Chiang Rai

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Chiang Rai - The quieter neighbor of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai is a land of outstanding natural beauty, where visitors looking to avoid the hordes can visit remote hill tribes, spot exotic wildlife, and check out the golden triangle, the former center of the world’s opium trade.
Chiang Rai has been inhabited since the 7th century, but it was not until 1262 that King Meng Rai established it as the first capital of the Lanna Kingdom. The capital was later relocated to Chiang Mai and since that time Chiang Rai has lived in the shadow of its neighboring province, though for tourists this is a good thing.

Today, Chiang Rai is a traveler’s paradise, endowed with abundant natural attractions and antiquities. Attractions range from ruins of ancient settlements and Buddhist shrines to magnificent mountain scenery and hill tribe villages. For those interested in the natural side of Chiang Rai, jungle trekking is a magical experience; explore the mountains of the north along various hiking trails, many of which access the villages of diverse hill tribes groups, many of whom maintain their traditional lifestyles.

Chiang Rai town, which tends to be a little more ‘laid back’ than its more popular neighbor, now competes with Chiang Mai as a tourist attraction and is fast becoming a popular escape for tourists wanting to leave their troubles behind.

Chiang Rai, the former capital of the great Lanna Kingdom, is a fascinating province filled with cultural and natural wonders, including the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Burma come together; an area that was once the hub of opium production, a trade that had much influence on cultural practices and lifestyles. Chiang Rai had stayed off the tourist radar for many years, its people enjoying very leisurely development and mostly traditional, rural lifestyles. Until this day, entire clans live together in bamboo houses and each village has its own individual character.

Recently tourism has boomed in Chiang Rai, where visitors have come to explore the pristine natural beauty of the countryside and immerse themselves in the indigenous culture, including those of a variety of different hill tribe communities. Fortunately for tourists, Chiang Rai is also a center for community development projects, helping rural villagers develop their attractions without adversely affecting their natural and cultural assets.

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The trip on the river Chao Phraya

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The trip along Chao Phraya River is a very exciting and
enjoyable thing to do for visitors either in the day time or in the evening with dinner served on the river cruise. The most famous area to start is from Royal Orchid Sheraton - Oriental - Shangri-La hotels. Of course the river cruise can be made from hotels on the opposite side such as the Penninsular, the Marriot and some others.During the day, a trip can be made with small long-tail boat, taxi boat (slower), and with group tour. Mostly, they take
tourists into Bangkok Noi and other canals where you can see typical and a completely different life-style along the canals. These scenes are the old way of living in the past that people depended mostly upon river and canals transportation. Now, the front access is the modern roads, but canals are still used a lot. Typical old houses, temples, shops, and the way people buy and sell things can still be seen, especially when you visit the Floating Market, such as Bangsai Floating Market, and Taling Chan.

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Shindu beach in the village of Shindu

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Shindu beach - Even his name is so familiar bekum: Shindu Coast, but this beach has an exotic panorama of not less than the other beaches in Bali. Both foreign and domestic tourists seem to have many people know the existence and the beautiful panorama of this beach, so they are many who come here to enjoy the soft white sand and the waves are. Shindu coast apparently have the same coastline of Sanur beach. Many of those who come here to enjoy a variety of menu offerings of food and drinks are served in most of the coast. 

Various tourist activities on the beach include: swimming, fishing, sunbathing, or relaxing on the soft white sands while watching the other tourists. The beach is then called the Coast Shindu because the area is located in the village so as to facilitate recall Shindu and called the Coast disebutlah Shindu. The beach is very clean as well maintained Banjar happenings locally and around the hotel staff worked together to clean up the beach the beach on a regular basis. So many tourists are welcome and at home to linger on the beach Shindu. Facility located on this beach Art shop, mini market, hotel and restaurant, café, spa, rental motor boats and adequate parking area. Sindhu beach community about this used to be a fisherman, but as the development of tourism as more tourists come, many are turning to professional traders and employees.

Location

- Shindu beach in the village of Shindu, approximately 15 km from the city of Denpasar, Bali Province, Indonesia

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Palasari Church Christian Places of Worship

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Palasari church - Was founded to be a place of worship of Christians who live or come toBali. His name is the Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, or better known as a short course: Palasari Church. This church has some uniqueness, especially in terms of architecture and buildings that are decades old. So not surprisingly, not only local tourists are waiting here, but also many foreign tourists who visit here. Palasari church is located since the 1940s, in which a man named Father Simon Buis Pala opened a forest which was then named the Palasari (now called the Old Palasari)

This is where Father Simon built a village which has a village Dorf Mode cultured Bali but still undeniably strong Catholic. Then, in 1955, a hill in the area leveled and built a strong church, which has a blend of Dutch architecture and bali. Then even this church named the Church and officiated by Pastor Palasari Simon Bois. And the priest is then introduced Catholicism to the people of Bali extensively for the first time. The uniqueness of this church is a building that blends gereka ghotik with Balinese architecture. Although the church was already aged quite dusk, but the conditions and circumstances within the building still looks well groomed. At the entrance gate there is such an unusual monument in general are in a Balinese temple or housing in general. Church of the page Palasari many pine trees with a bookmark that there is a little chapel carved Balinese carvings

Location

- Palasari church can be found in Hamlet Palasari, Ekasari Village, District Melaya, Jembrana, Bali, Indonesia.

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Old Railway Station

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Every state or nation must have its own history. In the pages of history that illustrated the story that accompanies the journey of a nation or country. Kuala Lumpur which is the most important cities in Malaysia today also has its own history. England who had colonized the country, many Malays to leave the building or museum which apparently is still there and even maintained. One of them is the Old Railway Station Kuala Lumpur. This station was established though a hundred years, but still visible kekokohannya though times have changed. 

Old station is still visible authority of the stuck-memerlihatkan invaders who built it. At that time, in 1910 a British architect named Arthur Benison Hubback designed and set up this ancient station. Station that has artistic value and historical aspects of such height. Not only the old station building was founded by Hubback, many other buildings that also is still sturdy stand which are the creation and creativity. Call it like Jamek Majid and Sultan Abdul Samad Building which is an important historic building for the citizens of KL in particular. In each design Hubback always refer to the genre of Islamic architecture Moorish Architecture Style, which in his time so well known in the region of North Africa and some European countries. 

But over time, the function of the old station began tertgantikan Inpun by Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station since 2001 ago. The reason is that the new station is more modern and compact making it more efficient. In the environment there is even this ancient station railway museum which unfortunately left just less manicured. Old hotel can also be found in the neighborhood of this station is named The Heritage Station Hotel. You're curious to stay in this decades-old hotel? Location Malaysia Old Railway Station is located at Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin, Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

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Chitraladarahotarn Palace

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The palace  - which is the official residence of King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit, the closed to the public. Previously, this palace is the summer home of King Rama VI and place him to write the literacy wars.As a place to live the King now, the palace is really stunning. There is an artificial lake bounded by walls of Italian style. There are also many statues of ancient mythology in this area. 

On the inside, there Dusitalai Pavilion, where the king of the Kingdom welcomed the guests. Currently, this magnificent palace is also functioning as the location for the holding of various agricultural projects throughout Thailand farmers. Project-based 

non-profit social research include paddy rice, vegetables, fruits, milk, mushrooms, until the candle factory. Not only that, there are also schools, where students not only from the palace but also the commoners. They could get an education bench from kindergarten to high school grade level 12atau 3. Various craft foundation also established here, the function helps rural residents to be able to produce arts and crafts. Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Location: Rama V Road Dusit Sub-District Dusit District Bangkok 10 300 Tel: (662) 280-4200

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Hotel Info

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PLATEAU DIENG HomeStay
Dieng Road No. 16, Km 26, Dieng, Wonosobo
Phone:
+62 81327791565
Room rate / night:
USD. $5 (outside bathroom)

HOTEL & RESTAURANT BU Jono
Dieng Road Km 27, Dieng Wetan, Kejajar, Wonosobo
Phone:
+62 85227389949
+62 81392162734
+62 85643958085
Room rate / night:
USD. $7 (outside bathroom)
USD. $10 (outside bathroom)
USD. $50 (TV, private bathroom, hot water)

MOUNTAIN HOTEL MAS
Dieng Road 42, Dieng Kulon, Batur, Banjarnegara
Phone:
+62 286 3342017
+62 81327027929
Room rate / night:
USD. $12 (2)
USD. $15 (two people, hot water)
USD. $17 (two people, hot water, TV)
USD. $20 (three men, hot water)
USD. $35 (6 people, hot water)
Extra bed: Rp. 50 000

PASS DIENG HomeStay
Jl. Dieng Km highway. 01, Dieng Plateau, Wonosobo
Phone:
+62 85291250250
+62 85743461555
Room rate / night:
USD. $15 (TV, private bathroom, hot water)
USD. $25 (TV, private bathroom, hot water)
Extra bed: Rp. 50 000

Home Stay NEPHENTES
Dieng Street - Batur RT 01 / RW 03, Dieng Village Kulon, Batur, Banjarnegara
Phone:
+62 81227491810
+62 85726579979
Room rate / night:
USD. $15 (private bathroom, hot water)

Home Stay Dahlia
Dieng Street RT 01 / RW 02, Dieng Village Kulon, Batur, Banjarnegara
Phone:
+62 85227223433
+62 85226390053
Room rate / night:
USD. $15 (hot water)
USD. $25 (private bathroom, hot water)
Extra bed: Rp. 50 000

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Esplanade Theatres on the Bay Singapore

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Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay adalahsalah an icon of Singapore. It's right next to the Merlion statue located at the Merlion Park. This is one of the world's busiest arts centers, officially opened on October 12, 2002. In 1992, elected a team of well-known local firm DP Architects (Singapore) and Michael Wilford & Partners (UK) to start the development work of art centers.

To maintain the linkage between past and present, this arts center finally called the Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. Esplanade aims to be a performing arts center for all people, and its programs reach out to a wide range of audiences.

The composition of the program covers all genres, including music, dance, theater and visual arts, with special focus on Asian culture. Currently, this architectural icon with its distinctive twin shells is sited within Singapore's civic district, just by Marina Bay at the mouth of Singapore River. Esplanade comprises two large rooms: a 2,000-seat theater and 1,600-seat Concert Hall, and is equipped with two smaller studios, an outdoor theater and a mall. The two domes are the site of Theatre and Concert Hall designed by glass, to give an open impression. To keep the center cool in the tropics, more than 7,000 pieces of barrier sun along with a framework of aluminum-coated cover double glazing installed in order to support the steel to form a cover that makes the art center is a stunning architectural icon, in front of Singapore's city skyline. Thorn-shaped cover that eventually became the name of a popular title on the local community's favorite fruit, Durian.

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Marina Bay Sands

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Marina Bay - Sands is one of the two Integrated Resort in Singapore's new in the open in 2010. After the Resort World Sentosa first operation in early April 2010. End of April 2010 Marina Bay Sands just got official permission to open their businesses.

Marina Bay Sands is located in the Marina Bay area, joined with Singapore icons that had already stood up like a statue of the Merlion, Esplanade and Singapore Flyer. MBS is an integrated resort that has a very complete facilities. Guaranteed you can find all you need to be available in this place without having to get out of this MBS region.

Casino - Casino occupies the fourth floor, where the second floor will be open to the public and the next two floors are reserved for VIP members. Casino MBS currently has 6 types of games

• Baccarat
• Blackjack
• Roulette
• Sic Bo
• Singapore Stud Poker
• Money Wheel  

Casino occupies an area of ​​15,000 square meters with the 500 tables and 1,600 permaninan game machines. Two floors above it will be available 30 private rooms that are ready to provide extra services to its VIP members

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Dieng Plateau - Beauty Magic island of Java

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Dieng's name comes from Sanskrit is in meaning place, and hyang, which means thecreator god. Overall Dieng bersemayamnya can be interpreted as a place of the gods. While the locals often mean that the Dieng derived from the word edi which means beautiful in the Java language, and Aeng meaning strange. In other words Dieng is abeautiful place but it has many peculiarities.

Located at an altitude of 2000 meters above sea level, Dieng community should be grateful for the abundant wealth of the land granted to those who are beautiful and exotic. Arjuna temple complex which is the oldest Hindu temple in Java is still standing upright in the middle of whipping time and weather, be evidence of cultural heritage of extraordinary richness. Although some parts of the temple began to wear out with age, but the worship of Lord Shiva temple built in 809 AD is still standing strong to give the feel of peace in the midst of the natural silence of the mountains. The extreme cold weather for a region located in the tropics has led to the lifestyle and unique style of dress of the inhabitants.

Temperatures during the day between 15-20 degrees Celsius while at night ranged from 10 degrees celcius. In July and August temperatures can reach 0 degrees Celsius during the day and -10 degrees Celsius at night. This cold air is cool and actually utilized by the residents to maximize their farms. Abundant land they turn into the fields to plant various vegetables and fruits. Their primary commodities are potatoes and cabbage. Carica, papaya Dieng, transformed into delicious meals that always hunted as a by-the typical Dieng. Purwaceng, one type of grass that grows wild, is processed into a nutritious drink typical Dieng to increase male virility.

Speaking about the culinary specialties other Dieng must be tested is tempe kemul delicious and the noodles are already legendary ongklok Wonosobo. Lo Dieng is an active volcanic area and can be regarded as a giant volcano. Plains formed by a volcanic crater that has died. Shape of the crater is clearly visible from the ground surrounded by a cluster of surrounding mountains. But although this volcano has been dead for centuries, some volcanic craters still active until now. Among these are Sikidang Crater, which is always moving and jumping up and down the place like "deer" or deer. The uniqueness of the formation process of producing an exotic landscape and is second to none. The color of the lake reflects the colors green, blue and purple and thecharm of a beautiful sunrise from the summit of Mount Sikunir are places that shouldnot pass up.

As a land trust as a place bersemayamnya the gods, mythical aura and myth still believed by many native Dieng. One is the phenomenon of child dreads. For some reason many children in this area suddenly turned into a dreadlocked. They are originally born in a normal state like most children, sudden high fever and grow dreadlocks on hishead. Most citizens believe that the child dreads are descendants of the ancestral founder pepunden or Dieng. They should then cut the hair through a procession ruwatangimbalnya, after a request by the child's parents met. When parents fail to comply, then the dreads will grow again despite having cut many times. From Yogyakarta to Dieng (Wonosobo) Dieng is located approximately 116 km from Yogyakarta. To get to the Dieng Plateau, you can use a personal car or rental car directly to the Dieng with the distance of approximately 3.5 hours.

For those of you who choose public transport, bus and travel are available to take you to reach Wonosobo. After that we proceed with a micro bus Dieng aim for about 1 hour. The natural scenery of green mountains along the way will accompany you and eliminate the anxiety will ramp that meanders endlessly. The cost of travel from Yogyakarta to Dieng (Wonosobo): Yogyakarta Travel - Wonosobo: Rp. 40.000, - Minibus Wonosobo - Dieng: Rp. 8,000, -

Description: Data obtained from a trip in October 2010. These data are not always updated and it is possible prices may change at any time.

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Borobudur Temple

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Borobudur Temple - is very famous archaeological buildings, not only among Buddhists but also around the world. Borobudur was built by Dynasty dynasty in the 8th century.Not much is known about the early days, but clearly involve workers in huge numbers to carve out 60,000 cubic meters of volcanic rock.Engraved on the walls of the Borobudur Buddhist reliefs containing a 6 km! It is touted as the ensemble of Buddhist reliefs of the largest and most comprehensive in theworld, unparalleled in the art, each scene is a masterpiece of the whole (http://whc.unesco.org/en/list/592). In addition to the teachings of Buddha, Borobudur reliefs also record the progress of the Java community at the time.

One of the reliefs depict the form of boats used the sailors from Java to sail to the African continent in the 8th century, long before the Portuguese sailors do. On the initiative of Philip Beale of England, in 2003 carried out the reconstruction to build a replica of the ship on which relief is thenused to sail along The Cinnamon Route from Java island to the continent of Africa. The ship is now known as Borobudur Ship and Museum Ship Samudraraksa stored within the temple complex of Borobudur. Near Borobudur temple there are two others, namely Mendut and Pawon. The third temple was built in the same period and is located in a straight line. Mendut known for having a large Buddha statues and reliefs that contains animal stories / fables. Pawon located between Mendut and Borobudur.

Vast expanse of paddy fields stretching down to the foot hills Menoreh reaffirmed nickname on the land of Java Dwipa these temples. Venturing down the road which divides the area persawaan and fields using a bicycle or horse cart tour be the right choice. While enjoying the fresh air typical of rural areas, witnessed the process of making various household appliances made of clay (pottery) as well as learn directly from Village residents Klipoh will be a pleasant travel experience. After that the journey can be continued with a stop at the ancient joglo antique nan over the age of a century in the hamlet Jowahan. Warm hospitality and distinctive greeting villagerswill welcome. If you want a more exotic adventure and challenge, ride an elephant around the Borobudur temple complex, or climb Mount Dagi is located west of the temple to be an interesting choice of activities to do.

Still less challenging? What about the elephant safari (safari ride an elephant) and the surrounding rural areas along the river Sileng? Guaranteed ride an elephant safari experience will be memorable and unforgettable moments. Another thing that must be done during a visit to see Borobudur Borobudur is Borobudur Sunrise and Sunset. Dawn and dusk are the best time to witness the splendor and serenity of the temple because there are no souvenir traders and disrupt traffic. Rowof stupas, relief, and the hall of the temple that has been exposed to light orange and gold will leave a deep impression on the mind. Besides watching the sun rising from the moment of the Borobudur Temple, Bukit Punthuk Setumbu also the location of the right to enjoy the silhouette of the Borobudur temple in the middle stretch of mist and dim morning light. The streets and eating are two things that can not be separated because it feels incomplete if visiting Borobudur but there is no culinary taste.

Tongseng Mushrooms in Jl. Balaputeradewa dinner can be an option. If you do not like mushrooms, there are other options that Mr. Noodle Shop Parno. Although located in the alley, Mr. Noodle Shop Parno quite popular because of their pleasures. For "dessert" to close the tour of this incredible, top row Suroloyo located in the hills Menoreh be a place worth visiting. From a height of 1019 m above sea level, the Borobudur Temple looks tiny mountain is surrounded by four strong and mighty, Sindoro, Cleft, Merapi, and Merbabu.

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Batu Caves tour

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Batu Caves - is a pretty popular tourist destination in Selangor, which is about 13 kmfrom Kualau Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. At Batu Caves Hindu temple there is a lot because this location is used as a Hindu shrine in Malaysia.
In addition, other interesting things that the statue of Lord Murugan towering at 43 feet is said to bethe tallest statue of Hindu god in the world. Batu Caves have three main caves and a small cave.
You who came here also had the opportunity to see thousands of bats inside the cave, which for some pretty ridiculouseven scary. The most interesting here, and usually often used as a location berfhotoby visitors is the main temple that can only be


reached after climbing a tall ladderrungs sebanak 272. Imagine that! Hence, for the elderly are not encouraged to ride the bandwagon of this main temple. As a place beribadahnya Hindus would have been reasonable if the place is guarded byHindu priests. For those of you who are not Hindus, usually the pastor will also be invited to participate in joint worship at the temple, and you will be plastered on the forehead of a kind of stamp or sign that we usually see in Indian films.


Like the artists together, visitors can also berfhoto with the pastor at Batu Caves. But unfortunately, Batu Caves, although frequented by many tourists but the location is somewhat dirty religion which many garbage strewn everywhere. Periodically, at the Batu Caves are usually frequent holding of the festival is heldaround February. Festival called Thaipusam festival which is somewhat scary because it often enough to hold a strange attractions such as the person who possessed or anyone attached spikes in body and dragged. And jagan wonder when this festival, Batu Caves will be a sea of ​​people where they came from all directions. Access The distance is about 13 km course dariKuala Lumpur, and easier to use a taxi at a cost of between RM10 - RM15. If you take the

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Thean Hou Temple visit

04.53 Malaysia No Comments

Malaysia is not only rich with the smell of modernity tourist sites such as shopping (mall), a water park, mountain tourism, forests and beaches, but also you can try reliji trips to places of worship. All can be refreshing, you can also explore the uniqueness of all beliefs and traditions of the local community by visiting their holy places. Well, talking about places of worship, you can try to Thean Hou Temple to come.
Then Hou Temple is a temple that China is still relatively new, new built around 1989.

Thean Hou Temple The temple construction itself is more devoted to worship the God of Tian Hou, or The Heavenly Mother. This temple would appear to look more beautiful when the Chinese New Year was held, where the pride of the Buddhist temple Malaysia in such a manner will be decorated with various kinds of lights and other once-a-brac. The beauty of the temple will become when the night before. It feels as though you are taken to the era where the traditional Chinese dragon with a strong interior and kung fu is so thick felt. 

Thean Hou temple is itself divided into three parts, the left function to worship the God of Shui Wei Sheng Niang, right temple to worship the God of Guan Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, and in the middle of the temple to worship the God of Tian Hou. As a newcomer you can do many things in it such as prayers fhoto-fhoto or follow them even if you are not a Buddhist. However, for Muslims are generally not allowed to follow the procession of worship of other religions. 

From the temple you can see how making preparations to have a very mature, full of artistic and philosophical value, and looks very graceful. Access To reach this temple you can use the Putra LRT train, then stopped at KL Sentral. From KL Sentral you can take a taxi to travel around 5-10 menitan. If your taxi driver will be indicated by the Thean Hou is located and where you can go down on Robson Hill.

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