Category Archives: Asia

Macau

Macau is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, located on the southwestern corner of Pearl River. It consist of a small narrow peninsula from the mainland province of Guangdong and the island of Taipa and Coloane, which are joined by an expanse of land that was reclaimed from the sea known as Cotai. Its name is derived from the Chinese Ama-gao, or “Bay of Ama”, from A-Ma, the patron goddess of sailors.

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Hoi An

(Last updated on 6 September 2022)

Located in Central Vietnam by the estuary of Thu Bon River, this charming Old Town of Hoi An is a perfect example of a historic district with a well-preserved trading port in Southeast Asia.

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Hue

Hue is a small and peaceful city in Central Vietnam along Perfume River. It is the one place that most tourists had missed out during their visit at the central part of the country. It is the old capital of Dang Trong Kingdom (1738-1775) and home to 13 Emperors from the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945).

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Danang

Situated in the central of Vietnam, Danang is a lovely coastal city that lies between Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi and is the fifth largest city in Vietnam. The city is surrounded by beautiful nature where the mountains are on the west side of Danang and beautiful sandy beaches looking out towards the South China Sea.

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Mekong Delta

Mekong Delta is in the southwestern region of Vietnam, where the great Mekong River meets. The river flows through six different countries: Yunnan province of China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It covers more than 15,000 square miles and plays a very important role in the lives of Vietnamese locals and a diversity of floras and faunas.

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Bali

Bali is one of my top favorite destinations in Southeast Asia, surrounded itself by sandy beaches and a tropical climate all year round. Apart from its beautiful beaches, Bali has a richness of culture and history, which makes the island very distinctive from any part of Indonesia, with more than 80% of the island population adheres to Balinese Hinduism.

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Labuan Bajo & Komodo National Park

Labuan Bajo is a fishing town located at the western end of Flores in the Nusa Tenggara region of eastern Indonesia. Take the off-beaten path by joining a local tour from Labuan Bajo to explore the famous Komodo Island and Rinca Island, home to the famous Komodo dragons.

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Bangkok

Known as “City of Angels“, Bangkok is a vibrant city filled with countless number of temples, historic sites, delicious street food, and modern skylines. A network of rivers is connected to the long Chao Phraya river where the “wats”, shopping malls, and luxury hotels are situated.

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