Maldives is located on the equator
Travel To India August 12th, 2010
Maldives is located on the equator, in southwest Sri Lanka. The island stretches 820kms from north to south and 120kms from east to west. The island stretches 820kms from north to south and 120kms from east to west. It comprises 1.190 coral islands among which 87 are exclusive resort islands and 202 are inhabited. This consists of 1190 coral islands of which are 87 islands and exclusive resorts 202 are inhabited. The climate here is generally warm and humid and all throughout the year, you can find the sun blazing here. The climate here is usually warm and humid, and all throughout the year, you can find the hot sun here. This makes it even more appropriate for those travelers who want to Soak up the sun and spend a lovely time, enjoying the beaches. This is even more appropriate for tourists who want to absorb the sun and spend a wonderful time, enjoying the beach. For those who love to spend time, doing underwater activities, for them travel to the Maldives, can be an ideal form of recreation. For those who like to spend time doing activities under water, for them to travel to the Maldives, may be the ideal form of recreation. Divers and snorkellers can experience absolute heaven here and it has emerged as a great diving destination. Divers and snorkellers can experience absolute heaven here and it has emerged as a major dive destination. Diving at Maldives is an absolute delight because the temperature is favorable here too. Diving in the Maldives is an absolute joy for profitable temperature here too. All throughout the year, you will find warm temperatures at Maldives, which has made it ideal for some of the best diving sites of the world. All throughout the year, you’ll find warm temperatures in the Maldives, which has made it ideal for some of the best dive sites in the world. If you are keen on surfing and searching for an ideal destination to pursue your fantasies, then Maldives is the place for you. If you are interested to surf and search for the ideal destination to pursue your fantasy, then the Maldives is the place for you. Majority of the surf breaks are at Maldives in Male Atoll. The majority of surf breaks in the Maldives in Male Atoll. if you are interested in resort based surfing, you can select one of the resorts on the eastern side of North Male Atoll. If you are interested in resort-based surfing, you can choose one resort on the east side of North Male Atoll. Maldives is fast becoming a Hangout for the Surfers, which is evident from the recent O’Neil Deep Blue Contest, organized here. Maldives is fast becoming a gathering place for surfers, which is clear from recent O’Neil Deep Blue Contest, held in here.
Colorful Sip tea in China of Yunnan
Travel To China August 12th, 2010
China is not only known for a cheap product. Bamboo Curtain countries which has now metamorphosed into a giant economies of Asia because progress is also known for its quality tea products.
In China, tea has become the primary commodities since around 4000 years ago. Tea is believed to have benefits for health care. Keistimewaannya One lies in the fermentation process which it passes.
As a major commodity, tea now also become part of China tourism sector struggled. This is one of them can be seen in the area of tourism named 7 Colorful of Yunnan is located about 22 miles southeast of downtown Kunming, Yunnan, China.
There, the tea is not a product or commodity sold openly. Tea at 7 Colorful of Yunnan presented in attractive packaging with tea demonstrations.
It took about an hour from downtown to 7 Colorful of Yunnan with inland transport. Able to use private cars or hire a tourist bus when traveling with the group.
Seven Colorful of Yunnan is a tourist area that consists of seven vehicles, the tea house (tea house), house cream flower oil (dried flowers and fragrances), jade house (jade ornament), herb house (of drugs ), House minority silver (silver jewelry), and local specialties house (2 pieces).
To enter the seven existing vehicle, the tourists are free. This is unlike in Indonesia where an average tourist entrance fee for picking up visitors.
Entering the main gate of 7 Colorful Yunnan, the group usually directed towards the tea house. The room is in the primary vehicle is very wide. Consists of a number of small rooms, each equipped with various types of tea, tea table and equipment, such as the teapot and cups of glass, and seats for visitors.
A large screen television is also available in every room. Television is used to show China the tea fermentation process and provide an explanation of the kinds of tea in China.
Female employees
In every room, there are two female employees. Needless to say, one of her employees invited the visitors to sit.
With a deft, the young woman poured hot water from a thermos, and then make tea in the pot without a lid made of glass. Occasionally the water in a pot of tea thrown into the table where the tea to get the right consistency levels.
He then poured the tea from the teapot into the cups as small glass cups of espresso. The glasses were then handed to the visitors one by one.
For a moment, some visitors feel a sense of doubt, especially those used as drinking sugary tea at home. Tea is served in a spoonful of Yunnan was no sugar in it. But before long, a moment later, the glass mengebulkan still smoke even then migrate to the stomach, gliding through his throat. Hmm ..
Our tea tasted like it smelled of orchids with the taste almost the same with tea-tea in Indonesia. Golden brown color. It turned out really our expectation, we tasted the tea is the type of black tea (black tea).
“Most of the foreigners, about 80 percent, to like this kind of tea. China Society who like this type of tea is only about 20 percent, “said Wang Xing Yong (22), guide and interpreter of our group.
According to Wang, China tea are all products of fermentation. Especially for black tea we tasted, can be mixed or combined with various ingredients such as oranges, honey, milk, and wine to taste more delicious.
Done with the first glass, employees returning home brewed tea tea. This time much more intense colors, dark brown almost black.
As new glasses handed back, we immediately closed nose. Not only the color of dark chocolate, the aroma was very strong too, smells like moldy smell.
But do not ask Khasiatnya. China Tea efficacy is inversely proportional to it. According to officials tea house, this second type of tea is very beneficial for health. “Eighty percent of its function as a drug,” said Wang.
The two were named pu er tea. The kind that are well known in all corners of China. The benefits were very diverse.
“If taken one hour before meals, pu er tea beneficial increase appetite. However, if taken one hour after eating, pu er tea useful to shed fat and cholesterol, “said Wang.
Exact benefits, pu er tea prices quite expensive, ranging from 100-190 yuan. When calculated with the rupiah currency, prices range from Rp 150,000 to Rp 190,000.
Excess pu er tea, the longer kept, the price will be more expensive. Like wine, more and more well kept, efficacy pu er tea is also increasingly felt.
Tea Benefits
Our third tea taste is moli flower tea. Almost equal to the benefits of pu er tea, flower tea is also beneficial for moli shed cholesterol. However, in contrast to pu er tea that smelled strong, moli tea scented with jasmine flowers. Flower moli is another name for jasmine.
“The flowers moli also believed to produce lower blood pressure, helps reduce nicotine levels in the blood, and helps reduce computer radiation,” said Wang. This type of tea sold at prices ranging from 130 yuan to 100 grams of sizes up to 680 yuan for a 700 gr.
Demo tasting tea in the tea over a third. Whether because it matches the taste of tea which has dicicip, interested in Khasiatnya, or precisely because of fascination with the package presented by the tea tasting demonstrations, direct visitors scramble to buy.
“A little expensive never mind. Khasiatnya important. Besides well suited for by-by, “she said a visitor.
China tea tasting experience at 7 Colorful of the Yunnan does not end there. Six other vehicles that provide various kinds of souvenirs have been waiting for
Cambodia Overview
Travel To Cambodia August 12th, 2010
Cambodia Overview Official language: Khmer 
Official Religion: Buddhist (Therawada)
Population: 14.8 million (UN, 2005)
Tribal Nation: The Khmer, Vietnamese, and a small part of China
Currency: Riel (KHR) — 1 riel = 100 sen
Climate: Tropical — Season: Rainy Season (May to November) and dry season (December to April)
Capital City: Phnom Penh
Main cities: Phnom Penh, Siem Reap, Kampong Sihanouk, Koh Kong
Area: 181.035 square km: Area Water 2.5%
Limit State: Laos 541 km (North), Thailand 803 km (West), Vietnam 1.228 km (East), South China Sea (South)
Coast lines: 443 km
Independence Day: 9 November 1953
Net Income per capita: USD. 3,800,000, – (World Bank)
Main exports: Fabrics, Fishing Tools, Rubber
Main Export Destination: Singapore, Japan, Germany, United Kingdom, United States
Main imports: Crude Results, Building Materials, Motor Vehicles, Clothing
Main Importing Countries: Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, South Korea
Internet domain:. Kh
IDD code: +855
Electricity: 220V AC 50 Hz (same as in Indonesia)
Vehicles: The Right; Need International SIM (same as in Indonesia)
Direct Flight: from Bangkok, Taipei, Hong Kong, Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City, Vientiane, Kuala Lumpur, and Guangzhou
Kingdom of Cambodia, is a royal country based on laws in Southeast Asia with a population of more than 15 million people. Cambodian population most Therawada embraced Buddhism and a descendant of the Khmer, but there were also descendants of Champa and other hill tribes. State of Cambodia is a successor state of the Khmer empire, which had ruled the peninsula of Indochina in the 11th century until the 14th century. It shares borders with Thailand to the west, Laos to the north, Vietnam in the east, and the Gulf of Thailand (South China Sea) in the South. The natural state of many of the confluence of Cambodia Mekong river (in the Khmer language is called ‘Tonle Tom’ means ‘Great River’) and ‘Tonle Sap’ (meaning ‘Clear River’), the source of most of Cambodia’s fish. State of Cambodia has 3 main political parties, the Cambodian People’s Party, Funcipec, and Sam Rainsi Party. Cambodian People’s Party led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, is the ruling party today. In 2004, after deliberations in the state annual meeting, Cambodian People’s Party and the Party merged to form the Kingdom Funcipec strength.
Name
Preah-reach-ana-chak Kampuchea – the official name of the Government of the Kingdom of Cambodia. That is, the Kingdom of Cambodia. (Original letter as listed above)
Preah – meaning ‘the Great’.
Reach – from Sanskrit, meaning ‘king’.
Ana – from the Pali language, meaning ‘power’.
Chak – from Sanskrit, meaning ‘wheel’.
Khmer scrape – usually used by the Khmer people in the country called. Scrape it means ‘Areas’.
Pre-Tehs Khmer – the official name and in the general writing. Pre-Tehs means ‘Country’.
Pre-Tehs Cambodia – Cambodia was taken from Sanskrit, ‘Kambuja’.
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Cambodge – in French
Kambodsha – in German
Camboya – in Spanish
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Government
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Government
Type: Liberal Democracy party with lots of power under King
Head of State: King, His Majesty Samdech Preah Norodom Sihamoni Baromneath (elected on October 29, 2004)
Head of Government: Prime Minister, Hun Sen (appointed on January 14, 1985, was elected in 1998 and 2003)
Heads of government ministries led the major 7th, the 15th ministerial level, 28 ministries, state secretariats 135, and 146 agencies under the state secretariat.
Coat KenegaraanBendera Cambodia
Flag of Cambodia, was designed around the year 1850 which has a flat ribbon 3, which is blue (on the top and bottom) and red (in the middle) with image of Angkor Wat in the center. This flag had abandoned several years during the reign of the Khmer and the Vietnamese occupation of Cambodia. The flag was used again in 1993 after the first general election with the return of the king’s power. State emblem
Motto:
Meaning: State, Religion, King
National Anthem: noko-Reach
Som pouk tepda
Mercury Moha khsath Yeung
Oy tire roung roeung
Doy Chey monkol serey soursdey
Preah Ang Kjom Yeung
Som chrok Preah molup chrome boromey
Ney Preah noropdey
Vong, the Prasat khsattra del thmor
Khmer Kroup den kraung
Borann thkeung thkann.
Prasath interrupted
Korn Kombang dal prey
Kuor oy sromay
Sak Neuk dol moha yuos Nokor
Cheat Khmer dauch thmor
Vong Kong dollars or bird nov peung chom hor
The Khem por Yeung
Samnang préng burst Pheup Cambodia
Moha Roth keut mien
You veanh heuy Ang.
Wat Kroup aram
Leu was so sap thoeur
Sot Doy am normal
Rom leuk kon sasna Poth
Neak Chea Yeung Cho
SMAK Choeu tam chiak smos BEP donta
Kong te tevada
Neung chuoy chrom chréng pre phkot phkang oy yoch
Khmer pratéh Dol
Chea Moha Nokor. God protect the king,
And provide happiness and glory,
To govern for the soul and our destiny,
Someone, heirs government building,
Guiding a proud old Kingdom.
Temples were asleep in the woods,
Remembering the glory is Nakor,
Like a stone, the Khmer people immortal,
Let us entrust the fate of Cambodia,
Capable of challenging the Kingdom era.
Disenandungkan song of the pagodas,
In the triumph of the sacred Buddhist destiny,
Let us hold fast to the belief of our ancestors.
Then God will give the gift of abundant,
Khmer nation to earlier times, named All-Nakor.
Cambodia History
Since the 9th century until the 15th century, Cambodia has become the center of power the Khmer empire, which centered at Angkor. Angkor Wat (Angkor temple), the main religious temple Khmer Empire, Cambodia is a symbol that reflects the splendor of the royal past as a world power, and become the main tourist attractions in the State of Cambodia to this day. Cambodia was a French Protection Area (French colony) since 1863 until the country gained independence in 1953. In the year 1941 to 1945, Cambodia had been occupied by Japanese troops in World War II. Later in the year 1950 until the 1960s, this country was under the reign of King Norodom Sihanouk, the country was in crisis for lack berpihakannya defend South Vietnam against North Vietnam.
In 1969, the U.S. began bombing attacks to destroy the communist headquarters in Cambodia. Cambodia continued to be attacked until the year 1973. About 30,000 to 500,000 people became casualties during the rainy bomb. During the year 1970 until the 1980s, the country was filled with the war among community groups, because the power at the time it was the army who was also Khmer Agro-Communist, and even events such as massacres and so very often happens. During the Khmer Army occupation, massacres carried out against the intelligentsia, the opponents see Karl Marx, and some people are more innocent. Millions of people fled to the Thai border.
Vietnam attacked in 1978 and the U.S. to ban the activities of all governments to support Vietnam. Khmer troops assisted by Americans to keep the seat in the Council of the United Nations, and give the defense that the rule of Pol Pot is still the legitimate government in Cambodia. After intervention by the United Nations, in 1970 until the 1980s, Cambodia began to get the security and begin rebuilding infrastructure that had devastated the country during the atrocities occurred.
Cambodia Area
Cambodia is divided into 20 provinces (khett) and 4 Municipal (krong). Each subdivided into Sub (scrape), Sub-District (Rabigh), District (khett), and also islands (koh).
Township (Krong): Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville (Kampong Som), Pailin, and Kep.
Province (Khett): Banteay Meanchey, Battambang, Kampong Cham, Kampong Chhnang, Kampong Speu, Kampong Thom, Kampot, Kandal, Koh Kong, Kratie, Mondulkiri, Oddar Meancheay Province, Pursat, Preah Vihear, Prey Veng, Ratanakiri, Siem Reap, Stung Treng, Svay Rieng, and Takeo.
Islands (Koh): Koh Sess, Polaway Koh, Koh Rong, Koh Thass, Koh Treas, Koh Traolach, central Koh, and Koh Tan.
Nature Cambodia
Cambodia has an area of about 181.040 square kilometers, sharing an 800-kilometer border with Thailand on the north and west, a 541-kilometer border with Laos on the northeast, and a 1.228-kilometer border with Vietnam on the east and southeast. It has 443 kilometers of Coastline along the Gulf of Thailand. The most Distinctive geographical feature is the lacustrine plain formed by the inundations of the Tonle Sap (Great Lake), measuring about 2.590 square kilometers during the dry season and expanding to about 24.605 square kilometers during the rainy season. This densely populated plain, which is devoted to wet rice cultivation, is the Heartland of Cambodia. Most (about 75 percent) of the country lies at less than elevations of 100 meters above sea level, the exceptions being the Cardamom Mountains (highest elevation 1.813 meters) and their Dâmrei southeast extension the Mountains ( “Elephant Mountains”) (elevation range 500 -1.000 meters), as well the Steep escarpment of the Dângrêk Mountains (average elevation 500 meters) along the border with Thailand’s Isan region. The highest elevation of Cambodia is Phnom Aoral, near Pursat in the center of the country, at 1.813 meters (5.948 feet) above sea-level. Temperatures range from 10 ° C to 38 ° C and Cambodian experiences tropical monsoons. Inland blowing Southwest monsoons bring moisture-laden winds from the Gulf of Thailand and Indian Ocean from May to October, and the country experiences the heaviest precipitation from September to October. The northeast monsoon ushers in the dry season, which lasts from November to March, with the driest period from January to February.
Cambodia Politics
Cambodia underwent turbulent events from the 1970s until the early 1990s, when elections, administered by the United Nations, were held. Ever since then, Cambodia has enjoyed greater stability and peace. One effect of this was the smooth transition when King Norodom Sihanouk abdicated in favor of his son Norodom Sihamoni on October 14, 2004. Cambodia is now a constitutional Monarchy where executive power is held by the prime minister. The head of the state is the king, who reigns but does not govern. Although in the Khmer language there are many words meaning “king”, the word officially used in Khmer (as found in the 1993 Cambodian Constitution) is preahmâhaksat, which literally means: Preah-( “sacred”, cognate of the Indian word Brahmin) -maha-(from Sanskrit, meaning “great”, cognate with “maha-” in maharaja)-ksat ( “warrior, ruler”, cognate of the Indian word Kshatriya). On the occasion of HM King Norodom Sihanouk’s retirement in October 2004, the Cambodian National Assembly coined a new word for the retired king: preahmâhaviraksat, where vira comes from Sanskrit vi-ra, meaning “brave or eminent man, hero, chief”, cognate of Latin vir, viris, Home virile. Preahmâhaviraksat is translated into Bahasa Indonesia as “King-Father” (French: Roi-Père), although the word “father” does not appear in the Khmer noun. As preahmâhaviraksat, Norodom Sihanouk retains many of the prerogatives he formerly held as preahmâhaksat and is a highly respected and listened-to figure. Thus, in effect, Cambodia can be described as a country with two heads of state: an official one, the preahmâhaksat Norodom Sihamoni, and an unofficial one, the preahmâhaviraksat Norodom Sihanouk. The Legislature comprises a 61-member appointed Senate and a 123-member lower house, the National Assembly, elected under proportional representation by popular vote for 5 year terms. The judiciary is very weak, since only a handful of lawyers and judges were left alive, the rest being killed during the rule of the Khmer Rouge. Hun Sen of the Cambodian People’s Party, or CPP, ousted his former co-prime minister, Prince Norodom Ranariddh, son of Prince Sihanouk and brother of current King Sihamoni, in a short but bloody civil war between the two coalition partners in 1997. The CPP won the elections in 1998, and formed a coalition with Funcinpec, Ranariddh’s royalist party, but with Hun Sen as sole prime minister. In the 2003 National Assembly elections, the CPP won 73 seats with 47% of the vote, the opposition Sam Rainsy-liberal Party won 24 seats (22%), and Funcinpec won 26 seats (21%). Eleven women were among those elected. Following a year long deadlock during which Funcinpec and the Sam Rainsy Party united to oppose the CPP, and thus prevented it from forming a government, Funcinpec switched sides and joined with the CPP, allowing it to control the two thirds of the seats in the National Assembly needed to form a government.
Cambodia Economy
Despite the recent progress, the Cambodian economy continues to suffer from the effects of decades of civil war and internal strife. The per capita income, is rapidly increasing, but is low compared with other countries in the region. Most rural households depend on agriculture and its related sub-sectors. Rice, fish, timber, garments and rubber are Cambodia’s major exports, and the United States, Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia and Malaysia are its major export partners. The recovery of Cambodia’s economy dramatically Slowed in 1997-1998 due to the regional economic crisis, civil violence, and political infighting. Foreign investment and tourism also fell off drastically. Since then however, growth has been steady. In 1999, the first full year of peace in 30 years, progress was made on economic Reforms and growth resumed at 5.0%. Despite severe flooding, GDP grew at 5.0% in 2000, 6.3% in 2001, and 5.2% in 2002. Tourism was Cambodia’s fastest growing industry, with increasing Arrivals from 219.000 in 1997 to 1,055,000 in 2004. During 2003 and 2004 the growth rate remained steady at 5.0%, while in 2004 inflation was at 1.7% and exports at $ 1.6 billion U.S. dollars. As of 2004 GDP per Capita was $ 1900 USD, which ranked it 175th (out of 232) countries. The population lacks education and productive skills, particularly in the poverty-ridden countryside, which suffers from an almost total lack of basic infrastructure. Fear of renewed political instability and corruption within the government discourage foreign investment and delay foreign aid. The government is addressing these issues with assistance from bilateral and multilateral donors.
Cambodian society
Cambodia is ethnically homogeneous, as more than 90% of its population is of Khmer origin and speaks the Khmer language, the country’s official language. The remainder include Chinese, Vietnamese, Cham and Khmer Loeu. The Khmer language is a member of the Mon-Khmer subfamily of the Austroasiatic language group. French is spoken by many Cambodians as a second-language and is often the language of instruction in various schools and universities. Cambodian French is a dialect found in Cambodia. It is also frequently used in government. However, in recent decades, many younger Cambodians, as well as members of the business-classes, have favored learning Bahasa Indonesia and it is Gradually becoming the more widely-known. Theravada Buddhism, suppressed by Khmer Rouge but now revived, is the main religion, but Christianity is spreading in the country.
Cambodia Culture
Khmer culture, as developed and spread by the Khmer empire, has Distinctive styles of dance, architecture and sculpture which have strongly influenced neighbouring Laos and Thailand. Notable recent artistic figures include the singers Sinn Sisamouth, who introduced new musical styles to the country, and later Meng Keo Pichenda. Bonn Om Teuk (Water Festival), rowing boat the annual contest, is the biggest Cambodian holiday. The festival is held at the end of the rainy season when the Mekong river begins to sink back to its normal levels. Approximately 10% of Cambodia’s population Attends this event each year. Popular games include kicking a Sey, which is similar to a Hacky Sack, cockfighting and soccer. Rice, as in other South East Asian countries, is the staple grain, while fish from the Mekong and Tonle Sap also form an important part of the diet. The Cambodian per capita supply of fish and fish products for food and trade in 2000 was 20 kg of fish per year or 2 oz. per day per person .. Some of the fish can be made into prahok (a Khmer delicacy) for longer storage. Overall, the cuisine of Cambodia is similar to that of its Southeast Asian neighbors. The cuisine is Relatively unknown to the world compared to that of its neighbors Thailand and Vietnam, but has been described not as spicy as Thai cuisine and similar to other Southeast Asian cuisines.
General teachings in Cambodia include:
If someone does not wake up before sunrise, so he is lazy;
Should always tell their parents or brother to go, and what time again;
Regular foot should sit down and not crossed (crossing her legs to show rude);
Untk lets others speak first.
Just like in Indonesia, Khmer Culture attention to the level of a person under the age of one, the older the age of a person, the more we respect them.
Myanmar, The Golden Land, Gold Everywhere
Travel To Myanmar August 2nd, 2010
Until now more attracted tourists Thailand as a major tourist destination. While the next-door neighbor, Myanmar had not ogled. As a new alternative tourism. Burma’s popularly known as Myanmar, began to squirm. Bordered by China to the north, Laos on the east, Thailand to the southeast, Bangladesh on the west, and northeast India, Myanmar was storing unique charm that has not been touched.
“This DURING Burma is not a major state tourist destination. Rarely travel request to this country. Most of the main destination to Thailand, so the Burmese only a mere transit point, “explained Benny Sidhartha, Vice President of PT Wisata Dewa Tour and Travel Service.
So the lack of demand for tourism to this country, information about tourist attractions in Burma was rarely discussed among tourists who had traveled to Asia. And Burma is known as one of the unique sights in the world at once mysterious. Asia offers the beauty of the beleaguered tradition modernization.
Virgin forests, snow-covered mountains, beautiful beaches combined with the cultural heritage from generation to generation for 2000 years. Spectacular monuments and ancient cities still overshadow 135 ethnic living in this country, as if untouched by modern cultural uproar.
There are many ways to enjoy this elegance. Ayeyarwaddy river down to sip a hot air balloon riding the beauty of the ancient city of Bagan exotic. Everything offered in Myanmar, better known as the Golden Land. Not without reason when it got negari title. Because Myanmar gold presents everywhere. In pagodas, monasteries, royal accessories always coated with gold. Although not all of them use real gold, not too sparsely populated Myanmar by applying gold paint. Wow!
When around in the cities of Myamar, the question of whether the building wearing real gold or fake, do not need answers anymore. Because the sparkle will cover your day during your stay in Myanmar.
Myanmar Traditional Arts
From time to time, Myanmar adapt a different culture and arts. Until now there are 10 native Myanmar traditional arts, called the Ten Flowers. Although modernization walk, Ten Flowers not vanished era. Tenth is Panbe (the art of blacksmith), Panbu (sculpture), Pantain (the art of making gold and silver), Pantin (art print copper), Pantaut (the art of making flowers from stone), Panyan (art rock), Pantamault (sculpturing stone), Panpoot (art design using a lathe), Panchi (the art of painting), and Panyun (literary arts).
Culinary Arts
Myanmar culinary flavor cuisine tepengaruh little India, China, Thailand, and several other Asian ethnicity. Remained the main food of rice, but noodles and bread. Usually the food in Myanmar contain shrimp, fish, pasta, fish, pork, and lamb. Precisely beef taboo avoided because people who eat the flesh of animals is considered sacred. Mohinga, the national dish of Myanmar lot to offer in every restaurant and tropical fruit into dessert.
Shelter-worthy 10 Locations
1. Yangon
Yangon, Myanmar’s largest city with a history of the famous Shwedagon Pagoda, built in the era of Gautama Buddha. Yangon became the busiest and most modern city in Myanmar, and on the north side of town, the color of shiny golden Shwedagon continued throughout the day to add charm Yangon.
2. Mandalay
The city is the cultural center of Myanmar. Buddhist Sasana and Myanmar traditional handicraft centers here. Historic sites and memorials spread of Buddhism can be seen here.
3. Chart
Horse-drawn carriage is one of the most popular means to around Bagan. Tourists can also rent a bike from some hotels or inns. There are other ways to enjoy chart, which is sailing down the river Ayeyarwaddy.
4. Inle Lake
Lake along the 22 km and 11 km wide it is a popular place among tourists who come to the Shan state. Floating homes and residents of the lake called inthar, became the scene of this exotic place.
5. Pagoda Kyaikhtiyo
This pagoda is located in Mon state, only 20 km from City Kyaikhto. Pagoda along this 7.3-meter-called Golden Rock, because it is located right here Kyaikto mountains.
6. Mrauk U
This place is also known as Myohaung, which means the ancient city. Understandably, there are 70 pagodas that have recognized the name and identity, in addition to dozens of other pagodas that are not clearly known history and origins.
7. Ngapali beach
This is the most beautiful beach of all beaches in Myanmar. Extend the white sand as far as the eye could see. Ngapali beach is located in the Rakhine region.
8. Ngwe Saung beach
This beach is located in the western part of Myanmar, near Yangon and in the south of Ngapali. This beach can be an alternative tourist attractions besides Ngapali beach.
9. Amarapura
This place is the eternal city, is located 11 km south of Mandalay. Some places are worth a visit in Pahtogawgyi of Amarapura, Bagaya Kyaung, U Bein’s Bridge.
10. Kyaing Tong
In this city there are many temples, colonial buildings, to the lake. This place is known as the most unique city in the state of Shan.
To be comfortable while in Myanmar
# Bring a light-colored clothes, especially in cotton because it absorbs sweat during the summer. Sandals or slippers suitable for use in this season.
# Cardigan or light-colored jacket, matching dikenaan during the rainy season. In addition to quick-drying clothes, also provide an umbrella to avoid wet ria.
# Credit card is not always accepted in this country as a means of payment. Only a few hotels, airlines, shops, and restaurants that accept credit cards as a means of payment. Prepare always cash, either U.S. dollars or local currency, Kyat.
# Taxis are available everywhere. There are more than 250 majors through Yangon bus every day. For more exclusive vehicle, you can rent a car.
# Drink water bottle packaging. Some hotels provide it free of charge. Bring your own drinking water as a walk.
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
Travel To India August 2nd, 2010
Taj Mahal is regarded as one of the eight wonders of the world, and some Western historians have noted that its architectural beauty has never been surpassed. The Taj is the most beautiful monument built by the Mughals, the Muslim rulers of India. Taj Mahal is built entirely of white marble. Its stunning architectural beauty is beyond adequate description, particularly at dawn and sunset. The Taj seems to glow in the light of the full moon. On a foggy morning, the visitors experience the Taj as if suspended when viewed from across the Jamuna river.
Taj Mahal was built by a Muslim, Emperor Shah Jahan (died 1666 C.E.) in the memory of his dear wife and queen Mumtaz Mahal at Agra, India. It is an “elegy in marble” or some say an expression of a “dream.” Taj Mahal (meaning Crown Palace) is a Mausoleum that houses the grave of queen Mumtaz Mahal at the lower chamber. The grave of Shah Jahan was added to it later. The queen’s real name was Arjumand Banu. In the tradition of the Mughals, important ladies of the royal family were given another name at their marriage or at some other significant event in their lives, and that new name was commonly used by the public. Shah Jahan’s real name was Shahab-ud-din, and he was known as Prince Khurram before ascending to the throne in 1628.
Taj Mahal was constructed over a period of twenty-two years, employing twenty thousand workers. It was completed in 1648 C.E. at a cost of 32 Million Rupees. The construction documents show that its master architect was Ustad ‘Isa, the renowned Islamic architect of his time. The documents contain names of those employed and the inventory of construction materials and their origin. Expert craftsmen from Delhi, Qannauj, Lahore, and Multan were employed. In addition, many renowned Muslim craftsmen from Baghdad, Shiraz and Bukhara worked on many specialized tasks.
The Taj stands on a raised, square platform (186 x 186 feet) with its four corners truncated, forming an unequal octagon. The architectural design uses the interlocking arabesque concept, in which each element stands on its own and perfectly integrates with the main structure. It uses the principles of self-replicating geometry and a symmetry of architectural elements.
Its central dome is fifty-eight feet in diameter and rises to a height of 213 feet. It is flanked by four subsidiary domed chambers. The four graceful, slender minarets are 162.5 feet each. The entire mausoleum (inside as well as outside) is decorated with inlaid design of flowers and calligraphy using precious gems such as agate and jasper. The main archways, chiseled with passages from the Holy Qur’an and the bold scroll work of flowery pattern, give a captivating charm to its beauty. The central domed chamber and four adjoining chambers include many walls and panels of Islamic decoration.
The mausoleum is a part of a vast complex comprising of a main gateway, an elaborate garden, a mosque (to the left), a guest house (to the right), and several other palatial buildings. The Taj is at the farthest end of this complex, with the river Jamuna behind it. The large garden contains four reflecting pools dividing it at the center. Each of these four sections is further subdivided into four sections and then each into yet another four sections. Like the Taj, the garden elements serve like Arabesque, standing on their own and also constituting the whole.
