Apart from places in Nyaungshwe, there are a number of places and villages in and around Inle Lake that will make your visit to Inle quite interesting and worthwhile. You can see the way of life of Intha which are quite adept to the environment of Inle Lake, their culture and custom as well as daily life of ordinary people of Inle Lake. You should hire a boat for the whole day and should plan in advanced for the trip and make agreement with the boatman when hiring the boat. Make sure the boatman agrees to the whole trip before agreeing the boat fee. Most people like it in Myanmar tour or Burma tour package.
The farmers gather up lake-bottom weeds from the deeper parts of the lake, bring them back in boats and make them into floating beds in their garden areas, anchored by bamboo poles. These gardens rise and fall with changes in the water level, and so are resistant to flooding.
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Pattaya is a city in Thailand, a beach resort popular with tourists and expatriates. It is located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 130 km southeast of Bangkok within but not part of Amphoe Bang Lamung (Banglamung) in the province of Chonburi.Most people like it in Thailand tour or Vietnam Cambodia Thailand Tours .
Pattaya Beach is situated along the central city in close proximity to shopping, hotels and bars. The beaches are popular and busy places. For the thrill-seekers, activities include banana-boat rides, jet-skiing, water-skiing, parasailing, windsurfing, and the like and anyone who just wants to enjoy a simple swim or a good splash around with a frisbee or rented inner tube will always find themselves with plenty of company. However, while in and beyond the surf, a wary eye does need to be kept on the more frenetic elements of the passing traffic.
Central and South Pattaya represents what is called 'the entertainment hub', where all discotheques, beer bars, and naughty nightlife can be found. Nonetheless, walking under palm trees lined along the beach path and exploring the area can also be good fun.
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The Thien Mu Pagoda is located at the end of Kim Long Road, in Huong Long Ward, on the northern bank of the Perfume River. Most people like it in Vietnam Tour.
There are many legends about Thien Mu Pagoda (also known as Linh Mu Pagoda). Once upon a time, local residents saw an old lady in red appear every night on top of the hill. She foretold that: one day, the Lord would pass by and build something of great importance. From then on, the hill was named Thien Mu Son (Mountain of Lady from Heaven). When Lord Nguyen Hoang actually went pass the hill, he heard the legend and decided to build a pagoda and named it Thien Mu. Having gone through a lot of eventful phase, damages as well as renovations, today the pagoda still exists and remains the unofficial symbol of the ancient city Hue. The best time to travel to Vietnam is from November to April of the following year.
Besides the architectural value, Thien Mu pagoda features a great historical role, which is also of absorption to visitors. During the summer of 1963, Thien Mu Pagoda, like many in South Vietnam, became a hotbed of anti-government protest. South Vietnam's Buddhist majority had long been discontented with the rule of President Ngo Dinh Diem since his rise to power in 1955. Diem had shown strong favouritism towards Catholics and discrimination against Buddhists in the army, public service and distribution of government aid. Discontent with Diem exploded into mass protest in Hue during the summer of 1963 when nine Buddhists died at the hand of Diem's army and police on Vesak, the birthday of Gautama Buddha. Accordingly, Buddhist protests were held across the country and steadily grew in size. In those historical days, Thien Mu Pagoda was a major organising point for the Buddhist movement and was often the location of hunger strikes, barricades and protests.
Today, the pagoda is surrounded by flowers and ornamental plants. At the far end of the garden stretches a calm and romantic pine-tree forest. It is much well-maintained and very welcoming to all visitors.
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Luang Prabang is an outstanding example of the fusion of traditional architecture and Lao urban structures with those built by the European colonial authorities in the 19th and 20th centuries. Its unique, remarkably well-preserved townscape illustrates a key stage in the blending of these two distinct cultural traditions. Most people like in their Laos tour .
Transportation
Luang Prabang is served by Luang Prabang International Airport with non-stop flights to adjoining countries.
Luang Prabang is linked by Route 13 with Vang Vieng and Vientiane, and by Route 1 with Muang Xay. Route 13 also connects the city to Cambodia.
The road from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang is poorly maintained, remote, unlit, unmarked and extremely dangerous for the unfamiliar, particularly in the wet season. Buses regularly travel the route in 14–16 hours.
Route 13 from Vientiane, passing Vang Vieng, to Luang Prabang is paved, though the pavement is in poor condition at places. It is also relatively narrow, with sharp curves. There are no markings or lighting on the road. Several daily buses run from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, taking 9–11 hours.
The Mekong River itself is also an important transportation link. At Chiang Khong it is possible to hire a barge to cross the river. A trip from Huay Xai, just across the river from the Thai border, costs 20 baht on a boat. Luang Prabang can be reached by slow boat in two days, typically with a stop at Pakbeng.
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Luang Prabang, or Louangphrabang is a city located in north central Laos, at the confluence of the Nam Khan river and Mekong River about 300 km north of Vientiane. It is the capital of Luang Prabang Province. The population of the city is about 50,000. Most people like in their Laos tour .
The city was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. It had also been known by the ancient name of Chiang Thong. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The main part of the city consists of four main roads located on a peninsula between the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers. The city is well known for its numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries. Every morning, hundreds of monks from the various monasteries walk through the streets collecting alms. One of the major landmarks in the city is a large steep hill on which sits Wat Chom Si.
Cafes and restaurants
Scandinavian Bakery- Serves Western quality breakfasts, burgers and pizzas. Food must be paid for before eating. Delicious Italian-style pizzas.
Shakes & Crepes- a no name place serving delicious shakes for 5,000 kip and fantastic sweet crepes starting from 7,000 kip. In front of Croissant d'Or on the main street.
Tamarind - On the banks of the Nam Khan river next door to Apsara, specialises in introducing Western tourists to Lao food, so the dishes are offered with explanations and the menu is full of information. Traditional Lao food in sampler format. Platter combinations of dips,salads etc as well as set menus. Only a small wine list but good range of fruit drinks. Popular cooking classes in a garden setting. Sells food products, recipe books etc.
Viewpoint café and restaurant, Mekong Riverside Road, Xieng Thong Villag (Next to Mekong river view hotel), ? +856 (0) 71 25 49 00 (viewpointcafe@mekongriverview.com), [21]. 7-23. Viewpoint café offers you a fantastic view added to your breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is easy to eat a long breakfast in silence here and in the dinner at night the place has changed and gives you a cozy place with palm trees as your roof. High quality Lao and Western food
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One of Bangkok's most beautiful temples is the Wat Benchamabophit, also known as the marble temple or Wat Ben. As it is classified as a first class Royal temple, it is also a temple of significant importance. Thailand tour
The official name of the temple is Wat Benchamabophit Dusitwanaram, which means "the Monastery of the fifth King near Dusit Palace", the fifth King being King Chulalongkorn the Great (Rama V).
Inside the ordination hall (ubosot) is a Sukhothai-style Buddha statue named Phra Buddhajinaraja, cast in 1920 after the original located in Wat Mahathat in Phitsanulok. The main Buddha image is a copy of Phra Buddha Chinarat that resides in Phitsanulok in northern Thailand.The ashes of King Chulalongkorn are buried beneath the statue. In the gallery surrounding the ordination hall are 52 buddha statues each showing different mudras (signs), collected by Prince Damrong Rajanubhab for his king. The temple was featured in the famous The Amazing Race 9 as the 10th and final elimination pit-stop. The image of the temple's fa?ade is visible on the reverse side of the Five-Baht coin of the Thai currency. The site contains the Benchamabophit National Museum.
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Guangxiao Temple is located on Guangxiao Road, Guangzhou. It is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Guangzhou area, Guangdong Province. Guangxiao Temple was initially built as the mansion of Prince Zhao Jiande of the Nanyue Kingdom during the Western Han Dynasty (206 B.C.-A.D.24). The Canton fair 2013 will be helded in Guangzhou, maybe you can go to Guangxiao Temple of Art if you have a time.
Guangxiaosi has a long history and profound culture since it was completed, it is even older than guangzhou city where it is located. Also Buddhists regard it as a holy place where huineng monk’s hair was preserved; he is widely considered the most influential monk in the history of Chinese Buddhism. Other ancient structures in the temple include Sakyamuni Hall, Samgharama Hall, the King of Heaven Hall, and two iron towers.
There is a saying in Guangzhou that "Guangxiao Temple comes earlier than Guangzhou". With a history of over 1,600 years, the temple is reputed as the oldest and the largest temple of Buddhism in Guangzhou. Lots of eminent monks in and abroad propagandized in the temple, including /strong>Xuanzang, the eminent monk in Tang Dynasty (618A.D- 907A.D) and Bodhidharma, the 28th patriarch of Buddhism. Huineng, the 6th patriarch of Chinese Zen Buddhism, was ordainment under the bodhi tree in the temple 1333 years ago. The majesty temple and grandeur palace make Guangxiao temple become a treasure of Chinese architecture. The cultural relics in the temple are significant in the history of Chinese Buddhism, culture, architecture in Guangdong.
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One of the Canton Fair’s major aims is enriching mutual understanding between China and the business community in the rest of the world. The growing number of Russian business visitors is certainly a positive trend in this respect, allowing for the hope that the remaining obstacles to bilateral economic trade will disappear eventually. Canton Fair 2013
The market for traditional Chinese medicine and healthcare products is also encouraging. According Fair exhibitors, the number of Russian purchasers increased significantly over previous sessions. Trade in mechanical and electrical products followed the overarching trend too – the value of contracts with Latin American companies rose 18.5% year-on-year. Wang Biao, a salesman from the Anhui Light Industry International Co. Ltd., said his company had engaged far more buyers from South America and Russia.
The Canton Fair is an excellent place to find factories to produce items of your own design. Let’s say you want to create your own line of handbags. You can easily find a vendor to mass produce what you want to sell by showing them patterns of your design.
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Naimona'nyi Peak is located in Burang County, facing the crystal-clear and white snow-capped Mt. Kailash in the north across the pure Lake Manasarovar and demon Lake Rakshastal. Being 7,694-meter high, the peak is one of the highest peaks in the Himalayas. Best time to visit is from May to late June. Naimona'nyi means "the Mountain of Goddess" in Tibetan language.
Naimona'nyi Peak and Mt. Kailash face each other across Mapam Yumtso, which is regarded as the holy lake by local Tibetans. Tourists planning a Tibet adventure tour to Naimona'nyi Peak could appreciate the magnificent landscapes of the two mountains at Mapam Yumtso. Naimona'nyi Peak looks more magnificent than Mt. Kailash for its height. Tourists are advised to make an adventure tour to Naimona'nyi Peak in the warmer seasons so as to appreciate the charming natural landscape composed of the two mountains and the holy lakes.
Naimona'nyi Peak is always covered by snow. Tourists who make a Tibet adventure tour here could enjoy the amazing snow landscape all around the year. The best season to mountaineer Naimona'nyi Peak is between May and June since the weather in this period is pretty good.
There are two routes to enter into Naimona'nyi Peak. There are a large number of tourists planning a Tibet adventure tour here would like to make the trip along Xinjiang –Tibet Highway while the others would like to start the adventure tour from Lhasa.
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Longmen caves, or Longmen Grottoes, are a collection of caves filled with giant and accurately built depictions of Buddhist subjects, near Luoyang in the Henan province, China. The caves were founded in 493 AD and had for 500 years been filled with Buddhist images and carvings donated by wealthy members of the imperial family, religious groups and generals, in the hopes that their carvings would bring them good fortune. The Longmen caves were declared a World Heritage Site in the year 2000 because of their artistic and cultural relevance.
The Yaofang Grotto, which depicts medicinal cures, is in the northern part of Longmen Mountain. It was begun in the late Northern Wei period and was finished during the Tang-dynasty period of Empress Wu Zetian, so construction lasted around two hundred years. This is the only relatively large cave at Longmen that has Northern Qi statues. Some 140 different kinds of medicines and treatments of various illnesses are carved on either side of the cave entryway, which are very important research material for study of China's ancient pharmacopeia.
Work began on the Longmen Grottoes in 493, when Emperor Xiaowen of the Northern Wei dynasty moved his capital to Luoyang. Over the next four centuries this work continued; it can be divided into four distinct phases. The period between 493 and 534 was the first phase of intensive cutting of grottoes: the first cave to be carved was Guyangdong (also known as the Shiku Temple). This phase of intense activity was followed by a period between 524 and 626 when very few caves, and those all relatively small, were cut. This is attributable principally to the civil strife between different regions of China that persisted throughout the Sui dynasty (581-618) and the early part of the Tang dynasty (618-907).