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Travel to Suzhou: The 10 Things to Do and Places to Visit
One of the most famous cities in China, Suzhou beautifully represents cultural and historical places. Founded in 514 BC, Suzhou often called “Heaven on Earth”. It has a variety of attractions to offer for their visitors such as rivers, historic temples, museum, hills, ancient house, gardens, and much more. The city is also famous for its silk production and handicrafts. Here are the 10 Things to Do and Places to Visit in Suzhou: 1. Walk around Humble of Administrator Garden Built-in 1509 during Ming Dynasty, Humble of Administrator Garden (also known as Zhuozhengyuan Garden in Chinese) is one of the largest of nine UNESCO world heritage sites garden in Suzhou.…
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17 Best Places You Must Visit in Langkawi
Pulau Langkawi or Langkawi Island is one of the most unique travel hotspots located in the North of Peninsular Malaysia. It is a great place to visit by both tourists and the locals. Located just right next to the border of Thailand, Langkawi is archipelago consisted of 99 islands. Langkawi is known in the eye of the world especially for its fantastic diving opportunities and it is also a hidden gem of travel for tourists. Not only that Langkawi is surrounded by the beautiful Andaman Sea, but the island also comes with yellow paddy fields and green jungles and hills. Not to mention that the Malaysian government has made the…
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Islands in Malaysia: 10 Must-Visit and Most Beautiful Islands
One of the best ways to visit Malaysia is through its islands. Being a country that is surrounded by seas and that is known for its exotic islands, beautiful beaches, and tropical rainforest, Malaysia is one of the best countries to visit when it comes to beaches and islands. You may have heard about some of the world’s famous diving and snorkeling sites in Malaysia like Sipadan and Pulau Tioman, but the islands in Malaysia are not just about beaches and diving. There are so much more you can discover about the islands in Malaysia. Some islands have great seafood, some offer a serene and exclusive getaway, some are duty-free…
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20 Best Places to Visit in Melaka – #19 is Best!
Melaka is obviously one of the must-visit states in Malaysia. If you ever travel to Malaysia, plan and schedule a couple of days in this historical state. Located in the southern region of the Peninsula Malaysia, Melaka or formerly known as Malacca, is famous tourist spot with many attractions and delicious local foods. Melaka is about 200km away from Kuala Lumpur. If you drive, it will take you about 2 hours to reach the city center. In year 2008, Melaka has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since then, it has attracted plenty of tourists from all over the world to visit this historical place. Besides foreigners, the…
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10 Things You Must Know When Visiting Malaysia
Planning a trip to Malaysia? Well then, you can’t miss out these 10 things that you must know before you depart. According to World Atlas, Malaysia is one of the top 10 most visited countries in the world. If you have never been to any country in South East Asia, Malaysia could easily be your number one choice. This is because Malaysia offers a lot of surprises due to its geographic location and also being a multi-races country, it makes Malaysia a place with multi-diverse cultures and foods. Having said all that, let’s talk about the things you need to know when you visit Malaysia: 1. Malaysians can speak many…
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Day Trip to Giant Panda Base in Chengdu – Tips and Guides
If you’re traveling to Sichuan, there is no way you can miss out visiting the Giant Panda Base. Do you know that Sichuan is the home for pandas? Pandas are not only the national treasure of China, but they are also loved by people all around the world. Little Facts about Pandas and Visiting Them in Sichuan Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, or in short, the Chengdu Giant Panda Base started in 1987 with only 6 pandas. But today, the number of pandas there has grown to over 120. The panda base is located just about 10km away from the city center. If you’re going to take a…
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1 Day Trip to Hailuogou: The Ancient Glaciers in Sichuan
From the featured picture, you can tell that this is a glacier, the Hailuogou National Glacier Forest Park. It is located eastern side of Gonggar Mountain (the highest mountain in Sichuan). Hailuogou is about 300km away from Chengdu, the capital city of Sichuan. And if you love nature and are keen with outdoor travel, make your visit to Hailuogou when you come to Sichuan. The distance from Chengdu to Hailuogou is quiet far away, and I suggest you take at least 2 to 3 days for this trip. Plus, there are a few other places you can drop by along your way here and there are also many attractions in…
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10 Best Things to Do in Kuala Lumpur – Don’t Miss Any of Them
Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia, is one of the best cities to visit in the world. 1. Visiting the KLCC Kuala Lumpur City Centre, which can also be called as KLCC in short, is one of the must-visit places when you come to Malaysia. It is a multipurpose development area with a lot of skyscrapers and there is also a park next to the Suria KLCC. When you talk to the local about KLCC, the first thing that comes into their minds is none other than the famous Petronas Twin Towers, which is right above the Suria KLCC shopping mall. If you’re someone who loves shopping and you…
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Visiting Huanglong National Park in Sichuan
Many people have heard about the Jiuzhaigou Valley, but most do not hear about the Huanglong valley. And if you are visiting the Jiuzhaigou, make sure you don’t miss out the chance to visit Huanglong too. The word ‘huanglong’ in Chinese means “yellow dragon”. It is written as 黄龙. Like Jiuzhaigou, Huanglong is located northwest of Chengdu. In fact, if you take a look at the Sichuan map, you will notice that Huanglong is very near to Jiuzhaigou. In 1992, Huanglong has declared a World Heritage Site under UNESCO. You can read more about the history of Huanglong here. I don’t want to go too far into the history of…
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Visiting the Beautiful Dujiangyan
If you ever visit Sichuan and you drop by to Chengdu, make sure you visit Dujiangyan, (都江堰) the ancient irrigation system that supplies water to a large part of Sichuan. Before the Dujiangyan irrigation systerm was developed, the water from the Min River (called Minjiang in Chinese) would rush to the Chengdu Plain, making it very prone to flood. And then the governor of Shu named Li Bing was sent there to study the river flow and how he could develop the area. And Li Bing headed the construction of Dujiangyan. If you want to learn more about the history of this place or how the irrigation system works, visit…
