Uniquely the island of Formosa

Taroko National Park
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.

Vibrant Exotic Thailand

Wat Arun
Thailand, a country in the Southeast Asian kingdom, a country full of exotic allure. There is much to be enjoyed in the country, dubbed the White Elephant Affairs, such as the arts, culture, to food. Thailand is known as a nation that is friendly and humble, so it is not surprising that Thailand has always been a preferred destination for international travelers. The following are some of the most popular tourist destinations in there:

Wat Arun

Wat Arun is a Buddhist temple located in Bangkok, capital of Thailand. Also known as the Temple of Dawn (Temple of Dawn), this temple is one of the most popular icons in Thailand.

At first, this temple stands at a place called Tumbol Bangmakok, with the name Wat Mokok. Later during the reign of Rama I moved to the west bank of the Chao Phraya river. Had neglected for a long time, Wat Arun finally restored during the reign of Rama II.

The main part of Wat Arun is prang (Khmer-style tower) was as high as 250 feet are decorated with different colors of porcelain. In the four corners there are small stamps. Both stamps middle and small prang constructed during the reign of King Rama II, circa 1809-1824., Where there is a green Buddha statue that supposedly made by King Rama II and at the base of the statue of king Rama II are buried the ashes.

Wat Arun beauty can be enjoyed fully from the opposite river bank. This temple gleaming in the afternoon and look classy at dawn and dusk.

Pattaya floating market

One of the biggest floating market in Thailand is located on Sukhumvit Road, about two kilometers from Pattaya Underwater World. Occupying an area of about 27 acres, Pattya floating market is a tourist attraction that must be visited by the tourists who vacation in the land of white elephant.

Opened in November 2008 with more than 100 stalls, Pattya floating market is divided into four sections, each of which presents the attractions and traditions that represent the four regions of Thailand, namely North, South, Central, and Northeast. Items that are sold are very diverse, ranging from food, fruits, herbs, painting, silk fabrics, carvings, and more.

In addition to offering merchandise, this floating market also displays art shows, among other dances and traditional sports. To complement the tourist experience at this place, visitors can rent a boat and down the canals throughout this market. In addition to watching the activities of the bank, visitors can also admire the beauty of the architecture, exotic plants, and bridges are impassable. Pattya floating market opened at 10 am to 11 pm every day.

Nong Nooch

This is a very famous park in Thailand. Initially, the couple Tansacha bought 600 acres of land in the valley in the province of Chonburi to be built into a fruit plantation. But then his wife, Nongnooch Tansacha, was inspired to create a tropical garden.

Known as the largest and most beautiful park in Southeast Asia, the park Nongnooch presents various types of ornamental plants that are grouped into several thematic gardens, among which are:

  • Parks topiari: the plants are established in such a way and unique color make visitors feel like being in a fairy tale
  • Parks stone age: the park is decorated with large rocks make visitors feel like being in the era of menhirs in the UK
  • Parks orchids: presenting a collection of Thai orchids in large numbers. A very special care to make the visitors can continue to enjoy a variety of orchids healthy and beautiful
  • Garden umbrella garden umbrella is decorated with red and gold shades make a garden of palms and cycads look more vibrant and attractive

Opened to the public in 1980, the park is also famous Nongnooch Thai cultural performances and attractions elephant. At least 2,000 tourists visit this park every day.

Chao Phraya

Chao Phraya meaning "king of the river". Along the river is approximately 372 kilometers from Bangkok divides the city north to south and ends in the Gulf of Thailand.

Each day, the Chao Phraya river was never lonely. During the day the river is enlivened by ships transporting goods, while the evenings enlivened by pleasure boats. Along the river there are many small pier with boats ready to transport tourists. The tourists can down the river and enjoy the legendary buildings such as Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and the Royal Boat House. But they can also see some of the bridge as the bridge Rama VI, Phra Pin-Klao bridge near the Grand Palace, Rama VIII bridge, Rama IX bridge, and the bridge Mega.

Until now, the Chao Phraya River is a river that is most often used for various transportation vehicles such as the water bus, water taxi (longtails), and ferries. More than 15 operators operating vessels in the river.

10 popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia

halong bay thailand
Southeast Asian region began to attract the attention of world travelers. Because what? This is because the cost of travel in Southeast Asia popular cheap. The cost of accommodation, transportation, meals, and admission tourist spots in Southeast Asia tend to be lower than in Europe or America. Not only are low travel costs, Southeast Asia also offers a wide variety of attractive tourist destinations for tourist activities. Nature area with a beautiful view to the modern tourist who comes to casino has been available in the ASEAN region. Here are 10 popular tourist destinations in Southeast Asia.

Angkor Wat, Cambodia

Who does not know Angkor Wat? Similar buildings of the temple that stands firmly near the town of Siem Reap, Cambodia, is known as the largest religious monument in the world. Angkor Wat stood firm for more than 900 years and brought the Khmer architectural style staircase steps and filled with elaborate reliefs. This place is increasingly popular with tourists the world after becoming the location filming of the movie box office "Tomb Raider".

Apart form the magnificent buildings and exotic, Angkor Wat also offers beautiful natural scenery and tranquil atmosphere. Angkor Wat is surrounded by shady green trees while its location is somewhat separate from the bustle of the city. Visit Angkor Wat, tourists will feel as detached from 21st century life and crawl back into the past.

Halong Bay, Vietnam

Do not miss a visit to Halong Bay when traveling to Vietnam. Halong Bay or Ha Long Bay offers a bewitching scenery serene green lagoons decorated with huge limestone cliffs. Ha Long Bay in the region which spans 1,553 square miles, scattered around a large boulder 1900-2000. The background of the clear blue sky enhance the beauty of Halong Bay in Vietnam. Not surprisingly, then Halong Bay has been named as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Behind the beauty of Halong Bay, tucked an interesting legend. It is said that when the people of Vietnam fought against the invaders, the gods send a dragon to protect their families. The dragon then spit out jade and gems that turned into rock cliffs to deter invaders entering the territory of Vietnam. The area where the dragon descended later known as Halong Bay. In the local language, it means Halong Bay Dragon bay.

Bromo National Park, Indonesia

Among the many beautiful places in Indonesia, the National Park Bromo-Tengger-Semeru is one special. Tourist attractions are located in the province of East Java has a stunning view of the sunrise. Many travelers are willing to wake up at dawn and traveled long and winding uphill using the jeep just to watch the scenery. Drowsiness and super cold air that surrounds travelers will be quickly forgotten when the sun is perfectly round shape emerged from behind Mount Bromo which looks like tan sand dune.

Luang Prabang, Laos

Secretly, Laos storing attractive tourist destination for sightseeing. Luang Prabang name. Formerly known as the capital of Laos, Luang Prabang is now a special city listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Luang Prabang town appeal lies in the presence of wooden buildings that have Lao style architecture with a touch of Europe. Luang Prabang is also known as one of the cleanest and orderly city in Southeast Asia. Another specialty of Luang Prabang there on 2 rivers flow to fortify the town on the right side and the left.

Borobudur, Indonesia

Not to be outdone by Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Indonesia also has a magnificent religious monument known as Candi Borobudur. The largest Buddhist temple in Indonesia is even older between 200-300 years than Angkor Wat. Borobudur was built by the Sailendra dynasty in the 9th century. The temple building is magnificently decorated by 504 statues of Buddha while the walls are engraved on 2,672 relief panels tell the story of various events ranging from the birth of the Buddha to the daily life of citizens. Although no longer listed as one of the seven wonders of the world, Borobudur remained popular among local and foreign tourists in Indonesia.

Langkawi, Malaysia

Malaysia did have a lovely islands are popular as tourist destinations. The place in question is Langkawi (Langkawi Permata Kedah). Islands which includes 104 small islands (99 at high tide) of a variety of interesting sights such as waterfalls, mountains, rice fields, beautiful gardens, as well as high suspension bridge 125 feet above ground level. However, there is another attraction that makes the popular Langkawi travelers. Langkawi is one of the few tax-free areas in Malaysia.

Boracay, Philippines

As an archipelago, the Philippines has many beautiful islands are suited for a vacation. Boracay is touted as one of the most beautiful islands in the Philippines. White sandy beaches with crystal clear turquoise colored water into the main attraction of Boracay. Coupled with the warm tropical air and quiet atmosphere, Boracay is a paradise for tourists and honeymooners.

Boracay Island visitors can perform a variety of beach activities such as swimming, sunbathing, diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, or kiteboarding. However, natural beauty and serene atmosphere on the island of Boracay usually invites travelers to relax and keep lazing.

Sentosa, Singapore

Not only natural tourism area, Southeast Asia also has tourist attractions and modern luxury. One of the region's most advanced and modern tourist can be found in Sentosa Island, Singapore. Luxury hotels, beautiful beaches, world-class theme parks available in the area of Sentosa. Fun again, all means of transportation in Sentosa Island can be used for free. Sentosa is also the location of the most popular amusement parks in Singapore, namely Universal Studios Singapore - the first amusement park in Southeast Asia with the theme of Hollywood movies under license from Universal Studio USA.

Wat Pho, Thailand

There are many interesting places in Thailand, but tourists usually do not miss a visit to Bangkok. Although it has been developed into a modern metropolis, Bangkok never lost its traditional side. Evidently, the city still has many historic buildings one of which is Wat Pho.

Sacred places of Buddhism is a spectacular save artwork reclining Buddha statue is covered by gold. Therefore, Wat Pho is also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha (Reclining Buddha Temple). With a length of 46 meters and width of 15 meters, the statue of reclining Buddha at Wat Pho was recorded as the largest Buddha statue in Thailand.

Gili Trawangan, Indonesia

The latter is a tourist destination Gili Trawangan Indonesia. Indonesia has some of the beautiful islands that are free of pollution, one of which is Gili Trawangan in Lombok. How can it be free of pollution? Because the island does not allow any motorized vehicles on the island environment. Tourists and local residents are only allowed to use non-engine transport like bicycles and horse-drawn carriages (cidomo). That's why the quality of water and air in Gili Trawangan is still very awake. Gili Trawangan is also well known as the favorite honeymoon destinations local and foreign tourists.

Enjoying Beautiful Places in South Korea

Seoul Tower
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?

Read also the article about korean namely 3 Popular Tourist Destinations In South Korea.

Popular Tourist Attractions In Indonesia

Popular tourist indonesia
Tourist attractions in Indonesia are very many in number and most of these places have a charming view, so do not be surprised if many tourists who come to visit, travelers both domestic and foreign tourists. Of the many tourist attractions in the country, only a few attractions frequented by tourists from abroad.

There the 3 Popular Tourist Attractions In Indonesia

Tourist attractions in Indonesia are most frequently visited by foreign tourists is the first island. Bali Island which is also called the Most Beautiful Island is indeed a paradise world because there are many places that are very charming. Usually, the tourists will visit the beaches in Bali, such as Kuta and Sanur just to sunbathe. They were also pleased to see typical dances of Bali is the Kecak dance. There are also tourists who are interested in the people of Indonesia, so that they learn to dance or learn painting and so on in the island of the gods. Read the article here on the island of Bali.

Tourist attractions in Indonesia the most visited by foreign tourists who are both Borobudur. The temple was once called an entry in the 7 wonders of the world is located in Magelang, Central Java. However, there is also mention that the temple is located in the city of Jogjakarta.

There you can see the kingdom of Buddhist relics, such as statues or reliefs carved in the rocks that make up the temple. The scenery around the temple were set in beautiful volcano that is also the view favored by tourists when they want to capture the moment in the sights.

Lastly, Komodo island also includes places frequented by foreign tourists. Komodo Island is what is now included in the seven wonders of the world because these animals are included in the list of endangered species and should be protected. Typically, the foreign tourists keen to see the dragons up close and also enjoy the views that surround the island of Komodo. Hopefully the information about the tourist attractions in Indonesia are often visited by foreign tourists can be useful for the readers.

America's Most Popular Antique Market

San Telmoo
Ancient antiques or does have its own charm. Although not everyone is interested, but quite a lot of zealots who are willing to hunt for antiques into the country, even to all corners of the world, in order to increase their collection of antiques. The following are the three most popular antique market in the Americas:

Rose Bowl Flea Market

This is the largest antiques market in Los Angeles, United States. Held every 2nd Sunday of each month at the Rose Bowl stadium in Pasadena, this market enlivened by about 2,500 stalls open from 09.00 until 16:00. Because of the crowds of visitors there, market entrance is not open at all times to prevent a flood of visitors at the stadium.

Rose Bowl Flea Market is touted as the antiques market or flea market worldwide operation since the 1960s. The goods sold there are very diverse, ranging from clothing, shoes, bags, and accessories vintage, artifacts, furniture, cloth, bicycle, pillows, rugs, tableware drinking, lamps, clocks, cameras, musical instruments, if appliance sports, books, and more. All prices of goods sold there can be compromised.

Brimfield Antique Show

Although located in a small town in Massachusetts, United States, precisely in Brimfield, the antiques market is in high demand and highly anticipated. Held only three times a year for 6 days, ie in the month of May (spring), July (summer), and September (autumn), Brimfield Antique Show enlivened by some 5,000 traders from all over the world are divided into 21 points. This makes the market given the title as the largest outdoor antiques market in Uncle Sam's country.

Brimfield Antique Show is open from 05:00 until 16:00. If you do not want to jostle and more comfortable hunting items sought, the better visitors arrive at the site as early as possible. Market in May was the most crowded market than the other 2 months. In operation since the 1950s, the Brimfield antiques market offers clothes, shoes, furniture, ceramic tableware, radio, television, lamps, suitcases, uniquely shaped bottles, and more.

San Telmo Antiques Fair

In contrast to the market antiques and Brimfield Rose Bowl, San Telmo Antiques Fair is held every Sunday throughout the year. Based in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina, South America, precisely in Plaza Dorrego, the antiques market was attended by more than 250 booths and visited by more than 10,000 people, most of whom are foreign tourists.

San Telmo Antiques Fair began operation in 1970 on the initiative of an architect named José María Peña. Visitors can enjoy the market from 10:00 until 16:00. In addition to hunting or just look around antiques and handicrafts unique paced, visitors can also enjoy the performing arts such as street musician who plays tango music and tango dancer. Old buildings are located around Plaza Dorrego also provide a pleasant sight.

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Hokkaido, Japan Center Charm In North

Lake Toya
Hokkaido is Japan's second largest island, covering an area of more than one fifth of the total area of the country. Located in the far north of Japan, Hokkaido full of natural beauty. In the winter, heavy snow fell and temperatures can reach below zero degrees. While in summer, the air is not as hot and moist other parts of the country. Besides the natural beauty, Hokkaido also has many other fascinating tourist attractions. Here are the three most popular tourist destinations in there:

Lake Toya

The lake is located in the area Shikotsu-Toya National Park this is a caldera lake or lake arising from volcanic eruptions. Diameter of about 10 km, Toya lake has a small island in the middle where there is a museum called the Museum of Forest Lake Toya. Read also other tourist destinations in Japan, namely Unique Museums In the World.

Not far from Lake Toya, standing with magnificent mountain Usu, one of the active volcanoes in Japan. White smoke coming out of the mountains make the scenery more attractive Toya lake. In addition, there are also hot springs there, which is one of the best spa resort in Hokkaido. Lake Toya is also known as the second most limpid lake in Japan and the lake that never freezes during the winter.

Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura

Being in this place will give the impression as if you through space and time without the help of a magical time machine, like in the movies. Unlike amusement parks in general, Noboribetsu Date Jidaimura is themed amusement park in the Edo period of Japanese history, one of the most memorable days in the history of Japan.

Edo is the name of the city of Tokyo in the past and at that time the victorious samurai, geisha and the general public everyday wearing kimono. At this amusement park, visitors can not only watch a row of buildings a la Japanese ancient times, but also can enjoy traditional games, theater, street performances, and mingle with the ninja and oiran passing there, which is of course played by the artist Jidaimura .

Susukino

The entertainment district is one of the main attractions in the city of Sapporo, capital of Hokkaido prefecture, which is also the largest entertainment district in northern Japan since 1871. More than 4,000 shops enliven the region. The evening entertainment lovers will definitely not be disappointed when visiting Sapporo for the night life is very lively here, where the main focus is eating, drinking, cabaret and nightclub.

Although it had gained a reputation as a red light district, central Sapporo now cleared and turned into appropriate areas visited by the family. A number of festivals are often held there each year, including Ice Festival Susukino and Sapporo Summer Festival.

Read also other tourist destinations in Japan, namely The charm of Sakura, Japan.