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Sherwood Taipei Hotel
Enjoy some delicious moments of your life by savoring on scrumptious Taiwanese cuisines at Sherwood Taipei Hotel, one of the Taipei’s leading and happening five star hotels which has become a home to several global tourists and explorers. If you are on a holiday, searching for some luxurious accommodations and food, then make Sherwood Taipei Hotel as your abode. Luxury and convenience are limitless at Sherwood Taipei Hotel, Taiwan. Every guest ranging from a corporate executive to a sight seeing explorer prefer Sherwood Taipei Hotel to enjoy the luxurious moments during their stay at Taiwan. This premier hotel is just a 5 minutes walk from MRT station and 1.4 km from Breeze center while Taipei 101 Skyscraper is 3.2 kms away from Sherwood. The world class hospitality, opulent amenities and [...]
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Ngong Ping cable car, Hong Kong
10. March 2011
One of the most leading attractions of Hong Kong is the 5.7 km long Ngong Ping that refers to the 112 feet up cable car offering a panoramic tour above the green hills of the Lantau Island as well as the glossy South China Sea. Embrace these finest views for 25 minutes by gazing from a glass bottomed gondola that puts the nature under your feet. This journey of 360 degree vistas starts from the Tung Chung Town Centre (a shopping site on the island) that crosses the South China Sea, picturesque mountains, Tung Chung Bay, North Lantau Country Park, Hong Kong International Airport, and the Ngong Ping Village where you marvel at the one of the biggest wonders called the Tian Tan Buddha Statue along with the Monkey's Tale Theater. The ngong ping 360 has its main terminus at the Tung Chung, while [...]
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Taipei Zoo: Fun + education in Taiwan
1. February 2011
Welcome to the largest Asian zoo! Also known as the Muzha Zoo, the Taipei Zoo is the most popular zoological garden and obviously one of the most throng tourist attractions to visit with a family. It was October when me and my family decided to visit this zoo as the Internet had revealed many good things about it right from the indoor pavilions to the animal exhibits. So, I gave a thought to it! Said ‘tie pay dong oo yoo ahn’ in Chinese and nestled in Section 2 of the Xinguang Road, the Taipei Zoo is really a big one to hit in terms of size. Because of the up the hill, long and narrow stretch, you will feel as if you are hiking up the hill. With over 10 outdoor as well as indoor animal habitats (so it is fun here to be in the rain), the entire zoo is seems to be very novel, which is adorned [...]
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Ko Lipe: Thailand’s hidden paper island
20. January 2011
Also known as Ko LeePay or Koh Lipeh, Ko Lipe in Thailand’s Tarutao National Marine Park is a small island in the Andaman Sea near the Malaysian frontier. It is one of the Butang Islands nestled 38 miles off shore near Langkawi. Inhabited by the Malaysian gypsies, Ko Lipe stands for paper island and offers myriad of attractions for all those who are looking for a perfect aquatic vacation! The island is so small that you can take a tour of it in just less than an hour by walking. In fact, strolling is the only way to explore it as there are no motorcycles for rent or cars. However, long tail boats are available for50 baht, which will transport you from one point to another. Start your tour by exploring the four main beaches that are connected by concrete roads. All of the beaches in Ko Lipe [...]
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Bandara Soekarno Hatta International Airport, Jakarta
14. December 2010
Bandara Soekarno Hatta is the name of the main airport that is serving the region of greater Jakarta, which is located on the island of Java situated in Indonesia. This airport gets its name from the first ever president of the country – Soekarno. The latter part of the name of the airport comes from the name of the first Vice-President – Mohammad Hatta. Indonesians often refer to the airport by the name Cengkareng. The IATA code for the airport is CGK, and it originates from the Cengkareng locality which is the name of the district which is situated close to the city. The Bandara Soekarno Hatta airport first began operating in the year 1985; and this was when it replaced the Kemayoran Airport which had been the working in Central Jakarta, and another airport called the Halim Perdanakusuma [...]
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Water Square of Baishuiyang
8. November 2010
The water square is located in Pingnan region and is said to be one of the Four Great Wonders that are there at the Mandarin Duck Stream. The Ten Thousand People’s Square is said to be reputed as being a scenic masterpiece. This square is said to consist of three huge flat rocks that are said to lie under the water. The biggest of these rocks are said to cover an area of about 4 hectares; and is said to have a width of about 150 meters. There is said to be an even sort of distribution of the water and when you walk on them, your ankles will sink in the water.
Even if you decide to slide down the 100 meters slide on the side, your skin will remain intact, and this area goes by the name ‘Natural Surfing Pool’.
Baizhangji Water Curtain Cave:
This phenomenon is said to be ranked [...]
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The Markets of Hong Kong
16. September 2010
Well, the whole world seems to agree on one thing when it comes to shopping in Asia – it can be quite a treat. If you have your bargaining skills in place and seem to know exactly where it is that you should be shopping, then you’re in safe hands.
If you have zeroed in on Hong Kong to be one of your holiday destinations this time around, let us help you with the markets you need to be visiting to ensure that you’re shopping right. This region is bustling with extremely colorful markets and is known to be an integral part of even the local lifestyle and culture. But these markets sure are a haven for tourists who can bargain here and take away a lot more than they’d carried bags for.
Here’s a list of some of the most important and according to us worth-a-try markets in Hong [...]
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Things You May Not Have Known About Turkey
2. September 2010
Every time you’ve heard of Turkey, you’ve associated it with the kebabs, the glasses of tea and the haggling in the bazaar. But if you’re keen on really getting under the skin of this country, here are a few more things that you may not have known about the culture and the life of Turkey.
Not all of the Turkish men are blessed with moustaches.
Believe it or not, not all the men in Turkey will have moustaches lacing their faces. The members of the yesteryears, the ones from the older generation, are likely to have moustaches adorning their faces; whereas the younger ones may have preferred giving it a snip. They are more likely to be sporting a look that is clean-shaven.
Turkey has no camels.
When you step right outside a holiday resort in Turkey, it is a common sight to see [...]
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SEED CATHEDRAL – EXPO 2010, SHANGHAI
13. July 2010
Human inspirations, coupled with thoughts that super minds have created, have been the sole purpose of World Expositions. The first global exhibition, of sorts, in the year 1851 was held in London, and was called the Great Exhibitions of All Nations. World Expos have come a long way since then, and have been gaining increased prominence as a global platform for scientific and cultural exchanges.
Visit Shanghai now, and you'll be able to partake in the 'Expo 2010, Shanghai'. China has always been a forerunner in the world of technology; and this Expo just helps take it one step further. The best thing about the venue this year is that, never before has the World Expo been conducted in a developing country. This definitely comes as hope for the other nations that fall under this purview. Plus, [...]
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Facts about the Great Wall of China
24. March 2010
The facts about the Great Wall of China are very interesting as well as revolve around its existence.
The foremost fact among the facts about the Great Wall of China is not only the wall was made for defense, but also the other features of it such as beacon towers, passes, forts and other things.
Only the great wall wasn’t enough to keep the enemies entering China, so other facilities were constructed along the wall. The job of the great wall was protecting the country from the inside as well as outside invaders 24/7. There were many times, when soldiers had to guard on the great wall twenty-four hours as well as entire a week.
To allow the troops to pass and exit the wall, passes were constructed. Soldiers would go away from the wall to do investigation work for instance gathering [...]
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