Tour To Heavenly Beautiful Ko Phi Phi Islands, Thailand

As you know that all the islands located around the world have many similar elements such as water, sand, and fewer trees. But there are many others which are blessed with breathtaking landscapes which put them in the list of most visited islands or they are known as most beautiful islands but you can’t compare them with popular Ko Phi Phi. Actually it is a group of very small or tiny pieces of lands surround by water.  

Ko Phi Phi Islands

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One of the most visited and talked places in Southeast Asia, Ko Phi Phi is located in Thailand in-between the western Strait of Malacca and the huge island of Phuket. Thailand has many attractions such as historic places, beaches, green hill, rare wildlife, and islands, so most of the economy depends upon tourism, and Phi Phi is the major tourist attraction in the country. This stunning destination has a combination of limestone cliffs, crystal blue waters, white sandy beaches, and the longer forest which make it a Tropical Island.

Ko Phi Phi is a group of six islands named, Ko Phi Phi Don (the most famous, populated, and the largest), Ko Phi Phi Leh (a smaller one to the south), Ko Mai Phai (also known as Bamboo Island located in the north of Don), Ko Yung (known as Mosquito Island also laying in the north of Don), Bida Nok, and Bida Nai.

The climate of Ko Phi Phi is not different than other islands which remains pretty pleasant and warm in day time under sunlight but becomes breezy after sunset.

The island in under developed and no vehicles options for tourists available which means reaching near beach can only possible by foot or by a bicycle.

Reaching to islands is possible by modern speedboats or traditional Long-tail boats which can be easily available in Krabi Town.

Hotel In Ko Phi Phi Islands

Phi Phi Islands are known for the kinds of hotels and restaurants that they have on them. Most of the restaurants are expensive. In the top session of October-November until May it is hard to find out a decent price accommodation. Sleeping in a tent in the middle of nature can be very adventurous.

Full moon party is one of the popular tourist attractions on Phi Phi Islands. You can enjoy your time with someone or with your partner with dance and drink.

Snorkeling on Long Beach, catching fish, water sports in sunny day, rock climbing on limestone cliffs, cliff jumping from cliffs from 6 to 16 meters to the depth of water below, sailing in charter boat, cruising, and camping are the most common and famous available activities on Phi Phi Islands. Ko fifi

Top Attractions in Jakarta, Indonesia, Things to do

Indonesia is a country which made a reputation in tourism and easily it named mentioned in the

global tourism sector. Very rich in heritage the country has many tourist attractions in its every island. The capital city of Indonesia is known as Jakarta located in one of its island. Jakarta Indonesia is the most popular city in Indonesia and you can find too many attractions in this burning hot city. The city has highly modernized culture, and also rich in five star hotels, famous restaurants, busiest shopping centers, bars, modern skyscrapers, and dancing clubs.

Brilliant View of Jakarta City

Tourists can reach Jakarta city by air and its own international airport is the main entrance of this paradise. Its bay contains on many small islands which cut you off from city’s life and give you some freshness and calm atmosphere, the cool breeze and sunny weather are the other attractions at the beaches of the group of the islands.

When we study the Jakarta’s history, we see that the roots of the city are connected back to 14^th century, when Jakarta was the main harbor port of the Java the Kingdom of Pajajaran, Java’s last Hindu Kingdom. A Muslim ruler named Fatahilklah conquered the city, as many of Asian countries and cities challenged and conquered by Muslims, and changed its name into Jayakarta or City of Victory in June 1527. Later in early 1600 the city was ruled by Dutch for 300 years. It remained their central Southeast Asian post in that era. After a freedom struggle on August 1945 the Indonesian claimed their independence.

Skyscrapers of Indonesia

Today Jakarta is the main gateway to Indonesia and welcomes millions of visitors annually who further travel to Bali, Lombok, or other popular historic site to spend vacations. There are numerous tourist attractions some of the top we will share with you. The list is below

Immanuel Church

Let’s start with a historic baroque style church built around seventeenth century known as Immanuel Church. The most popular attraction, the church is equipped with a 400 years old organ. The old paintings in the church also hold the attention of the visitors.

The National Monument

The National Monument (Monas or Monumen Nasional) is a 132 meter tall obelisk located in the center of Merdeka Square (the central park) also an icon of the city and a symbol of the struggle of Indonesia. Taking picture or selfie with Monas or as a background is the most popular hobby among visitors. People can find The National History Museum in the area around Monas, give much literature to learn the Indonesian history. Both museum and monument are open daily from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm throughout the week except for the last Monday of each month when the monument is closed. A tip for everyone “watching monument in the evening is stunning”.

National museum Indonesia

Gedung Kesensian Arts Theater Jakarta Indonesia

Wandering in Old Town also known as Old Batavia and watching its old and not well preserved building feel that you are in old age but the Old Town has a very strong historical value. There are many museums around the Old Batavia. Jakarta has a rich history, so you will find many museums within the city. Each of them has different variety of artifacts. Must visit some of them to explore and learn some history of Indonesia. In these museums The History Museum, Puppet Museum, Fine Art and Ceramic Museum, Wayang Museum, Bank Mandiri Museum, and Maritime Museum are the most popular.

Jakarta Beach

The Indonesian beaches along-with Jakarta Bay offer some fun under sunny weather on golden sand. Swimming in crystal clear water of sea, ride on a horse, surf along the blowing oceanic waves, fly a kite in strong beach winds, scuba diving and snorkeling are the major tourist attractions on these beaches of Indonesia.

A trip to National Park Jakarta and meet some of the rare wild animals such as bears, tigers, and rhinoceros. In the forests you will meet a beautiful ecosystem of unique species of animals, birds, and plants living there.

Accommodation in Jakarta is no problem. The city is providing some world class accommodation for its visitors. There are five star resorts, hotels, quality restaurants, and lodges. Clubs and bars in Jakarta remain open till late in night. Hotels in Jakarta offer some unique and delicious dishes.

Shopping in Jakarta is not easy. You have too many options there. The grand stores are full of variety that you want. For cheap shopping visit to Pasar Baru, a pedestrian friendly street, you will find many locals and family running their business. Shirts and dresses of old fashion, belts, jackets, and watches at very low prices are available there.  

Taman Mini Indonesia

It becomes a long list of things to do in Indonesia and its major attractions. Still the list is incomplete there is a lot more other interesting stuff to do in and around the city. A day for full fun is not enough. 

Tour Indonesia, and find reasons to travel

Indonesia is a popular tourist destination, with the collection of over 17,000 separated islands so you can say the world largest archipelago, located on the southern tail of Thailand to western shores of Australia. The most populous Muslim majority country has the population of over 255 million heads. Indonesia containing on 34 provinces and its capital name is Jakarta. One more interesting fact about Indonesia is that the country has the world’s second largest tropical rain forest. The official language is called as Bahasa Indonesian, the only language of all islands.

Prambanan Temple

Six thousands of Indonesian islands are inhabited with different culture of Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim faiths, including some magnificent Mosques and temples. The major attraction of the country is its lush jungle canopy. A trip to these forests will be unforgettable experience for you. On the other hand, Indonesian beaches and crystal clear water are also popular among visitors. The volcanic sea mounts, deep water trenches, snorkeling, swimming, and scuba diving are particularly enjoyable.

Denpasar in Bali and Jakarta in Java are the major cities where most of the tourists arrive via international flights. The other small islands are connected each other with sea routs and by air. A tour in ferry boat to get from one to other island is unforgettable. The people in Indonesia are not rude when dealing but mostly friendly. And the official currency is called as rupiah (IDR). Money exchange is no problem in Indonesia.

Celebrating some Hindu festival at Prambanan and Borobudur temples are popular for cultural tourism. In Borneo, you will find some rare and special animals in its jungles. It is great to spend some time in Bunaken National Marine Park which claims a variety of over 3,500 fish species living in Indonesian waters.

Tana Toraja

In urban areas tourists look busy in activities of shopping and sightseeing. The nightlife, five stars luxury resorts and spas, cheap and luxury hotels, the modern amusement parks, and honeymoon getaways are some of many reasons which pull the tourists to Indonesian big cities, where Jakarta is standing in front of all and remains the shopping hub of the country, which has numerous famous and modern shopping malls and traditional markets. While Bali in Denpasar is famous for highly developed arts such as traditional and modern dance, painting, music and also known for leather and metalworking.   

A tip for tourists should learn a small amount of the official language of Indonesia before or after reaching on the islands. The famous palm trees, beautiful beaches make Indonesian tour at top.  

 Bali Temple

 Mountains in Indonesia

  Scuba Diving

 Raja Ampat in Indonesia

 Indonesian Map

 Mountains in Indonesia

Hong Kong in China is Amazing Place For Tourists

Most of people tell us that China trip can’t complete without visiting The Wall of China, but I think it is also not completed without a side-trip to Hong Kong for three or four days to truly enjoy everything that Hong Kong offers.

Hong Kong city is a fascinating city not only rich in traditions and history but also one of the most modern cities in the world. The city if full of unusual and unique tourist attractions which keep visitors busy. Hong Kong is known for its skyscrapers, it looks like a forest of tall buildings. It has the most numerous skyscrapers in the world, which are approximately 1200 which is almost double the New York City.

Hong Kong also has some other attractions for tourists such as its multitude of theme parks like Ocean Park, The Hong Kong Disneyland, and Lai Chi Kok amusement park. Visitors can’t remove the image of the city soon. The city is also known as a shopping paradise for its longest shopping malls. These malls have all the variety from clothes, cosmetics to electronic and toys. The Stanley Market, Jad Market, Temple Street Night Market, Ladies’ Market are some of the most popular that offer variety of everything from household item to offices and entertainment items.  

If you are making a tour program to Hong Kong or you are in Hong Kong, never miss visiting the Big Buddha located on Lantau Island near the airport. It is the Hong Kong’s most famous tourist attraction and the largest sitting Buddha in the world. This is definitely a site not to be missed. Reaching to island is not difficult the small ships or ferry will take you there or you can reach there from a subway. There is a bus service and cable car service from Lantau Island will take you straight to Statue. Many tourists try to reach by foot so for that you should have good walking shoes.

Victoria Peak

Famous Tram on Victoria Peak

Another famous spot is Victoria Peak, a mountain in the western half of Hong Kong Island. People also called it as Mount Austin or The Peak, the last name is most popular. It is 552 m tall offers some breathtaking views of the harbor and the whole Hong Kong City. From Hong Kong Island an old tram will take you to the Peak. Here you can shoot some great pics and make videos from your camera or cell phone.

The Vistoria Harbour is situated along the Avenue of the Stars, famous for its mesmerizing night view and HK skyline. The best spots to enjoy the amazing view of the harbor are atop Victoria Peak, or from the piazza at the Cultural Centre, or the promenade of Tsim Sha Tsui on the Kowloon side. In every evening at 8:00 pm, the skylines have a light show for 15 minutes with many tall buildings shooting lasers across the island, great and unforgettable view.

Famous Star Ferry

A trip on ferry is cheap one but unforgettable. It costs around $5 and takes 20 minutes, offers awesome views of the harbor. Golden Temple of Chi Lin Nunnery is another stop and must visit building, a similar to Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Japan. Shopping in Hong Kong is no problem as we discussed above.

Golden Temple

There is much to see and do in Hong Kong, it seems difficult to choose where to start and where to end but don’t worry your trip to Hong Kong will be cheap.

 People Busy in Shopping

Taj Mahal Agra, Most Visited Place in India

Taj Mahal Agra is one of the most popular buildings of the world. People remember it as a symbol of love. You have often seen its pictures in front page of many magazines, and it is to be said that everyone has probably seen a picture of it. In real the building looks more attractive than in a picture. It never disappoints people who come to see it with high expectations.

According to history, Taj Mahal was built by famous Mughal King named Shah Jahan in 17^th century in Agra, India. At that time the city Agra was the capital of the Mughal Empire from 6^th to 17^thcenturies. Shah Jahan, who was one of the Mughal Kings, remained a part of history, because he built the famous Taj Mahal. The King built the building to enshrine the body of his wife named Arjumand Bann Begum (known as Mumtaz Mahal) after her death. The construction of Taj Mahal India started in 1632, during the creation of the building he used over 20,000 labour and hundreds of skilled craftsmen from different part of the world such as Italy, Persia and Turkey. This huge building was completed after the hard-work of 20 years in 1653. This beautiful building is located on the banks of the river Yamuna not very far from the Agra Fort (it is also a beautiful building to visit).

Building of Taj Mahal India is above 55 meters high and built with white and yellow marble.  There are two red stone buildings along with Taj Mahal, one a mosque and the other a rest house. The complex is set around a beautiful huge square garden. Visitors spend several hours around the Taj Mahal Agra and in the gardens because this place is haggler free. Even with the huge crowds visiting the tomb it is a relaxing place. The garden is laid out with paths of trees and beautiful fountains.

Interior Beauty of Taj Mahal

 Interior Beauty of Taj Mahal

Visiting to mausoleum in Taj Mahal, Agra it is necessary to roll a cloth piece around your feet before entering the mausoleum. It is necessary to do it with your feet to enter any temple in India. This cloth is available on rent for a small fee just before the stairs leading to the tomb. You can also visit there barefoot, but don’t try it in sunny days, you will certainly burn your feet due to the marble heating up under the sun.  The interior walls are about 5 meters high. The inside building the interiors are rather dark, take a closer look and you can see the actual beauty which cannot be seen in first look. You will see all the fine marble carvings decorated with many precious and semi-precious stones of different colors such as sapphire, topaz, coral, etc. A guide can show you that a lot of the interior decorations are made of transparent marble. In the middle of room you can see two graves. One is of Mumtaz Mahal and other is of Shah Jahan. Taj Mahal Agra India attracts some 2 to 3 millions tourists per year.

Taj MAhal Agra a Night View