PHONG NHA – KE BANG NATIONAL PARK

PHONG NHA – KE BANG NATIONAL PARK
Phong Nha - Ke Bang is a national park and UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Bo Trach and Minh Hoa districts of central Quang Binh Province, in north-central Vietnam, about 500 km south of the nation's capital, Hanoi. The park borders the Hin Namno Nature Reserve in the province of Khammouan, Laos by the west, 42 km east of South China Sea from its borderline point. ...
 

HA LONG BAY In Vietnam

HA LONG BAY In Vietnam
Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and a popular travel destination, located in Quang Ninh province, Vietnam. Administratively, the bay belongs to Hạ Long City, Cẩm Phả town, and part of Van Don district. The bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. Ha Long Bay is a center of a larger zone which includes Bái Tử ...

China Beijing Attractions – Forbidden City (Part 2)

China Beijing Attractions – Forbidden City (Part 2)
10. Palace of Earthly Tranquility (Kunninggong) The Palace of Earthly Tranquility (Palace of Terrestrial Tranquility or Kunninggong) is the last of the three main palaces in the Inner Court of the Forbidden City, standing behind the Hall of Celestial and Terrestrial Union. The palace was first built in 1420, and rebuilt in 1605 due to two fires in 1514 and 1596. In later years, it underwent three other restoration works. Facing south, the palace is 9 bays wide and 3 bays deep. ...

China Beijing Attractions – Forbidden City (Part 1)

China Beijing Attractions – Forbidden City (Part 1)
Lying at the center of Beijing, the Forbidden City, called Gu Gong in Chinese, was the imperial palace for twenty-four emperors during the Ming and Qing dynasties. It was first built throughout 14 years during the reign of Emperor Chengzu in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Ancient Chinese Astronomers believed that the Purple Star (Polaris) was in the center of heaven and the Heavenly Emperor lived in the Purple Palace. The Palace for the emperor on earth was so called ...

China Beijing Attractions – Tiananmen Square

China Beijing Attractions – Tiananmen Square
Beijing, the heart of China, is always the first choice of travelers who are willing to know a time-honored and developed city of China. It has been the political, economic and cultural center of China for over 800 years from the Yuan Dynasty. The numerous royal buildings with long history endow Beijing with incomparable charm, not only the 'Nation's Best' but also the 'World's Best'. On the other hand, as the host city of the 2008 Olympic Games, this oriental ...

China Baotou Attractions

China Baotou Attractions
Baotou is a grassy and fertile land inhabited by flocks of deer. In the city center, a sculpture of a running deer serves as a symbol of this 'Deer City'. Baotou has a rich historical and cultural heritage. Settlers had moved here six thousand years ago. Some two thousand years ago, Zhao and Qin states established the Great Wall in Baotou. Relics of the Zhao Great Wall and the Qin Great Wall in the suburbs of the city show the importance ...

China Anshun Attractions

China Anshun Attractions
It would be no exaggeration to say that a visit to Anshun will be the sweetest memory in your life. Clear skies, a mild climate, and fresh air provide ideal conditions for enjoying the beautiful mountains, rivers and caves in this mysterious land-Anshun. 1. Huangguoshu Waterfall Huangguoshu Waterfall, a milky way in miniature, is the largest waterfall in Asia. Seventy-four meters (243 feet) high and eighty-one meters (266 feet) wide, it is a scenic marvel. Do not miss it if you are ...