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Ancient Nanfeng Kiln (South Wind Kiln) is a cultural tourist attraction subordinate to handicraft. It was built in 1506 in Ming Dynasty and its wood-fire has been lasted for 500 years, keep bumming and producing ceramics in its original way all along until today. Lingnan Tiandi is adjacent to the Foshan Ancestral Temple. There are a large number of Lingnan-style residential buildings of the late Qing Dynasty. Fengjian Water Village: There are more than a hundred ancient houses, all over the ancient trees, and the ancient stone roads. visit Sun Yat-sen's Former Residence, Sunwen west street. Zhongshan, originally called Xiangshan in ancient times, was renamed in honor of Sun Yat-sen, who was born in nearby Cuiheng in 1866. .
Note: This tour is jointly organsied with ISE Travel PL. The best time of year to go to Northern Thailand is January, the so-called Thailand “winter”, which has the best climate you can get. Winter in Chiang Mai brings a refreshing change, with daytime temperatures averaging 20°C to 30°C. This cooler climate, a welcome break from the hot and humid conditions typical of other times, makes winter an ideal season for exploring the charming city.
Laos is a landlocked country located in Southeast Asia bordered by Burma, Cambodia, China, Thailand, and Vietnam. Laos, known as the Land of a Million Elephants, is a mountainous country with a rich history that stretches back 10,000 years. It is famous for its amazing scenery, ethnic villages, and unexplored lands. With Buddhism as its main religion, there are hundreds of Buddhist monasteries, temples and stupas in just about every city in Laos, with the most popular ones scattered across Luang Prabang. Our trip allows us to see not only the beauty of the country but also to explore the mysterious Plain of Jars — a UNESCO World Heritage Site in a landscape dotted with massive stone jars hewn from sandstone thousands of years ago. This is good season to visit Laos and embrace in the comfort of visiting a country that is eagerly developing to bring modernity such as the High Speed Rail and modern malls to its people while preserving the traditions of ancient times such as the temples and the mighty Mekong River!
Situated at the southwestern most tip of the Japanese archipelago, Okinawa, the island prefecture, consists of 160 islands, including 48 that are inhabited. The history of Okinawa stretches back thousands of years, to prehistoric times. But its peak developed from the trading era of Ryukyu Kingdom that lasted for more than 400 years, and was characterized by booming trade with Japan, China, and other Asian countries like the Philippines and Thailand. This confluence of cultures in one place gave birth to unique traditions that continue to define Okinawa’s island culture. Spring is in the air in Okinawa in March and the pleasant weather is ideal for outdoor activities with its mild temperatures. It is also a good season to explore Okinawa’s rich ceramic traditions by visiting a pottery market. Okinawa is one of the blue zones regions and has some of the highest life expectancy rates in the world. So, what are they eating? Residents live with intention, have life-long friends, and eat lots of vegetables. On this trip, learn more about practice of “Hara Hachi bu” and concept of “Ikigai”.
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