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15/10/2013 14:26
Koh Samet is part of the Khao Laem Ya – Koh Samet National Park
Koh Samet is a small island around 200km south-east of Bangkok and just over 5 km off the coast of Rayong province. The island is part of the Khao Laem Ya – Koh Samet National Park though all of Koh Samet’s beaches have been developed to cater to the large stream of Bangkok residents who flock to...
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11/10/2013 11:21
The Baphuon Temple in Cambodia
The Baphuon Templeis formed as a high, five tiered pyramid in sandstone which, in contrast to those of the 9th and 10th centuries, is rectangular in plan rather than square - with the superimposed upper tiers not decreasing but practically constant in height, almost certainly so that the view of...
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06/10/2013 14:54
Khai Dinh Tomb is among the most interesting tomb of the Nguyen Kings
Khai Dinh Tomb is 10km from Hue City and is among the most interesting tomb of the Nguyen Kings. The construction of Khai Dinh Tomb was started on 4th September, 1920 and works were done only after 11 years. Khai Dinh was the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty to build a tomb for himself. Most people...
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23/09/2013 11:11
Kuang Si Waterfall makes for an excellent daytrip
Situated 30kms south of Luang Prabang, Kuang Si Waterfallsmakes for an excellent daytrip. Accessible by taxi or bicycle, the 650 feet high waterfall is at its most picturesque during the wet season however it can be visited year-round. Children are not recommended to climb to the top of the...
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17/09/2013 10:42
The precinct of Tran Quoc Pagoda is highlighted by a high stupa
The precinct of Tran Quoc Pagoda is highlighted by a high stupa that you may recognize from a far erected in 1998. This stupa is composed of 11 floors with a height of 15m; each floor has a vaulted window holding a statue of Amitabha made from gemstone. On the top stands a nine-storey lotus (C?u...
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10/09/2013 09:57
Pre Rup is best viewed when the sun is low in the sky
Pre Rup is best viewed when the sun is low in the sky, either in the early morning or late afternoon hours. During these hours, the temple stone appears rich in texture, and a variety of reddish hues become appreciable. Most people like it in Cambodia tour.
It is not known why the Cambodians have...
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04/09/2013 11:26
Banteay Srei displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art
Banteay Srei displays some of the finest examples of classical Khmer art. The third enclosure is 95 by 110 m, with gopuras in the laterite wall to the east and west. Neither pediment of the eastern gopura is in situ: one is on the ground nearby, while the other is in Paris's Guimet Museum. Most of...
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28/08/2013 14:53
The Royal Palace was modelled in line with the Brahman cosmology to represent the center of the world
The Royal Palace was modelled in line with the Brahman cosmology to represent the center of the world, the fabled Mount Meru. The royal palace complex was built on the square brick foundation at the centre of the Royal Palace Fortress. All the palace buildings were structured according to the...
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20/08/2013 11:21
Sihanoukville is the ultimate getaway
Perched on the powdery sands of Independence Beach in Cambodia’s southwest region, Holiday Palace Resort, Sihanoukville is the ultimate getaway – a timeless haven in a luxurious beachfront resort. For many years, Sihanoukville has been a popular destination for international visitors because of its...
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13/08/2013 11:39
The One Pillar Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi
The One Pillar Pagoda is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. As you visit Hanoi, you may come to various other monuments, parks and historical places. Yet, the One-Pillar Pagoda reflects the architectural splendour that the country has grown. Most people like it in Vietnam...