Archive for the 'Asia' Category
With Asia quickly becoming a top tourist destination for its action, adventure, and conversely its abundance of relaxing locations, it’s easy to get caught up in hordes of travelers. If you’d like to stay one step ahead of the crowds, check out this list of a few Asian locations that haven’t made it to […]
Now open is the highest hotel in the world. The Park Hyatt in Shanghai is housed on the 79th to 93rd floors of the Shanghai World Financial Centre. This centre, also known as the “Vertical Complex City,” is one of the tallest buildings in the world.
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If you’re planning on checking […]
WatchMojo.com takes you to the heart of the Middle East:
With the Olympics only a few short days away, you may want to find out more about the host city. Well, here’s a list of some of the great escapes Beijing has to offer:
The Yungang Buddhist Grottoes and Hanging Temple Read more…
Inner Mongolian Grasslands Read more…
The Great Wall […]
According to Away.com:
Divided by the Bosphorus Straits, Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents. Visit the Old City, or Sultanahmet, alive with reminders of the area’s Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman past. View ancient Roman aqueducts; haggle for bracelets, rugs, and pottery at the Grand Bazaar; and admire the 140-foot-high […]
According to Yahoo News:
A cannon booms and the crack of a dozen whips pierce the warm night. The colorful, pulsating Esala Perahera procession has begun.
A centuries-old celebration of Sri Lankan Buddhism, the annual festival is a parade of whirling dancers, elaborately costumed elephants, stilt walkers and fire throwers. […]
The […]
Tags: Asia, Festival|
Posted By: rebecca | Jul 23rd
China is full of unique treasures; like its terra cotta army and Mount Everest. You can even raft on the Yangtze, or walk through a stone forest.
Check out China, according to Gorp:
Forget the crowds. Forgo the Forbidden City. Doing China should be about more than eating noodles and getting lost in crowds. China is home […]
At more than 540 feet tall, the “Singapore Flyer” is the country’s newest observation wheel, set to rival the London Eye. Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee officially opened on Tuesday.
Check out the GuideMojo.com directory on Singapore here.
Can you imaging living in one of those high rises?
Tags: Asia, Flying, Video|
Posted By: ashkan karbasfrooshan | Apr 14th
Places of a Lifetime
“In October 1999 National Geographic Traveler showcased 50 of the world’s top destinations, places that every curious traveler should visit in a lifetime. Now we’re expanding our Places of a Lifetime franchise online, with personal essays on top destinations and the addition of a wealth of timely service information, from insiders’ tips […]