Thursday, November 17, 2016

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Travel Tips when visiting the island Bali in Indonesia

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Bali is an Indonesian island. Bali Island is also the largest tourist destination in Indonesia and renowned for highly developed art including dance, sculpture, painting, leather, metallurgy and music of Bali.

Indonesia is known for romantic islands, shimmering beaches in tropical yellow sunshine, the grandiose old architecture. We will have the opportunity to visit the Bali island with clear blue beaches, the town Ubud, one of the main centers of art and culture of Bali with the temples and sculpture art; welcome the dawn atop Penanjakan and watch the volcano Bromo & Semeru, the city Yogyakarta with Temple worshiping Buddhist-Borobudur and finish the trip in the capital Jakarta with Monas tower & mosques.

How to buy a plane ticket

To get a cheap airline ticket before you should book since 3-4 months before, the total cost for 4 flights is about 3 millions. If you go in crowded group, should note the following:

For example, you see fares for 1 person only 30 dollars, but when ordering tickets for 4 people, the price has raised 40 USD; it is because the airline does not have enough 4 airfares $ 30. In this case, you should split, buy a ticket for each one, or just buy for 2 people each time, so you can have two $ 30 tickets and 2 tickets $ 40.

You should purchase the seats on the plane. If you go in crowded group, they will choose seats for you where the group is able to sit together; so the ability that you were pushed down to the last row is very high. The rows from 8 to about 22, 23 when looking out will be blocked the view by the airplane wing, if you want to admire the landscape you should note this thing to buy a good seat.

How to place hotels in Bali

In Bali, there are two areas you should stay, the first is Kuta, and the second is Ubud. The hotel located in the alley has cheaper price than the hotels located beside the road.

You should stay 2 nights at Hotels Ubud and 2 nights at Kuta hotel. Staying at Ubud to ride up north for near, staying at Kuta on the last days to go to the airport for close. Jati Home Stay hotel costs about $ 10 / person / night, the bamboo room has a fan, private toilet, can overlooking the rice fields behind the house, and the price included breakfast. Rooms are generally quite nice, hotelier Dewa is very enthusiastic, and price of renting car here is also cheap.

In Kuta, you do not need a reserving the room before, down to where, you notice that the hotel located in the alley has the price that is much cheaper than hotels located off the pavement, the price is only $ 5 per person. But for that price, you would only be rent a room not too comfortable and beautiful, just enough to serve the basic needs.

Preparing the schedule

The main visiting destinations in Bali: Swimming Beratan, Kintamani volcano, Batubulan Village, Tanah Lot Temple, Uluwatu Temple, Kuta, Sanur Beach.

You take the time to sit and read a few tours to Bali on Travel Tips will realize several key points that any tour also has. Then access on Google, view the images of these places, select your favorite places to go, see the map of Bali and sketch the schedule. The summary schedule is 1 day to go north and go south within two days.

North: Lake Bratan has terraced fields. Here also has volcano Kintamani, one of the sights that you should not ignore. It annually attracts a large amount of tourists coming to enjoy.

The ancient and famous temples in Indonesia​

South: Here has 2 quite nice temples: Tanah Lot and Uluwatu. You should go to these two locations on two days and go at dusk to watch the sunset. Coming to Uluwatu, you should take dinner before, or buy something to eat because there are many interesting programs here, if being watching and must to run back for eating is a pity. Remaining time is to go swimming and visit other small points.

Preparing the luggage

You should prepare mostly food. Bring the cake that can be stored for long time because sometimes you cannot get a restaurant immediately, there are these things to eat is very convenient. Buy several large bottles of water and put in the suitcase, if having no water, you can add water at the hotel. Who carefully then carry noodles, fish sauce (Bali does not have it), you remember to bring USD or master card.

Let's go

Process of flights:

You can access on the website of Air Asia or the company that you buy a ticket to check in online, so no need to queue.

Another thing is that when came to Bali, set aside 180,000 Rubiah (pre-Indo) to pay for the service at the airport, Denpasar, Bali (30,000 Rubiah), airport taxes in Jakarta (150,000 Rubiah). Do not think that you are going come back and then try to spent all the Indo money, you must pay for many things, and if you pay everything by US dollars, it will be many times more expensive.

Eating

Indo food in general is also able to eat, usually form of pouring the sauce into the food, either very sweet or very salty, so when calling dish, you should command restaurant for separate the sauce. The eatable dishes include: fried rice, fried noodles, crispy chicken, pancakes (banana, mango ...), one more eatable dish that any restaurant has is the slanting meat.

Pricing in Indonesia is much cheaper than that in other countries in the world but you have to take the time to look. You should not go to the luxury restaurants, the food is not surely delicious, but the price is surely high. You should only go to the restaurants look normal, you can ask hoteliers the restaurants with great food and cheap, or ask to see the menu before. If you have looked already without eating, they will also not say anything. People here are very gentle and honest.

Upon arrival Kuta, you should spent a dinner to eat at Jimbaran Bay. This place has the food stalls along the beach, they put tables on the beach, burn candles with music. You walk along the sea and ask to see the menu, find the most affordable place to eat.

Shopping

Buy souvenirs at market Sukawati Art Market near Ubud, many items, affordable. I have gone the other places, the prices are more expensive 3-4 times. My hotelier said that we can price down 75%.

Shopping in Bali
Buy souvenirs at market Sukawati Art Market near Ubud, many items, affordable.

The characterized souvenir is a statue of 1 male and 1 female carved in bone; right price is only about 50,000 Rubiah. Price of other carving souvenir is just around 100,000 Rb (of course, the small things about 20cm), the delicate souvenirs with high value are also many.

Vehicles
1 day tour in Bali about 40 USD / person, the trips are similar to that in other tours. A little advice is that you should not buy tour, just rent car only, and do not need a guide because the tourist destinations in Bali are easy to go, not large as the parks in Singapore or Angkor Wat in Cambodia. Price for renting a 7-seat car from 8 am to 10 pm is only $ 42. In addition, Bali has many adventure tours, like sliding down the mountain by a rope, biking, trekking, etc.

Mountain Semeru - Bali

You should also watch some performances here to feel the culture of Bali. Show at Ubud palace, at the Thursday night weekly, performs traditional dances; a show in Uluwatu with the repertoire goes on charcoal, recreates the mythical stories of Indo also quite interesting.

Price in Bali is very cheap, with about $ 50 per day, you should be comfortable to spend, many hotels, many services, gentle and kind people, and very easy to go to destinations. Just by buying cheap flights, your trip is much cheaper than go to other countries. Have a successful trip.
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Visiting bat temple in Bali, Indonesia

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Bat Temple in Bali Indonesia is considered as one of the most sacred and attractive destination here to tourists. Located in eastern of famous island Bali, coming here, you will be admired one of the most unique temples in the world. That is Goa Lawah, or bat temple, where the cave is also the home to thousands of bats.

The bats here are so much so they must to hold tightly each other, lean to the wall and when in the immobile status, they look no different from the statues sculpted from mud. This strange phenomenon is considered as sacred by the people in the area and hence a temple was erected to protect the entrance of the cave.

According to rumors, this cave leads to an underground river and connects to the temple Pura Goa, 30 km from this place, where the 9-head snake Naga in Hindu legend lurks. The people also said that this snake still alive thanks eating bats in the cave. However, no one dared to discover this cave to examine whether Naga really lives in the end of the bat cave or not.


Thousands of bats parked in cave at bat temple in Bali​

Goa Lawah name is named after a monk, who did the pilgrimage to Bali to preach. In his journey, he found this sacred cave. Legend has said that Goa Lawah was seduced by the scent of flowers in the cave and purified the soul, so he decided to stop here within few days to meditate.

The temple is also built to worship god Maheswara, an important deity of Hinduism. Because of such sacred character, every day, this place takes place the important rituals and parades.

 Artwork​

Two major festivals in Goa Lawah are rituals Piodalan and Ngusaba. In this occasion, Hindus in Bali come here to pray, hope to attain peace for the soul. The time when the Hindus in white suit aggregating in front of the cave is one of the leading events attracting tourists in Bali.

In a photographing challenge of America's Next Top Model season 20th, the contestants had to take a photo with the bats here. Ordeal is somewhat frightening with the models but clearly, makes the name of the bat temple in Bali Indonesia is more popular throughout the world
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The unique beauty of Borobudur temple in Indonesia

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Referring to Indonesia, visitors often think of Bali, the island with beautiful beaches. But the symbol of this Islamic country is Borobudur temple, a Buddhist architectural work ranking into ancient and greatest top in the world.

Borobudur temple is the unique architecture of Indonesia built in the eighth century, under the reign of King Syailendra. This sacred temple has unique and exquisite architecture outstanding among traditional temples of Indonesian.

Borobudur temple complex consists of many small towers wrapping around a main tower with 42m in height and 12 tower floors. To reach to the highest tower top, you have to climb the ladder and go through the corridors of 12 tower floors with a total length of 5 km.

Each tower storey has carved exquisitely describing the life of Buddha and earthly. The bas-reliefs runs along the corridor, describing the stages of human life when toward to perfection. Being one of the most famous temples in the world, Borobudur stands majestically on a hill, overlooking the verdant and fertile plains.

 
 Architecture of Borobudur temple is very beautiful and firm​

Borobudur temple is considered to be a famous attraction, attracting tourists to Indonesia. This is not only a rare wonders becoming a symbol of Indonesia but it also is one of the works of art with delicate architecture having greatest value in the world.

There are 2,760 reliefs at Borobudur temple offering visitors the extremely interesting experiences to learn about the culture of thousand-island country. Although Borobudur temple once considered is the pride of the Java Buddhist, this temple had been forgotten for centuries.

 
A Buddha statue sitting on the lotus inside temple​

Borobudur Temple has convenient position, away from Yogyakarta 40 kilometers to the north. To visit is the temple, visitors can take a taxi from the center of Yogyakarta or rent a motorbike.

In Buddha's birthday celebration every year, many long queues come here to pilgrim. Everyone wants to up the top the temple to admire space around, watching the huge green carpet stretching in front, drop lights and enjoy the pure atmosphere. The best time to explore the mysterious beauty and record impressive pictures of Borobudur is at dawn.

The beauty of Borobudur is likened to a brilliant lotus floating in middle of the lake. Borobudur has architecture, form and landscape that are very different from the other traditional Indonesian temples. Borobudur complex has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1991. Not only being an admirable wonder of Indonesia, but it also is a grandiose artistic and architectural work with greatest value of the Buddhism world and of all humanity./
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Travelling Bali, visit holy spring water temple Tampak Siring

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Not only the locals, Hindus from all around the world when visiting Tampak Siring aspire to be bath into 12 sacred flows, desire to purify the soul.

Tampak Siring is a Hindu temple located in a valley between two hills in village Manukaya, Tampaksiring district, Gianyar, far from the capital Denpasar (Bali, Indonesia) about 40 km to the northeast. The temple is situated on the main road to Kintamani, a popular tourist destination on the island Bali and very close to the mysterious temple Gunung Kawi.

The holy spring water temple Tampak Siring is also known as Tirtha Empul having a very important role in the spiritual life of the local population. This is considered as the place dissolving the negative influences in life and purifying the mind, soul of human.

The central area of Tirta Empul has a sacred pond unfailing because the water is supplied continually from underground streams, which are the waters from the high mountain flowing to.

In front of holy pond has two lakes, and in these lakes, there are faucets lined into continuous row from east to west, facing to east and they have own name such as Pengekulatan, Sudamala, Cetik or Perbesihan, etc.


 Locals are bathing at holy stream Tampak Siring​

The locals or Hindus from all over the world when visiting Tampak Siring to be bath into 12 sacred flows, desire to purify the soul., wash the bad luck on the body and spirit, aspire to gods bless, caress and protect, give them a healthy body, a pure heart and a nous mind.

Especially, on the first and fifteenth day every month in moon calendar, there are many people going to the temple Tirtha Empul to pray to bless.

Family with several generations lining to wait to be bathed in holy water, celebrate Mass and pray, even, ask holy water creating a real party in the region.

 
A girl with his son come to ask luck​

Although has been witnessed many unique festivals in Bali, we were impossible to not surprised and overwhelmed by strange culture in Tampak Siring and realized that deciding to the holy spring water temple on the fifteenth day was a wise decision.

Right outside of preparing offerings area, there was a large number of incredibly beautiful and charming Hindu devotees in traditional outfits are slowly preparing to celebrate Mass, is also inherently a work of art prepared preciously and sophisticatedly.

Women often wear a beautiful ceremony tray on the head and walk up to the temple to celebrate Mass at the main Cathedral area; after praying, they will wait for those with dignitaries looking after the temple to come and to bless fortune, with respectful attitude and faith exuded in each glance, the bow or bracelet.


The entrance ticket of the Tampak Siring Temple is 15,000 Rupees (about $ 16), to enter the temple, everyone must to wear sarong and women in the menstrual period will not be allowed to come to the temple.

The lake on the left temple is not too big and with the number of people to "holy water please" is quite large, they immediately line up and dip half their body in the water. Children are often hold in the arms of parents, they calmly wait in turn and happily play.

I stood for a long time to observe a circle of prayer, everyone follows the circle from east to west, go through over 12 taps, and offering is the multi-colored flower tray if available.

They dip down whole body under running water or use the hands to spray water in the face, hair, and chest, respectfully pray, then slowly move to make room for the next person. Some people carry the plastic container to get water to home.

In the main temple area where pagans are not allowed to enter, and many tourists are fumbling in sarong wrapped legs, we shared space outside the protecting wall to observe the natives (often going in groups, families) celebrate Mass, kneel to pray, and are bestowed holy water as bodhisattva slightly swing the willow twig./
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The ideal beaches and islands in the Philippines you should visit

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With over 7,107 islands, Philippines country possesses many tourist paradises of white sand and blue sea which are extremely seductive. Here is the list of the most beautiful sea travel resorts in the Philippines, adding new options for you in the upcoming trips.

Boracay Island
Boracay Island many times is voted by readers of Yahoo and Tripadvisor as one of the most beautiful tourist resorts in the world. Scenery of true paradise here makes visitors want to come back to visit again. More amazing is that the island Boracay has everything from restaurants, clubs, resorts and private facilities, shopping centers, games on the beach area, bars, etc.

Going to Boracay from Manila
By air highway: Several domestic airlines have flights to Boracay via Caticlan or Kalibo. Thus you will have to take multiple flights to get to Boracay.
By Sea: The local ferries will take you to Caticlan, from here is not difficult to go to Boracay.


A bridge in the corner of Boracay Island where visitors coming to watch the sea​

Coron Beach
Coron Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in the province Palawan, Philippines. Coming here, guests can feel beautiful scene as in the movie Avatar appears in front. Coron beach has very clean water, blue and beautiful coral reefs.



Coming to Coron from Manila
By airway: Go to Busuanga (flying from Manila within 45 minutes), from here take the car to Coron
By sea: up the ferry routes go Palawan


El Nido Beach
Also belongs to Palawan, El Nido beach attracts tourist by natural purity and pristine as has yet no human footprints. In 2012, El Nido is voted by CNN as the best island paradise in the Philippines. The way to come to El Nido: By airway: There is direct flight from Manila to El Nido of airline SEAIR
Seaway: The local ferry terminals in Palawan will take you directly to El Nido

EI Nido Beach is very clean with wonderful mountains, here, visitors can have eco travelling​

Panglao Island
The tour to Bohol (Philippines) will not be complete if you miss out the beautiful beach on the island Panglao. Walking on the white sand beach with coconut rows shaking in the wind, you will feel really relaxed moments.

Getting to Panglao Island

By airway: From Manila, you select flights to Tagbilaran after 1 hour 15 minutes
By seaway: From Cebu, you can reach Panglao by ferry


Some tourists are walking on Panglao Island​

Siargao sea
Sea Siargao belonging to Surigao province is considered the capital of surfing in the Philippines. Blue waves at a moderate elevation give the athlete exciting adventure feeling. Ideally surfing season is August and September every year.

The way to come to Siargao
By airway: Fly directly from Manila to Siargao by Airphil Express and Philippine Airlines

 
A traveler is surfing in Siargao sea​

Pagudpud Sea
The blue color of sea water and white sand here reminds visitors to Hawaii but the service price is a lot cheaper. This beach is not too crowded, a great place to relax and feel the romantic moment.

Getting to Pagudpud

Airway: Select flights to Laoag City, from which continues to take car to Pagudpud.

Road: From Luzon island, you can drive to here


Pagudpub coast where guests drink and watch the sea​

Puerto Galera Sea

This place is a favorite place of the Philippines people not only in the summer, with many beautiful beaches and resorts. Tourist services in Puerto Galera developed nearly equal to Boracay, number of guests increases every year. The guests loving the bustle also feel satisfied with the nightlife here, and who prefer tranquility also will not regret it.

Coming to Puerto Galera
Road: From Manila, public transportation such as bus has many trips to Puerto Galera

Border-Puerto-Galera.jpg Several groups are bath and try small speed train to test brave feeling​

Camiguin Island
Pearl Island Camiguin is located in Northern Mindanao. Mountainous terrain and beaches make this place more a different nickname: Eden of the Philippines.

Travel from Manila to Camiguin

By airway: Fly to the port Cagayan de Oro and then take the bus to Baligoan, then onto the ferry to the island of Camiguin.

By seaway: From Bohol or Cagayan de Oro, a ferry will take you to Camiguin.

 
Water source in Camiguin Island is very clear, even you can see the sand at a depth of several meters​

Here is the list of tourist destinations that we want you to come in the near future, they are the great locations. Besides these places, there are many other places, and we will show you in the next times./
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Bokor Mountain, the mysterious paradise in Cambodia

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Strolling on Bokor Mountain in Cambodia with white clouds cover, help people find the deepest corners of the soul and temporarily forget the distemper and sorrow in life.

Bokor Mountain is located on the territory of Kampot province, Cambodia. National Park on mountain was established by King Norodom Sihanouk in 1993; it is the eco-tourism destination, the most attractive place for exploring nature of this country.

In 1917, because too loved the romantic deserted landscape and the cool air of Bokor, the French nobility has built a resort here to return after days of hard work and stress in Phnom Penh. Currently, these buildings still exist in a state of perfect tact on the top of Bokor Mountain creating an attractive cultural tourism location.

Besides, a Thansur Bokor Highland Resort is built with the most advanced techniques will also give guests a wonderful holiday at the sacred mountain with picturesque scenery, a serene and wonderful beauty.



Besides the French nobility, the king of Cambodia Monivong also could not resist the mysterious allure of Bokor. He regularly spent time returning to his resort here to meditate front Bokor in the sunset. The beauty vibrating heart of Bokor is also used as scenery in the Hollywood film "City of Ghost" (2002) and the R-point (2004).

From the perspective of spiritual, Bokor is the destination of masters in religious to practice and attain enlightenment. They are Buddha Master Xi'an, Buddha Master Huang, senior monks from Mount statue and others. The mountain also owns the mysterious legends behind its existence.


It was said that, this place used to be a vast ocean, and through many geological changes to form the current Bokor Mountain. The rocks with bizarre shapes scattered on the mountain, Five Boats pagoda and pagoda 500 Buddhas were and are being a holy place for pilgrimages.

Visiting here, visitors will be heard about the love story of the princess Nagani and the prince Preah Thong, Khmer ancestors and the mystery behind five stones resembling as five boats. Yeay Mao statue, the sacred character in Khmer beliefs was built at the middle of the mountain creating sacred destination for both natives and tourists.

This place has a cool and pleasant climate; it's so great if you have a few days camping here try feeling of meditating at early morning or watching the sunset atop Mount Bokor./
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Golden Mountain Coffee Museum where is dedicated for followers of Coffee

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Golden Mountain Coffee Museum, where is dedicated for followers of coffee as well as those who want to learn more about the history of this popular beverage.

Mentioning to museum in Cambodia, people often think of the sculptures of the Khmer. But recently, besides the old art museums, here appeared more museums with new topic. Typically is the Golden Mountain Coffee museum. Owned by Kim Jong Yoon, a Korean who loves coffee, Golden Mountain Coffee is seen as a great addition to scenery the coffee hills in Siem Reap.

"There are a lot of people drinking coffee, but how many people know about it, know its origin and even its manufacturing process. So I would recommend to everyone the story behind each of the bean. "Kim explained the cause of opening his museum.

The space of this coffee museum is airy, elegance with walls plastered with black and white art photos, describing full the production stages of coffee from bean to the finished product. The guests visiting will have the opportunity to learn about the process in which the coffee beans are cultivated, selected, harvested and then put into the dispensing machine to create the cups of coffee with different flavors.



Have you ever wondered how a French-style vacuum pot works or how to mix a traditional cup of Turkey coffee? The answer will be found here. The screen projections show the way of sorting, ranking and roasting methods. In addition, there is a component chart as well as information about the benefits of drinking coffee.

Most particularly, in the museum has a displaying area coffee pot collection of Kim Jong Yoon. "I have collected them from around the world. Being a coffee lover, therefore, for many years, every time went to anywhere, I have brought coffee pot. "Mr. Kim proudly talks about his unique collection.



Not only learn the history of coffee, the visitors to the museum Golden Mountain Coffee also have the opportunity to enjoy coffee in many different categories. Besides coffee beans grown locally, the museum also imports coffee beans from other countries, including some countries in Southeast Asia such as Vietnam, Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. Because of roasted and blended in place, each cup of coffee has very delicious taste.

When asked about the best coffee, Mr. Kim immediately replied that coffee is "elephant dung" imported from Chiang Rai, northern Thailand. Reportedly, this is the kind of coffee made from beans that elephants eat, digest and then returned to the natural environment. It tasted extremely special and also not cheap. Each cup is about 10 dollars.





A cup of pure coffee

Golden Mountain Coffee Museum is located in the front corner of Charming Tourist City, Siem Reap. Opening hours: daily from 8:00 to 22:00 you can come in this time slot and enjoy the pure coffee cups and listening to the legend of this global famous drink. 
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Discovering 4 ancient temples in Cambodia

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Besides the famous Angkor Wat relic in Siem Reap province, Cambodia has many other ancient and grandiose temples.

Ancient capital Sambor Prei Kuk

Built in the 7th century, the former capital of the ancient kingdom Chenla, Sambor Prei Kuk has earlier dating than the relics of Angkor. The ancient capital consists of 140 tubular temple, in which, having a temple called the Lion Temple where takes place the main religious activities. Art of temple architecture in Sambor Prei Kuk is the unique style of ancient Khmer, only slightly influenced by Indian architecture. Sambor Prei Kuk is not bulky like Angkor, but the contemplation, roughness welling up from the temples after many various variability of historical are enough to vibrate travelers. The way: the ancient capital Sambor Prei Kuk is located in the north of the Kampong Thom province belonging to Great Lake region, situated beside the road from Phnom Penh to Siem Reap. Central Market Kampong Thom far from the relic 30 km to the north. From here you can go to Sambor Prei Kuk by taxi after about 2 hours, fee: 5-10 dollars / person.


Enntrance gate of Sambor Prei Kuk temple

Phnom Chisor Temple

Coming here, you have to pass 503 stone steps to reach the temple Phnom Chisor

Situated on a hill not far from the capital Phnom Penh, Phnom Chisor temple is a monument has existed since the reign of King Suryavarman I, the most powerful developing period of Angkor Empire is. Chisor Phnom is a temple of Hindu religion, worshiping Shiva and Vishnu. To reach the temple, there is a stone staircase having up to 503 steps, can be disinclined many tourists, but the beauty of the ruins and the surrounding landscape when viewed from the temple is worth for try to conquer.


Phnom Chisor Temple with the building followed antique style

Road from Siem Reap: Hiring a taxi to visit the temple in a half day takes of about $ 20. You can also rent a motorbike with price of $ 5 / day, follow Highway 2 on the south to Takeo, and turn left before reaching the km 52, run about 4 km to reach the hill. The entrance fee is $ 2.

Koh Ker temple

This is the old capital of the empire Angkor built during the reign of King Jayavarman IV. Koh Ker is considered to be the ancient capital of the kingdom and the people call as Pyramid of Angkor civilization. Koh Ker temple is divided into clusters of tower scattering throughout a large area, but the most impressive is the tower Kohmpang (Prasat Thom) with an elevation of 65 meters simulating huge mountain Meru of the Indian.


The tower Kohmpang in relic of Koh Ker temple

Way: Koh Ker temple is situated far from Siem Reap 130 km to the north. Visiting within one day by taxi takes about 50-100 dollars, $ 10 of entrance fee.

Note: Near the Prasat Thom temple there selling food but not much. The best way is bring food if you want to visit here in a long time.

Preah Vihear Temple

The temple is located on Dângrêk Mountains, belongs the border between Cambodia and Thailand. The unique feature of the Preah Vihear temple is finely carved lines on the red sandstone, a typical style of Cambodia, nearly like to architecture of Banteay Srei temple in Angkor.


Temple Preah Vihear has many intricate carving works in red sandstone

The way: Preah Vihear is far from Siem Reap 200 km to the north. The way is quite far, so it's best to stay 1 night at hotel in the town Anlong Veng. Ticket to visit from Cambodia is $ 5. Currently, the entrance from the Thai border was closed. /
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Koh Rong Island, the best destination in the holiday season

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If you've ever dreamed of a trip to a blue beach, long bridges connecting to the sea, the little houses perched on tree, hide behind foliage or the swing overlooking the sea , pick your backpack up and then go right to the Koh Rong island of Cambodian.

Koh Rong is island located in the Gulf of Thailand, far from coastal city Sihanoukville 20-km; it is the most famous island in Cambodia but still damn wild and poetic. Koh Rong Island is an interesting tourist destination and attracting tourists by the poetic beauty, tranquility. This is the right place for you to enjoy the fresh air and tranquility after the hustle of life.

Before starting the journey of about two weeks, you should book hotels and transport means. Only within 3 days 2 nights, you will discover the whole of this beautiful island. Coming to Koh Rong, visitors must go to Sihanoukville first and then take a boat to the island.

Many tourists coming here are not out of surprise at the beauty of the island. White sand beaches surrounding the blue sea will bring you the feeling of comfortable relaxation.


One the beach's corner in island Koh Rong

The sea here has an emerald green color, very clear, and you can look till the bottom and see the fish swimming around. Koh Rong is the island poll by New York Times as one of 45 points worth to come in the world in 2012 and is known as the "Hawaii of Asia". Journey to this island will bring you a whole new experience.
In Koh Rong, visitors can participate in many activities such as snorkeling, trekking through the forest, according to the boat to go fishing, volleyball or simply lying on the beach to read books; basically, the Koh Rong is simple and beautiful island.

Before coming to Koh Rong, you'll have to visit the eventful, beautiful coastal city of Sihanoukville. This city is always crowded with bars or restaurants at the beach and always opens to welcome guests to enjoy the lively atmosphere at night.

Sihanoukville is most beautiful at night with the lights shimmering from chain restaurants, hotels, bars, etc. In this city, visitors can wander in the mini bars to sip a glass of beer or sit on the couch in a certain corner on the coast to enjoy seafood and fireworks.

From Sihanoukville, you take the train to Koh Rong . With fast canoe, travel time takes 45 minutes; round-trip fare is 500,000 per person, starting at 13:30, and come back at 14.30. If you stay overnight on the island, you remember to hold ticket stubs to come the pier on time in tomorrow. With the slow train, takes about 2 hours to move, return ticket price is VND400,000 per person, including lunch, diving watch marine. Wish you have a happy holiday season.
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Mysterious cave of Mustang people in Nepal

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Nestled in the majestic Himalayas, the ancient caves are located on the cliff and almost "sacrosanct" used to be the place to live and burial of the people here.

Kingdom of Mustang, bordering the Tibetan Plateau is one of the most remote places of Nepal people in Himalayan. Used to be an independent Buddhist kingdom, Mustang merged into Nepal at the late 18th century, but by 1950, it truly relinquished independence. By located in sensitive border, until 1992, foreigners still have not been to come to the Mustang. Isolation to the outside world helps this place preserves well the ancient culture.



Mustang landscape is unlike anything you've ever contemplate across Nepal. The deep canyons are made up by Kali Gandaki River and the strange carvings on the stones. In particular, there were an estimated 10,000 ancient caves on the steep cliff. Some caves are situated at a height of nearly 50 meters above the valley floor.

Never have an answer for the question who have digged them or how they can burrow on the steep cliffs that nearly impossible to set foot. Even the experienced climbers also have not yet climbing to some caves in devilish locations.

climb-the-mountain.jpg Some guests are climbing to discover the caves​
Nowadays, most caves are empty, but there are some caves have signs of living as storage bins and sleeping space. Another one is the burial place of the dead. Dozens of bodies were found in the caves over 2,000 years old. They are placed in bed and wear bronze jewelry or glass beads.

It's also found the skeletons dating from the 3rd century to the 8th century, before the Buddhist appeared in kingdom of Mustang, the period that natural burial was prevailing (burial ceremony in which the cadavers are shredded for vultures eat).

Archaeologists believe that the mysterious caves in Mustang are used through three periods. For the first time in about 3,000 years ago, it was used as a burial place. Then is 1,000 years ago, they became the inhabited places, mainly to help people in the Mustang kingdom escape invaders. Finally, in the 1400s, most people went to the villages in the valleys and the caves became the place to meditate.



Luri Gompa monastery is one of the most popular monasteries Mustang, located on a cliff about 100 meters above the ground, its architecture uses natural stone pillars. Winding path from the valley leads to the space of two interconnected chambers. The outside chamber has shrine, the main treasure of Luri Gompa, is beautifully decorated with paintings depicting Mahasiddhas - an Indian saint. The abbey is determined appeared from about the 14th century or earlier.

This is called dead location in caves, if ready for a trip to explore then this is the place you should visit, not only does it carry the cultural values but it also is the macabre and challenge place for those who prefer trekking to explore
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Hercules tower - The oldest lighthouse in the world

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When Julius Caesar came to Galicia, Spain in the year 61 BC, he understood the importance of this position. Then, the lighthouse was built to become the maritime signal, alert for vessels to avoid rocks or cliffs near the coast, as well as guide for the ships to pass through the Atlantic corridor.

Hercules Tower is located on a rocky hill Punta Euras, including 7-storey, 57 m high created by the Romans from the 2nd century; it was a sacred place of the pre-Roman tribes. Inspired by the lighthouse Alexandria, Hercules Tower is located in Port La Coruna, Galicia, northeastern Spain, the most famous and ancient lighthouse in the world.

The ancient documents indicate that the tower Hercules was built from late 1st century BC to the 2nd century AD and finished under the reign of Emperor Trajan. Archaeologists have discovered the gold inscription praising Shen War at the feet of lighthouse. Therefore, many people predict that the lighthouse also assumes the role of a defensive fortress during the war, protecting the Roman army before the invaders.



There are many myths and legends about the Hercules Tower. After three days and nights continuously battling with giant Geryon,the hero Hercules buried head of enemies with weapons into the ground, then ordered to build a city above, nowadays is La Coruna. The second legend was born at about the 11th century. The story said about King Breogán, the founder of the Galician Celtic nation and also the creation of the tallest tower in Galicia. After a period of living, he moved to Ireland to settle and became ancestry of Celtic people here.

However, Hercules tower also encountered many vicissitudes of history, when Galicia faced to the Norman invasion. Under the collapse of the Roman Empire, the lighthouses surrounding peninsula fell into looting, abandoned and became dilapidated. Only the Hercules tower still stood after the wars and became the most important part of the region. For over 2,000 years, the Tower of Hercules has lit for sailors passing. Later, numerous studies have shown that the excellent technique in construction of the new Roman is the main reason for the lighthouse is not damaged by the harsh environment of the ocean and the ravages of time.

However, in the 16th century, the Hercules Tower was regarded as a quarry to build new buildings in the city. Despite City Council tried hard to protect the tower, many sections of tower have disappeared during this period. Till the 17th century, the city began to carry out renovation of the tower to turn it into a solid fortress. In the late 18th century, La Coruña became one of the most important ports in northern Spain.

In 2009, the Hercules Tower is recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. During the 20th century, it became a symbol of immigrants to Latin American. Hundreds of Galicia thanks to the lighthouse to across the Atlantic safely to a new continent. Every year, Galicia attracts tens of thousands of tourists to admire this oldest lighthouse in the world./
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Taj Mahal mausoleum and the things you did not know

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Being the national symbol, a World Heritage by UNESCO since 1983, the Taj Mahal mausoleum still is sold to the gullible tourists. M.K Srivastava or also known as Natwarlal, a notorious scammer, has sold the Taj Mahal 3 times just with a few hundred thousand rupees. He disguised as government employee with contract looked very authentic. Natwarlal made 100 scams, was arrested and escaped several times. The last time, in the year of 86 years old, Natwarlal escaped from the prison on the way to hospital while sitting in a wheelchair. He disappeared since then.

We often heard that Emperor Shah Jahan requested to exscind the hands and make blind the main artisans build the Taj Mahal to make this work being unique. Historians did not find any evidence to suggest that this is a real hypothesis, however, there is a fact that the workers here often handicapped. The cause of this phenomenon was supposedly attributed to many years of continuously hard working makes their bone become ill and the eyes of those who do the carved stone work are damaged by dust.

Taj Mahal achieves perfect symmetry degree, except a single point

Upon entering the Mughal garden, you will see magnificent castle reflecting on a lake in front. Each angle of mausoleum has the pinnacles, two red stone architectures (a cathedral and a guest house) laid far from mausoleum an equal distance.

Going around the Taj Mahal, you will see the four sides of this wonder are exactly the same, with the porch and the Quran are inlaid on the white marble. This perfect design brings beauty and longevity intact for the Taj Mahal. Before the era of machinery and technology, the architects have done an almost impossible thing: bilateral symmetry along the central axis.



Mughal people consider symmetry as a symbol of balance and harmony in their empire. Surprisingly, the single point disproportionate is laid in the tomb of the person who erected this impressive project: the tomb of Queen Mumtaz is laid in the middle of the mausoleum while the tomb of Emperor Shah Jahan breaks the symmetry. According to legend, the emperor wanted to build Black Taj mausoleum for himself, but could not finish. Therefore, his tomb in the Taj Mahal was not calculated from the beginning, it was added later.

Many times be destroyed

Emperor has expired 32 crore (equivalent to 53 billion of rupee or US $ 877 million under current exchange rates) to complete the Taj Mahal. This work uses many rare materials from the Makrana marble of Rajasthan, lapis from Central Asia, and needs up to 1,000 elephants to transport the materials. However, this put the Taj Mahal in danger when the Mughal empire collapsed in the 18th century. The Jat (a Hindu community in North India having a dislike to the Mughal) looted this place in 1764, stole 2 silver doors of the palace. When occupying, the British colonists unloaded all the hand-woven carpet and gaudy gems. Lord Bentinck, the first Governor of India, also had intent of selling mausoleum to make the fragmented marble. Fortunately, this plan was not carried out.

Then, the Taj Mahal became a partying place of the British. By the beginning of the 19th century, the golden carvings on the roof were replaced with copper. Lord Curzon, the governor of India (1899-1905), ordered to restore the tomb and the surrounding garden. He also donated to the Taj Mahal a huge ceiling light.

The false rumors

We often heard that Emperor Shah Jahan requested to exscind the hands and make blind the main artisans build the Taj Mahal to make this work being unique. Historians did not find any evidence to suggest that this is a real hypothesis, however, there is a fact that the workers here often handicapped. The cause of this phenomenon was supposedly attributed to many years of continuously hard working makes their bone become ill and the eyes of those who do the carved stone work are damaged by dust.

This is a beautiful tomb, you will feel excited and have some treaties while visiting it, start a trip to visit the Taj Mahal mausoleum right in the near future to explore the beauty and listen more stories about it./
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