The Tateyama Kurobe Alpine (pronounced “Alpen”) Route is known as the “Roof of Japan”. The route passes through the dynamic scenery of Mt. Tateyama in the Japan Alps. It is traversed using a variety of vehicles with an elevation change of 2400 meters from Toyama Prefecture to Nagano Prefecture. The Alpine Route has two entrances, one starting from Tateyama Station, another from Ogizawa. Tateyama Station, located in Toyama Prefecture, is the entrance from the West, while Ogizawa Station, located in Nagano Prefecture, provides a similar function for passengers coming from the East. The route is approximately 90 km long and you will be impressed by the variety of scenery. And one of the best things to do in Japan is to celebrate the spring with a hanami (flower viewing party). The word hanami has become synonymous with cherry blossoms, but it doesn’t exclusively refer to them. Any species of flowers in Japan are well worth the visit. You can go to gardens, parks, temples, and shrines to see stunning seasonal displays all year round
Chengdu is not only famous for its delicious cuisine and and is also home to the famous Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, a conservation center where visitors can view endangered giant pandas in a natural habitat but it is also a paradise for shopping lovers. Jiuzhaigou is famous for its stunning natural scenery, including clear blue lakes, majestic waterfalls and lush forests. Jiuzhaigou is also lovingly referred to as "Heaven on Earth" due to the perfect blend of water, mountains and forests.
The Baltic states are three countries of north-eastern Europe, on the eastern shore of the Baltic Sea. The three small countries have a long interesting history, and an impressive cultural heritage dating back to the Hanseatic League. Baltic States are diverse, and each country and region have a different history and culture. While Latvia and Estonia were under foreign dominance for centuries, Lithuania was one of the major powers in the region. The culture of the Baltic states was strongly influenced by Scandinavians, Germans, Poles and Russians. So here are three beautiful countries, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia, not overtaken by tourism, boasting natural wonders and quaint cities waiting for discovery before mass tourism arrives at their doors.
Southern Thailand, Southern Siam or Tambralinga is a southernmost cultural region of Thailand, separated from Central Thailand region by the Kra Isthmus. On this tour, we travel and visit two of the off-beaten provinces of Thailand, namely Patthalung and Nakorn Sri Thammarat. Phatthalung is regarded as the birthplace of Nang Talung, shadow-puppet play and the Nora dance. The province features a unique landmark, the most famous Thale Noi Waterfowl Park, the largest of its kind in Thailand. Nestled along the Gulf of Thailand, Nakhon Si Thammarat province is known for its ancient temples, historic sites and lush landscapes. Kiriwong is well-known for its peaceful settings and breathtaking natural scenery while a short drive from Nakhon Si Thammarat city, Khanom Beach offers pristine sands and clear waters. A more familiar place, Songkhla also known as Singgora or Singora is a city (thesaban nakhon) in Songkhla Province of southern Thailand. A short drive is the larger city of Hatyai, a shopping haven for the bargain hunters.
Kuching is the prettiest and most pleasant of Borneo's cities and is also a food -lovers' paradise. Orang-Utah's and the jungle are simply a bonus.Learn about the indigenous cultures of Sarawak.
Landlocked Mongolia, affectionately called as “The Land of the Eternal Blue Sky” among locals, is located between Russia to the north and China to the south, deep within the interior of eastern Asia far from any ocean. The country has a marked continental climate, with long cold winters and short cool-to-hot summers. Its remarkable variety of scenery consists largely of upland steppes, semideserts, and deserts, although in the west and north forested high mountain ranges alternate with lake-dotted basins. Mongolia is largely a plateau, with an average elevation of about 1,580 metres above sea level. The highest peaks are in the Mongolian Altai Mountains (Mongol Altain Nuruu) in the southwest, a branch of the Altai Mountains system. Some three-fourths of Mongolia’s area consists of pasturelands, which support the immense herds of grazing livestock for which the country is known. The remaining area is about equally divided between forests and barren deserts, with only a tiny fraction of the land under crops. With a total population of fewer than three million, Mongolia has one of the lowest average population densities of any country in the world.
Timeless architecture, tantalizing street food, and tranquil landscapes are the three main ingredients of this epic Penang itinerary. The UNESCO-protected old town is an engaging and walkable mélange of historic Chinese shophouses, trendy cafes and street art. These shophouses date back to the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and come in a variety of designs, colours, and states of repair and restoration. They were mostly modest abodes for shopkeepers living above their stores, but there was great wealth amongst the Straits-Chinese. Balik Pulau is known for its rural charm, durian plantations, paddy fields, and fishing villages, offering a glimpse into a simpler, more traditional way of life with unique cultural experiences. Balik Pulau durians are essential for any durian lover. Touted as the king of fruits, this thorny seasonal treat not only gets us craving for its custardy flesh, but it has inspired arts and books, too. Travelling to Perak, explore Kelie’s Castle, historic Taiping Lake, stunning Ubudiah Mosque in Kuala Kangsar and quaint fishing town of Kuala Sepetang while a chance to savour authentic and diverse variety food. Some say it is because of the minerals in the water. Ipoh is a food city and so, there are many souvenir shops that specialize in local snacks and baked goods
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