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- 23 Noverato in Hotel Deals | NO COMMENTS
4 star Hilton Shanghai hotel on sale for $118
Hilton Shanghai hotel – exterior view
Planning a winter getaway to visit one of the largest and liveliest cities of China? We have something really good for you, the Hilton Shanghai hotel for $118 a night. With this deal you will save about $30 a night off the average rates of the hotel. …
- 07 Julerato in Hotel Deals | NO COMMENTS
Swissotel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center hotel for $90
Swissotel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center
It is not easy to find the perfect hotel is a huge city such as Beijing, let us help you with this amazing luxury hotel in downtown for a very good price. Thanks to our deal hunters you can now get a room at Swissotel Beijing Hong Kong Macau Center from only $90 a night and save 30% off average rates. …
- 25 MarAdam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
Hong Kong, The Coveted Wife
The former British colony was left alone by China.
Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong ©Ryan Li/flickr
If you watch the Hong Kong region at night, with its islands and gulfs, from the 554 meter high altitude Victoria Point, the view from there is undoubtedly exceptionally and catchy.
The heliport from the skyscrapers being illuminated by projectors are outstanding. Also along the room lights from hotels, the building of the Bank of China, covered in light and easily recognized after the facade being split in immense squares and triangles.
- Adam in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The Forbidden City
Some symbols of Beijing and basically of China
The people from Beijing were forced to keep distance from the Imperial Palace and from the “center of the world”.
An enormous task was given even in Chinese standards: 100.000 workers, craftsman like painters, carpenters, sculptors, bronze and golden smiths were all brought to construct a new residence for the emperor Yung-lo of the Ming dynasty on the flat grounds of Beijing. The work started in 1407 and it was finished in 1420, resulting in an exemplary city filled with palaces, pavilions, receipt halls and interior yards all covered with water ditches.
- 10 Aprkachou_n in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The most beautiful canyons in the world
Taroko Gorge, photo by B_cool on Flickr
Canyons are some of the most dramatic landforms on the planet (and even on other planets), created over millions of years by rivers that carved their way through the landscape. Geologists can probably rave on for hours about canyons, but you hardly need to know everything about them in order to appreciate their beauty.
Wherever they are, canyons tend to be major natural attractions for people who want to see them, take pictures of them, climb them and trek along them. Canyons or gorges have a way of creating the perfect setting for adventures, as long as you don’t shrink from a bit of hiking and walking. Here are some of the most beautiful canyons in the world, for travelers who ‘collect’ natural wonders. …
- 23 Martylerd in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
The best river cruises in Asia
Yangtze cruise, photo by Jack Zalium on Flickr
The oceans and seas around the Asian continent couldn’t be better for a relaxing cruise, if you want to fit in some island hopping into your holiday too. But as fun as it is to wander the high seas around Asia on a luxury boat, making your way into the continent on one of its many river can afford you some similarly unforgettable experiences.
Many rivers on the vast Asian continent are so beautiful that they have become a thing of legends, and sailing on them for a couple of weeks will not only give you an eyefull of lovely landscapes, but it will allow you to learn a thing or two about the country’s culture as well. Here are some of the best river cruises in Asia for those who like to sail. …
- 12 Marandra88 in Travel Planning | NO COMMENTS
Top 5 most gigantic hotels in the world
Luxor Las Vegas, photo by Steve Cadman on Flickr
Imagine thousands upon thousands of rooms in one single building, with bathrooms, hallways, bars and restaurants in tow. Sounds bigger than anything humanity has ever built? Buildings capable of housing a small town are not a figment of the imagination, but pure reality. Buildings of such a size are obviously not family homes, but sprawling hotels in some of the biggest and busiest cities of the world.
As a guest lodging in a hotel this big, you would need some very good maps, but if you are ever in the situation of not being able to find the exit in some of the top 5 most gigantic hotels in the world, at least you’ll have the certainty that they are a beautiful place to get lost in. …
- 11 Martylerd in Travel Planning | 2 COMMENTS
The best hiking trails in Asia
Tiger Leaping Gorge, photo by Hector Garcia on Flickr
From the tallest mountains in the world to the most idyllic tropical islands, Asia has it all. The sheer geographical diversity of the continent is incredible, and naturally the scenery can be more beautiful than you thought you could imagine.
So it figures that Asia would be chock full of opportunities for hiking, climbing and trekking, and it’s a wonder that any of the routes are ever free of eager travelers.
Hiking is not all about physical effort and pushing your boundaries, but also about discovering natural wonders small or large, animals, plants and minerals, and getting a bit closer to nature than you were at the start. These trails can do just that and so much more – here are some of the best hiking trails in Asia. …
- 06 Marlizzy_a in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The most spectacular waterfalls in Asia
Shiraito Fall, photo by Zengame on Flickr
Niagara, Angel Falls, Victoria Falls, Plitvice Falls. Almost every continent in the world is home to a few of the world’s most famous waterfalls, but when it comes to Asia, not many waterfalls are the topic of conversations. But Asia can boast of some of the most stunning natural sights in the world, and there are more than enough waterfalls on this vast continent that could do with a little more attention.
There are countless waterfalls in Asia that could easily compete in terms of beauty and sheer awesomeness with any of the ‘stars’, and any list of the most spectacular waterfalls in Asia only manages to scratch the surface! …
- 05 Markachou_n in Amazing Places | NO COMMENTS
The craziest elevators in the world
Gateway Arch, photo by Ryan Kelly on Flickr
Elevators are not usually at the top of a traveler’s must-see list, unless they have watched a particularly good thriller or if they don’t like being confined in small spaces. Elevators are notorious for their uninteresting music often even more uninteresting decor, but as hard to believe as it is, there are several elevators in the world that are actually exciting.
If you have never thought that an elevator ride would be something to write home about, then you definitely haven’t been on any of the craziest elevators in the world. Forget all you’ve known about elevators so far, and prepare for a truly exhilarating experience. …
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