THINGS TO DO IN PORTUGAL, A FAMOUS TOURIST DESTINATION IN EUROPE

Portugal is very adventuring country by tourists located on the southwestern area in the European continent, and in the north-east being bordered by Spain while to the west and south bordered by Atlantic Ocean.

Algarve Shore Lisbon

Portugal is famous for its Mediterranean climate. It remains the warmest country in Europe in summer. In these days average temperature of Portugal is 29 to 35 degrees. Tourists from all over world especially from Europe visit there to enjoy hot weather. The beautiful climate creates many reasons for foreigners to visit this country. The visitors has many outdoor activities to experience such as sun-bathing, fishing, and all the famous water sports like surfing, swimming and sailing.

Monument

Monument

Portugal has also rich history, so for tourists attractions there are many ancient buildings and monuments. The country keeps visitors busy with its attractions, natural beautiful, surprised culture and with a number of World Heritage Sites. Not only whole the country is beautiful but the people and so friendly and affable too.

Portugal is becoming one of the Best Golf Destinations in the world. More than 25 top golf courses making it a choice golfing destination. Fishing in deep sea, horse riding, surfing, and cruise trip can be unforgettable activities for all.

Another top choice and thing to do during vacation in Portugal is the adventure of hiking. In the northern area of Portugal (along with border of Spain) tourists can find the beauty of the mountains.

While exploring Portugal we find that Lisbon city which is the capital of Portugal is on top in attractions. This city has a rich history and is one of the oldest cities in Europe. It also has some new fascinating architectural landmarks which attracts visitors and tourism. Lisbon tourism can be enjoyable round the year where temperature remains of 63 degrees Fahrenheit but the summer is the best time to travel Lisbon. Its warm shores, historic buildings and places, gardens, museums, many bustling resorts and night life are the special verities which keep visitors busy. Tourists can find some more historic places and many other opportunities in other cities of Portugal too.

In short a trip to Portugal can surprise you with its variety of cultural treasures and spectacular landscapes. The prices are lower in every city her as comparing with many other destinations in Europe. Tour to Portugal can be profitable with collections of many joys and less burden on pocket.

Night View, Portugal

 Night View, Portugal

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Colorful Houses of Portugal

List Of Tourist Destinations In Semarang

List of tourist destinations in Semarang

List of tourist destinations in Semarang, Central Java

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Semarang is the capital of Central Java province and is also the fifth largest city in Indonesia. Although not as well known as other tourist city, Semarang also has many interesting sights. What are the tourist attractions in Semarang most famous?

1. Lawang Sewu

Lawang Sewu (In english : 1000 gates) is the name of an ancient building in the city of Semarang. 

Built in 1904 by the Dutch, Lawang Sewu used to serve as the office of the Dutch railway company. Name Lawang Sewu which means a thousand doors derived from the shape of the building that has a lot of doors and windows.  Lawang Sewu has a mystical atmosphere that comes with the typical magnificent architecture of antiquity. Lawang Sewu building also has a basement that was once used as a prison. The admission price is 10,000 Rupiah to enter  Lawang Sewu.

2. Tourism Park -Kampoeng Lele (Catfish Village)

 

Kampoeng Lele Park is one of the tourist attractions in Semarang suitable to fill a family holiday. With an area of ​​more than 2 hectares, Tourism Park Kampoeng Lele has a wide range of support facilities for family recreation. Travel Kampoeng fasiltias owned Lele Park's outdoor pool, an artificial lake, a small zoo, children's playground, gazebo, accommodation and venues. Walisongo road, the price of admission Tourism Park Kampoeng Lele is 2,000 rupiah on Monday until Saturday, and 3,500 rupiah on Sunday.

3. Pagoda Buddhagaya Watugong

 

Watugong Buddhagaya pagoda is a pagoda with a height of over 45 meters and is the tallest pagoda in Indonesia. Watugong Buddhagaya pagoda located in Independence Pioneer Road is a Buddhist place of worship as well as tourist attractions in Semarang are interesting to visit because of the uniqueness and beauty of the building.

4. Wonderia Recreation Park

 

Wonderia Recreation Park, located in Jalan Sriwijaya is a tourist spot in Semarang, which is open since 2007. Wonderia Recreation Park has many interesting and exciting games like Boom Boom Car, Kiddy Boat, Super Rally, Ghost House, Space Gyro, Merry Go Round, and Typhoon Coaster so it is suitable for those who have small children. The admission price Wonderia Recreation Park is 5,000 rupees.

5. Tourism Gombel

Another tourist destination is Semarang is Mount Gombel. This hill offers views over the city of Semarang of height. It lies above the city region Tabanas park, so the weather was cool. Visiting this Tourist Attractions gives you  the view of Semarang city, even the glittering, besides many eating

 places and restaurants are lined, so this place is a romantic place to visited with family or your partner.

6. Tourism Regions Bandungan.

 

Many also call Bandongan. Places with cold similar to the Peak area is the pride of Bogor travel is very crowded on the weekend or holidays.

Beautiful Places - Bandungan region is a tourist area on the slopes of Mount Ungaran, Central Jawan district. This tourist area is becoming one of the leading tourist areas in Central Java. The cool mountain atmosphere becomes one of the attractions of this region, in addition there are a wide variety of tours that have been developed to increase the number of tourists visiting the Bandungan. Region Bandungan there are different types of attractions, from nature in the famous Bandungan cool, historical tours, to family tourism can be enjoyed in Kawasana Bandungan Semarang.

7. Gedong Songo.

 

The layout of this tourist spot at the foot of Mount Ungaran, Semarang regency. If you are at Bandungan area,it takes only 10 minutes to get this building. Actually, there are nine temples stupa interesting in this region of senior tours, but the two in the form of ruins. It is recommended that you use a horse if you want to visit around the stupa as far apart. The existence of this temple is a place of worship of Hindus, so there are similarities with the temple building in Bali.

8. Old City of Semarang (Little Netherland)

If you already know the Old City in Jakarta, Semarang Old City is one of the tourist attractions in Central Java, known among connoisseurs of many trips. specially tours for senior who likes ancient sites. You can find the recording system architecture wake region of Europe that is in this place. Attractions in Semarang this one well known as "Little Netherland".

This place is one of the places that you should visit if you please recall the historical value of Indonesia. This is called  old town  perhaps because this place is a complex area or that still gives a natural feel the life of the past, which is visible from the old buildings the colonial era. Train Station Tawang, Nilmij, Marba, Taman Sri Scissors, Gedangan Church, Marabunat and De Speigel is building showing European architectural styles from the 17th century.

The most interesting landmarks in the Old Town area is Blenduk Church, a building of more than 2.5 centuries old. Blenduq word comes from the Javanese language, which means dome, referring to the church's dome. The roof is curved and red was in contrast with the whitewashed walls. The four pillars of a strong and distinctive twin towers at the front of the church typical form of this one.

9. Chinatown

 

Chinatown complex is one of the tourist attractions in Semarang. New Gang alien may not be heard for you or Public travelers. New Gang is a serving Chinatown complex nuances like walking in the area of ​​China. His name is also Pecianan, Tiong Hoa is typical atmosphere that characterizes this place. there are 11 temple in Semarang, and the 10 largest of which there are in this place. Each temple has its own history of indigo.

10. Klenteng Sam Po Kong

This pagoda is quite a favorite for tourists coming from China. That said, the location of the establishment of this temple is a General strandings Ceng Ho very famous ancient times. Although used as a place of worship, Sam Po Kong remains an interesting attractions to visit in the city of Semarang.

Those were list of tourist destinations in Semarang for you.

List Of Tourist Destinations In Jakarta

Here are list of tourist destinations in Jakarta. Be a trip master in Jakarta. 

Jakarta is Indonesia's economic sentrum. However, there are many tourist attractions in Jakarta interesting to be explored. This largest city in Indonesia is always busy, it can be said also as the city that never sleeps.

There are many Jakarta residents as well as visitors from different parts of Indonesia were happy to explore  this city.

Supported by modern infrastructure,  you can easily find various attractions in Jakarta, from natural to artificial tourist, historical destinations, to a variety of entertainment facilities good for hangout with friends.

Jakarta heterogeneous demographic conditions and the condition of the region's increasingly crowded with residential buildings to skyscrapers, also an increasingly hot temperatures, doesn’t hold the tourist’s interest coming to this capital city of Indonesia.

List Of Tourist Destinations in Jakarta

Connotation of Jakarta as the city is chaotic, floods, traffic jams, and all the problems of the metropolis can not be ignored. However, the city is not as bad as expected. Thank God Jakarta has a good governor since 2014 whose commitment is to have Jakarta cleansed both physically and mentally.  Compiled from various sources, here are a number of attractions in Jakarta's most popular visited by lovers of travel, both domestic and foreign.

1. National Monument (Monas)

This is the memorial at 132 meters (433 feet), was established in memory of resistance and struggle of the people of Indonesia to win independence from Dutch colonial. The monument built by the President is crowned with flamesa and gold sheet coated.

Monas is a tourist place in Jakarta, the most popular, while also one of the pride of the Republic of Indonesia. Designed and built  by Friedrich Silaban and RM Soedarsono, Monas is open to the public every day from 8 am to 3 pm, except on the last Monday of each month is closed to the public.

In the bottom of the monument, there is the National History Museum of Indonesia at a depth of 3 meters. The museum is spacious 80 x 80 meters, can accommodate up to 500 visitors. There is a lift that takes you to the top of the monument as high as 115 meters, you can see the view of Jakarta from the top. Lift capacity to accommodate at most 11 people once the transport and maximum Monas top court can accommodate up to 50 people.

Monas entrance ticket is Rp 5 thousand per person (adult), Rp 3 thousand students, and children Rp 2 thousand. To use the elevator to the top of the monument, you can pay for a lift ticket is Rp 10 thousand per person (adult) or Rp 5 thousand students.

2. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah (TMII)

Not only popular for people in Jakarta, Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or TMII is also a popular destination for visitors from outside Jakarta who want to travel in Jakarta. Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is an interesting sights in Jakarta especially enjoyed with family. This is evident from the thousands of visitors thronged these places, the majority consists of children, youth, and the elderly.

There are many exciting rides offered Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, like Swimming Pool Snow Bay, Garden Among Puro, do not miss all of Taman Ria Atmaja, cable car, as well as dozens of other exciting rides. Besides the rides, TMII also offer educational nuances that are suitable for children's educational progress.

3. Ancol Dreamland

Was popular with the name of Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, a tourist destination that this one is more familiar now called Ancol Dreamland. Perhaps Ancol Dreamland is a tourist icon in Jakarta since in every day, this destination is never lack of visitors, both domestic and foreign.

Same as Taman Mini Indonesia Indah, Ancol Dreamland is also suitable for whole family to visit

Ancol Dreamland has a strategic location so it is easy to reach from all directions. And as tourist attractions for families in general, Ancol Dreamland presents a number of rides that match enjoyed with groups by all age. There are rides rink Ocean, Fantasy World, Sea World or the preferred young people and children. Of course, you will be charged again to enjoy rides in Ancol Dreamland.

The admission gate Ancol is Rp 25 thousand and the entry fee of Rp 20 thousand vehicles (cars) or motorcycles Rp 15 thousand.

4. Dufan (Dunia Fantasi or Fantasy World)

Dufan or Fantasy World is a popular tourist attraction in Jakarta, is part of Ancol Dreamland. The area is not so large, only about 9 hectares. However, in it there are a variety of interesting rides ready to pamper their visitors. Jakarta's tripmaster should visit this place since this is one of oldest tourist spot in Jakarta.

Fantasy world is divided into several spots with the background of the major countries in the world, such things nuanced of Europe, America, and Indonesia itself. Uniquely each spot is completely equipped, such as large-size swimming pool and various entertainment facilities.

5. Ragunan Zoo

Ragunan Zoo that stood since 1864 and initially managed by lover’s  associations  of flora and fauna Batavia. The area of ​​the tourist attractions in Jakarta is  147 hectares and has more than 2,000 animals. Jakarta popular zoo is also covered with more than 50,000 trees, making the atmosphere was so cool and comfortable.

This is one of famous tourist destination in Jakarta specially for children, provide education and early introduction for children to the wildlife.

Ragunan Zoo admission is only Rp 4 thousand (adults) per person and children Rp 3 thousand. You can invite sons to ride the rides and animals, such as horse riding, camel riding, carriage perimeter, double bike, to watch the performances of animals. But of course, each of the rides and wildlife you have to pay again

6. Old City (Kota Tua)

Jakarta Old Town is one of the sights in Jakarta which is always crowded with tourists. Jakarta city landmark is the Old Town charm of historical attractions in Jakarta which gave a lot of knowledge. Various relics of the past can still be found in the area which is always crowded during the weekend. Also, photography lovers will always love coming to the Old City.

There are a number of historical landmarks in the Old City area, such as Museum Fatahillah, Sunda Kelapa Harbor, Bank Indonesia Museum, Museum of Fine Arts and Ceramics, and Toko Merah. Not only historical places, you can also enjoy the culinary experience in the old city with a stop at Cafe Batavia Cafe Gazebo, as well as a variety of snacks such as gado-gado, soup, and  the egg crust typical of Jakarta.

7. National Museum

This is one of the tourist destinations in Jakarta which is full of historical knowledge. At the National Museum, you can see at least 141 899 objects collected in the 7 types of collections, namely prehistory, archeology, ceramics, numismtik-heraldic, history, ethnography, and geography.

The National Museum is open every Tuesday - Sunday, from 8 am to 4 pm, when the weekend closed until 5pm. You can visit the national Museum  by paying admission National Museum of Rp 5 thousand (adults) per person or Rp 2 thousand (kids). If you are in a group with a minimum of 20 persons, the entrance ticket per adult is Rp 3 thousand and children (kindergarten – high school) Rp 1,000. Foreign tourists are charged entrance fee of Rp 10 thousand per person.

8. Chinatown Glodok

This is the China Town Jakarta, one of the concentration of ethnic Chinese who settled in Jakarta. Chinatown Glodok is also the largest Chinatown area in Indonesia, became one of the driving force of the economy of Jakarta, since the past until the present day

The romance of the past when you can enjoy a stroll along the Chinatown Glodok Glodok considering administratively included in the old city area. Glodok is also electronic trade center in Jakarta as well as a culinary destination of Chinese flavors highly viscous. You can also see the buildings and temples and big temple there.

9. Ocean Ecopark

Latest recreational areas in Jakarta are juggling a golf course Ancol as a favorite tourist locations of family fun with an area of ​​34 hectares. Holiday concept by playing and studying botany in the open (green lifestyle) is very pleasant. Its uniqueness is that you and the children can learn to plant, cycling, tree-top walking. see the bee house, canoeing, paintball (for 14 years and above) and outboundholic. Here are also available eco-market which is certainly favored women, especially the mother to give souvenirs for relatives. The price of admission to the ecopark we will review separately because it depends on kind of game that you want to use. The range in price Rp. 25,000 to Rp. 180,000 depending on the day and the type of game

10. Ice Skating Sky Rink

Ice skatingSky Rink is a very popularplace located in Taman Anggrek Jakarta Mall. Ice-skating rink is the largest in Southeast Asia is a unique tourist concept, and not found in other cities, which brings the game gliding on ice in tropical regions such as in Indonesia. No need to go abroad on if you want to go Ice Skating. The price of admission Sky Ring Rp. 65,000 per person for a normal day. While at weekends or during holidays charged at Rp. 85,000 for 2 hours.

11. Kidzania

This Tourist attractions in Jakarta is most popular among children. Its location is on the top floor of Pacific Place mall which is close to the Jakarta Police and the Stock Exchange building in Sudirman. So many things your children will learn here. Edutainment is the concept for this place, although the packaging is quite ingenious fun shown by the manager. Kidzania admission price is set at Rp. 50,000 to Rp. 250,000, depending on the age and the day of arrival. Additional info, the highest rates charged for the age group of 4 th - 16 th on holidays (non-weekend). To visit this place there are two sessions (during weekends and holidays), each of which a maximum duration of 7 hours. While Monday-Thursday only available one session from 9 am to 4 pm.

Okay, those are list of tourist destinations in Jakarta. Have fun.

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.

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