Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Cambodia photo, originally uploaded by Artie | Photography :: Gettin' real busy.
Angkor Thom in Cambodia amazing photo
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Cambodia photo
Angkor Thom, Bayon Temple, Cambodia photo, originally uploaded by Artie | Photography :: Gettin' real busy.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Thác Gia Long - Gia Long Waterfall Vietnam
Gia Long waterfall is a waterfall on the river in the territory Srepok Krong Ana district, Dak Lak Province. According to National Highway 14 from Ho Chi Minh City goes through Binh Duong - Binh Phuoc Gia Long waterfall to Buon Ma Thuot than 30 km. High waterfall about 30 meters, 100 meters wide, equal to the width of the river creates looks majestic, heroic, surrounded by giant trees. By Gia Long waterfall about 3km downstream of the waterfall is Dray Sap and Dray Nu waterfalls.
Gia Long waterfall waterfall is a beautiful waterfall on the river system by Srepok landscape here is majestic and wild. Gia Long waterfall in a tunnel between the artificial way around, there are open suspension bridge built by the French 30 years, the stone embankment flood barriers Vietnam's most beautiful and built at the same time.
The local people living here long after called Gia Long waterfall that is derived from King Gia Long had ever come to rest and the mountains to cut a path to a beautiful waterfall. The waterfall is a pool where the kings of relaxation.
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Wat Xieng Thong monastery Lao
Wat Xieng Thong is the holiest temple in Luang Prabang. It has been under royal patronage since 1560 when it was built by the great Lao King Setthathirat. It is one of only two wats to survive the 1887 Chinese Black Flag Haw invansion of Luang Prabang. Wat Xieng Thong is a typical example of the Luang Prabang style with low sweeping roofs and gold stenciled walls. One of the more unique features of this temple complex is the Red Chapel decorated with colored glass mosaics depicting scenes from everyday life.
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Sacred Buddhas in Pak Ou caves Lao
Sacred Buddhas in Pak Ou caves Lao
Near Pak Ou (mouth of the Ou river) the Tham Ting (lower cave) and the Tham Theung (upper cave) are 25 km from Luang Prabang, Laos. The Pak Ou caves are only accessible by boat, about two hours upstream from the center of Luang Prabang, and have recently become more well known by tourists. The caves are noted for their impressive Lao style Buddha sculptures assembled over the centuries by local people and pilgrims. Hundreds of mostly wooden Buddhist figures are laid out over the floors and wall shelves. They take many different positions, including meditation, teaching, peace, rain, and reclining (nirvana). Tham Ting contains approximately 2,500 Buddhas. It's a Pilgrim thing: Come to Pak Ou, leave a Buddha statue as an offering, light incense, pray, shake the fortune sticks.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Street Food Stalls in Thailand at Loi Krathong Festival
Night Street Food Stalls in Thailand at Loi Krathong Festival
Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country.
"Loy" means "to float" and a "Krathong" is a lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. The Krathong usually contains a candle, three joss-sticks, some flowers and coins.
Eagle at the Avilon Montalban Zoological Philippine
Eagle at the Avilon Montalban Zoological Park in Rodriguez (Montalban), Rizal, Philippines.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Amazing Li river with karst mountains - China
Guilin is in southwest China and famous for its limestone karst mountains.
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Paddling the boat comes out of the cave at Vietnam
Paddling the boat comes out of the cave at Vietnam
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Monday, November 9, 2009
Magical View of Potala Tibet
Magical View of Potala Tibet from across the water creates magical and supernatural view. This tourism destination of Potala Palace is at Lhasa, Tibet.
Brief History of Potala.
The old Potala Palace was built in 7th century. At that time Zhanpu King (Shuzhan Genpu) established Tufen Kingdom in Tibet, Lhssa was its Capital, The Emperor of China's Tamg Dynasty sent Princess Wenchen to merry Zhanpu King.
Zhanpu King decided "to build a city to show the glory", then started to built Potala Palace on the Red Hill.
There were 1,000 rooms in it; however the old Palace was destroyed during the war. The present Potala palace was re-built major after 17 century, particular during Dalai Lama V period.
The present Potala Palace is 119 meters height with 13 floors. It is famous for its high historical value and kept numerous treasure in it.
Drepung Monastery Lhasa Tibet
Drepung Monastery Lhasa Tibet is the best unique tourism place in Asia
Sunday, November 8, 2009
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