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MAYA beach THAILAND

This beach is a beach remarkable if you are familiar with Hawai and Wakatobi you also need to know here the virtual beach clear blue sea coral reefs and even towing can you liahat with the naked eye is our shores this is something that will make your mmata fascinated with elegant scenery came to this place surely you will be treated to the beach paradise. Even leonardo decaprio also recognize the beauty of this beach when he made the film at this beachTo make the movie "The Beach" (1999), around 60 palm trees was planted so Maya would look even more like a tropical paradise beach. After filming, all of the palm trees was removed and the beach returned to its original state.

"The Beach" is located in a stunning beautiful bay surrounded by steep limestone cliffs that rises vertically out of the crystal clear emerald green water.

The 20m wide white sandy beach is set against a backdrop of sand dunes, bushes and towering cliffs.
Since the bushes don't provide much protection from the tropical sun, many people prefer to sit in the shadow of the cliffs.
From the beach a trail leads to Loh Samah Bay, a five minutes walk, from where you have to climb trough a hole in the rock to reach the other side.
Facilities for park staff has been constructed nearby the entrance to Loh Samah Bay.

There is a National Park entrance fee of 400/200 (adult/children) baht for foreigners, but not for Thai people who don't have to pay. It is crazy to pay 400 baht to set foot on a public beach!

Phi Phi Island is high on the list of things to do to when in Phuket. Most tourists want to see Maya Bay at least ones in their lifetime. Therefore it can at times be somewhat crowded when in middle of the day (10am-2pm) boatloads of day trippers from Phuket and Krabi arrive for snorkeling in the bay and relaxing on the famous beach.

TAMAN MINI INDONESIA INDAH

Taman Mini Indonesia Indah is a miniature of this country there in suguhkan customs of our country and its culture and uniqueness and diversity of the community gathered indonesi and make one here if you want to see the whole diversity of this country then came hereTaman Mini Indonesia Indah or Beautiful Indonesia in Miniature Park is an extensive culture-based park, the prime showcase of Indonesia’s rich cultural and natural diversity located in East Jakarta.

Popularly known as Taman Mini, the core of the Park are 26 exclusive replicas of traditional houses of chieftains found throughout the Indonesian archipelago from Aceh to Kalimantan, Sulawesi, Java and Papua. These are pavilions displaying the history, arts and crafts and traditions of each of the provinces.  Built for education and family fun, Taman Miini has large areas for family recreation, a number of flora and fauna parks, various museums, performing theatres, an Imax theatre and accommodation facilities.

To further express Indonesia’s tolerance and peaceful coexistence among the different religions in the archipelago here stand in a row the different houses of worship that are still actively used:  a mosque, a Hindu temple, a Buddhist temple, a Catholic church and a Protestant church.

Nearby is a large lake with islands in the shapes of the original Indonesian archipelago. From the sky lift that passes over the lake visitors can see clearly the entire map of Indonesia in the lake.     

Taman Mini is the brainchild of the late Ibu Tien Soeharto, former Indonesian First Lady.  Construction of Taman Mini began in 1971 and it was officially inaugurated on April 20, 1975.

The Park has as chief mission the preservation and development of the various Indonesian cultures as a media to strengthen the nation’s unity and integrity and to instill these values especially in the young generation.  

For visitors who have little time to explore the Indonesian islands, Taman Mini is a good introduction to what this country has to offer in diversity and culture. During weekends and holidays Taman Mini is an ideal theme park for families to become more acquainted with other regional cultures.

For detailed information visit: www.tamanmini.com

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Location: Java » DKI Jakarta

Ambon island

Ambon is a huge archipelago danteramat beautiful in this country deserve if I think that this pualu save a lot of wealth that is in it would be nice addition to our guard and we melestarikanya also introduced us to the world's natural wealthThe tiny islands of Ambon, Banda, Ternate and Tidore - among the thousands of islands in the Moluccas seas,- changed the course of world history from the 15th century onwards. These islands were what triggered the European Age of Exploration.

For in search of the Spice Islands in the Far East, Christopher Columbus sailed west – and discovered America. Vasco da Gama sailed south and discovered the long route around Africa’s Cape of Good Hope in 1498 to finally reach India after a long and perilous voyage. Only later did the Portuguese finally discover the sea route to Banda and Ambon. These small islands in the eastern deep seas of the Indonesian archipelago were for centuries the sole producers of the fragrant nutmeg and mace in the world. At the time these spices fetched their weight in gold in Medieval Europe.

The tiny islands of Ternate and Tidore, further north of Ambon were producers of cloves. Indian and Arab traders would sell cloves in Europe for exorbitant prices, but kept the location of their source a tightly held secret. These are the Moluccas – or Maluku – the original Spice Islands, that are now divided into the two provinces of Maluku and North Maluku.

It is from these islands that the Dutch East India Company first gained their stranglehold on the spice trade in the archipelago, gradually colonizing the Indonesian islands over three centuries, until it came to be called the Dutch East Indies, the present-day Republic of Indonesia.

As the glory days spices passed, the significance of the Moluccas waned. But it is here where the history of European explorations and colonization began.
 
Fortunately the beauty of that era still remains. Today, the town of Ambon is the capital of Maluku, occupying a small flat area by the beautiful Ambon Bay that is backed by lush green mountains and facing deep crystal clear waters that are alive with colorful coral gardens and untold species of marine creatures.

Although small in size, Ambon island still offers plenty of experiences for adventurous travelers. From exploring the charming Kota Ambon – the main town of the island, to walking up mountains through lush tropical vegetation, there are many undiscovered gems ready for visitors to experience.

The town of Ambon – Kota Ambon – is known as ‘Ambon Manise’ meaning sweet or beautiful Ambon. The name refers to both the beauty of the people here and the beauty of the tropical island location.

As one of the earliest places in Indonesia to be occupied by colonial powers, Ambon has a rich and ancient history. Many of the Ambonese today have mixed European and Ambonese heritage.

Visit here and discover centuries-old fortresses and the literature of local kingdoms which traces the story of the people, from periods of prosperity to escalating and controlled trades, harsh colonialism, a grueling struggle, and finally, to independence.

The island also played an important role in World War II when Ambon was used as a headquarters for the Japanese military. Remnants from the war still remain, both in museums and the open air. Some war artifacts remain silently underwater. Today, these remnants are among the most valued historical sites in Ambon.

Ambon is multicultural and home to various ethnicities including the native Alifuru tribes, the migrating Javanese, Sumatrans, Minahasans, the Butons, the Arabs who came in the 9th century, the Europeans, and the Chinese who first came in the 7th century to share in the commerce of this prosperous spice island.  Between 1999-2002 the island was the scene of Christian-Muslim violence however since 2004 the island has maintained a period of ongoing peace.

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Location: Maluku » Maluku » Kota Ambon

SURAKARTA

Surakarta is one of the city of the kingdom in the island of Java and still awake earlier genealogies of Surakarta kings kingdom is an area that is shared by two of his own surakarta datalah jogja and here and here prove that culture is still felt and very closely with the lives of its peopleFamous as a city that is fiercely proud of its Javanese traditions, the regal city of Solo or Surakarta is known throughout Indonesia as a strong upholder of Javanese culture. A visit here is a chance to connect with and take in the sights and sounds of ancient Javanese culture. You’ll need at least a few days to explore the city to wander around and discover all the vibrant old markets, busy street life and ancient buildings.

Historically, Solo has been a centre of power in Central Java. In 1745 the Mataram court was transferred here from Kota Gede, and, since then, the city has built on its reputation as a cultural hub. From Solonese dance, wayang puppetry through to hand-crafted batik Solo remains a city that prides itself on its artistic traditions of elegance and refinement.  Today, Solo is part of the province of Central Java.

While you are here pay a visit to the many cultural attractions of the city such as the two keratons or palaces, of the Sunan of Surakarta and the Prince of Mangkunegara. Take a load off your feet and ride a pushcart along the maze of white palace walls.

Absorb yourself in history with a becak ride through the old city.

Known as the city that never sleeps, there is always something going on in Solo. Warung’s operate almost around the clock so there is no danger of going hungry.

With a population of over 550,000 people, Solo is a densely populated city. But while people may live close together there are no high rise buildings, so this city has a community atmosphere that is difficult to find in any other city in Indonesia.

Compared to Java’s other ‘court’ city, Yogyakarta, fewer travelers journey to Solo. Come here and explore the refined and aristocratic Javanese traditions that you won’t find anywhere else.

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Location: Java » Central Java » Kota Surakarta

UBUD BALI

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If you’re looking for peace and quiet, then Ubud is the place to be. Steeped in culture and enhanced by magnificent vistas, Ubud offers a respite from the humdrum of your busy life. In the past, Ubud was just a small village, but now it has grown into a thriving yet laid back cosmopolitan community. Ubud pampers visitors in body and soul. Fine dining restaurants and spas here will delight and relax the senses. A walk through the lush paddy fields, watching colourful processions of women gracefully balancing piles of fruit offerings on their way to the temple, are lasting impressions and simply breathtaking.

The best way to observe Bali’s traditions and culture is through mingling with the locals and watching their daily routine. In this town, you can visit the temples and villages that have remained relatively unchanged through the years.

Art galleries are also abundant. Masterful paintings and sculptures are waiting to be admired and appreciated, for who knows you may find the perfect painting or statue to grace your own living room?
This region is steeped in history and culture. Many remains from the old kingdoms of Bali can be found here, and unique arts and crafts are just waiting to be discovered. Known for its tranquillity, Ubud offers several natural retreats. The lush, green views and cool atmosphere makes morning and afternoon strolls most pleasant.

It’s no surprise that many people come to Ubud for a day or two and end up staing longer, drawn in by the culture and activities on offer. Ubud is where famed Elizabeth Gilbert found peace and her love as written in her best selling memoir “ Eat, Pray, Love”, which is now made into a film featuring Julia Roberts. Indonesia’s ownn celebrity Christine Hakim plays Wayan, the local alternative healer.

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BOGOR BOTANICAL PARK

Bogor Park is a park that was made to refresh so that bogor bogor city into a cool city is safe and secure bogor java paris fan of this idea created by the government unukmelatih research on crops and other plants.Bogor Botanical GardenJust 60 km south, or a mere one hour by road from Jakarta lies the town of Bogor, once known as “Buitenzorg” meaning “free of care”, located at the foothills of Mt. Salak. It has a high, year-round rainfall and a much cooler climate compared to metropolitan Jakarta. Here are spread out the 87 hectares world famous Bogor Botanical Gardens (Kebon Raya Bogor), with the impressive out-of-town Bogor Presidential Palace fronting it and soaring Mt. Salak at its background.

Bogor Botanical Gardens boasts over 400 species of palm trees, 5,000 trees gathered from around the tropical world, and an orchid house containing 3,000 varieties. Records show that the Bogor Botanical Gardens harbours 3,504 plant species, 1,273 genus in 199 families.

The Gardens are said to have been initiated by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, who, between 1811-1816, became Governor General of the East Indies during the interim reign of the British over the archipelago. With the help of botanists from London’s famed Kew Gardens, Raffles first laid out a small garden. However, the Gardens were officially established by the Dutch in 1817 under the directorship of CGC Reinwardt. A memorial to Raffles’ wife still stands in the Gardens.

The Bogor Gardens today function as an ex situ conservation site, a research center for taxonomy and plant utilization. In horticulture the Gardens study adaptation, planting and propagation of plants and develop the science of plant growing

PETRONAS TOWER

Petronas Twin Towers

Location: Kuala Lumpur City Center
Built During: 1992-1998
Height: 452.0 m (1,482.9 ft) including spire
No. of Floors: 88
No. of Elevators: 78
Significance: It is the tallest twin buildings in the world.
How To Reach: One can reach Twin Towers by hiring taxis or by boarding trains, buses from the city.

The Petronas Twin Towers are acclaimed to be the tallest twin buildings of the world. Located at KLCC complex in Kuala Lumpur, Twin Towers undoubtedly are the pride of Malaysia. These buildings were constructed during 1992-1998 though were officially opened in 1999. They were assumed to be world's tallest structure from 1998 till 2004, however, the construction of Taipei 101 surpassed them with its additional 13 floors in 2004. Petronas, the national oil company of Malaysia, embarked to build the tallest building in the world.

Cesar Pelli, an Argentine-American architect, designed these towers that were tallest in the world on the date of completion. The 88-floor towers are raised mainly of reinforced concrete, with their façade crafted in steel and glass. Petronas Towers are a glistening example of modern hi-tech architecture and reverence of established religion, as the marvelous facade bears motifs found in Islamic art. Since the bedrock was deep, the buildings came to be known as the towers erected on the world's deepest foundations.

The 120-meter foundations called for huge amounts of concrete and were laid by Bachy Soletanche. Whilst Tower 1 was built by the South Korean multinational-Samsung Engineering & Construction, Hazama Corporation of Japan constructed the Tower 2. They were built on a cheaper radical design of high strength reinforced concrete as a consequence of lack of steel and massive cost of importing steel. However, this high-strength concrete made the building twofold heavy if compared with a steel building.

The Twin Towers make use of sophisticated structural system, supported by 23-by-23 meter concrete cores and an outer loop of widely-spaced super columns, which maintains their slender profile. This entire forecast now crafts 1300-2000 square meters of column-free space for office at each floor. Regarding the tenants, Tower One is utterly occupied by the Petronas and its subsidiaries and associate companies. In Tower Two, the office spaces are mainly obtainable for lease to other companies.

The towers encompass a skybridge, which was built by Kukdong Engineering & Construction. This skybridge lies between the two towers on 41st and 42nd floors, making itself the world's highest 2-story bridge. The bridge is 170 m above the ground, 58 m long and weighs 750 tons. The same floor is also called Podium because the visitors, wishing to go to the higher levels, have to change elevators here. It is open to all visitors, though entry is limited to 1700 people per day.

The skybridge also works as a safety device, seeing as in case of fire or other emergency in one tower, tenants can evacuate by crossing the bridge to the other tower. Up till 2004, Petronas Towers were the world's tallest buildings on measured from the main entrance to the structural top, the initial height reference used by the US-based Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat from 1969. Since the height computation reference is vague, at times, controversies have cropped up regarding the procedure.

Interesting Facts about the Petronas Towers

• Petronas Towers were built at a whopping cost of US $ 1, 2 billion.
• The towers are built on the site of earlier race track of Kuala Lumpur.
• The towers, together, have 1,000,000 square meter of floor space.
• The towers, combined, have 32, 000 windows, 1,800 doors, and 765 staircases.
• They were designed to represent grace and strength using geometric principles illustrated in Islamic architecture.
• Without the pinnacle, the towers measure 378 meter (1,240 feet).
• Petronas, the national oil-company, is the main occupant of the towers.
• Though the construction was completed in 1998, the towers were officially opened on 28 Aug' 1999.
• The buildings contain 80,000 cubic meters concrete, almost 11,000 tonnes of reinforcement, and 7,500 tonnes of structural steel beams and trusses.
• Twin Towers are part of the 100-acre KLCC Development.
• The Skyway, connecting the towers, is closed on Mondays. Free passes to visit the towers must be obtained on first-come, first-served basis.
• Visitors are allowed to access the bridge at 41st level because 42nd level is occupied by tenants.

NICE PENANG

Nice and sunny in Penang
Penang is a city in Malaysia that contains many meanings and is aikon underwater city in malaysia many foods and even entertainment has been available in terms of transportation is very convenient and clean this city penang singgahi convenient for you, day or night this city offers beauty beyond measure.
Fortunately, there are certain parts of the country that are not affected by the haze. Penang is one such place. Skies are still blue over Penang and hotels are enjoying good occupancy rates from the tourists escaping from the heat of the hot summer back home.

Penang offers many attractions. Penang hill is one not to be missed. There's also the Butterfly farm. The food is also something to rave about. Penang is also one place where trishaws are still available as a form of public transport.

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PENANG: Unlike the Federal capital and other areas badly affected by the haze, Penang continues to experience clear, blue skies.

The Air Pollutant Index here recorded good to moderate readings, with the visibility level at more than 9km.

A Department of Environment spokesman said the API reading at Universiti Sains Malaysia was 45, while Seberang Jaya and Prai registered readings of 61 and 80 respectively.

“We expect the air quality state-wide to remain more or less the same throughout the day.

“API levels below 50 are considered good, between 51 and 100 moderate, between 101 and 200 unhealthy and above 300 hazardous,” she explained.

A state Meteorological Department spokesman said only a slight haze was detected, but there was no reason for concern at all.

A check by The Star showed that no school on the island and mainland cancelled outdoor activity. At pharmacies and medical outlets, no one was seen buying masks.

Hotels were enjoying good business. Grand Plaza Parkroyal Penang public relations manager Karen Chee said the hotel’s occupancy rate was more than 90% with many tourists from the Middle East vacationing here to escape the summer heat back home.

“But we have not had any sudden surge in bookings from Kuala Lumpur, which is badly affected by the haze,” she added.

Chee said hotels along the Batu Feringghi belt were 90% booked for this weekend.