indonesia, Malaysia also has a tourist attraction that should not be underestimated. Here are three favorite tourist destinations in the country:

Batu Cave

About 13 km north of Kuala Lumpur, there is a tremendous tourist attraction, namely Batu Cave. Batu Cave is a rocky hill which has a number of Cave are believed to have formed about 400 million years ago. Batu Cave is the biggest Hindu pilgrimage spot that is located outside India. Batu cave is one of the tourism malaysia.

There are three main Cave in this place, namely the Cathedral Cave or Temple Cave, the largest cave with a ceiling height of 100 meters. To reach this temple, tourists and pilgrims have to climb 272 steep stairs. Under the cathedral there is a cave dark cave inhabited Cave a number of animal species, including trapdoor spiders are rare. This cave can only be visited at any given time, accompanied by a guide because the terrain is quite heavy. Then in the bottom of the hill there is a cave that holds many Art Gallery sculpture and wall paintings of Hindu breath.

Right beside the Cathedral Cave are Cave which it tells the story of the Ramayana epic story of Rama. There are a statue of Hanuman, the monkey magic faithful servant of Rama, as high as 15 meters. Another sculpture that can be encountered is the statue of Lord Muruga as high as 42.7 meters which stands majestically in front of the Batu Cave area. The statue was made because the Batu Cave is a place of Hindu pilgrimage dedicated to Lord Muruga, the Hindu god of war.

Aside from being a place of pilgrimage of Hindus, Batu Cave is also the center of rock climbing in Malaysia. In this area, the cliff pajat lovers can test their adrenaline in more than 160 climbing routes, with the highest 150 meters.

Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands is a place of tourism in malaysia. If Indonesia has the Peak area in West Java, which is a tourist destination around Greater Jakarta residents to enjoy the cool weather (read about the tour in Indonesia), Malaysia has the Genting Highlands. Genting Highlands is a resort area located at an altitude of 1,860 meters above sea level, which can be reached within 1 hour from Kuala Lumpur.

Initially, in Genting Highlands built a hotel in 1971. Over time, a number of development done in this place until now Genting Highlands has 6 hotels and a golf course. One of the popular First World Hotel is entering a world record as the largest hotel in the world since 2006 because it has more than 6,000 rooms. Genting Highlands also has 3 amusement park with over 20 rides mainstay, of which the Flying Coaster, Genting Sky Venture, Haunted House, a museum Ripley's Believe It or Not!, Snow World, and Space Shot.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park

Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park is one of the most popular marine tourism destination in Malaysia. It is located approximately 20 minutes from Kota Kinabalu, capital of Sabah, if reached by fast boat (speedboat). This marine park consisting of five islands with a combined area of approximately 4,900 hectares, of which two-thirds are in the surrounding waters.
There is the largest island Gaya island, with an area of approximately 15 km2 and is enveloped by lush tropical forests and surrounded by rocks beautiful. Unfortunately, there are a village inhabited by illegal immigrants from the Philippines and the crime rate is high enough so that the Malaysian government banned the tourists to visit the island. Once the second largest island is the island with the most complete facilities Manukan island. There are cottages, a clubhouse, a restaurant, swimming pool, volleyball court, football field, soccer field takraw, and diving center. Three other islands, namely the island Mamutik (smallest), the island Cow, and the island Sulug (furthest from Kinabalu City) is also ideal for tourists who want to enjoy nature while swimming, diving, snorkeling, hiking, or just a picnic on the beach.
Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park also has the unique marine life, such as scorpion fish, blue spots rays, cuttlefish, mantis shrimp, green turtle and hawksbill turtles. Surrounding waters, including shallow and decorated by beautiful coral gardens.

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