5th Place - Taiwan

A very precious evening to my all readers!
I am sorry that i do not update with my blog about it.
And I only left the last blog about the place that i want to tell all of my readers!

Well, this evening I will be bring you to Taiwan. (Beside that, I am helping to promote Taiwan's as well because this year is going to visit Taiwan)

Taiwan is a small island nation of about 36,000 square kilometers located off the coast of southeastern China, southwest of Okinawa and north of the Philippines. The island is governed by the Republic of China - ROC. The shaped of the island is roughly like a sweet potato.

Taiwan can be divided into five regions:
Central Taiwan

This region includes the Central Mountains, central western coastal area, scenic Sun Moon Lake and Taichung city. Counties: Changhua County, Miaoli County, Nantou County, Taichung County.

Eastern Taiwan

This area, cut off from the rest of the island by mountains, contains Taiwan's most striking natural scenery, including the famous Taroko Gorge (Tailuge Gorge) and the cities of Hualien and Taitung. Counties: Hualien County, Taitung County, Yilan County.

Northern Taiwan

the capital, Taipei, and the high-tech hub, Hsinchu, are located in this region, as well as the Yangmingshan National Park. Counties: Hsinchu County, Taipei County, Taoyuan County.

Southern Taiwan

This area is more tropical than the rest of the island, with many beaches and coconut palms. Taiwan's second largest city, Kaohsiung, and oldest city, Tainan, are located in the south of the island. Counties: Chiayi County, Kaohsiung County, Pingtung County, Tainan County, Yunlin County.

The Outlying Islands

Green Island, Kinmen (Quemoy), Matsu, Orchid Island and Penghu.

Taiwan's culture is a blend of its distinctive Chinese, Japanese, and Western influences. Fine arts, folk traditions, and popular culture embody traditional and modern, Asian, and Western motifs. One of Taiwan's greatest attractions is the Palace Museum, which houses over 650,000 pieces of Chinese bronze, jade, calligraphy, painting, and porcelain.

Taiwan has a marine tropical climate, meaning cool winters (8°C at night) and sweltering, humid summers (above 30°C) from June to September. The best time of year to visit is thus from October to December, although occasional typhoons can spoil the fun. Spring is also nice, although it rains more than during autumn.

During the typhoon season, the east coast bears the brunt of the damage as it is facing the Pacific Ocean.

A large majority of people in Taiwan speak Mandarin Chinese, which has been the medium of instruction in the schools for more than five decades. Native Taiwanese and many others also speak one of the Southern Fujianese dialects, Min-nan, also known as Taiwanese.

Now, we are going to talk about the interest place of Taiwan.

Do not look bad about Taiwan, even thou it is a small island but it can be a lots of places to travel too

Chiufen

to see the old fashioned way of life that still exists. With the aura of an old mining that still appearent.

Amei Aboriginal Cultural village

A-mei is an aboriginal tribe in Hualien. In this cultural center, you can see A - Mei people's unique life style and enjoy delicious A - Mei's cuisine

Taroko National Park

The 4th national park, Taroko Gorge is sufficiently view disdain for the world the geographical landscape.

Master Bear Resort

There are many facilities that included with Golf Driving Range, Karaoke, and evening can put the heavenly light to pray

Earthquake Museum

Earthquake about the terror earthquake of 921

Mei Non Hakka Village

have the chance to see the Traditional Hakka Handicrafts, such as hand - make umbrella, bamboo handicraft ect.. Also can pay for taste some Hakka Traditional Food such as Ban Tiao, Ice Block, and Le Tea

Dream Shopping Mall

The Southeast Asia biggest Shopping mall, the open air in street is the water the characteristic and the visual platform happy canyon. Coordinates a building high quality goods vista and open - air performance, builds shopping of atmosphere just like the New York 5th street.

101 Shopping Mall

The tallest building in the world

Shilin Night Market

Great place of local handicrafts, clothes, toys, tasty local snacks and souvenirs.

Fisherman Wharf

Can view the famous "sunset in Tamsui" there. Can take the boat go through the "Blue Way" to Tamsui Old Street. It's Meteor Garden Photography place.

Sun Moon Lake

nestled at 2,500 feet in lofty mountains in Nantou County, this lake is famous for its clear sparkling blue water and picturesque mountain backdrop.

4th Place - Phuket (Thailand)

Hi my dear readers.

Now is raining day.

Do not get flu.

Now, I am bring you going to a place where tourist love to go this country to travel with it!

The place that i want to bring you all is PHUKET, where is the place of it?
Do anyone know?

1. Malaysia

2. China

3. India

4. Australia

5. Thailand

6. Europe

7. Africa

8. U.S.A

9. Brazil

10. United States

Do everyone of you can guess where is the place is? (The answer is 5. THAILAND!!)

Phuket, is Thailand’s largest island, approximately the size of Singapore. The island is connected to mainland Thailand by a bridge. It is situated off the west coast of Thailand in the Andaman Sea. The region has an area of approximately 570sqm and is made up of 1 large and 39 small islands.

At Phuket, the currency is using Baht (BHT). At there, we also can use American Credit Card, Master Card and Visa Card too. Well, as a tourist knowledge, if we want to going to Phuket, we must have our passport which is must validity at least 6 months and above. And going to Phuket we are no need to apply any visa entry as long as we got passport that it is enough already.

We can travel to Phuekt by Air which is Phuket Airport now is an international airport, so Phuket can be reached directly from points all over the world. Secondly is by Sea, Port of Phuket at Ao Makham has facilities for cargo transfers, and is also a frequent stop of cruise ships both from Thailand and from abroad. Thirdly is by car or coach that From Bangkok use route 4 passing Nakorn Pathom, Prachuabkirikan, Chumphorn Provinces, Kraburi and Kaper districts in Ranong Province, and Kuraburi, Takua Pa and Takua Tung districts in Phang-nga Province. There you will reach Ban Kok Kioy, the last big town on the road to Phuket, which, though an island, is.reached by crossing the Thao Thep Krasattri Bridge. The total distance is about 867 kms.Bus transport includes both air and non - air conditioned coaches leaving from Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal daily.

The main language at Phuket is Thailand language, but beside for Thai language, they also able to talk English as well

Now, we are going to be saying about the place that we can play if we travel to there

Rawai Beach

It lies on the very south about 17 kms. from the town. Before reaching the beach you can find the Sea Gypsy village on your left-hand side and the route to Phromthep Cape on the right-hand side. Along that route the beach is aside where you can look for the long-tail boat which can bring you to many islands around that area such Raja Is., Hay Is. and elsewhere. Rawai beach is a popular recreation for locals and typical destination for a weekdays outing.

Phromthep Cape

Only about 2 kms. from Rawai Beach you will find the stretching piece of island into the sea and seems the real south-end of the island. Phromthep Cape is quite popular place to catch the sun-set into the sea for both locals and the tourists. On the top of Phromthep Cape, there are two holy places; the Golden Julibee Lighthouse which is built in the auspicious occasion of the 50th Anniversaries of Accession to the Throne of King Bhumipol the Great, and the spirit house of "Phrom" or "Brahma".

Wind-mill

view pointNot so far from Phromthep Cape, the mid-way to Nai Harn Beach, the wind-mill is there on the top of the hill under the purpose of electric supply project and is one of the newest view point

Nai Harn Beach

In the northwest from Phromthep Cape, the white sandy beach could be seen. It’s clear, clean and rather quiet place for tourists especially for those who like swimming. During the monsoon season, from May to October ,the sea is quite turbulent and swimming should not be attempted.

Ao Sane

Only pass through the gate of a hotel in Nai Harn Beach to the northwest, Ao Sehn is at the end. It’s just a small bay decorated with large and small rocks ,but quiet and good for fishing.

Kata Noi and Kata Beach

Comparing "Kata Beach" as the elder sister, the younger sister should be "Kata Noi Beach". Kata Noi is smaller bay in size but both of them could attract both Thais and foreigners who would like to take a rest on the beach and play with the soft sea-wave including snorkeling, no matter what the current season is.

Karon Beach

It’s not so easy to look for the beach that could make a sound while stepping on. Karon Beach will be one of your choice if you would like to hear that sound. This quite long beach have the sea-waves which is big enough for some kinds of water sport such surfing-board.

Patong Beach

The most famouse beach and center of the island’s night-life located 15 kms. from Phuket town is surely Patong Beach. This soft white sandy beach is long, wide and gently curving, suitable for a wide range of water activities such para-sailing, wind-surfing and else. Because of the great demand for accommodation in Patong ,it tends to be priced compared to other beaches, however inexpensive accommodation still could be found. For dining out, a number of moderately priced seafood restaurants provide great sea-views along the beach road. After being full, there are still a plenty of a-go-go bars and femme fatales waiting to thin your wallets.

Koh Phi Phi (Phi Phi Don & Phi Phi Lay Island)

Phi Phi Island is 48 kms far from Phuket Island and 42 kms from Krabi. Phi Phi Island is declared a National Park in 1983. There are 6 islands in all but the well-know is Phi Phi Don & Phi Phi Lay.They are mountainous, and form themselves around nearly enclosed bays.

Phi Phi Don

There is a long beach and rock landing. Aside from this there are two beaches of considerable beauty among the world's most beautiful at Lodalum bay and Ton Sai bay, where accommodation is to be found.

Wat Chalong

Wat Chalong is probably the largest and best-know of Phuket's Wats, or temples. Enshrined in one of the buildings are statues of two revered 19th century monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chaung, who helped put down a rebellion by Chinese immigrants in 1876. The images are kept lavishly supplied with offerings of gold leaf, flowers, and lighted incense.

Wat Phra Thong

Wat Phra Thong is located on a road leading north from Thalang on the way to the airport. Its main feature of interest is a large Buddha image, allegedly of gold, half buried in the earth. Legend claims the image was discovered by the father of a child who died aster tying his water buffalo to a piece of metal protruding from the ground. Prompted by a dream, the father returned to the spot and dug, managing to excavate only the top part of the statue; Wat Phra Thong was built to shelter the image which in turn was covered with plaster to hide it from invaders.

Khao Phra Thaeo National Park

Locate in Amphur Thalang which is a virgin example of one type of tropical forest, it also displays features unique to itself. One of the reasons why this area was declared an official reserve in the first place, is the fact it is the only habitat of Keriodosa elegans, a distinctive species of palm which grows in clumps here and there throughout this forest and nowhere else in the world.

Aquarium

Aquarium is part of the Marine Biological Research Center. Open daily, it contains an interesting selection of sea creatures, attractively displayed, as well as educational exhibits on methods of fishing. Among the center's projects is the hatching of eggs laid by the giant sea turtles who come ashore on the island between October and February; the young are reared at the aquarium and later released into the open sea.

3rd Place - Czech Repulic

Hi!
How great that today i can continue to write my blog~
Today, I will be write about a place - Czech Republic.
Everyone sure will be asking - where is the Czech Republic located? There got what things to do? Go there for what?

Now, let me bring you go see it!

Go

Czech Republic is located at landlocked country Central Europe. The country borders Poland to the northeast, Germany to the west, Austria to the south and Slovakia to the east. The capital and largest city is Prague (Czech: Praha). The country is composed of the historic regions of Bohemia and Moravia, as well as parts of Silesia.

The entry requirement, we as a Malaysian do must have the 30days or 90days visa entry at there at least 6 months and above valid. If not, we cant stay or go anywhere else. Transportation is very important to every countries.

By going to Czech Republic, it got 3 types of transportation that can go.

Firstly is by air, we can take Czech Airlines which is local airlines at Czech Republic and go to other places. The Ruzyně Airport is located about 10 km west of the centre of Prague, is a hub of Czech national carrier – Czech Airlines (ČSA), a SkyTeam member.

The government structure of Czech Republic is the western part of the Czech and Slovak Federal Republic and formed into a common state after World War I (28th October 1918), the Czechs, Moravians and Slovaks remains united for almost 75 years. On 1st January 1993, the two republics split to form two separates states.

The Czechs lost their national independence to the Hapsburgs Empire in 1620 at the Battle of White Mountain and for the next 300 years were ruled by the Austrian Monarchy. With the collapse of the monarchy at the end of World War I, the independent country of Czechoslovakia was formed, encouraged by, among others, U.S. President Woodrow Wilson.

At the close of World War II, Soviet troops overran all of Slovakia, Moravia, and much of Bohemia, including Prague. In May 1945, U.S. forces liberated the city of Plzen and most of western Bohemia. A civilian uprising against the German garrison took place in Prague in May 1945. Following Germany's surrender, some 2.9 million ethnic Germans were expelled from Czechoslovakia with Allied approval under the Benes Decrees.

Reunited after the war, the Czechs and Slovaks set national elections for the spring of 1946. The democratic elements, led by President Eduard Benes, hoped the Soviet Union would allow Czechoslovakia the freedom to choose its own form of government and aspired to a Czechoslovakia that would act as a bridge between East and West.

The Czechoslovak Communist Party, which won 38% of the vote, held most of the key positions in the government and gradually managed to neutralize or silence the anti-communist forces. Although the communist-led government initially intended to participate in the Marshall Plan, it was forced by Moscow to back out. Under the cover of superficial legality, the Communist Party seized power in February 1948.

Now, I am going to explain the interest places at here~

Old Town Square
The heart of the old city and the market place since the 11th century, the Old Town Square is Pragues prettiest and most lively square with historical facades and a cobbled surface. It still hosts a variety of markets, especially the yearly Christmas market which is enchanting. In the centre is the odd Art Nouveau monument to the religious reformer, Jan Hus, a national symbol for the Czech people. The Old Town Hall features an ornate Gothic Astronomical clock showing three different times, in front of which throngs of people gather on the hour to watch the brief mechanical performance of apostles, Christ, a skeleton and a rooster. Tourists can climb the tower for a behind the scenes look at the mechanics as well as a view from the top. On opposite sides of the square are two magnificent churches: Pragues greatest Baroque building, St Nicholas, with its distinctly visible dome, and the more striking T?n Church, a fabulous Gothic structure with its twin spires a noticeable feature on the Prague skyline.
Opening time: Town Hall tower open Monday 11am to 6pm; Tuesday to Sunday 9am to 6pm, closing an hour earlier in winter

Charles Bridge (Karluv Most)
The pedestrian Charles Bridge serves as the focal point for tourists and is the most photographed feature of the city. Construction began in 1357 replacing the earlier Judith Bridge of which the only remaining part is one of the towers at the Mal Strana gate that can be climbed for a view of the city. Up until 1841 this was the only bridge in the city. Throngs of people pick their way through the happy congestion caused by buskers, artists and musicians lining the bridge, positioned between the saintly sandstone statues that make this the most picturesque and lively of attractions.

St Vitus Cathedral
Situated within the Castle Complex, the spires of St Vitus Cathedral, an elegant but domineering French Gothic structure, soar above the ramparts. It is the county¡¯s largest church containing numerous side chapels, frescoes, tombstones and beautiful stained glass windows and it literally sparkles with all the finery inside. The most ornate chapel contains the tomb of St Wenceslas, the Good King Wenceslas of the Christmas carol, which has become something of a pilgrimage site. The Coronation Chamber houses the Bohemian Crown Jewels and the Crypt is where most of the Kings and Queens of Bohemia have their final place of rest. The southern entrance to the cathedral, the Golden Gate, is decorated with a richly gilded coloured mosaic representing the Last Judgement, dated from 1370, and it is one of the artistic treasures found in the Castle District. It is possible to climb the 287 steps of the tower for magnificent views over the city.
Opening time: Daily 9am to 5pm (April to October), 9am to 4pm (November to March)

Kutna Hora
In the 14th century Kutna Hora was the second biggest town in Bohemia after Prague due to the discovery of silver. Today visitors come to appreciate the history of a once booming town where the Royal Mint was founded, and to marvel at the architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its greatest monument is the exquisite church of Santa Barbara, built to rival Prague's St Vitus Cathedral, a pinnacled Gothic achievement financed by the miners and dedicated to their patron saint Barbara. Among the town's many churches and attractions is the Hr¨¢dek Mining Museum, popular for its medieval mineshaft tours. The bizarre but fascinating Gothic ossuary, decorated with the bones of about 40,000 people and arranged into shapes, notably chandeliers, a coat of arms and pyramids, is a macabre attraction.

Cesk Krumlov
This small medieval town in Southern Bohemia is one of the most picturesque in the country, nestled in the S-bend of the River Vltava and dominated by the fairytale Chateau on the ridge overlooking the town. Its appearance has remained unchanged since the 18th century and it is a delight to wander through the traffic-free old town with its cobbled lanes, ramshackle red-tiled roofs and lopsided colourful houses providing many picture postcard opportunities.The Castle on the hill, greatly enriched by the Italian Renaissance style, has fine views of the town setting with covered walkways, courtyards and terraced gardens where theatre and music productions are held. Since the town was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992, the summer months have become somewhat crowded. It is no longer a sleepy secret but a buzzing tourist heaven.

Vyehrad
Vyehrad, a hill fort perched on a rock above the river, is an inseparable part of the city skyline. The twin spires of the Neo-Gothic Saints Peter and Paul Church are visible from afar and the fa?ade has beautiful carvings. No other site has as much distinction attached to it. Behind the church is the Slavin Cemetery where many distinguished Czech artists, scientists and academics are buried. From the battlements the view of the Vltava valley is superb.
Opening time: Daily 9.30am to 6pm (April to October), 9.30am to 5pm (November to March)

The Jewish Museum
The Jewish Museum is the largest and most authentic of its kind in Central Europe with one of the most extensive collections of Judaic art in the world. Situated in the old Jewish Quarter, exhibitions are spread over a variety of buildings and synagogues, including the Maisel, Spanish, Klausen and Pinkas Synagogues, the Ceremonial Hall, the Old Jewish Cemetery, the Robert Guttmann Gallery and the Education and Culture Centre. The origins of the collection are astonishing in their atrociousness. Objects from 153 Jewish communities throughout Bohemia and Moravia were brought to Prague by the Nazis in 1942, to be used in a planned 'museum of an extinct people' after their extermination programme was complete. The Pinkas Synagogue was turned into a Jewish memorial after the Second World War and its walls are covered with the names of the Czech victims, the communities they belonged to and the camps in which they perished. The Old Jewish Cemetery is a significant sight with over 12,000 tombstones visible, but the number of people buried here is much greater due to the earth layering system carried out to create space. The oldest tombstone dates back to 1439. Together with the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest surviving example of the medieval twin nave style, the cemetery is one of the most important historic sites in the Jewish Quarter.

Prague Astronomical Clock

This medieval astronomical clock, also known as the Prague Orloj, is mounted on the southern wall of the Old Town City Hall and is popular with tourists eager to watch the clock's show every hour. It comprises three main components, namely the astronomical dial, which represents the position of the sun and the moon in the sky, 'The Walk of the Apostles' showing moving sculptures, and a calendar dial with medallions representing the 12 months. The show begins with Death, represented by a skeleton, pulling the bell cord with one hand while holding a Clessidra (hourglass) in the other.

Petrin Observation Tower

A small version of Paris's Eiffel Tower, the Petrin Observation Tower may not sound tall at 197 feet tall (60 meters) but don't forget that it stands aloft Petrin Hill overlooking the whole of Prague. With breathtaking views, it is well worth the climb of 299 steps and on a clear day it is possible to see Snezka, the highest peak in the Czech Republic.

1st Place - Hong Kong

Hello Everyone!
Once again WELCOME to my blog again!
How do you feels today?

Did you enjoy your day today?

Are you ready for going to read my blog?

Well, Let us start!!

Today, i will be talking about 1 famous places that tourist love to going there which is HONG KONG!!!!

Hong Kong, is a most famous place to going for shopping, sightseeing and also fun too. Well, I believe that everyone sure ever heard the name of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is very famous place of the Hong Kong Disneyland.

Hong Kong is located in Eastern Asia, on the Southeast coast of the people’s Republic China, of facing the East China Sea. If need to travel to Hong Kong, we are no need to able to apply any visa entry, we are just need the passport and going there only. The accessibility to Hong Kong can travel by airlines, we can choose either Malaysia Airlines, Dragon Air, Cathay Pacific or even is Air Asia. FOR THE EXTRA INFORMATION: Not only by using air that we can go to Hong Kong, we also can use other transportation such as train, but it is need from Shenzhen to take a train which is just only 1 hours and 15 minutes below to reach Hong Kong by using train. Lastly is using ship from Macau to Hong Kong, which the local people call them as “Turbojet” and it is just only need 1 hours and 10 minutes below.

Well, the weather of Hong Kong is four distinct seasons in Hong Kong. Hong Kong can be a little chilly in the winter (10 degree celcius) and hot and humid in the summer 33 degree celcius. The best times of year to visit are thus, spring (March-May), when the average temperature is around 25 degree celcius and autumn (September-December). Christmas in Hong Kong can be a delight with a fair chance of mild sunny weather that will appeal to those coming from colder northern climates. Hotels experience peak occupancy in the months of April and October. Typhoons usually occur between June and September and can bring a halt to local business activities for a day or less. The weather in winter is usually caused by the winter monsoon which brings dry cold winds from the north. In winter the air can be cold but the sun can still burn. Expect winter temperatures to rise to 22 degree celcius on sunny days and fall to under 10 degree celcius at night. Chinese New Year is notorious for cold wet weather and, since many businesses close, non-Chinese tourists will not see Hong Kong at its best. Should you find yourself in Hong Kong at Chinese New Year, you can make the best of the weather by going hiking if it is dry.

Next, i will be tell the population of Hong Kong in 2008 estimate with 698,5200 peoples at Hong Kong Tourism Board. Meanwhile, the language that they talked at there is Cantonese, Mandarin and English as well. The currency at Hong Kong is using Hong Kong Dollar, but some places at Hong Kong also using Ren Mi Bi Dollar (RMB) as well.

Hong Kong began as a coastal island geographically located in southern China. While pockets of settlements had taken place in the region with archaeological findings dating back thousands of years, regularly written records were not made until the engagement of Imperial China and the British Colony in the territory. Starting out as a fishing village, salt production site and trading ground, it would evolve into a military port of strategic importance and eventually an international financial centre that enjoys the world's 14th highest GDP (PPP) per capital, supporting 33% of the foreign capital flows into China.

Meanwhile, i will introduce you about the interest places at Hong Kong.

Temple Street - Situated in the middle of Kowloon, this is a place that sells anything and everything. Hong Kong is a really safe city, but this is probably one of the only places you might want to be more careful with your handbags.

Ladies Market- Gents, don't think that it only sells ladies' goods of the market name. Find fake brand label goods here, or illegal imports. Other goods include clothes, toys etc

Apliu Street- MTR Station Shum Shui Po, this is the place where you can find cheap computer goods, peripherals and accessories. However this would be the worst place to buy your mobile phones, as they tend to be even more dodgy than small stores in Mongkok.

Victoria Peak - Get a stunning view of Hong Kong Island on Victoria Peak with the giant, wok shaped Peak Tower. Within the building are shops, restaurants, museums, and viewing points. The Peak Tram runs from Central to the bottom of the Peak Tower. Although the view of Kowloon and Victoria Harbour can be good, be prepared for the view to be spoilt by air pollution. There is no point in spending the extra money to visit the observation deck of the Peak Tower. There are a number of nice walks around the peak that quickly leave the tourist area behind and offer nice views of all sides of the island. You will be able to catch a laser show at 8pm every day.

Lantau Island - is twice as big as Hong Kong island and is well worth checking out if you want to get away from the bright lights and pollution of the city for a spell. Here you will find open countryside, traditional fishing villages, secluded beaches, monasteries and more. You can hike, camp, fish and mountain bike, amongst other activities.

Hong Kong Disneyland - opened on September 12, 2005. It is on Lantau Island, about 12 kilometers east of the Hong Kong International Airport, and may be reached via the MTR Disneyland Resort Line from Sunny Bay Station (note that to get to Disneyland from the airport, you must make two connections, the first at Tsing Yi and the second at Sunny Bay; in this case it probably would make more sense to take a taxi). Though significantly smaller in size than other Disney parks elsewhere, it does offer some great attractions ("Festival of the Lion King" stage show, "Golden Mickey's" stage show, "Mickey's PhilharMagic 4D" show) and very short queues most of the year (except the week of Chinese New Year). Disneyland has not been as successful as anticipated and reports in the South China News indicate that it has failed to reach its visitor numbers by as much as one million people. It's not all bad, though - a second theme park should open next door in the near future.

Ocean Park - on the southern side of Hong Kong island. With roller coasters and large aquariums altogether, it's still packed on weekends with families and tourists after opening to the public for 30 years. The cablecar is an icon and an essential link between the two parts of the park. The views of the South China Sea from the cable car is always terrific. It would be fair to say that many local people would choose Ocean Park if they had to pick a single theme park to attend. For many, the chance to see Hong Kong's pandas would be a deciding factor. Young adults will be attracted to the wider range of rides. You can get to Ocean Park by a direct bus ride from Admiralty MTR station; it will be the first stop after you clear the Aberdeen Tunnel.
Repulse Bay is a large urban beach on the south side of Hong Kong island. It has recently had money spent on its facilities and will appeal to those who have young children.

Harbour City - Huge Shopping centre in Tsim Sha Tsui on Canton Road, to get there take the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui, or take the Star Ferry

Lastly, this is the info that i can give to my reader to know.

If you have anythings want to know about Hong Kong, you can leave your comment and i will reply you as well!

Hope you enjoy it!

Thank You.

First Intro

Hello everyone, this is my first time to post on this blog, so I would like to give some introduction about myself and state the purpose of this blog. So let's check it out !

Name: Lee Shiau Looi @ Amanda
Age : 18 but this month coming to 19
D.O.B : 25th August 1990
Horoscope : Virgo
Course : Diploma in Tourism Management
Intake: 01/09
Occupation : Full Time College student and Part Time Worker
Interest: Watching movies/dramas, listening to music, shopping, chatting, hang out, singing, Religious : Christian
Race : Chinese
*PS : Any other information you can ask me by leaving a comment.

The purpose of writing this Communication Skills blog is to let us practise for using the right grammars while typing as a practical of good habit.Beside that, as for DTM students in CS2 subject, the main content of this assignment is to introduce the 5 Different Places of Interest. Thus I will post out the 5 interest places in my next post and hopefully it can be done as soon as possible.

If you have any suggestion you can drop a comment at here.

Thank You.

God Bless You Always

2nd Place - Bali Island

Good evening to my dearest reader!
How do you do today?
Did you enjoy your meals?
Before I proceed my blog now, I want to ask that what do you first things when i said of Bali Island at Indonesia?
1. Beach
2. Hard Rock Cafe been boomed
3. Spa Heaven
What else do you think beside this three reason above?
If you want to know more about Bali Island or you are ready to travel to Bali Island, you can read my blog because it is very useful for you!

READY?? GO~

Bali Island, is the most beautiful island in Indonesia. Whoever going there will be felt nice, relaxing, and enjoying the traditional spa at each hotel or some places that mentioned. Well, Bali Island located at Indonesia, the westernmost of the Lesser Sunda Islands, lying between Java to the west and Lombok to the east. It is one of the country's 33 provinces with the provincial capital at Denpasar towards the south of the island.

To enter Bali, you are requiring valid passport with at least six months validity. So, when we are going to Bali Island, we as a Malaysian no need to apply any visa but need of our passport. Not only Malaysia’s people that going to Bali Island does not apply visa, they still got Thailand, Peru, Philipines, Singapore, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Macau Special Administrative Region, Vietnam are does not need to apply visas to entry Bali. While Egypt, Australia, Brazil, Finland, Germany, Japan, India, Kuwait, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway and others example of others countries are need to be apply the visa entry to going to Bali Island.

Now, transportations are the most important part that to going to a destination. Without transportation, we are not able to reach to a destinations that we want. If we want go to Bali Island, we can have 1 choices only which is using Airlines whether we can choose Air Asia or Malaysia Airlines or any other airlines too. Last year, Air Asia did promote that direct flight to Bali Island (DPS) from Kota Kinabalu (BKI), but now we need to transit to Kuala Lumpur first then only can be reach to Bali Island. When we reach at Bali Island, we can take a taxi/buses/private car/trishaw/bicycling too.

At Bali Island, the language that they are often speaking is Malay or Bahasa Indonesia. They are seldom to use English as they language only those travel agencies that need to connect to other travel agencies at other places. Mostly the currency that Bali Island using is Rupiah Dollar or US Dollar. But beside using Rupiah Dollar or US Dollar, they are accepted with American Credit Card, Visa Card, and Master Card.

The main language at Bali Island is Bahasa Indonesia, which is quite similarities as our Bahasa Malaysia. Meanwhile, those who are working as travel agencies, they will learn English as their primary language in office because they need to communicate with the agencies in other countries. Meanwhile, the other language at Bali Island that we can know is Balinese. Beside that, the currency at Bali Island is Rupiah Dollar and United State Dollar (USD). If you did not exchange any Rupiah Dollar at there, they are still accepting the American Credit Card, Master Card and Visa Card.

The history of Bali Island is came from a full uniqueness which distinguishes it with other islands in Indonesia. In 1284, Bali was conquered by Kertanegar, the ruler of the Singasari until the turn of the century, saw Bali under its own ruler under the hands of King Bedaulu of Pejeng, east of Ubud. 1343 AD, is an important date in Bali’s history. It was the whole island was conquered by East Java under the might Hindu Majapahit Kingdom. The resulted in massive changes in Balinese society, including of the caste system. Balinese who did not embrace the changes field to the isolated and remote mountains areas and hills areas. Bali was inhabited by Austronesian People by about 2000 BCE who migrated originally from Taiwan through Maritime Southeast Asia. Balinese culture was strongly influenced by Indian and Chinese which particularly Hindu culture. A bombing in 2002 by militant Islamists in the tourist area (Kuta Area) were killed 202 people, and most of them are foreigners. This attack and another in 2005 severely affected tourism, bring much economic hardship to this island.

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Bangli

Bali houses Pura Kehen, Bali's second largest temple. The temple has three courtyards connected by steps, and is decorated with carvings and statues. A large banyan tree shades the lowest and second courtyards.

Batubulan

Batubulan is home to a number of stone carvers. Divinities and demons carved from sandstone (Paras) decorate (and protect) houses and temples along the road that takes you from Denpasar. Batubulan also has excellent dance and theatrical performances.

Bedugul

The mountain resort of Bedugul is well known for its golf course and Ulun Danu, a temple which seems to rise out of the lake to present itself beautifully. Boats, water skiing, and parasailing are among the many watersports available in this area.

Besakih

The sanctuary of Besakih on the slopes of Gunung Agung (Mount Holy) is over a thousand years old and is known as the Mother Temple of Bali, the biggest and holiest of all Balinese temples. Steps rise through split gates to the main courtyard where the Trinity shrines, dedicated to Shiva, Brahma, and Wishnu, are wrapped in cloth and decorated with flower offerings. Around them, stand eighteen separate sanctuaries, belonging to different regencies and castes.

Celuk

noted for silver and gold jewelry works. Their works are extremely meticulous and detailed.

Denpasar

The capital city of the Province of Bali, Denpasar houses government offices, banks, and many other offices. Yet it manages to retain its Balinese personality while its temples still mantain their presence and influence. Pura Jagatnatha, a temple dedicated to the Sang Hyang Widi (Supreme God), has been converted into a Musuem. The status of a turtle and two dragons in the temple signify the foundation of the world. The Pura's architecture resembles that of a Balinese palace. It houses a fine variety of early and modern art.Sanggraha Kriya Hasta is a government-supervised art center, home to a wide variety of handicraft and works of art. Werdi Budaya presents a yearly art festival between June and July, with performances, exhibitions, art contest, and other artistic activities.

Goa Gajah

Dating back to the 11th century, Goa Gajah is a cave temple believed to be built as a monastery. Two statues flank a demon head over the entrance, and a statue of Ganesha (Elephant) sits inside the cave. Further excavations have uncovered a bathing place with six statues of nymphs holding water spouts.

Goa Lawah

Nine kilometers from Klungkung is Goa Lawah (Bat Cave). Thousands of bats make the roof of the cave their homes. Its entrances are guarded by a temple believed to be found by a sage nine centuries ago.

Kintamani

The villages of Kintamani and Penelokan give a view of the active Mount Batur and its lake. Seven miles in diameter and sixty feet deep, the caldera of Batur is pretty impressive. From Penelokan, a road lead to Kediasan on the shores of the lake where boats can be rented to cross over to Trunyan.

Klungkung

The Javanese Hindu Kingdom in Bali, where Balinese royalty draws its blood line, sat in Klungkung. It is the oldest kingdom on the island, and its Raja the most exalted.The ceiling of Kertha Gosa (Royal Court of Justice), built in the 18th century, displays one of Bali's masterpieces. Much like Michelangelo's The Creation on the Sistine Chapel, the murals portray the punishment of hell and the rewards of heaven, elaborated in thousands of panels of wayang style. The floating pavillion, garden, and lotus ponds are a reminder of the former glory of this kingdom.

Kuta

Once a lonely little village on the road from Denpasar to Bukit Peninsula, Kuta is now the tourist mecca of Bali, popular mainly among the young and adventurous. Coconut trees line the sand beach as far as the eyes can see towards the north stopped by the runway of Denpasar's airport far in the west.The Sunset in Kuta is most breathtaking. Accommodations in Kuta range from a modest homestay for a few dollars a night to luxurious, five-star, international hotels costing several hundred to several thousand dollars a night. The street of Legian, situated directly behind the row of hotels that face the beach, is lined with shops of all varieties. You can find any Balinese handicrafts here, from the least expensive to the most exquisite; or unique stores such as the leather store staffed by two young Balinese men that will perfectly sculpt for you a leather jacket. At night, Kuta is alive with night life. Western influences create discotheques, dance clubs, and pubs. Gastronomical demands inspire a multitude of restaurants, serving traditional Indonesian and Balinese food to various ethnic meals from Japan, Switzerland, etc. As if these were not enough, various Balinese dance performances are staged in Kuta every night. One of the best Kecak performances is to be found in Kuta.

Mas

The village of woodcarvers, Mas is still the house of Bali's old masters. A number of art galleries exhibit some of their best works. Mas is also known for its masks.

Menjangan Island

Located on Terima Bay, off the northwest tip of Bali, Menjangan Island offers beautiful scenery. The water surrounding it is known for beautiful coral reefs and its wealth of tropical fish.

Nusa Dua

Part of the Bukut Peninsula in southern Bali, Nusa Dua has some of the most beautiful and luxurious hotels on this planet, gracefully integrating the beauty of the white beaches and clear water into the landscape of the hotels. Ronald Reagan stayed here when he visited Bali. The beaches of Nusa Dua allow you to gently surf along the northern side of the peninsula. If you care for bigger waves, the southern part of the peninsula can give you a challenge.

Peliatan

Located between Ubud and Mas, Peliatan is the center of traditional music and dance of Bali.

Sangeh

The ten acres of nutmeg trees in the Sangeh forest are considered sacred. Two temples stand in the middle of the forest, and another at the edge. Monkeys heavily inhabit this forest, and are also held sacred. They will come to you when you visit the temples. Make sure you protect your handbags, etc as the monkeys will steal them.

Sanur Palm

lined beach, curving from the Grand Bali Beach Hotel to the south and facing the Indian Ocean towards the east, Sanur is an excellent place to see the sun rise in the morning. I suspect this is where Nehru experienced Bali to utter "Bali is the morning of the world." Offshore reefs protect the beach agains the waves, and makes it popular for windsurfing, boating, and other watersports.Sanur is only a short distance from Denpasar, with public transportation readily available. It is one of the first areas where one can find good hotels, restaurants, shops, and other tourist facilities.

Tampak Siring Pura Tirta Empul

is the temple of Tampak Siring, built around a sacred spring. The temple and its two bathing places have been used by the Balinese for over 1000 years for good health and prosperity; the spring water has curative powers. Regular purification ceremonies take place here. Additionally, the people of Tampak Siring produce artistic bone and ivory carvings.

Tanah Lot

One of Bali's most important sea temples, Tanah Lot temple is built atop a huge rock, surrounded by the sea. Build in the 16th century, Tanah Lot's rituals include paying of homage to the guardian spirits of the sea. Poisonous sea snakes found in the little caves at the base of the rocky island are believed to guard the temple from evil spirits and intruders.

Trunyan

Trunyan is an ancient village in Bali, inhabited by people who call themselves "Bali Aga" or old Bali. They live in ways that are much different from other Balinese. In Trunyan, the temple Puser Jagat (Navel of the Universe) has an unusual architecture and stands under a massive banyan tree. Instead of cremating their corpses, the Bali Aga simply place them under this banyan tree. The odor of death is mysteriously masked by a special arboreal fragrance emitted by the banyan tree.

Ubud

Ubud is the art center of Bali, which maybe a hard concept to understand, given the artistic nature of the entire living in Bali. But the Raja of Ubud, historically, strongly encouraged artistic development, especially in painting. Ubud's Museum "Puri Lukisan" houses a permanent collection of Balinese paintings, dating from the turn of the century. Dutchborn Hans Snel and American Atonio Blanco, among other internationally prominent artists, had both called Ubud their home. The Neka Museum is another excellent museum, with marvelous collections of traditional Balinese paintings by local artists as well as foreign artists who lived in Bali.Ubud today expands to other arts. You should not be surprised to run into a foreigner who happens to be living in Ubud, meditating or soul searching for his next book or poetry collection.
Most hotels in Ubud are small, homely hotels and homestays that will provide you with a room that faces the ricefields with bird sonatas together wake you in the morning.

Yeh Saneh

Few people know of this idyllic spot a little further east on the coastal road. A few meters from the splash of the surf is a cool freshwater spring around which a large pool and gardens have been built.

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