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Recommended Places to Visit in Kota Kinabalu  Kota Kinabalu it is situated on the tropical island of Borneo, and is the state capital of the Malaysian state Sabah, which is one of the two states of East Malaysia. The city is located on the northwest coast of Borneo facing the South China Sea. Kota Kinabalu is a major part of tourist spot which is to make your holiday wonderful experience. Just around a corner you have long sandy beaches, paradise islands, virgin coral reefs, tropical rain forests and the mighty Mount Kinabalu is only 90 min. away from the city. I'd like to introduce the recommended places to visit in Kota Kinabalu. 1. City Mosque This beautiful white and blue colored Mosque was constructed in 1993 and was officially opened to the public on February, 2000 after Kota Kinabalu received its city status. The Islamic architecture was based on one of the holiest sites in Islam - the Nabawi Mosque, in Saudi Arabia. From a di...

Heart of the Pacific - New Caledonia New Caledonia is French unique collectivity in the southwestern Pacific Ocean about 1,500km east of Australia. The Pacific island of New Caledonia is a nature lover's paradise. Inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008, New Caledonia's vast coral reef offers some of the most spectacular diving in the world. Not only it is an important nesting site for green turtles, but also supports an astonishing variety of tropical fish, seabirds, sharks, whales and also known as sea cows. Visitors will find an equally diverse mix of wildlife island. Especially Palau island is a great destination if you are looking for a nice, beautiful and quiet tropical island, Palau has the amazing Jellyfish Lake.  Probably Palau's most famous attractions, the isolated lakes became the perfect setting for a jellyfish explosion, which some speculate were trapped in the lake 12,000 years ago after a rise in sea levels post...

The Island of the Gods - Bali, Indonesia Bali is a province of Indonesia. The province includes the island of Bali and a few smaller neighboring islands, notably Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa Ceningan. Bali island is commonly referred to as the Island of Thousands Temples, The Island of Gods. The capital of Bali is Denpasar, located in the south of the isalnd, the island of Bali is renowned as a world tourism destination with unique art and culture. Bali island is the best place for a holiday with the world class accommodation. Bali was inhabited by around 2000 BC by Austronesian peoples who migrated originally from Taiwan though Maritime southeast Asia. Culturally and linguistically, the Balinese are thus closely related to the peoples of the Indonesian, Malaysia, the Philippines , and Oceania. Bali's white beaches are the places that you can enjoy various water sports such as swimming, banana boats, parasailing or jet skiing or plain su...

HONG KONG – The City that Never Sleeps 1.      Victoria Peak      Victoria Peak is a mountain, known as Mount Austin but locally as the Peak, in the western half of Hong Kong Island. That view is also what makes The Peak one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong. By day your eyes stretch across sparkling skyscrapers and Victoria Harbor all the way to the green hills of the New Territories. Looking down at the city from this famous vantage point, you'll see one of the finest harbors on Earth and a skyline so improbable, audacious and lofty that Manhattan's looks provincial by comparison. You can reach the peak via the Peak Tram, the 120-year-old funicular railway that departs from its terminus on Garden Road. 2. Ladies Market The Ladies Market is located in the Kowloon side in the overcrowded district of Mongkok, although quite frequented by tourists, this has a very "local" atmosphere in what used to be...

Sun Moon Lake in Taiwan Sun Moon Lake is located in the mountains of Nantou at the central Taiwan island, it is one of the only natural lakes in the country and arguably the most beautiful in Taiwan as well as a tourist attraction. The east side of the lake round like a sun while the west side resembles a moon, shaped like a crescent moon. Sun Moon Lake is located 748m above sea level. It is 27m deep and has a surface area of approximately 7.93 km2.  The area surrounding the lake has many trails for hiking. You’ll find bike rentals near the visitor’s center and the hiking trails and bike paths are surrounded by the lake. If you want to get out on the water, you can either take a boat tour of the lake, a boat tour is a very popular way to get views from the center of the lake. There are many boats leaving at many times for the 10~40 min. ride. Tickets are available at the dock. Wen Wu Temple During the Japanese occupation period there we...

Attractive City - Shanghai in China 1. Yuyuan Garden Yuyuan Garden is a famous classical garden located in the northeast of the old town, it was first established in Ming Dynasty. Yu is Chinese means pleasing and satisfying. The great historical importance are the artificial rocks in the part of the garden. 2. Xin Tian Di Xin Tian Di is located in the center of Shanghai City and south of Huaihai Zong Lu. Its central location is part of what makes it a great area for shopping, entertainment and leisure. Xin Tian Di means "New Heaven and Earth", and it has become an urban attraction that holds the historical and cultural legacies of the city. 3. Former French Concession French Concession was built on April 6 in 1849 after China's loss in the Opium Wars in 1842. It was a foreign concession in Shanghai, China from 1849 to 1946, and it was progressively expanded between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Old French Concession Streets ...