Must See Locations in Vietnam
Posted under Vietnam Travel on Sunday, 27 November 2011 by asia travel
Though Vietnam as a country has been marred with plenty of unrest and is not considered a tourist location, the country definitely has some excellent locations that are popular with tourists. The locations are classified under various categories, such as cultural, historical and natural...
Forbidden City
Posted under China Travel on Monday, 22 August 2011 by asia travel
The Forbidden City is the most treasured palace in China and also the largest ancient palatial structure in the world. It's also acknowledged to be one of the most important palaces in the world along with Palace of Versailles in France, Buckingham Palace in the UK, the White House in the US and...
Lake Pinatubo
Posted under Philippines Travel on Monday, 22 August 2011 by asia travel
Next most important place to visit in Philippines is the Crater Lake Pinatubo. As it's name suggests it's located in Mount Pinatubo bordering Pampanga, Tarlac and Zambales, Philippines. This lake is fondly called “a wide jewel of blue and green” due to it is color. Originally reaching this lake...
Famous Pagodas in Vietnam
Posted under Vietnam Travel on Tuesday, 7 June 2011 by asia travel
Xa Loi Pagoda located in the city of Ho Chi Minh portrays the cultures of Buddhism and the Vietnamese history. In 1963, over 400 monks and nuns were arrested and this pagoda was used as the opposition center. The Xa Loi Pagoda contains seven tiers and has a sacred Buddhist relic. A publishing...
Japanese Need To See Castles
Posted under Japan Travel on Tuesday, 7 June 2011 by asia travel
Built in the 16th and the 17th centuries, the Japanese castles symbolize the power of the Gods. There are many types of castles in the country and touring a tower in a castle can be a memorable experience as one can see the mechanics that were in use during the Wars. Some of the famous castles of...
Silk Road Travel
Posted under China Travel on Thursday, 26 May 2011 by asia travel
One of the most exquisite journeys during a visit to China, the Silk Road is actually a run-through the ancient history and diverse culture of China. It's unique and one of it's kind with the range of attractions being unparalleled. A Journey from scorching desert to cool, watery mountain beauty...
Korean War Memorial
Posted under Korea Travel on Monday, 16 May 2011 by asia travel
Located in Seoul, the Korean War Memorial was inaugurated in 1994. The museum like memorial provides tourists an insight in to all the different wars that the country has been involved in. There is a large collection of documents and war memorabilia displayed in numerous rooms. Military equipment...
Mount Wutai
Posted under China Travel on Monday, 16 May 2011 by asia travel
Mount Wutai meaning "Five Plateau Mountain", also known as Wutai Mountain or Qingliang Shan, located in Shanxi, China, is one of the Four Sacred Mountains. Its a home of many important monasteries and temples and it's cultural heritage consist of 53 sacred monasteries. It was added to the UNESCO's...
Famous Beaches in Andhra Pradesh
Posted under india Travel on Thursday, 12 May 2011 by asia travel
Famous Beaches in Andhra Pradesh :
Beaches are the favorite hang-out spots for tourists. Andhra pradesh has its share of beaches too and listed below are the famous ones:
Bheemunipatnam Beach: This beach has a score of resorts near by, and is very famous in Vishakapatnam.
Manginapudi Beach:...
Terracotta Army
Posted under China Travel on Tuesday, 10 May 2011 by asia travel
The Terracotta Army, which means "soldier and horse funerary statues" is the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses of Qin Shi Huang the First Emperor of China. These structures date back to 210 BC and was discovered in 1974, by a few farmers near Xi'an, Shaanxi province, China close to the Mausoleum of...
