Showing posts with label Asia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asia. Show all posts

(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay

Ha Long Bay is located in the northeastern part of Vietnam and constitutes part of the western bank of Bac Bo Gulf, including the sea area of Ha Long City and Cam Pha Town and part of Vân Don island district. It abuts Cat Ba Island in the southwest. Toward the west is the shore with a 120 km-long coastline. It is located within 106o58’-107o22’ east longitude and within 20o45’- 20o50’ north latitude. The site is 1553 sq. km with 1969 islands of various sizes, of which 989 have been named.

(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay
(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay

 The islands in Ha Long Bay are mainly limestone and schist islands most lying in the two main areas: the southeastern part of Bái T Long Bay and southwestern part of H Long Bay. These islands represent the most ancient images of a geographical site having a tectonic age of from 250 million to 280 million years. They are the result of many times of rising and lowering processes of the continent to form a karst. The process of nearly full erosion and weathering of the karst created the unique H Long Bay in the world. In a not very large area, thousands of islands with different forms look like glittering emeralds attached to the blue scarf of a virgin. The area where many stone islands concentrate has spectacular scenes and world-famous caves and is the center of Ha Long Bay Natural Heritage, including HaLong Bay and a part of Bái Tu Long Bay.

(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay
(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay


The area is recognized as the World Natural Heritage that is the area of 434 sq. km with 775 islands. It looks like a giant triangle with Ðu G Island (in the west), Ba Hm Lake (in the south) and Cng Tây Island (in the east) as its three angle points. The nearby area is the buffer area and areas classified as national beauty spots in 1962 by the Ministry of Culture and Information.

(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay
(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay

 Viewed from above, H Long Bay looks like an extremely vivid huge drawing. This is a wonderful and skilful masterpiece of the Creation and of nature that turns thousands of dumb soulless stone islands into fantastic sculptural and artistic works of various graceful shapes, both familiar and strange to human beings. Thousands of islands emerging uneven in the fanciful waves look strong and magnificent but also mild and vivid. Amidst these islands we feel as if we were astray in a petrified legendary world.

(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay
(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay
 
There are many names given to islands according to their shapes and forms. This one looks like somebody heading toward the shore: Hòn Ðu Người (Human Head Island); that one looks like a dragon hovering above the sea surface: Hòn Rông (Dragon Island); another looks like an old man sitting fishing: Hòn Lã Vng; some look like big sails struggling amidst the wind to set off for the sea: Hòn Cánh Bum (Sail Island); then two islands look like a pair of chicken lovingly playing with each other above the sea: Hòn Trng Mái (Male and Female Chicken Island); and amid the vast sea stands an island like a big incense burner like a ritual offering to Heaven: Hòn Lư Hương (Incense Burner Island). All are so real that people are taken aback by them. Those stone islands have experienced unpredictable changes over time and they take different shapes from different angles of view. Here, we come to realize that they are not dumb inanimate things but are vivid and soulful.

(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay
(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay

 Inside the stone islands are various breath-taking caves, such as Thiên Cung, Ðu G, Sng St, Trinh N, Tam Cung and others. These are really magnificent palaces of the Creation on earth. Long ago, H Long Bay has been called by the great national poet Nguyn Trãi:“a wonder of the earth erected towards the high sky”. Many men of letters from all over the world have been taken aback at the grandiose scenery of H Long. They seem to get puzzled and incompetent as their treasure of vocabulary is not rich enough to depict the splendor of this place.

(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay
(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay

 H Long Bay is also attached to glorious pages of Vietnamese history, with famous sites such as Vân Ðn, a bustling trade port in the 12th century, charming Bài Thơ Mountain, and not very far away from here is the Bch Đng River which witnessed two famous naval battles of the Viêt’s ancestors against invaders. Also, H Long is one of the cradles of human kind with the glorious H Long culture in the late Neolithic age, discovered at such archeological sites as Ðng Mang, Xích Th, Soi Nh and Thoi Giếng.

(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay
(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay

 H Long is also home to great biodiversity with typical eco-systems like mangrove forest, coral and tropical forest. It is also home to thousands of plants and animals of numerous species, for example shrimp, fish and squid. Some species are particularly rare and can be found no where else.

(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay
(Vietnam) – Enjoy full memories in Halong Bay
 
With such special values, at the 18th Session of UNESCO’s Council of World Heritage held on 17 December 1994 in Thailand, H Long Bay was officially placed on the list of the World Natural Heritage. In 2000, UNESCO recognized it as the World Heritage for the second time for its geographical and geomorphologic values. This confirms the global premier value of H Long Bay.

(Vietnam) - Halong Bay - Floating Village
(Vietnam) - Halong Bay Floating Village


(halongtravelguide.com)
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(Indonesia) – Komodo island – Walking with Dragons

Komodo is one of the 17,508 islands that make up the Republic of Indonesia. The island has a surface area of 390 km² and over 2000 inhabitants. The inhabitants of the island are descendants of former convicts who were exiled to the island and who have mixed themselves with the Bugis from Sulawesi. The population are primarily adherents of Islam but there are also Christian and Hindu minorities.

(Indonesia) – Komodo island – Walking with Dragons
(Indonesia) – Komodo island – Walking with Dragons
 
Komodo is part of the Lesser Sunda chain of islands and forms part of the Komodo National Park. Particularly notable here is the native Komodo dragon. In addition, the island is a popular destination for diving. Administratively, it is part of the East Nusa Tenggara province.

How to get to Komodo island

By Air

(Indonesia) – Komodo island – Walking with Dragons
(Indonesia) – Komodo island – Walking with Dragons

There are numerous flight to get to Komodo island from Bali or Lombok. The following below some of the airline which has daily flight to Komodo

(Indonesia) – Komodo island – Walking with Dragons
(Indonesia) – Komodo island – Walking with Dragons
Indonesia Air Transport (IAT)
Depart : Everyday
DPS - LBJ : 10.00 – 11.30
LBJ - DPS : 12.00 – 13.30

(Indonesia) – Komodo island – Walking with Dragons
(Indonesia) – Komodo island – Walking with Dragons
 
Trans Nusa Airlines (TGN)
Depart : Everyday
DPS – LBJ : 10.00 – 11.50 & 13.00 – 14.20
LBJ – DPS VIA BMU (BIMA) : 12.05 - 12.35
BMU-DPS : 12.50 – 13.45
LBJ – DPS : 14.35 – 15.15

By Land

There are two accessed point to Komodo island. On the east part via Bima and the ferry goes from Sape harbor and from the west part is Labuhan Bajo the main prot to Komodo island and other island arround the Komodo.

(Indonesia) – Komodo island – Walking with Dragons
(Indonesia) – Komodo island – Walking with Dragons
 
 By Boat

Lombok Tourism com provide wide range option for live aboard - boat to Komdo island most of the live board are sort of tour package, from any major area in Indonesia like Bali, Lombok, Bima and Labuhan Bajo at reasonable price. Please feel free to contact us by email, or phone.
(en.wikipedia.org, lombok-tourism.com)
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(Tibet) – The roof of the world - OM MANI PADME HUM


Tibet is located at the Southwest part of China, the capital city is Lhasa. It is bordered on the south by Burma, India, Bhutan and Nepal, on the north by Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region and Qinghai province, and on the east by Sichuan and Yunnan Province.

The Potala Palace - Tibet
The Potala Palace - Tibet
 
Located on the Qinghai-Tibet plateau and with an average altitude of 4,000 meters above sea level, Tibet is regarded as the roof of the world and the Third pole of the Globe. Tibet is encompassed by some of the world’s highest mountains: The Himalayas to the south, the Karakoram to the west, and the Kunlun to the north are the dream lands of so many adventurers and mountaineers.

Potala Palace - Tibet Lhasa
Potala Palace - Tibet Lhasa
Tibet is blessed with an incredible topography dotted with numerous holy lakes, beautiful prairies, snowcapped peaks, towering Himalayas and it is hallowed by snow-white Khatag(Hada), religious sites, monasteries and palaces. Because of its special landscape and unique cultural traditions, more and more people dream to visit this mysterious Buddhist kingdom.

(Tibet) – The roof of the world - OM MANI PADME HUM
(Tibet) – The roof of the world - OM MANI PADME HUM

Tibetan Tourist Attractions
There are one municipality and six prefectures in Tibet, the municipality is Lhasa, while the six prefectures are Shigatse, Ngari, Lhaoka, Chamdo,Nakchu and Nyingtri.

(Tibet) – The roof of the world - OM MANI PADME HUM
(Tibet) – The roof of the world - OM MANI PADME HUM

What to see in Tibet?
1. See Temples and monasteries. Tibet is noted for the 'Buddhist Kingdom of Snow Land' for its over 1700 temples or monasteries, where about 40% people of the provincial population live there and most believe in Buddhism or Bon (Black) religion.

(Tibet) – The roof of the world - OM MANI PADME HUM
(Tibet) – The roof of the world - OM MANI PADME HUM
2. See the pilgrims. Many pious devotees who prostrate themselves on the roads when journey to Lhasa; some people rotating the prayer wheels and walk around the holy lakes, holy mountains, temples or along the Circumanbulations.

3. See the local people how to spend the Tibetan Festivals (you can enjoy with them of course). From the religious or traditional festivals, you will know something about the Tibetan songs, Tibetan dances, Tibetan traditions, Tibetan religions and so on during your Lhasa and Tibet tour.

4. See Tibetan architecture. As one of the most famous China's ethnic architecture, many traditional Tibetan buildings are hitherto mysterious.

(Tibet) – The roof of the world - OM MANI PADME HUM
(Tibet) – The roof of the world - OM MANI PADME HUM
5. See the stunning mountains. Nearly all Tibetan mountains are snow-clad, and most can be climbed on. You can trip to the base camp of Mount Qomolangma (Mt. Everest Base Camps) to admire the world's highest peak.

6. See the extensive grasslands under the azure dotted with yaks and Tibetan antelopes, vultures circling high overhead. Experience the real life of the Tibetan herders when traverse the grassland of the north Tibet.

7. To see the 'no man's land'. Few people reside in the stripe between Naqu and Ali, where is endowed with the most attractive primitive natural landscape in our planet. Many animals frequently haunt there.

8. See the historic ruins. Tibet is rich in historic ruins, of which the most famous one is the Ruin of Von Guge. Located in the Tibet of Tibet-Ali area, it was once the site of the mystic Guge Kingdom.

9. See the valley of north Tibet. It is the cradle of Tibetan civilization. According to Chinese history, the first Tibet's Kingdom--Tubo Kingdom was built there, in which the first farmland and the first palace of Tibetan still remained.

The square in front of Jokhang temple- Tibet Lhasa
The square in front of Jokhang temple- Tibet Lhasa

10. Visit the Grand Canyon of east Tibet. Rich in rainfall, forests and the minorities' customs, this area is considered the heaven of Tibet. In the Grand Canyon area, you can see the Menba and Luoba people's unique ways of life.

11. See the most sensational lakes and rivers in the world. There are many sacred lakes and breathtaking rivers can be found in Tibet: Lake Namtso, Lake Manasarovar, Lake Yumutso, Lake Basong, Brahmaputra River, Lhasa River, and Niyang River...
(letstraveltibet.com)
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(China) - Ghostly mirage appears over river in Huanshan City

(China) - Ghostly mirage appears over river in Huanshan City
(China) - Ghostly mirage appears over river in Huanshan City


(China) - Ghostly mirage appears over river in Huanshan City
(China) - Ghostly mirage appears over river in Huanshan City

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(Kingdom of Bhutan) – Land of the Thunder Dragon


Bhutan, officially the Kingdom of Bhutan, is a small landlocked state in South Asia, located at the eastern end of the Himalayas and bordered to the south, east and west by the Republic of India and to the north by the People's Republic of China. Bhutan is separated from the nearby country of Nepal to the west by the Indian state of Sikkim, and from Bangladesh to the south by West Bengal.

Kingdom of Bhutan – Land of the Thunder Dragon
Kingdom of Bhutan – Land of the Thunder Dragon

 This is a country where buying cigarettes is illegal, where the rice is red and where chillies aren’t just a seasoning but the entire dish. It’s also a deeply Buddhist land, where men wear a tunic to work, where giant protective penises are painted on the walls of most houses, and where Gross National Happiness is deemed more important than Gross National Product.

Kingdom of Bhutan – Land of the Thunder Dragon
Kingdom of Bhutan – Land of the Thunder Dragon


Best Time to Visit Bhutan

1. Spring: From March to May, Bhutan's abundant flora is on full display and the weather is fantastic, mild with occasional mountain views. Though there is some rainfall, particularly as you get into May, temperatures top out around 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Rhododendron forests fill with color, and if you're lucky (and a hardy trekker) you may even spot the rare blue poppy–a three-foot tall species that was once thought only to be a myth. The Punakha and Paro festivals draw a lot of travelers at this time of year

Kingdom of Bhutan – Land of the Thunder Dragon
Kingdom of Bhutan – Land of the Thunder Dragon
 
2. Summer: The long days of summer in Bhutan tend to be uncrowded, verdant, and less rainy than many travelers expect. Afternoon rain showers generally occur each day during the green season, with July and August receiving as much as 14 inches per month. However, the heavy rains often fall during the night. So while low clouds may hang on the hills and sometimes obscure views by day, it is also not uncommon to experience long periods without rain. If you want to escape the crowds, capture some great deals, and see the country in its most lush greens, or enjoy the uniquely intimate Gangtey festival, this is the time to travel to Bhutan. It's also a nice season to spend time at a spa or in a meditation room if you opt for stays at Bhutan's more luxurious hotels.

3. Fall: Fall in Bhutan boasts the largest festivals, pleasant temperatures and world-class mountain vistas. From September to November, some of the largest Bhutanese festivals, including the Thimphu tshechu (dance festival), take place. This time of year the weather tends to be idyllic, with highs in the 70s and little rain. Later in the season, the sky becomes clearer revealing vivid mountain views. On a clear day at the top of the Dochu La (10,000-foot pass), 200 miles of Himalayan summits are stacked before you.

4. Winter: From December to February, you'll find a pristine, private wonderland with the clearest skies of the year. Winter in the Himalaya can certainly be cold, especially at higher elevations. However, Bhutan is at about the same latitude as Florida and not as cold as many travelers expect. In the lower valleys, such as Punakha, temperatures can reach the 50s and even 60s. A winter visit to Bhutan means small crowds, spectacularly clear views of the Himalayan range, and a chance to see the endangered black-necked cranes.

How to get there


1. By plane:

- Paro Airport (PBH): is the country's sole international airport
- Bagdogra Airport (IXB):  Bagdogra receives frequent flights from major cities within India

2. By bus:

- From Kolkata: The Royal Bhutanese Government runs a service to Phuentsholing
- From Siliguri: There is frequent service between Siliguri and Phuentsholing/Jaigaon
- From Phuentsholing: There are private buses and shared taxis from Phuentsholing to Thimphu

Kingdom of Bhutan – Land of the Thunder Dragon
Kingdom of Bhutan – Land of the Thunder Dragon

Accommodations and Hotels in Bhutan

1. Zhiwa Ling:A handmade showcase of Bhutanese architectural arts, Zhiwa Ling offers authentic Bhutanese hospitality with 21st century comfort and convenience.

2. Dewachen:Cozy, comfortable, and rustic, friendly Dewachen sits nestled on a peaceful hillside with sweeping views and is always a traveler favorite.

3. Taj Tashi:The Taj Tashi is Thimphu's top hotel, with five-star hospitality, style, food, comfort, and location.

4. Uma:The Uma is Paro's top hotel offering quiet comfort in a pine-forested setting.

5. Amankora: The five Amankora lodges are world-class resorts that offer a perfectly balanced, harmonious, and award-winning stay that you'll long remember.

6. Tented Camps: Our tented camps in Bhutan offer trekkers the maximum in trailside comfort: hot meals, sturdy tents, warm comfy sleeping bags, and all the natural splendor of the country's most remote regions.

(wikipedia.org, lonelyplanet.com, geoex.com)
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(Hong Kong) - 10 things to do


Compared to Singapore, Hong Kong is often synonymous with a dirty, rowdy and cramped megalopolis that’s extremely easy to get lost in. It’s maze of cheap shopping and street-side food snacks are thronged with locals and tourists alike, almost always succeeding in confusing your exploration.

Fortunately, there are plenty more to enjoy here other than the frenzied shopping of Mong Kok – here are but ten suggestions for you!

1. Tramming through Hong Kong Island

Tramming through Hong Kong Island
Tramming through Hong Kong Island
 
The HK2 narrow double-decker city trams trundling on the north coast of Hong Kong Island are a Hong Kong icon. They are much slower, but the route takes you by various points of interests such as the Western Market, Causeway Bay, Happy Valley and finally ends at Shau Kei Wan. Through the journey, you’ll be able to see the landscape gradually changing from that of a CBD to towards public government housings. Definitely the cheapest sightseeing tours around.

2. A Night Out at the Happy Valley

Hong Kong - A Night Out at the Happy Valley
Hong Kong - A Night Out at the Happy Valley
 
For those into a bit of gambling or just wanting a great night out, take off the tram at Happy Valley Race Course, another of Hong Kong’s iconic landmark. Horse races are usually held on Wednesday night, but it’s best to check ahead of time. Bring your passport to get a tourist pass for HK100 (roughly US$13) which gives you access to most areas of the course. The atmosphere is great, and there are always side-shows and activities for those less interested in the horses.

3. Relaxing at Lei King Wan

Hong Kong - Relaxing at Lei King Wan
Hong Kong - Relaxing at Lei King Wan
 
At the east end of the MTR route is Sai Wan Ho, a quiet coastal side town that plays host to the Hong Kong Film Archive and the Museum of Coastal Defence. Take a walk along the Eastern District Tourist Trail, passing by various temples towards Lei King Wan, or Soho East. There are various waterfront establishment in the area serving a wide array of cuisines, from the cheap to the luxurious, a great place to enjoy a slow, quiet dinner and end the night on a high note!

4. A Symphony of Lights at the Avenue of Stars

Hong Kong - A Symphony of Lights at the Avenue of Stars
Hong Kong - A Symphony of Lights at the Avenue of Stars
 
Directly within walking distance of the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station is the Avenue of Stars, Hong Kong’s version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It celebrates icons of Hong Kong cinema from the past century, and the seaside promenade offers fantastic views, day and night. Every night at 8pm, you can also enjoy A Symphony of Lights, a spectacular lights and laser show that is recognized byt the Guinness World Record as the world’s “Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show”. Go on either Monday, Wednesday or Friday, when the show is performed in English.

5. Exploring Lantau Island

Hong Kong - Exploring Lantau Island
Hong Kong - Exploring Lantau Island
 
Lantau Island is the biggest of the 230 or so islands belonging to the territory of Hong Kong. Take the MRT to Tung Chung, and make your way towards the Po Lin Monastery through a 30-minutes cable car ride called the Ngong Ping 360. There is a cultural village at Ngong Ping where you can have refreshment and shop for souvenirs, but the main treat is the Giant Buddha statue. This extraordinary statue is 34 metres high, and visitors can climb the 268 steps to reach the platform where the Buddha is seated. For those more adventurous, skip the cable car ride and enjoy the natural hiking trail through the hills.

6. Bargain Hunting at Tung Chung Factory Outlets

Hong Kong - Bargain Hunting at Tung Chung Factory Outlets
Hong Kong - Bargain Hunting at Tung Chung Factory Outlets

Back from your exploration at the Lantau Island, take a quick stop at Tung Chung MTR Station and explore the CityGate Shopping Mall, Hong Kong 1st outlet mall. There are plenty of outlet factories here, which means cheap, quality bargains you won’t find elsewhere. Unlike the street-side vendors and shops at Mong Kok, the goods here are not fake. It is also significantly less cramped, which means less competition in search for that great bargain.

7. Stanley Town

Hong Kong - Stanley Town
Hong Kong - Stanley Town
 
Accessible by bus, Stanley Town is a tourist attraction located in the southeastern peninsula of Hong Kong Island. Take a walk through Stanley Market, a large open-air marketplace that is similar to Mong Kok, but minus the throng of crowds. The bargains here are mostly souvenirs such as ornaments, arts and crafts. The main attraction however, is the Stanley Main Street, renowned for its many waterfront establishment offering a variety of foods and refreshments. This area is very popular with both tourists and expats, not unlike Singapore’s Clarke Quay.

8. Nightlife at Lan Kwai Fong

Hong Kong - Nightlife at Lan Kwai Fong
Hong Kong - Nightlife at Lan Kwai Fong
 
A buzzing center of clubs, bars and restaurants, this buzzing estate of trendy establishment is a popular hangout place for the night owls, both locals and tourists. Located smack in the middle of Hong Kong’ Central area, the place is always crowded every night. You can also find various bistros and pubs around the area, serving midnight supper and snacks for bar-goers till late at night.

9. Victoria Peak

Hong Kong - Victoria Peak
Hong Kong - Victoria Peak
 
Take the extremely steep Peak Tram and head towards Victoria Peak to enjoy a scenic view of Hong Kong. Up at the Peak, there is the Madame Tussaud’s Wax Museum and also the recently renovated Peak Tower, housing an array of shops and establishments for your enjoyment. There are also various hiking trails and the Sky Terrace from which you can enjoy the best view in Hong Kong!
10. Mystic Reading at Temple Street

Hong Kong - Mystic Reading at Temple Street
Hong Kong - Mystic Reading at Temple Street

The Temple Street at night is filled with various fortune tellers who can give you readings for around HK50 to 100. They consists of a varied bunch with differing skills, from reading of tea leaves and palms to Tarot cards and the traditional fortune teller based on your birth date and Chinese zodiac. Some of the more popular ones have queues up to an hour or so, and one stall I saw was fully booked for the rest of the week! I’m pleased to say that my reading was about 75% accurate, and it was right on target on the more important questions!

(unearthingasia.com)
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(Hong Kong) - Nightlife at Lan Kwai Fong


The Lan Kwai Fong of Hong Kong is a district of the territory; but it is a district with difference: it is a food and nightlife district. In terms of territory and political concerns, the Lan Kwai Fong is an L-shaped street. Located midway between Hong Kong's Central and Western District, Lan Kwai Fong of Hong Kong is almost like a rabbit's warren with mazes and labyrinthine lanes revealing premium bars, nightclubs and restaurants. From the west end, the Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong extends its two right-angled arms of Wo On Lane and Wing Wah Lane that further branch out more lanes and by-lanes as it proceeds further.

(Hong Kong) - Have a break at Lan Kwai Fong
(Hong Kong) - Have a break at Lan Kwai Fong
 
A hawker territory prior to the World War-II, the Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong underwent metamorphoses in the 1980s. However, at one time before the era of the hawkers, the area was called the "Mui Yan Hon" or the 'medium person lane'. It was so named because it was a residential area for the "mui yan" or the 'marriage arrangers'. These 'mui yan' were women who worked as a medium between families and chalked out the negotiations of marriage. The area experienced change only after Allan Zeman bought and remodeled a building in the area turning it into restaurants serving western cuisine. Zeman invested around 32 million Hong Kong dollars into the project. Initially, these restaurants in Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong, served as places of rendezvous for westerners and other foreigners; but eventually the area expanded its scope to become the leading wining and dining district of Hong Kong. Because of the revolutionary change Zeman brought about, the German-Canadian man of affairs is held as the 'Father of Lan Kwai Fong'.

(Hong Kong) - Have a break at Lan Kwai Fong
(Hong Kong) - Have a break at Lan Kwai Fong
 
Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong now houses over a hundred restaurants and bars within its premises. The area that is precisely rectangular in shape stretches to Wellington Street and through Wyndham Street to the Hong Kong Fringe Club a non-profit gallery. Aside of food and wine, Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong also serves up works of art by both amateur budding talents and full-fledged professionals. So, you will find quite a few art galleries in the area too. Even the crowd that populates the area is equally diverse, ranging from eager local youths to content expatriates.

(Hong Kong) - Have a break at Lan Kwai Fong
(Hong Kong) - Have a break at Lan Kwai Fong
 
A few of the famed restaurants and night joints in the Lan Kwai Fong area are Agave, Al's Diner, Baci Italian Cuisine, Balalaika Russian Restaurant, Beirut Lebanese Cuisine, Bulldog's Bar and Grill, Café des Artistes, California, Chef Japanese Rest. & Bar, Good Luck Thai, Hong Kong Brew House, Häagen-Dazs, India Curry Club, Insomnia, Kabuki Lounge, Koh-I-Noor, La Dolce Vita, Pearl Vietnamese Restaurant, The Dublin Jack, C bar, Marlin, Wooloomooloo Bar & Grill, Yamane Sallon and The Whiskey Priest. Do you think the list is too long? Then let me tell you that they are only a small part. There are more places to opt from at Lan Kwai Fong in Hong Kong.

(Hong Kong) - Have a break at Lan Kwai Fong
(Hong Kong) - Have a break at Lan Kwai Fong
 
(travel-hongkong-attractions.com, asiarooms.com)
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(South Korea) - Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods


Jeju Island, also known as the "Island of the Gods," is a popular vacation spot for visitors. It remains one of the top honeymoon destinations for Korean newlyweds. The island's mixture of volcanic rock, frequent rains, and temperate climate, make it very similar to the Hawaiian Islands in the U.S. The island offers visitors a wide range of activities: hiking on Halla-san (South Korea's highest peak), catching sunrises and sunsets over the ocean, viewing majestic waterfalls, riding horses, or just lying around on the sandy beaches.

Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods
Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods

Although tourism is one of the main industries on the island, many of the hotels and other tourist areas are run by mainland companies, so much of the income never gets put back into the local economy. Also, since the attractions are geared towards tourists, many of the entrance fees can be hefty (although the locally owned and operated ones tend to be cheaper).

Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods
Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods

Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods
Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods

Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods
Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods

Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods
Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods

Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods
Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods

Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods
Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods

Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods
Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods

Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods
Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods


Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods
Wind & stone in Jeju island – Island of the Gods

(lifeinkorea.com)
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