Surf And Enjoy The Exotic of Nias, Indonesia

 

 Tourism in Asia's most exotic store is actually the country of Indonesia. The amount of history which can be extracted to make Indonesia as a tourist destination. Not only beautiful natural scenery but also the cultural diversity certainly unique and attractive.

Nias Island, for example, an island located in the Indian Ocean is like to be home to ancient Stone Age culture that you should visit. The distance is about 125 miles west of the island Sumater. The island is also surrounded by 27 smaller islands. 11 of them are inhabited and the other is still a vacant island.

 

It has a spacious approximately 5,000 km ², the largest island of Nias is among the surrounding islands. To explore nature Nias, you can start from the capital of Nias Gunungsitoli. Nias Heritage Museum is a must visit. Here saved about 6,500 collection objects Nias cultural relics of ancient societies.

Ancestral tradition still applied until now. still maintained its authenticity, without contaminated with Western culture. The island is often referred to Niha or land Taho man is highly sought after because of its culture.

One of the attractions is the famous stone culture stone jump. Where local youths jumped a stone wall two meters. The tradition was born out of a rock jump customs of war between villages. Villagers are trained to be able to jump as high as two feet to be able to pass through the fort that was built around the village.

Nias is also frequently visited by tourists who want to surf. They say, Nias has the best waves ideal for surfing beautiful jump. In the Gulf Coast, Coastal Charlita, Lagundri Sorake Beach and many other beaches. Besides beach Nias also has other tourist mainstay. Gomo which is a relic of megaliths. There's also a waterfall and Mo'ambolo Luaha Ndroi.

To get to the island of Nias, you can use air transport, through Medan. Flights from Medan to Nias takes about 55 minutes. Or if you prefer the sea route while enjoying its beauty, you can take a boat from Sibolga to Gunungsitoli. For more convenience, you can click www.gonla.com sure to book airfare and hotel. viva

Tracing The Grandeur Stone Forest in China

One of the tourist destinations in Asia is China. Ancestral culture is so strongly attached. Anything in China could always draw attention. Whether it's the temples of worship with a distinctive architecture, or building forts, to traditional markets.

China also has a rock or stone jungle forest in southern China that has launched the UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site. Community called Shilin stone forest. This forest itself is located in Shilin Yi Autonomous County, Yunnan Province, about 120 kilometers from Kunming, Yunnan province.

 

 Called the forest because the rocks that exist in this area resembles a tall tree that thrives in the forest. I do not know how many stones are standing firm here, thus creating the illusion of forest. That said, the Stone Forest has been around since 270 years ago.

Local Community Sector believe if the rocks were created by the gods to split the mountain. Previously, this place was used as a stopover place couple. Therefore, they believe that if a couple who visited this forest will have longevity in their relationship.

Another version of the legend in telling if this is the birth stone forest Ashima, a beautiful girl who came from the Yi. Ashima was then cursed to stone by his own father. His name is now engraved on one stone high in these exotic woods.

Apart from the story about the rock legend that is embedded in an area of 80 acres, the researchers said that if the actual rock formations formed by wind and water erosion that began hundreds of years ago.

Exploring the woods it will not feel tired. Line of stones with unique textures will continue to accompany you step slipped in between the sidelines of the big rocks. Not to mention the sun that gives luster to the rocks is awesome.

One of the most interesting is the Bright Summit Park or bright peak. You will get the best sun sparkle of this peak. Watching the sunrise between the rocks and clouds. In addition to foreign tourists, up to now there are still many Chinese writers who often visited the beauty of this place for inspiration. viva

Spectacular monastery, Being in Peak Climbing

Typically, Buddhist monasteries is located away from the bustle of the city. They deliberately chose a quiet, soothing, peaceful, and is considered sacred. But there is a monastery that tastes quite tiring to reach. This monastery may only be felt by the followers of a dedicated Buddhist. Meteora monastery located on a cliff top Thesally, Greece.

The construction itself starts from the 14th century until the 17th century. In Greek, meteora means flying in the air or in the skies above. UNESCO also listed as one of the monastery's legacy Orthodox monastery with spectacular building, which still left in the world.

The idea of early elections and remote high places deliberately to get closer to God. Apparently this is precisely the uniqueness of the monastery invited the tourists to meniliknya. They then facilitate the access, by improving the way to the top. This renovation lakuakn in 1920.

The tourists can use an ropeways, or climb stairs one at a time, which of course test leg strength. Or at least you should provide the foot "backup". Gaza was almost vertical rise. The beauty of the monastery complex is unquestionable. You can enjoy the fresh air with a little fog, and a perfect view of underneath. viva

Exploring The Exotic Thailand

Exotic country dubbed a white elephant this country has natural conditions typical tropical country with clean beaches and green forests. Of the former Thailand every year never empty of visitors.

In a year there are roughly about 15 million foreign tourists traveled to get there. Thailand also offers many natural attractions include beaches, mountains, lakes and rivers. Let's take a look at the leading tourism attractions in Thailand.

Sampran Elephant Park

The elephant is the symbol of Thailand. The elephant is a sacred animal which preserved its existence. If you are interested in an elephant school look, come to Sampran Elephant Park. There you are treated to an elephant show with tickets affordable by tourists. You also can ride elephants around and enjoy the natural atmosphere of Thailand.

Phuket

Phuket is an island and also a province (Changwat) of Thailand. The island is served by Phuket International Airport, which is located in the north of the island. Tourist island famous for its beautiful beaches is badly damaged after a hit by the tsunami in late 2004.

Phuket is renowned for its great beaches and has some historical places and tourist attractions such as Wat Chalong, Big Buddha, Prompthep Cape, and so on.

Phi Phi Island

Being in Indochina archipelago, phi phi island can be reached by a boat ride from the dock first ship called Rassada Harbour.

Map of Phi-Phi Island can be found in various places of tourism information in the dock. On this island, the sea is very clean and looks of the many fish swimming.

Phiphi island tour cost 1200 Bath / person includes transportation from the hotel to the port, snorkel equipment, lunch, and snack.

Phiphi Island Tour is one of the most famous sea travel in phuket, it feels incomplete if to phuket but did not join this tour. Tour includes several places that don phiphi, monkey cave, viking cave, and several other small islands.

In addition to phi phi island, there are some nice beaches to visit, that is Patong beach, the beach is the most visited tourist and nightlife. In phiphi, you can swim and snorkel in Maya Bay.

Maya Bay - A Hidden Paradise

This beautiful beach is as famous and visited by many tourists from all over the world since it became the location for the film The Beach, starring Hollywood actress, Leonardo Decaprio. The beach is touted as the world's best beaches.

Maya Bay is located in Koh Phi Phi and can be reached via Phuket or Krabi. Every day, there must be a group of tourists who want to enjoy the beauty of Maya Bay. viva

Enchantment of Abraham Lincoln Memorial

The tourists visiting the Abraham Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC, United States, Friday (21/09/2012). U.S. national monument was built to honor the 16th president, Abraham Lincoln, who served from March 4, 1861 to John Booth was shot dead on 14 April 1865 evening. (Photo: Reuters / Puspa Perwitasari) viva

Enchantment of Oldest Shrine in Asakusa City, Japan

For those who are planning a vacation to Japan, Sensoji Temple which is located in Asakusa, Taito, Tokyo, could be an alternative option. Temple also known as Asakusa Kannon Temple is a Buddhist temple of the most colorful. Founded in 645, the oldest temple in Tokyo is dedicated to the goddess Kannon. (Photo: Sari Khairiyyah) viva

Morocco Tourist Resort - Architectural splendor along the Moroccan

If traveling to Morocco, time to visit to Meknes. This historic town was once the capital of Morocco during the reign of Sultan Moulay Ismail, in 1672 until 1727 before being moved to Marrakech.

Meknes is a small town within 130 miles of the capital of Morocco. Is the main attraction of this city are historic buildings, and proximity to the Roman ruins at Volubilis.

El-square Hedim located in the heart of this city, for example. Moulay Ismail built by the Sultan, this place used to be the important announcements of the empire and the public execution chamber.

Behind the square, there are Moroccans who use the Museum of Art Musee Dar Jamai building. Save ancient artifacts, jewelry, and old copies of the Qur'an, obligatory visit this museum.

For Muslims, try visiting the Mausoleum of Moulay Ismail and the Masjid Al-Adam. Typical Moroccan architecture that describes the splendor of Islam became the scene of a feast for the eyes.

You can also enjoy the atmosphere of France in Meknes. For example, the station name in French, Gare de Meknes. Side by side with French and Arabic language is a common sight encountered here. viva

Tourist Resort - The unique temple on the side of a steep cliff

 

For those of you who want a tour of adrenalin, you can go to China. But this does not apply to the phobia of heights.

This one temple, located at the foot of the mountain cliffs Heng in Shanxi province, China. Hanging people call the temple or the Hanging Temple, or the Hanging Monastery. It is is one of the rare architectural buildings.

Built 1,500 years ago, the temple is located at an altitude of 75 meters above the ground and stood among the rocks that make up the corridor and its feet are made of wood. There are more than 40 rooms, closets and pavilions in the area of 152.5 square meters are connected to each other, through bridges and narrow walkways.

The rooms have an average height and balanced. You can find dozens of statues of bronze, iron, and clay figurines which has sculptures and carvings from different dynasties.

That said, the original purpose of the construction of this temple is to avoid the terrible floods. Therefore, the people there use the mountain as a protection from rain, snow and sunshine.

Hanging temple is now one of the main attractions and historical sites known to be hunted by the tourists from all over the world. Construction experts from European countries such as Britain, Germany, and Italy, came to see this temple. Many of those who say that it takes to build the temple of mechanics, aesthetics, and Buddhism are very complicated. viva

Tourist Resort - Travel to the Natural World Heritage Sites in Jeju Island, Korea

Trips to Korea less complete if not menginjakan feet to Jeju Island. Pulai is one of the seven wonders of the world's most recognizable today.

Jeju Island is an island which is very fitting for a romantic honeymoon. In addition to beautiful, Jeju also has some interesting natural heritage to be seen. Many of them foreign tourists who want to see and photograph the beauty of the natural heritage is direct. viva 

Tourist Resort - Amazing beach in the World

Typically, beache sand have yellowish white color. But, in some places in the world, sandy beach has a different color.

These colors add to the beauty of the landscape as presented. Here are five amazing colored beaches: viva

 1. Pfeiffer Beach in Big Sur, California

This beach is one of the colored beaches are amazing and very unique. The rocks and hills surrounding the beach provide Garnet Manganese deposits in the sand so you can see many colors in the sand. The beach is like a canvas is decorated with pink and purple with soft sand, cool sea air, and big waves.

2. Pink Sands Beach, Harbour Island, Bahama

This beach can be said is the most beautiful beaches in the Bahamas Islands because of the pink sand. The pink color is obtained on the sand beaches of the abundance of coral and small shells of microscopic animals known as Foraminifera. Not only that, the beauty is also equipped with a calm water beach, so you can enjoy it while snorkeling and underwater berpetualan.

 3. Punalu’u Beach, Hawaii

Another amazing beach is also located in Hawaii. Punalu'u is famous for its beach of black sand. Sand is made of basalt and uncreated by the accumulation of lava that cools when it reaches the sea. If a visit to this beach, you will also find a turtle Hawksbill and green turtles, two species of endangered sea turtles, crowded the shoreline.

 4. Papakolea Beach, Hawaii

Papakolea located at the southern tip of Big Island of Hawaii and is famous for its sand is dark green. The color of the sand comes from the green-colored semi-precious stone called Olivine. Effects of sea water leaching out of the scrape Olivines grains of sand so the sand beach Papakolea greenish.

 5. La Plage Publique de Beau Rivage in Nice, France

When viewed from the color, the Beau Rivage this beach may not be categorized with colored beach. But, there is uniqueness seen here. unlike the usual beach covered with white sand, the beach is just covered with rounded boulders of white as marble.

The stones have been crushed as if by sea water and create an amazing coastline. Moreover, when juxtaposed with the blue water.

The Charm of Sand Island in Belitung Indonesia

Sand Island is one beach destination in Belitung Indonesia. The island is a special because it does not always come to the surface due to the influence of tides. (Photo: AFP / Saptono) viva

The beauty of Papua, Indonesia

Papua is the largest province of Indonesia, located in the center of the island of Papua or the eastern part of West New Guinea (Irian Jaya), Sunday (08/04/2012). Papua is rich in natural resources, diverse arts and interest and natural beauty. It results in Papua as one of the leading tourist areas in Indonesia other than Bali and even the world. (Photo: VIVAnews / Fernando Randy) viva