Showing posts with label Asian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asian. Show all posts

Sunday, October 16, 2011

Songjiang beauty spot hotel

Location : Songjiang district, Shanghai, China
Architect : Atkins
Date of Construction : Completed on May 2009
Distinct Feature : Built in quarry
Atkins has won an international design competition to design a five-star resort hotel set within a beautiful water-filled quarry in the Songjiang district close to Shanghai in China. Its stunning concept designs inspired by the natural water and landscape features of the quarry captured the imagination of judges to quash competition from two other international firms. The innovative design of the 400-bed resort hotel stands two levels higher than the rock face of the 100 metre deep quarry and includes underwater public areas and guestrooms. It will incorporate conference facilities for up to 1,000 people, a banqueting centre, restaurants, cafés and sports facilities. Sustainability is integral to the design ranging from using green roofing for the structures above the ground level to geothermal energy extraction. An aquatic theme runs through the design both visually and functionally. Two underwater levels will house a restaurant and guestrooms facing a ten-metre deep aquarium. The lowest level of the hotel will contain a leisure complex with a swimming pool and water-based sports. An extreme sports centre for activities such as rock climbing and bungee jumping will be cantilevered over the quarry and accessed by special lifts from the water level of the hotel.



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Saturday, September 24, 2011

KREMLIN Moskwa Russia

The Kremlin is a historic fortress in central Moscow was built of brick in the 15th century. The length of the wall more than 2 km, height up to 19 m, width 3.5 to 6.5 m, breadth of 27.5 ha. The Kremlin has 20 towers. The most famous of them is Spasskaya Tower (height 67.3 m) in diameter at 6 m. In the Kremlin there is the old relics like the churches with cemeteries-czar czar of Russia. Here too there is a hall where there are weapons in a variety of heirlooms, including horse-drawn carriage, crown, clothes, jewelry and weapons belonging to the tsar.
Kremlin, Moscow, not just the center of the Russian government. Nor is it merely a fortified complex and towers at one end was the dominance of the stars with red and green. The Kremlin is also a place to learn and enjoy the rich history, culture, religion, architecture, and art of Russia.
From the outside, often times the existing buildings in the Kremlin do not appear attractive. But, try to get into, splendor and beauty of previously unimaginable will make us fascinated and amazed.
In late May, in the summer with occasional rain, the group of news reporters Asia, Australia, and Dubai to enjoy the charm of Moscow together with Singapore Airlines. Since a few months ago, Singapore Airlines opens flight route from Jakarta to Singapore-Moscow via Dubai.
For centuries, the Kremlin became the witness of many famous and tragic events in the course of Russian history. The weapons the enemy tried to tear down the walls of the Kremlin is sturdy. Celebration and rebellion turns going around the Kremlin. However, the Kremlin is now still standing strong and the main attraction of Moscow.
Now the Kremlin, Moscow, is one of the largest museums in the world. The signs of the greatness of the Russian state, the pictures are incredibly beautiful, property czar of Russia, up to a stunning cathedral can be seen here. Kremlin's fame combined with Red Square which is now entered as a cultural heritage protected by UNESCO, one of the agencies of the United Nations.
In the usual maps given to tourists, the location of the Kremlin are so conspicuous. Kremlin complex which almost resembles the shape of a triangle with 20 tower has a variety of cathedrals, museums, to the beautiful palaces. Outside the fort, there is Red Square in the center of attention at Saint Basil's Cathedral which has a brightly colored domes, Lenin's Tomb, GUM shopping center, and the Museum of History of the building is red.
Moscow is the capital of the Russian empire under Ivan the Great in the 15th century. Moscow lost its status as the capital when Peter the Great moved to Saint Petersburg in 1721. Nevertheless, Moscow still continued as a center of culture and industry.

Greatness of Moscow as the seat of government of the Soviet Union back in 1918, in Lenin's government. Some places in the Kremlin is open to the public and visited by many tourists. Because the Kremlin is also a center of government, sometimes it's tourist places closed to the public without prior notice. "To come here was better in groups arranged by travel agents. Many times tourists disappointed because it was coming but could not get in," says Irine Alexandrova, our tour guide.

Places frequented by, among others, the Armory Museum is the oldest museum in Russia. So amazing collections, such as jewelry, weapons, wealth and property empire. Formerly Armory is a room that was built in the days of Tsar Nicholas I in 1840 to save the Kremlin's growing collection, consisting of jewelry, embroidered clothing, robes of state / official, weapons, items of mail, and a statue or picture of a saint.

Unfortunately in this museum visitors can not take pictures. In fact, collections are beautiful and charming attractive to be photographed. There are collections of garments, crown, throne, and train Russian from the Middle Ages until the 20th century. Collection is sufficient to steal the attention of the eggs with a variety of sizes and studded with beautiful stones that are traditionally exchanged between the Czar at Easter and tsarita every year.

Cathedral in the Kremlin also be missed. From the outside it looked interesting, only buildings with white paint on it there is a dome like the golden dome mosque. But go to the cathedral, the walls filled with beautiful paintings. Truly mesmerizing. Unfortunately once again visitors should not be photographed.

Another collection that is here is that a cannon cannon Emperor's oldest and largest in the world. Then there is the bell that is placed on the floor Emperor partially broken. Guides usually advise visitors to touch this bell and praying because the bell is considered to be able to give good luck.














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Saturday, July 30, 2011

Exotic City Macau



Small town in the People's Republic of China. Precisely in coastal southern China. If during the Macau is less widely known, certainly not unusual. Because the existence of the map difficult to find. Or even sometimes nothing!
If there is to know Macau, a city of 27.3 km2 area is better known as a gambling city. In fact, many interesting sights in this area that should be delved into ...

Macau has a historic place that combines the events of the past Chinese and Portuguese, with surprises at every corner of the city. A number of historical attractions that can be visited, among others, the Museum of Macau, which contains the history of the city. For fans of natural beauty could try The Museum of Nature & Agriculture.

For connoisseurs of marine issues, can visit the Macau Maritime Museum depicting the history of the Navy Macau. In addition, there is still Art Museum is displaying works of traditional Chinese calligraphy, paintings, ceramics and works of modern art. Also there is the Wine Museum, which presents a variety of types of the best Portuguese wines




Not only are traditional and classic. Museum of Macau is also providing material that is quite modern. Grand Prix Museum, for example, an annual event featuring the F3 Macau Grand Prix is ​​held every November. And for fans of the fashion world, can visit the Taipa Houses Museum. Here showed a variety of lifestyle and celebrity clothing Portuguese 

Want shopping? You can go to Avenida de Almeida Ribeiro, the most popular shopping and tourist area with the opening, Largo do Senado, and the roads that led from there. Or simply want to watch people passing by, may go to Largo do Senado, the main park in the city of Macau. 

The beauty of Macau was not only on land. For marine sports enthusiasts can indulge in Bamboo Bay while surfing with the screen. Or at Hac Sa Bay (Black Sand Bay), the best place to swim in the sea

The Macau Wine Museum

The World Game Center 
Geographically, Macau is located di70 miles southwest of Hong Kong and 145 km from Guangzhou. He is the oldest European colony in China, since the 16th century. Macau's Portuguese government transferred sovereignty to the People's Republic of China in 1999, has since Macau became a Special Administrative Region of China.

As a former colony of Portugal, would not be surprised if the feel is still very strong in the Portuguese territory of Macau. Therefore, despite the Macau residents mostly speak in Cantonese, as well as Hong Kong society, for the other official language was not English, but Portuguese. Then the writing was on the official agencies and in stores using two languages, Chinese and Portuguese.




Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Guraici Island North Maluku


Guraici Island is an island located in the district of South Halmahera, North Maluku province. Guraici this island is one of the best diving in the northern Maluku. There are at least eight potential diving spots scattered in the waters of the archipelago Guraici.
Stretch of white sand that stretches along the coast and the diversity of species of coral towing a tourist attraction for domestic and international. Variety of species of fish swim among the coral reef nan presenting beautiful and natural scenery is very beautiful underwater Guraici fascinating and different diving locations elsewhere.
One of the unique that will be encountered on the seabed Guraici Pari-fish (Fish Manta) are benign. besides diving guraici island is an excellent spot for tourists who are in because of hobby fishing in waters guraici through the equator that causes many fish congregate.

Guraici Island is an island located in the district of South Halmahera, North Maluku province. Guraici this island is one of the best diving in the northern Maluku. There are at least eight potential diving spots scattered in the waters of the archipelago Guraici.
Stretch of white sand that stretches along the coast and the diversity of species of coral towing a tourist attraction for domestic and international. Variety of species of fish swim among the coral reef nan presenting beautiful and natural scenery is very beautiful underwater Guraici fascinating and different diving locations elsewhere.
One of the unique that will be encountered on the seabed Guraici Pari-fish (Fish Manta) are benign. besides diving guraici island is an excellent spot for tourists who are in because of hobby fishing in waters guraici through the equator that causes many fish congregate.
Guraici Island is an island located in the district of South Halmahera, North Maluku province. Guraici this island is one of the best diving in the northern Maluku. There are at least eight potential diving spots scattered in the waters of the archipelago Guraici.
Stretch of white sand that stretches along the coast and the diversity of species of coral towing a tourist attraction for domestic and international. Variety of species of fish swim among the coral reef nan presenting beautiful and natural scenery is very beautiful underwater Guraici fascinating and different diving locations elsewhere.
One of the unique that will be encountered on the seabed Guraici Pari-fish (Fish Manta) are benign. besides diving guraici island is an excellent spot for tourists who are in because of hobby fishing in waters guraici through the equator that causes many fish congregate.
 
Want to come here? To reach this island from the area agan guraici each can be boarded in order ternate, then proceed by boat up the regular price Rp70.000 / people with take about 8 hours or by renting a speedboat at a cost Rp3.000.000 - Rp 5. 000 000 to take about 1-2 hours. The advantages for those of you who hire a speedboat you can walk to reach the inn, but for those of you who ride the regular ship you have to ride motorcycles around 20km to go to accommodation because you scaled back in port Lelei.
Want to Stay? Guraici Island already has adequate facilities, at least on the island guraici already has residential / lodging for travelers to rest, other than that the island has also been established guraici restaurant provides a menu of seafood. lodging rates in the island range Rp500.000 / room / day or rent a cottage Rp1.500.000 / day.




Tuesday, July 26, 2011

Exotic Island of Babi


It is said that the name of the island within 15 minutes from Cape Kelayang is taken from forms that are gigantic granite rocks the island, which briefly looked like B2 aka Pig. Pig Island is divided into two parts, pork and pork baby baboon, aka little pigs and big pigs. Both are close together, like a mother pig nursing her baby. This area is beautiful and exotic with giant granite rocks sticking out on the surface of white sand, not to mention the small forest overgrown with palm trees and other shady phon make the atmosphere more cool. In a radius of several meters around the island is growing benyak water plants like algae. Unfortunately this beautiful uninhabited island, perfect for those of you who want berprtualang with tent camping alias. From here you are presented with views of several other adjacent islands, such as Bird Island are only but a beautiful piece with the habitat of the birds that will fly here and there to welcome your arrival. Or even an island full of granite, which serve as one of the tin mines.
Want to come here? From downtown you can access your vehicle to Cape Kelayang or Tanjong High, because the two tanjongan is most in demand and the nearest pier to the island. The journey continues with a motor boat, as the only access to the island. Boat rental rates range from 300 to 350 thousand per day, that's not including a buoy or rent snorkeling equipment.
Want to Stay? Lor In Hotel in Tanjong High or Kelayang Cottage in Cape Kelayang be the right choice for the comfort of your break. Dipesisirnya small shops can also be your choice with the budget, or if you are a hobby camp, can camp on the island of his Babi. 


Want to Eat? Lor In Resort restaurants or restaurants in Kelayang Cottage offers special menus and a variety of flavors to your tongue, both typical Pacific Islands or Mediterranean style cuisine. For that budget you can indulge in some little diner on the coast two tanjungan it.

 Photo of Babi Island Beauty




Waterfall Valley Harau

A glimpse of the valley Harau info:
Harau Valley is located in District 50 City, West Sumatra, Indonesia. This valley has seven waterfalls (sarasah) charming. Fence steep rock cliffs and straight is also challenging for the sport of rock climbing. Feels Like the castle! Perhaps so that visitors feel at Payakumbuh HarauValley, District 50 City, West Sumatra. Entering Harau Valley Park, the tourists seemed to "under siege" reddish cliffs as high as 150 to 200 meters.The cliffs that surround the valley upright. At the base of the cliff, a stretch of rice paddies and lush green trees againmakes the charm of the Valley Harau more riveting. Harau Valley area is alsoinhabited by various species of animals and wild birds. The valley is alsomore attractive with seven waterfalls or fast flowing sarasah. In the rainy season, water flow increased profusely. Stunning scenery around the valleyfurther down when the rainbow after the rain.
Fence steep rock cliffs and straight it is also challenging for the sport of rock climbing. An organization of local climbing enthusiasts regularly visit this placeonce a year. Travelers who are interested may want to try to test this onesport. Interest will be guided an instructor.
Harau valley attractions can be reached using ground transportation. fromtown to town Payakumbuh desert. journey traveled for 3 hours using personaltransport or public transport. if using public transport fare 20,000, - / person.Payakumbuh journey from then on continue to use public transit routes that serve Payakumbuh attraction. to anticipate the movement of cars that did not happen we advice not using a personal car or rental car at a cost of about400,000, - / day
accommodation and other facilities
To you that come from out of town and intend to spend the night, in this place there are small cottages and houses in the valley bottom sieve for a place to stay. overnight room rental rates vary, ranging from 50,000-to Rp.2million / night. for tourists sport of rock climbing enthusiasts. provided a guide who will guide you to the sport

 
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