Blogs Posts in Attractions category; 295 blog posts

Culture and art Beijing style

In Beijing, evidence of China's astonishing growth greets the visitor at every turn, from the ultra-modern Bird's Nest Olympic stadium to the Egg, the city's sleek performance centre. But while China's meteoric rise is in no doubt, what doe [...]

Posted On : May, 02 2008 | Comments : 0

Flu strains start in Asia, studies say

New flu strains originate in East and Southeast Asia, then make their way around the world before they go extinct in South America, according to two studies released yesterday. This conclusion will enable public health agencies to focus th [...]

Posted On : Apr, 17 2008 | Comments : 0

Rangoon:Sightseeing in the capital

Interesting and pleasant metropolis with distinct South-East Asian flair, crumbling colonial architecture and golden pagodas. The main attraction is the deservedly world famous Shwedagon Pagoda whose enormous dimension is only visible onc [...]

Posted On : Apr, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

Mosque in Malaysia

The Masjid Zahir Mosque, completed in 1912, is in the center of Alur Setar, the capital of the Malaysian state of Kedah. Located near the country’s border with Thailand, Kedah is Malaysia’s most important rice-growing state. S [...]

Posted On : Apr, 08 2008 | Comments : 0

Carry on cruising

THE queue into the lounge for the Captain’s cocktail party, three nights after Queen Elizabeth 2 left Singapore, was so long and slow moving I sauntered along it to see the reason for the delay. There were two, the first caused by a s [...]

Posted On : Apr, 05 2008 | Comments : 0

Dalat - Honeymoon City in Vietnam's Highlands

If you're looking for a place to spend Valentine's Day this year, consider Dalat. The city of Dalat (alternately spelled Da Lat) has long drawn tourists and vacationers. During colonial times the French built villas in the city so that [...]

Posted On : Apr, 03 2008 | Comments : 0

White Sand and Container Ships in Sihanoukville

Development is coming! Development is coming! Which tropical Southeast Asian paradise is soon to be overrun with fatties and luxury travelers? Why, it's Sihanoukville, Cambodia's own sleepy beach town. Jeff Koyen files his dispatch for [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2008 | Comments : 0

Travel Asia

Asia Asia is a continent full of wonder. No matter how you plan to travel Asia, there are many interesting countries to explore. For anyone planning to travel Asia, there are plenty of must see locations and relaxing vacation options.

Posted On : Mar, 29 2008 | Comments : 0

Complete Turkey tour

Day 1 Friday — ARRIVE Istanbul Arrive at Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Transfer to your hotel. Day 2 Saturday — Istanbul After breakfast, a full-day excursion in Istanbul including the Hagia Sophia Church with its Byzantine mo [...]

Posted On : Mar, 27 2008 | Comments : 0

Mongolia

Mongolia beckons you with a rare glimpse into an ancient culture and the last unspoiled wilderness in Asia. Discovering this land of nomadic horsemen and traditions dating back to the time of Chingis Khan is as much a journey back in time [...]

Posted On : Mar, 25 2008 | Comments : 0

Japan - Daisetsuzan National Park

Daisetsuzan Park is the largest national park in Japan. Its base is around 600 metres high while its highest peaks are nearly 2300 metres high. This means that the are catches a lot of snow in winter, which stays until well into summer on [...]

Posted On : Mar, 22 2008 | Comments : 0

Tibet Cycling Tour

Duration: 13 Nights / 14 Days Places to Visit: (Kathmandu - Lhasa - Khambala - Yamdrok - Pede Dzong - Simi-La - Karo-la - Gyantse - Shigatse - Gyatso-La - Shegar - Nyalam - Zhagmu - Kodari - Kathmandu) Travelling by bicycle offers a ch [...]

Posted On : Mar, 17 2008 | Comments : 0

Taiwan - Chung Tai Chan Temple

Completed in 2001, the massive Chung Tai Chan Temple is more than just another modern temple - it is an international centre of Buddhist academic research, culture and the arts. The temple is 150m tall and sits on a 60-acre lotus hill ou [...]

Posted On : Mar, 14 2008 | Comments : 0

A vibrant culture, charming people, jaw-dropping sights...Ca...

You've trusted your eyes your whole life, but visit Cambodia and you just may start doubting them. How else to explain the unthinkable splendour of the 9th- to 13th-century Khmer temples, the tropical islands with barely a beach hut in s [...]