KOREA STREET FOOD -BUSAN MILAK-DONG RAW FISH STREET

BUSAN MILAK-DONG RAW FISH STREET

FOR GREAT TASTING SEAFOOD, VISIT THE MILLAK DONG RAW FISH STREET!

THE WORLD’S LARGEST RAW FISH RESTAURANT CLUSTER WITH 40 YEARS OF HISTORY AND TRADITION

With over 500 raw fish restaurants, this area was almost registered on the Guinness Book of World Records. This is a popular spot where you can enjoy cheap and fresh sashimi fished on the waters of Gwangalli Beach.If you are lucky, you may be able to see one of the 5 haenyeos (women divers) of Busan, fishing in the seas.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN FISH

Visit the direct fish sales market and choose your fish, then the sales lady will make it into a sashimi dish in no time. Then you can bring your sashimi to the restaurant nearby and enjoy a full course meal, including maeuntang (spicy seafood soup) ,in a clean environment with a picturesque view. You can also take your sashimi to the nearby Gwangalli Beach and enjoy fresh sashimi on the beach.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

Themed Street and Café Street in Gwangalli beach and the night view o gwangandaegyo Bridge are famous attractions f busam. Here, a variety of events and festivals are held throughout the year and you can also enjoy various aquatic sports. Landmarks of Busan such as Korea’s best water park by the sea, the Millak Seaside Park;the 56m –tall “ Fisherman Graffti”, on the parking tower of Millak Raw Fish Market ; the Busan Cinema Center and BEXCO(BUSAN EXHIBITION& CONVENTION CENTER) are only 10 minute away.

KOREA FOOD STREET -DAEGU ANJIRANG GOPCHANG (TRIPE ) STREET

DAEGU ANJIRANG GOPCHANG (TRIPE ) STREET

VISIT DAGU ANJIRANG GOPCHANG STREET TO TSTE THE UNLIMITED VARIATIONS OF GOPCHANG!

GOPCHANG, THE NEW HEALTH FOOD

Gopchang (tripe) is the small intestine of pigs or cows. In Korea, it is usually grilled, made into a casserole, or used to make sundae (Korean blood sausage).More recently, it has been discovered that gopchang contains more iron and vitamins than then meats, while being low in cholesterol and high in protein. It become a popular health food in Korea. Especially, among young Koreans gopchang is a fovored side dish when drinking alcohol.

A STREET WITH 38 YEARS OF HISTORY

The Anjirang Gopchang Street of Daegu consists of 50 goppchang restaurant lined along a 500 mling street. Anjirang gopchang is steamed with medicinal herbs to remove any smell and marinated in a unique sauce.Here, you are guaranteed tasted , clean restaurants and generosity and above all, it is very affordable.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

The Anjirang Gopchang Street has  a lively night views. As the light of the restaurants turn on one by one, the night life of Anjirang begins. Crowds of people sit around a table setup outdoors and share gopchang briquette barbeque.If you happen to visit this place, try soju (Korean Liquor) while enjoying the young and vibrant environment .Not far from the Anjirang Gopchang Street is Mt Apsan with a beautiful pine tree trail.

KOREA FOOD STREET - NAMWON CHUEEOTANG (LOACH SOUP) STREET

NAMWON CHUEEOTANG (LOACH SOUP) STREET

FOR AN ENERGY BOOSTING FOOD, VISIT THE NAMWON CHUEOTANG STREET!

KOREA’S FAVOURITE STAMINA FOOD

CHUEOTANG is a soup made by boiling loach fish. Loaches are fish that live in clean,grassy rice paddies or streams.The word “Chueo” means autumn fish. Autumn is when loaches are biggest, plumpest and full of nutrition.Choueotang is full of minerals and calcium so it is an ideal stamina food. It is also good when on a diet for it is low in calories.

A DELICAC OF NAMWON

Namwon Chuetang is characterized by cooking ground loach fish with soybean past, cabbage leaves and perilla seeds. It was first developed in Namwon in 1957 and eventually spread t throughout Korea. Because the Namwon style chuetang grinds the loach, even foreigners who have never tried chueotang before can try the soup. Chueotang is served with well fermented kkakdugi (radish imchi ) or cabbage kimchi)

NEARBY ATTRACTION

Home of the Korean Version of Romeo and Juliet,Namwon is where the sad love story of Vhunhyang and Lee Doryeong took place. Right next to the Namwon Chueotang street s Gwanghalluwon, a famous garden of Korea and the dating place of Chunhyang and Lee Doryeong .10 minutes on foot from here is the Chunyang Theme Park, where the love story of Chunhyang and Lee Dryeong is exhibited in 5 different themes.You can also walk along Mt Jirsan’s Dulle-gil trail and see its magnificence and elegance.

KOREA FOOD STREET- GANGNEUNG CHODANG TOFU STREET

GANGNEUNG CHODANG TOFU STREET

FOR THE SOFTEST AND MOST SAVORY TOFU HED TO CHODANG TOFU STREET IN GANGNEUNG!

A TRADITIONAL FOOD ALWAYS PRESENT ON THE KOREAN DINNER TABLE

Tofu is made by grinding pre soaked soybeans, straining and solidifying the juice of the beans by adding coagulant bittern (magnesium or calcium).Tofu contains the same nutrients as soybeans and is easy to digest.Tofu is a common food that has been served on Korean tables for centuries.

CHODANG TOFU, A TRADITON PASSED ON FOR 400 YEARS

Chodang tofu was first made in the Chodang village of Gangneung, Gangwon-do Province and has a history of 400 years. East Sea is used as bittern.This is why Chodang tofu is tastier and softer than the ordinary tofu. Villagers have passes on their wisdom and skills in making delicious tofu for generations.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

The Chodang is a small and beautiful village surrounded by a forest of pine trees more than 500 years old. As you walk through the forest you will stumble upon beautiful hanok (traditional Korean House). This is the birth place of Heo Nanseolheon, a famous female poet of the Joseon Dynasty. The village is also 10 minutes on foot from the clean and refreshing Gyeongpoho Lake. Famous historic sites such as Seongyojang, Gyeongpodae and Ojukheon are only a 10 minute drive from the village.

KOREA -FOOD STREET -SEOUL SINDANG-DONG TOPOKKI (SPICY RICE CAKE) STREET

SEOUL SINDANG-DONG TOPOKKI (SPICY RICE CAKE) STREET

To taste the spicyness of Korea, visit Seoul’s Sindang-dong Topokki Street!

HOME OF KOREA’S TOPOKKI

Toppokki (spicy rice cake) is made by stir-frying or boiling seasoned garaetteok (cylinder rice cake).It used to be a court food served on the king’s table. However, after the Korean War when food was scarce it began to be sold on street and is now one of the most favourite snacks amongst Koreans. The streets of the Sindang dong area of Seoul were where the sweet and spicy toppokki were first seen. To this day, Sindang-dong has become the arrest cluster of toppokki eateries in Korea.

A SWEET AND SPICY TAE THAT EVEN FOREIGNERS ENJOY

Sindang-dong Toppoki is most well known for “ instant topokki”,which is made using a special red sauce made of chunjang (black soybean paste)and gochujang (Korean chili paste). Sindang-dong Topokki is cooked on the spot with various vegetables, fish cake, noodles and dumplings. Although the red sauce looks very spicy , it is not, it is sweeter than spicy, therefore ideal for foreigners .The price is reasonable and the serving size is big enough for a meal.

NEARBY ATTRACTIONS

The largest shopping area of Seoul, the Dongdaemun Shopping Town is only 10 minutes away by subway. There are major shopping malls and a traditional market where you can shop 14 hours a day and this is where the latest trends are born. Fashion and trend conscious people fill the streets of Dongdaemun even in the wee hours of the night and morning. Become a fashion leader at Dongdaemun Shopping Town, the” Milano of Asia”.

KOREA- FOOD STREET

KOREA- FOOD STREET

Experience the true charm of Korea’s food and culture at especially themed food streets.

WHAT ARE KOREAN FOOD STREETS?

If you want to experience the food and culture of Korea while also creating good memories, you should visit the delicious food themed streets in Korea. There are 5 “Korean Food Streets”, where you can experience major Korean foods and their cultures. 

WHY KOREAN FOOD STREETS?

You can taste regional foods favoured by locals

Many well-known restaurants that have a long history are clustered in one place

You can also experience the local culture embedded in the food

You can enjoy various local activities and attractions

You can feel the region’s unique atmosphere and see the lives of the locals.

WHAT ARE THE 5 KOREAN FOOD STREET?

1.       SEOUL SINDANG-DONG TOPOKKI(SPICY RICE CAKE)STREET

2.       GANGNEUNG CHODANG TOFU STREET

3.       NAMWON CHUEEOTANG (LOACH SOUP) STREET

4.       DAEGU ANJIRANG GOPCHANG (TRIPE ) STREET

5.       BUSAN MILAK-DONG RAW FISH STREET

SINGAPORE NATIONAL OCHID GARDEN

SINGAPORE NATIONAL ORCHID GARDEN

Since 1859, orchids have been closely associated e Singapore with the Singapore Botanic Garden.The products of the Garden’s orchid breeding programme, which began in 1928, deserve a place where they can be displayed in their full splendor. The very design of these orchids is , one could say, “hand-crafted” by the Gardens horticultural staf, dedicated to bringing out the finest in any hybrid cross.

Over 1000 species and 2000 hybrids are now found in the Garden’collection and every year, more vibrant and enduring hybrids will be added on. So that all may admire and enjoy their diversity, richness and beauty,the National Orchid Garden now offers a permanent showcase , the largest display of orchids in the world.

NATIONAL FLOWER OF SINGAPORE

Chosen to be the National Flower of Singapore in 1981, this exquisite orchid was discovered by Miss Agnes Joaquim in her garden in 1893.

ORCHIDARIUM

The Orchidarium is where most of the wild orchids displayed in the National Orchid Garden are to be seen. Despite generally being show less showy and free flowering then the cultivated orchids, the wild ones often have delicate and intricate blooms.

BURKILL HALL

Built in 1866, this colonial bungalow is an excellent example of tropical architecture. Once home of the Garden’s directors; the all is now used to host VIP events and other functions.

ORCHID TERRACE & WATER FEATURES

Three hectares of orchid terraces are enlivened by tropical foliage and water features such as the Crane Fountain and the Tiger Orchid Fountain.

COOL HOUSE

The Cool House encloses a montane tropical forest. Trees and rocks are draped with a profusion of spectacular orchids and fascinating carnivorous plants. The cool air, drifting mist and rushing torrent provide a highly realistic representation of high elevation sites in the tropics and make for an unforgettable experience.

PHILIPPINES-WESTERN VISAYAS

PHILIPPINES (EXPERIENCE WESTERN VISAYAS FIRST)

WEST VISAYAS WAITED MORE THAN A THOUSAND YEARS FOR YOU

You are in West Visayas the moment you board a plane or ship for lloilo, Bacold Kalibo,Roxas City or Caticlan

The mestizo seated near you and 60 percent of all other passengers are llonggos, people of the region. On a Negros Navigation Company ship, you are pampered with other I percent of all aboard, ilonggos,82 in percent of all board, from captain to deckhand.

The trip reveals the real Philippines –an archipelago,large and small green islands in placid waters. At the center are Panay, Negros Guimaras and more than a hundred of tiny others, home of a guileless people. Their Catholic culture rubs of tiny others, home history antedates Julius Caesar, their quaint cities and towns bathe in sunlight, in cool ,clean fresh air , their centuries old industries and arts –survivors amidst galloping technologies and suffocating dissonant forms- continue to nourish a lifestyle of grace and elegance.

HURRY OR TAKE YOUR TIME ! It’s easy to get here.

Iloilo , Bacolod , Kalibo ,Roxas and Caticlan airports are about an hour from Manila with flights several tmes daily; from Cebu, much less, By ship, 19 relaxing clock hours ,shorter for scenery , shipboard comfort.

From Iloilo or Bacolod, go anywhere-Roxas City, Kalibo, San Jose, cities of Negros, any town or barangay –but come first to Iloilo city where regional local Department of Tourism Office or commercial tour operators will assist you. In 1572, Spanish colonizer Miguel Lopez de Legazpi came to Iloilo first and worked his way up to Manila with scantily dressed natives as guides.Today’s guides are professional, trained and pretty if they are girls.Most of them are.

HOTELS, WHETHER YOU ARE IN OR OUT, THEY ARE FIRST CLASS. OR GOOD

You will be out of your hotel or resort most of the time. But in or out, whatever you do or don’t do with hotel rooms, in Iloilo and Bacolod, they are first class. Of resorts, Guimaras,Boracay or Sipalay offer similar accommodations in cottages under stately coco palms or near shady cool green trees. 

Genuinely tropic, tranquilizing or exciting ,never boring. In Mambucal, Murcia, Negros Occidental, 1200 feet aboe sea level, hot spring bath, bracing mountain ar.Hotels are good in Kalibbo and Roxas city, San Jose , Antique has good inns. Rates are reasonable.

WE TAKE CARE THAT YOU EAT AND DRINK

Restaurants serve Filipino , American, Chinese , Japanese ,Thai and European dishes; bar dispense Philippine –brewed or imported liquor.

Try Tuba, pure sweet coconut flower nectar, fermented as it collects drop by drop from a fresh every 6 hour gash on the flower cluster, in the same way tuba had been produced centuries before the first pyramid was built.

You stay in a resort, take tuba in place of morning coffee as daytime refreshment and late evening nightcap.3 days of this, as many of swimming and sunning and the pink glow on you will be conversation piece for weeks in Rome, Copenhagen or Vladivostok.

RUMOURS ABOUT EXOTIC THINGS TO EAT ARE TRUE

Durian, rambutan, lanzones are plentiful, juicy and sweet in Aklan, northern Antique, central Capiz, Iloilo highlands, southern Negros, Mangoes from Guimaras and Iloilo are the sweetest and exported abroad. Atis, sineguelas and kamunsil flood markets in summer.

Seafoods like crab, lobster , prawn , shrimp , eel, snail, clam or shellfish . Don’t miss pancit molo, spiced pork chicken meat balls, each ball daintily wrapped in thin dough,boiled in chicken pork broth. Used to be served only to Spanish governors, archbishops and generals.

MUSEUMS

Visit these showcases of West Viisayas culture and history for panoramic view enough to last until you return for a closer look, two , three, four times or more when you will begin to hear centuries rustle by. Museo Iloilo , Negros, Capiz, Aklan and Guimaras Musuems are showcases of local culture and heritage worthy of the great histories of the provinces.

WE HAVE THE LARGEST PLAYGROUND IN ASIA. THIS PART OF ASIA, ANYWAY.

5 golf courses open all year around; 3 in Negros , one each in Iloilo and Boracay .Tennis ,badminton ,basketball, courts ,bowling alleys, football fields, rugged country hiking.

Fish antique waters for tunas that fight .Boats for rent available. Swim any hour of a fine day. All days are fine while you are here. Much more sea than land in the region.

Blending science ,art ,superstition and gambling , cockfighting is gymnastics as much for cocks as for spectators. Buy razor- sharp fighting cock spurs for souvenirs that should be kept out of children’s reach at home

Camp in Guimaras’ and Capiz’s virgin forests ,anywhere from base to summit of active Kanlaon volcano in Negros.

For scuba divers: 18^th century Spanish galleon between northern Iloilo and Negros; 19^th century British frigate wreck near Iloilo city; steamship Panak sunk by Japanese bombers at Maricalum Bay 1942; Japanese transport shelled, sunk by American submarine off Tigbauan in 1943;and Japanese warships at bottom of Sibuyan sea since 1944.

Twenty caves in Capiz,5 in Iloilo , 5 in Guimaras, 3 in Antique , 2 in Aklan, await spelunkers.

Those who resent other tourists getting in their way can ask to be marroned  away on small vacation islands off northern Iloilo. The numerous opposite breed can shriek, shout , squeal , sweat , stomp, prance ,dance  for a day , two , four , or whole week, day and night at Kalibo’s Ati-athan festival every 3^rd week of January; Iloilo’s Dinagyang, 4^th week of January; Antique’s Binirayan; Bacolod’s Masskara , weekend nearest 19 October , Panaad sa Negros; Gumaras’ Manggahan; and Capiz ‘s Sinadya Sa Halaran , 5-8 December

THESE YOU HAVE GOT TO SEE

ILOILO

Heritage churches, watchtowers, cemeteries and houses

Countryside flowers , shrubs , trees stretching from beach to mountains many kilometers away

Blue sea washing beaches clean

Large outriggered fishing boats moored at day time, net hung out to dry ,crewmen sleeping off fatigue under coconut trees

Christmas lantern festival

Dinagyang

Sailboat Regatt, 2nd Sunday of February

Jaro Fiest, most opulent religious pageantry

Old World Holy Week

Flores de Mayo Observances

Shell Crafts Jusi Weaving

Private antique collections

AKLAN

Biggest, noisiest rowdiest foregathering of moc Negritos at Ati-atihan festival

Pina weaving

Mangrove Park

New Washington

Tangalan

Manduyog Hill in Banga

Boracay Island,they call it paradise

ANTIQUE

Siraan hot spring, scuba divinf , old churches  cemetery chapel

Seat teeming with anchovies at season

Bamboo craft demonstrating llonggo art ,manual skill, Mararison, Nogas Island, Madya-as,tallest peak in Panay, glows like solid gold atsuunset

CAPIZ

Birthplace of first Republic President Manuel Roxas

Pan –ay Church bell, seven feet across, 10400 kilograms, cast from 76 sacks of coins

Unspoiled white sand Basiiao, Ivisan beach

Baybay Park

Courtship dance of Mundos, primitive Indonesian tribe in Tapaz

Exotix fish, unique shells at coral reefs of Pilar, caves in Pilar

GUIMARAS

Wharf constructed by late General Douglas MaxArthur then lieutenant in U.S Army Engineers

Isles of Seven Sins, Roca Encantada and scores of white sand offshore islets

Marine garden thick with coral of all sizes,shapes and colors, varicolored fish

Daliran Springs and cave

Isla Naburot

Nagarao Island Resort

Tatlong Pulo Vacation Islands

Ang Pagtaltal sa Guimaras

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL

Angry Christ in Saint Joseph the Worker Chapel, Victorias Milling Compang compound native scene, Christ and disciples , in popbottle mosaic , depicted with Filipino faces figures,dress

Wooden Santa Rosalia Chapel ,Manapla , with scores of used carabao cartwheels antique collections in Bacolod and towns

Mambucal Resort with 7 waterfalls and medicinal waters

Resorts in Sipalay , San Carlos, Cauayan; Waterfals in Kabankalan, Bago, Salvador Benedict,La Carlot and Victorias

 BORACAY

4 kilometer of powder –fine sand

Clear and calm water

Swaying coconut palms and awe –inspiring sunsets

Stylish bars, homey restaurants, international cuisine, vibrant night life, golf  top hotels

Melting pot of cultures and the world at your feet

BUY THESE, THEY WILL LOOK WELL IN YOUR COUNTRY

KAPIS (PEARL CALM), shell chandeliers, lampshades, fruit trays, wind chimes, coasters , hot plate

SINAMAY FABRICS  from banana or hemp leaves , pina cloth extracted from pineapple fibers, hablon and patadyong woven from centuries old looms, hand embroidered for Filipino national costumes, table lines, drapes, shawls, bedcovers, table cloths, placemats tapestries, ceramics

Baskets, handbags, giftwares, toys jewelries and accessories, name it, western Visayas has it.

VERDICT: THEY ARE ALL GLAD THEY CAME

Tourists leaving West Visayas claim that they feel healthier and younger.

THAILAND BETONG -KHAO NAM KHANG HISTORICAL TUNNEL

KHAO NAM KHANG HISTORICAL TUNNEL

Khao Nam Khang Historical Tunnel is situated in Mu 1,Ban Piyamit 5, Tambon Klongkwang,Natawee District, Songkhla Province, 4 km from Khao Nam Khang National Park.

It took 2 years to complete the tunnel by human.Moreove , outside the tunnel provides basketball court, kitchen , wedding room and resident for comrades.

The tunnel was excavate into the mountain with only three entrances at the beginning. Later, it was extend to 16 entrances with 3 floors, linked to each floor with stairs.

After a long battle was over, the tunnel   was partly damaged during the battle. In 1995, it was renovating and preserving it as a site of study, history and tourist attraction by Mr Leong Yee Sing and Mr Pang Min Sang.

It had recently opened to the public on 22^nd March 1997,as a new tourist attraction and different from other destination of Songkhla.

The length inside the tunnel is about 1000 meters long, divided into many rooms such as bedrooms , cooking room , signals office, meeting room , shooting range, emergency room etc. The food shop, souvenir shop and herbal remedies shop are now available at the tunnel complex. The accommodation is going to be service.

Interesting tourist can visit the tunnel with Hatyai –Nathawee-Banprakob-Khao Nam Khang Route(92km). Alternatively, tourist can go to Sadao, then take route to Khao Nam Khang (26km), just opposite the Sadao District Office

MALAYSIA -ECO ADVENTURE

Situated in the heart of Southeast Asia,Malaysia is a vibrant destination with a diversity of cultures and traditions. This tropical paradise boasts pristine jungles, sun drenched beaches and magnificent modern

ENJOY ENDLESS ECO-ADVENTURES

Malaysia is an excellent destination for nature lovers. It is one of the 12 mega biologically diverse countries in the world with a rich natural heritage.The country is home to 14500 species of flowering plants, 3000 species of trees, 300 species of palms, 60 species of bamboo, 210 species of mammals, 600 species of birds and thousands of marine life.

There is an exciting choice of activities for all ages and groups –from amateurs to serious enthusiasts and professionals. Experience the thrill of jungle trekking, mountain climbing, caving, white water rafting, bird watching and many more. The possibilities are endless!

TREASURES OF THE MALAYSIAN RAINFOREST

1.       TAMAN NEGARA- 

                       IT IS ESTIMATED TO BE MORE THAN 130 MILLION YEAR OLD RAINFOREST. 

                        IT IS MALAYSIA’S PREMIER NATIONAL PARK.

2.       MOUNT KINABALU –ONE OF THE HIGHEST PEAKS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA

3.       KINABALU PARK AND MULU NATIONAL PARK-UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITES

4.       LANGAWI –A UNESCO GLOBAL GEOPARK

5.       MULU CAVES –WORLD’SMOST EXTENSIVE CAVE SYSTEM

6.       BEAUTIFUL PARKS AND GARDENS

7.       DIVERSITY OF PLANT LIFE INCLUDING THE CARNIVORUS PICTCHER PLANT

8.       RAFFLESIA , THE LARGEST FLOWER IN THE WORLD

9.       EXOTIC WILDLIFE SUCH AS ORANG UTANS, PYGMY ELEPHANTS AND SUMATRA RHINOS.

 1. SCALING THE HEIGHTS

Mountain climbing and rock climbing are great ways to explore Malaysia’s natural landscape.From the lofty hilltops in Peninsular Malaysia’s Main Range to the forest –clad peaks in Malaysian Borneo, climbers can enjoy a variety of awe-inspiring sights and experience.

Did you know?

Mount Kinabalu ,standing at an elevation of 4095.2 meters , is one of the highest peaks in Southeast Asia.It is the centre piece of the Kinabalu Park, Malaysia’s first UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE.

2. GOING CAVING

Malaysia has a vast number of limestone caves.These caves are home to fruit bats, birds, invertebrates and insects. Some caves are archaeological sites while others are used to harvest edible bird’s nests. Just like other activities, caving too has varying levels of difficulty. Show caves such as Gua Kelam in Perlis has well –lit walkways.

Did you know?

The Deer Cave can accommodate London’s St Paul’s Cathedral 5 times over while the Sarawak Chamber can accommodate 40 Boeing 747 aircrafts. These caves are situated in Mulu National Park, Sarawak.

3. A GLIMPSE OF WILDLIFE

Malaysia’s primeval rainforests offer great opportunities to observe tropical flora and fauna. Most species are exotic, rare and endemic to the particular region. Lucky visitors can spot small animals at the observation hides and canopy walkaways. Remote areas are inhabited by mammals such as the Sumatra rhinoceros, elephants, tapirs, tigers, wild boars, deer, monkeys, gibbons and sun bears.

4. TREKKING INTO THE WILD

Malaysia has an array of national parks and recreational forests that are ideal for communing with nature. The varied environments range from dipterocarp rainforests, swamp mangroves, river floodplains to montane hills capes. Casual trekkers can enjoy a pleasant outing at forest reserves such as FRIM (Forest Research Institute of Malaysia) in Selangor. Seasoned explorers can go on longer treks or enjoy camping for a night or two. Jungle trails can be found all over the country.

5. A STROLL IN THE PARK

Malaysia’s parks and gardens are refreshing retreats for the whole family. These beautifully landscaped parks offer verdant greenery with tropical plants, shady trees and lakes. Most parks and gardens are easily accessible and provide walking or jogging trails.

6. A BIRD WATCHING PARADISE

Blessed with a tropical climate and diverse habitats, Malaysia is an ideal destination for bird watchers. Visitors can enjoy bird watching all year around at national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, nature parks and many other forested areas around the country.There are about 746 resident and migratory bird species and a total of 55 important Bird Areas throughout the country.

7. A LEISURELY RIVER CRUISE

River cruising is the perfect choice for nature lovers who want to view nature from a different perspective. There are navigable rivers in all parts of Malaysia. Visitors can traverse riverine homes and mangrove forests. River cruises are a great way to spot wildlife such as gibbons, monkeys and birds.

8 . A LEISURELY RIVER CRUISE

River cruising is the perfect choice for nature lovers who want to view nature from a different perspective .There are navigable rivers in all parts of Malaysia. Visitors can traverse riverine homes and mangrove forests. River cruises are a great way to spot wildlife such as gibbons, monkeys and birds.

9. RAFTING ALONG RUSHING RAPIDS

Experience the adrenalin rush of rafting along frothing rivers! Malaysia has a good share of rafting sites, classified according to grades. Popular rafting locations include Sungai Sedim in Kedah, Sungai Kampar in Perak, and Sungai Nenggiri in Kelantan and Sungai Tembeling in Taman Negara, Pahang. More adventure awaits at Padas and Kiulu Rivers in Sabah.

THAILAND BETONG -ONE TAMBUN ONE PRODUCT

ONE TAMBUN ONE PRODUCT

1.SHOGUN ORANGE

PRODUCTION SITE : BETONG ,YAHA

KABANG DISTRICT

2. THAI WISDOM TRADITIONAL MASSAGE STICKS

PRODUCTION SITES : MUANGYALA DISTRICT

3.KHOK CHANG SOUR FISH

PPRODUCTION SITE : THARN-TO DISTRICT

4. RAMAN TRADITIONNAL DAGGER

PRODUCTION SITE : RAMAN DISTRICT

5. BANANA CHIPS

PRODUCTION SITE: BANNANGSTA YAHA AND THARN-TO DISTRICT

6. BETONG SOYBEAN SAUCE

PRODUCTION SITE: BETONG DISTRICT

THAILAND BETONG -LOCAL FOOD OF BETONG

LOCAL FOOD OF BETONG

BETONG CHOPPED CHICKEN

Betong chopped chicken; a delicious and famous food of Betong.It is a special menu which the tourists should not miss. It is also can be prepared to any styles of cook such as boiled chicken with chinese herb or fermented lemon, chicken tomyam and boiled chicken with soy sauce. Betong chicken is soft and sweet, but different from others. The distinction of Betong chicken is, male has light yellow mouth, but female has dark down. It has bright swell eyes, broad chest, big leg, round hard face and yellow grey nails. Besides, it is a symbol of Betong.

BETONG VERMICELLI NOODLE

Tough and soft are the distinct qualifications of Betong Noodle. Betong people mix wheat flour with water and salt, take it in roll machine and press it to be sheet. After that, slice it as thread and steam for 2 hours. When it is already ripe, they lump and take it to sundried, last, packed it in plastic bag. Betong noodle are not to be torn easily, because of this it is popular to cook in many kinds of food.

HILL FROG

Betong hill frog is lives in mixed forest. It has the bigger size than other frogs. Its weight is 0.5 -1.0 kilogram per one. Betong people like to fry it with garlic and pepper. Sometimes, they putitin boiled rice instead of pork. Its taste is very good. If you try it, you will fascinate.

JEE CHONG FUN

Jee Chong Fun is one local food of Betong. Some calls White noodles or Thang Taek noodles.It is same as chinese noodles but lighter than chinese  noodles.It made from rice, milled to be flour, mix with water and take to steam in a sheeting steamer. When they are already cooked, they cut it in small pieces not over 1centimeter. Then,cooked it with soy sauce, fill white sesame and fried garlic.

CHAOKUAY (GRASS JELLY)

Chao Kuay or Grass Jelly is famous at Ban 4^th kilometer because it has the real taste of grass jelly. The important composition of Chao Kuay is black jelly grass from China, it cause jelly black and soft. The process of making ChaoKuay is boiled black jelly grass with water, then filter for separate black jelly from water. Water would became black, pour cassavas while water still hot,mix it and water will becomes jelly for a few minutes. After that, cut it in small pieces, serve with syrup and ice or fill sala aroma.It taste is good and it can be cure internal heat and fever too.

KAO YOK

Kao Yok is a famous food of Betong. It made from pork and taro root. The process if making Kao Yok is begin with boil pork, drain , stab its skin by fork and let its oil flow. Then, mix it with salt and fry it in boiled oil. When its skin become inflates, we drain and boil it again. After that, we have to make it cool suddenly for increase its crisp. Then, cut it in small pieces and ferment with Chinese herb. Later, arrange pork and taro root alternately. Before serve, we have to steam it again.

PAK NAM (WATERCRESS)

Pak Nam is similar to a plum and grow like morning glory, but is has smaller leaves. Its stem looks like full of water. It likes to grow in a cold place and well grow in rainy and winter with the temperature is not over 25cc and a tide flowing from the hill all the time, especially from stone crack.Betong people like to cook every kind of Pak Nam menu such as fried Pak Nam ,soup , boiled and served with chili sauce. Also, its taste is good and it is a medicinal to cure aphthous ulcer.

THAILAND BETONG -TOURIST ATTRACTIONS

THAILAND BETONG 

Highway no 410 (Yala-Betong) is the route of tourist attractions.It’s distance about 140 kilometres from Yala to Betong. People can reached Betong by driving only and the way is winding also, some called “ Hundred curves, Thousand serpentines”. The route is involve along Sankala Khiri mountain range. In the middle of mountain has cold weather and many tourist attractions are there. Because of this , people sobriqueted “ Betong,The southernmost of Siam, The beautiful city”.

PIYAMIT TUNNEL

Piyamit Tunnel is located at Piyamit Village,3 kilometres from the hot spring.It used to be the communist battle field, but it is a historical tourist attraction now. Two sideview are surrounded with natural orchids and it is opened to visit every day.

HOT SPRING

Hot spring, the famous tourist attraction of Betong, is located at Bor Nam Ron Village, Tanohmaeroh district. It is 5 kilometres far from Betong. Most people believe that this hot spring is good for healthy.

BALA-HALA FOREST

HALA-BALA is the jungle which is covered  Sankala khri mountain range and being the boundary between Thailand and Malaysia. It is the beginning of many important rivers, they are Pattani River, Saiburi River and Su ngai kolok river. In addition, various species of plants and animal are there,too.

PHRA MAHATHAT CHEDI PHRA BUDDHA DHAMMA PRAKAT

Phra Mahathat Chedi Phra Buddha Dhmma Prakat is the most gorgeous and biggest stupa of the south, locate on foothill in Buuddhathiwad temple, RattakikRoad. In the stupa has Phra Buddha Dhamma Prakat, the famous worshipper of Betong people and foreigner.

PAK BANG RAFTING

Pak Bang Rafting is situated at Pan Bang Village, Tanohmaeroh District. It is suitable for the tourists who likes to adventure in a steam rapid. It has beautiful natural waterfall with the feeling of excited. Moreover, Pak Bang Rafting has a lot of interesting activities for the adventure to be experimented.

COLD PLACE FLOWERS GARDEN

With the cold weather for the whole year, it made Betong has various cold place flowers which can be grown. The garden is surrounded by mountain and 2^nd Piyamit village. Besides, this garden is the project commanded by Princess Sirindhorn.

THE BANG LANG DAM

Bang Lang Da is the first water development project of the south which is blocked Pattani River at Bang Lang village, 12.5 kilometers from Bannang sta. It has beautiful scenery and suitable for relaxation.

THAILAND BETONG -THE MAXIMUM BUILDING

THE MAXIMUM BUILDING

BETONG CLOCK TOWER AND SWIFT BIRDS

Clock tower has long been along with Betong Town and resembling a center of Betong town and resembling a center of Betong. It was built up with marble. Ten thousands swift birds that emigrated from Siberia take place on houses and buildings as well as electric wires around the clock tower and became a symbol along with the clock tower.

THE MOST BEAUTIUL PAINTINGS IN FOUNDATION BUILDING

Chinese style paintings depicting story of hell, heaven and Chinese novel are exhibited in this building.

THE LARGEST POST BOX

There are 2 post boxes: the first one is 3.2 meter in height and can be dated back some 80 years that has been employing as a radio broadcasting from a speaker on its top.The second one is of 9 meters high, a three time larger size to the first one, where a lot of tourists prefer to take photo with. Both post boxes are in use and are the largest post box in the world.

72th BIRTHDAY ANNIVESARY CELEBRATION BUILDIING

Sculptures from Thai literature are on display in this building including invaluable artifacts.The building offers a very good viewpoint of Betong town especially during the morning when mist covers all over the town.

THAILAND’S FIRST TUNNEL THROUGH MOUNTAIN

The tunnel of 273 meters long and 9 meters wide and 7 meters high was established to provide traffic convenience.Betong Mongkolrit Tunnel is situated at Amornrit Road cut off Phakdeedamrong Road.

SPORTS CENTER IN A VALLEY

It is a sports field located on the top height of Thailand.

BETONG MUNICIPALITY PARK

It is a public park covering about 120 Rais of land, located on a hill in the middle of Betong town.It offers a wide angle view of Betong among its shady area with big trees and various flowers. Betong museum is also within a health park and sports arena is included.

BETONG CHICKEN SYMBOL

Betong chicken is a symbol of Betong located on before the Betong Mongkolrit Tunnel .During April, Betong Chicken Festival is organized annually

PIYAMIT TUNNEL

It is a tunnel that was dug along 1 km in mountains .It is 50-60 feet deep with 6 exit ways. It took 3 month to finish and was used for taking refuge from air attacks and for storing foodstuffs. Communist Malaya guerilla employed it for their political fighting in the past and it became an interesting tourist attraction in the present.

SOUTHERMOSTS POINT

A signboard of Southernmost Point is bordering Thailand to Malaysia, made of marble with distinguished golden alphabets. It is the very popular photography point among tourists.

THE LARGEST CHINESE SCHOOLING

Jong Fa Foundation School (previously was Jong Fa School)was established some 70 years ago and has been operating in following to the regulations of Ministry of Education since year 1949.

BETONG MOTOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION

Betong is officially authorized for all motor vehicle registration including driver and rider for land transportation registration at its district office. Consequently, it is the only district issuing registration plate “Betong”.

THE TALLEST THAILAND FLAG POLE

 Thailand flag pole is located in Patrol Police Headquarter 445.The pole is totally 65 meters high with its flag of 18 meters long and 9.2 meters wide.

THAILAND BETONG -THE MAXIMUM IN PURE NATURE

THE MAXIMUM IN PURE NATURE

WINTERS FLOWERS GARDEN 10000 FLOWERS GARDEN ( SUAN MUEN BUPPA)

It is the only one winter flowers garden southern Thailand located in Piyamit Villlage 2 where is under HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn’s project .Diversity of winter flowers are planted such as Aster,Hydrngea, Chrysanthemum,roses , Gerbera, Lily , Gladiolus, Fuchsia.

BETONG HOT SPRING

It is located in Jarohparai Village in Tambon Normaeroh opened daily and ready to serve all tourists including tourists from Malaysia for the mineral treatment for arthritis, skin diseases, body refreshment ,reducing stress etc.

BALA HALA FORESTS

It is a large and lively tropical rain forest where is rich in ecology.It is a great source of heredity of the world. It is also a watersource of Saiburi River, Pattani River and Kolok River that nourish people in 3 southern lower provinces.

THE LARGEST TREE IN THE SOUTH

The tree is named ‘ Ton Somphong” with its huge size that needs about 38 people to surround .It is located in Suan Pa Phra Poramaphitai. Churabhorn Phattana 10 village, Moo 6 Tambon Aiyerweng with jungle trekking and story of Malaya Commumist guerilla.

MISTY VIEW FROM MOUNT MICROWAVE

A viewpoint of Mount Microwave offer daily morning view of mist. Its route is an alphalted road near Road no 410 around KM 33 on the way to Than Mali Village in Tambon Aiyerweng.

THAILAND BETONG- THE MAXIMUM IN FAITH AND WORSHIP

THE MAXIMUM IN FAITH AND WORSHIP

THE LARGEST BRONZE BUDDHA STATUE IN THAILAND

Phra Buddha Dharmmaaya Mongkol Prayoon Kesanonda Supputhan, the revered statue of Betong with dimension of 999 metres in width and14.29 meters in height which weighted 40 tons .Located on the topmost hill of a viharn in Wat Buddha.

PHAR MAHATHAT CHEDI PHRA BUDDHA DHARMA PRAKART

It was built up in applied Sriviijaya style on the occasion of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 60^th Birthday Anniversary with dimension of 39 meter in width and 9.9 meter in height or about a 13 floor building. It contains Buddha relics.

MUSEUMS OF ARTS AND CULTURE

Southern architecture was applied in this 2 story building which its lower floor is for exhibitions variety of artifacts such as crockery, enamelware, cabinet, table, bed, old lamps, loom and cotton threading mule. Its upper floor displays history of Betong since its initiation until the present time.

BETONG CENTRAL MOSQUE

Previously, the mosque was built with wooden structure and galvanized iron roof while Hayeehama Dateh was the Imam he renowned it with donation money from Melayu people in style of Malaysia’s Masjid.

TOH NI SHRINE

This is the only shrine in Betong that brings respectful people of Thai.Chinese and Muslim who pay respect to Toh Nirayajawan, the passed away former ruler of Raman (Raman District) who took care and protected people.

WAT KUAN IM

Its unique 7 story Chedi has been prominent along with its shrine where many revered gods are enshrined such as Kuan Yin, Pae Kong ,  Kuang Kong, Confucius. Events of celebration would be organized annually with a lot of Malaysian, Singaporean and Thai participants.

WAT BUDDADHIWAS

The temple compounds beautiful architecture and art of Phra Mhathart Chedi,Phra Buddha Dharmmaprakard, Phra Buddha Dharmakaya Mongkol Payurakesanonsuppaphithan, Viharn of Luang Pu Thuart including ubosoth, sermon hall and paintings along a hill on Rattanakit Road on the north of the temple.

WAT JANTHADA PRACHARAM

The world’s largest statue of Luang Pu Thuart Wat Chang Hai of 69 inches lap which was built up with faithful hearts. Some various sizes statues of Luang Pu Thuart are also enshrined in the temple.

THAILAND BETONG -TRANSPORTATION BY CAR

TRANSPORTATION  BY CAR

There are 3 ways from Hatyai

Route 1 : take highway 410.It is about 160 km from Yala Province to Betong district.

Route 2 : Prakob Border Checkpoint ,Nathawee district of Songkhla and head to Betong Border 

Check Point.This route is the common route for Betong-Hatyai van

Route 3: Sadao Border Checkpoint  of Songkhla to Kedah state of Malaysia and head to Betong Border Checkpoint

Note : Route 2 and route 3 are very convenient due to shorter distance and  it becomes popular because it does not pass the unrested areas in 3 southermost provinces. However, travelling on these routes need to use passport ad international driving lisence.

·         Sadao Border Checkpoint opens during 5 am – 10pm daily

·         Prakob Border Checkpoint opens during 7am -5 pm daily

THAILAND BETONG --THE MOST DELICIOUS FOOD OF BETONG

THAILAND BETONG

BETONG is a small town at the southernmost location of Thailand, situating among mountain with its designation city in the mist, pretty flowers, southernmost location, and beautiful bordering city.

Betong, a small city with fertiled resources of nature, low number of inhabitants living their simple and peaceful lives with heartfelt friendship and delicious foods among their various cultures. Betong is praised with 4 good things: good air, good food, good temper and good long life. Betong has a world’s most things. Thailand’’s most thing and southernmost thing that all are very interesting. Never miss to check in upon visiting this city of a hundred curves, a thousand turns.

THE MOST DELICIOUS FOOD OF BETONG

BETONG CHICKEN

It seems to be most famous dish of Betong.”Must Eat” chicken meat of Betong is from local farming offering delicious taste, different from chicken from other places.

KAO YOK

Another famous dish of Betong, cooked from streaky pork and taro. Do not miss it.

STEAMED FISH WITH PICKLED PLUM

Grass carp could be cooked in various menus. It offers sweet taste and soft meat .So it is a first class menu n big restaurants of Betong.

STIRFRIED WATERCRESS

Watercress of Betong is very famous and often cooked into stir fried with oyster sauce or clear soup.

MOUNTAIN FROG

It is a natural large frog with a half or a kilo per each frog in Betong. Frogs are often used instead of pork. The famous menu if porridge with frog or spicy fried frog.

MEE BETONG

Mee of Betong is gummy soft. There are 2 kinds of Mee Betong : yellow mee and egg mee.

PORTUGAL FATIMA

PORTUGAL  FATIMA

JACINTA MARTO , FRANCISCO , LUCIA

LOVE JESUS AND THEIR MACULATE HEART OF MARY VERY MUCH AND MAKE MANY SACRIFICES FOR SINNERS.

                                                                                                                SAINT JACINTA MARTO’S FINAL  WORDS

                                                                                                                20 FEBRUARY 1920

JACINTA MARTO (1910-1920) , WITH HER BROTHER FRANCISCO ANDHER COUSIN LUCIA, LIVED IN THE CERTAINTY THAT TE HUMAN BEING IS CALEDTO RADIATE THE LIGHT OF GOD.

THIS LIGHT, WHICH SHE EXPERIENCED IN AN EXTRAORDINARY WAY DURING THE APPARITIONS OF THE VRGIN MARY, TRANSFORMS HEARTS AND LEADS TO THE RECOGNITION OF GOD’S PLACE IN HUMAN HISTORY.

JACINA MARTO,

LILY OF PURITY AND FRIEND OF HUMANITY,

PRAY FOR US

SOURCE : SHRINE OF FATIMA

PORTUGAL- OUREM -CASA DO ADMINISTRATOR

CASA DO ADMINISTRATOR

CHILDREN AMONG CHILDREN

THE LITTLE SHEPHERDS OF FATIMA IN THE HOUSE OF THE ADMINISTRATOR

“We are on the day of the 13^th August of 1917”.

The mother church and the surrounding town squares occupy the center of the commercial and social life of the county capital of Vila Nova de Ourem. Along the streets are lined whitewashed buildings with limestones stonework. In the 2 story buildings there are rows of windows (some sash windows) ad wooden shutters.

Some houses have a commercial shop or workshop on the ground floor (the butcher shop, the seamstress, the tailor, the grocery store, the shop of cloths, the mechanics shop, the seamstress, the tailor, the grocery store, the shop of cloths, the mechanics workshop, the tavern, the barber, the cobbler…..)Customers live in the town, but also come from the villages for supplies especially on Thursday, weekly market day.

The town square Largo da Loica is one of the most dynamic places in the village. It is a market place. Here many businesses and organizations were located. Others are to come! One day, in this place, the Republic Center, the printing company and the newsroom of “The Voice of Ourem”, the tinsmith’s workshop of Artur de Olivera Santos, will be remembered .Later, the shop Rito & Nogueira, the shoemaker Luiz da Balbina’s workshop, the establishment of Manuel Joaquim Ribeio with billiard and other games, after Piedade Vicente with pottery; Jose Cachola and the hater Joaquim Lourenco. A few metres below is located the Hospital of St Agostinho.

The House of the Administrator is facing the town square Largo da Loica. It has 2 floors, white washed walls and a long porch where the children play. Here lives Arturde Oliveira  Santos ( the Administrator) with his wife and their 6 children ( Franquelim, Democracia  , Victor Hugo, Jaures, Henrique e Afonso). Viriato and Lusa are to be born later on.

Until the 15^th of August, Lucia, Francisco and Jacinta, who witnessed the apparitions of Our Lady, are lodged in Artur’s house.While Idalina prepares the meal.Artur is involved with his paperwork. There, the 3 children of Aljustrel play with Artur’s children and with other children from the town.

Years later, the “watermelon picture” will freeze the image of a family meal”.

Source : Lxe, Manuel Eladio, As duas faces de Fatima, Editrial Imperio, Lisboa, 1987

PORTUGAL NAZARE

PORTUGAL NAZARE

BRIEF STORY OF THE FORT OF S MIGUEL ARCANJO

To look at the Fort of S.Miguel Arcanjo is like turning a page of an immense book of memories and stories that are part of our imagination, our past but also of our present and future

The construction of this monument, in the Mannerist style, began in the reign of King Sebastian, in 1577, in order to keep the sea free from the incursions of Algerian, Moroccan, Dutch and Norman pirates, who attacked this Atlantic coast. In 1644, due to its positioning, King John IV, the Restorer, ordered its renovation and expansion. As the vigilant sentinel of the fortress stayed Michael, the Archangel, patron of many shrines built usually on high grounds. On the façade of the Fort of S. Miguel, over the entrance door, King John IV ordered to be placed a limestone bas-relief of Michael, the Archangel, patron of the fortress and the legend “ELREY DOM Juan -1644” –the date that marks the year of its construction.

The Fort of S.Miguel Arcanjo survived the Peninsular War (1807-1814), where took refuge the French troops who fought against the population of Sitio and Pedermeira. This military monument served as the stage to a play in which the main actors, the people of this place, aspired to freedom and to the expulsion of the invaders who undermined the integrity of a country.

Many perished at the hands of the intruders, who were only driven out of our country in 1811, leaving marks in populations that were difficult to cure. In this period lives, experiences and local history were altered, thus the Fort of S Miguel became a landmark of popular revolt and of the protection of the people.

This monument was also part of the history of the Portuguese Liberal Wars ( 1828-1834). By this time, Nazare and the Fort were the scene of minor skirmishes between the supporters of King Pedro IV and D. Miguel; this last one, while King , in 1830, visited Sitio and the Beach of Nazare.

Here he was received with the greatest solemnities, feasts and dances; he visited the Fort of S.Miguel Arcanjo, which following year would have some repairs, a new altar to its patron and a new stone paved roadway of access. After the departure of D.Miguel into exile on 1^st July, 1834, reflecting the struggles between liberals and absolutists, the stone image of Michael, the Archangel, who appeared above the entrance door of the fort, suffered a serious attack. 

This sculpture was seriously vandalized by the liberals, who withdrew it from its altar and threw it over the walls down to the beach. Even today it is still mangled and constitutes a document of the riots between absolutists and liberals in this region.

In the early 20^th century it lost its military function and the fisherman, who have not given up of their fortress , claimed to the government the need to set up here a beacon and a house for the keeper to support the fishing activities. On 29^th October 1903, were carried out works of consolidation and restoration in order to set a lighthouse in the Fort on the Hill of Nazare. Finally 1^st December 1903, starts running “a port light installed on the SW angle of the Fort on the hill of Nazare”. This monument, which made history, is a legacy from past that must be preserved and bequeath to the future generations with all the dignity and pride that it deserves.

MYANMAR -12 MONTHLY MYANMAR FESTIVALS

12  MONTHLY MYANMAR FESTIVALS

JANAURY          PHATHOU (PYATHO) –EQUESTRIAN FESTIVAL

FEBRUARY        TAPOUTWE(TABODWE)  FESTIVAL OF HTA –MA-NAE( GLUTINOUS RICE)

MARCH               TAPAUN (TABAUNG ) – MONTH OF PAGOODA FESTOVALS

APRIL                  TANKHU (TAGU)

      A HARMONIOUS BLEND OF FOLKLORE AND BUDDHISH (WATER FESTIVALS)

MAY                      KAHSOUN (KASONE)-THE WATERING BODHI TREE FESTIVAL

JUNE                     NYOUN (NAYONE) –THE SCRIPTURAL EXAMINATION

JULY                       WAHSO (WASO) –LENTEN SEASON

AUGUST              WAKHAUN (WAGAUNG) –MAHA DOK FESTIVAL(ALMS –BOWLS FESTIVAL)

SEPTEMBER        TOTHLIN ( TAWTHALIN)- BOAT RACING FESTIVAL

OCTOBER             THITINTYUT (THAGNGYUT) – FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

NOVEMBER        TANHSAUNMOUN (TAZAUNGMONE) – THE FESTIVAL OF OFFERINGS /BALLOM FESTIVAL

DECEMBER          NATTO (NATTAW) –LITERARY FESTIVAL ( SAR-SO-DAW PWE)

MYANMAR

MYANMAR

YANGON

Yangon is the commercial city and the main gateway to Myanmar. The name Yangon means End of Strife which was Anglicized to Rangoon after the British annexed Myanmar in 1885. Yangon International Airport has direct air links with Bangkok, Singapore,Kuala Lumpur ,Chiangmai, Kolkata , Gaya , Hong Kong, Kunming , Nanning, Taipei,Ho Chi Minh , Hanoi, Siem Reap, Phnom Penh, Guang Zhou and Phuket . Doha , Phuket , Doha, Seoul. The main tourist spots in Yangon are shwedagone Pagoda, Kaba Aye Pagoda, Chauk Htet Gyee Buddha Image, National Museum, Myanmar  Gems Museu, Kandawgyi, Gardens Sule Pagoda , downtown are and so on. The Environs of Yangon are Twante , Taniyin and Bago.

MANDALAY

Mandalay , the last capital of the Myanmar Kingdom, is located in Central Myanmar , 688kmnorth Yangdon. It is famous for is cultural heritage, traditional arts and crafts is also the commercial centre with rail, road, river and air links to all parts of the country.The main tourists spots in Mandalay are Maha Myat Mhuni Buddha Image, Kuthodaw Pagoda,Mandalay Palace, Shwekyimyin Pagoda, Atumashi Monastery, Kyauktawgyee Pagoda, Sandamuni Pagoda, Shwennandaw Monestry and Yankin Hill. The environs of Mandalay are Sagaing , Inwa, Amarapura, Monywa, Shewebo Mingun and Pyin Oo Lwin.

BAGAN

Bagan is one of the Asia’s most amazing and richest archaeological sites. The ancient temples of Bagan stand today as they have been standing for a thousand years. Also being the capital of first Myanmar Empire, Bagan covers an area of 42sq km containing over 2000 well preserved pagodas and temples of the 11^th -13^th century. Anada Temple, Shwezigone Pagoda, Thatbyinnyu Temple, Gawdawpalin Templ,Gybyukgye Temple, Shwesandaw Paagodam Sulammani Temple, Dhammayangyi Temple and Lawkananda Pagoda are famous tourist sites in Bagan. The environs of Bagan are Mount Popa and Pakokku. Base on BAgan , Sale, Kanpetlet ,Mindat and Mount Victoria , National Park (Nat Ma Taung) are available for trekking.

INLAY

Inlay lake, the vast picturesque lake 900 meters above sea level, is one of the main tourist attractions in Myanmar . The lake 22 km long and 10 km wide, has a  population of some over 160000, many of whom live on floating islands of vegetation. Inlay lake, natural and unpolluted  , is famous for its scenic beauty and the unique leg rowing of the Inthas, the native lake dwellers. Phaungdaw Oo Pagoda, Nga Phae Chung Monestry, Alodaw, Park Pagoda, Nga Phae, Chaung Monestry, Alodaw Pauk Pagoda, Shwee Indein Pagoda, Ywama Village , Mine Thauk Marke are places to visit. The environs of Inlay Lake are Taungyi, Kakku , Sakar,Kalaw and Pindaya.

NGAPALI

Ngapali Beach is located on theRakhine Coast near Thandwe (Sandoway) , one of beautiful beaches in Myanmar. This unspoilt beach is about an hour flight from Yangon. By overland, it is 14 hour drive along narrow winding road over the Rakhine Yoma (mountain range) after crossing the Ayeyarwaddy River at Pyay (Prome)

NAY PYI TAW

Nay Pyi Taw is the administrative capital of the republic of the Union of Myanmar. All the Ministries and magnificent buildings: Parliament Complex(Pyi- Thu –Hlut -Taw), composed of 31 buildings on 800 acres of land, the city hall, Uppatasanti Pagoda and Water fountain Garden are located in Nay Pyi Taw.

KYAIKHTIYO (GOLDEN ROCK PAGODA)

Kyaikhtiyo, the mystical pagoda stands on a gold gilded boulder, precariously perched on the edge of the hill over 1100 meters above sea level. Kyaikhtiyo, the town at the foot of the hill, is about 160 km from Yangon. It is an 11 kilometres uphill climb for the hikers from Kinpun base camp. There is also a steep winding road for 4 wheel drive cars from the base to the nearest point of the pagoda. There are many legends about the Pagoda and the nats or spirits. It is believed by the Buddhist devotees that this Golden Rock Pagoda enshrines a hair relic of Lord Buddha.

MRAUK U

Mrauk U, 15^th century ancient city of Rakhine Kingdom is known for its old temples with wall paintings of Indian cultural influence. A regular passengers boat takes 5 hoours from Sittwe to Mrauk U special speed boat  with 20 seats takes only 2 hour 30 minutes. It is also accessible by road from Sittwe via Ponnakyin and Kyauktaw. The Mahamuni Shrine, one of the famous pagoda in Myanmar , is situated 30 km from Mrauk  U Regular flight  from Yangon to Sittwe takes one hour 30 minutes. Shttguang Pagoda, Dukkanthen Pagoda and Andawthen Shrine are some of the sites to see in Mrauk U.

MYEIK ARCHIPELAGO

Myeik Archielago is off the western shore of the Malay Peninsula in far southern Myanmar . It consists of more than 800 isllands, varying in size from very small to hundreds of square kilometres. The local people are an ethnic minority called the Moken, sometimes known as sea gypsies, although this term actually covers several groups in Southeast Asia. They are the sea dwelling people and they follow a traditional way of the life, doing things such as fishing and building boats very much the way they have been done for centuries.

KAWTHAUNG

Kwathaung , a Thai- Mynamar border town formerly called Victoria Point is located  in the Southern most part of Myanmar. Over 800 km from Yangon. On the  Cpe of Bayintnaung Point stands the statues of Bayintnaung  , one of the best known King of Myanmar. The liveaboard cruise, yachts based in Phuket, Thailand, taking licenses by our Directorate of Hotels and Tourism operate Kawthaung and around islands with prior permission .

TACHILEIK

Tachileik is located on the Myanmar –Thai border in the eastern Shan State of Myanmar. It has been upgraded  a  gateway to the heart of the Golden Triangle.  The friendship Bridge across the mall Mae Sai stream links Tachileik with the northern Thai border town of Mae Sai. The area has been developed for tourism and cross border trade with Laos, Thailand and China. Tachileik sits on the bank of the Mekong River across from Mae Sai in Thailand. Mahamyatmuni Monastery , Chinese Market, Two Dragons  Monastery  , Morning Marke and Padaung ( Long Neck) Village are worth to visit.

PUTAO

Putao is the town in Kachin State surrounded by snowpeaked mountain.It is cold. The whole year round and there are many varieties of citrus fruits grown in the orchards. It is the gateway town to the northern part of Myanmar for climbing Mt Khakhaborazi ( 5889 metres), which is the highest mountain in Myanmar and in South East Asua and Mt Hponkan Razi for recreation in the natural forest environment.