Showing posts with label Asia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Asia. Show all posts

Best Tour Asia : Highway 6 With a Beautiful Landscape in Asia

Tuesday, April 17, 2012

Although most of Asia consists of an archipelago and a few densely populated major city, there are places that can accommodate your desire to step on the gas pedal cars deep. These are some of the most beautiful places in Asia to drive and enjoy the freedom of the streets. Enjoy the beautiful scenery while you feel the wind blowing on the face exposed to the sun. And do not forget, bring a list of your favorite songs to accompany all the way!















Photo credits - Shermeee


Great Ocean Road - Australia

Only a stone's throw from Melbourne, you can find the Great Ocean Road. Road along the 151 miles (243 km) along the southern coast of Australia to connect. This is one of the world's favorite location to watch the sunset, especially if you are near the 12 Apostles (Apostle), lined astonishing limestone rubble. Do not miss the helicopter sightseeing tours along the coast if the weather support, and some discount stores in Torquay surf gear. There are also walking in a forest area near the store Lorne breathtaking waterfalls. And there are some 'entrance' to the last rainforests in Australia, Great Otway National Park.


















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The canal path-Vietnam Hai Van

Van Hai canal, on the 1A route between Hue and Hoian, is claimed as "a ribbon of perfection ... one of the best beaches in the world's roads." O means the cloud sea, and indeed the surrounding hills are often shrouded in fog. This route has an alternative pathway, Hai Van Tunnel. For many drivers, this is a difficult path, so be warned before trying it yourself! But with views of green hills, the sparkling sea, and mountain peaks, is a very beautiful place.



















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Osado pathway Skyline - Sado Island, Japan

Over the years, Sado Island has become a refuge of political rebels, but the tourists come here to enjoy the peace and tranquility. With a population of 70 thousand people, there is room to relax while enjoying relief asrinya Osado mountains, sea cliffs, and small villages. Hiking are very popular activities on the island, but do not miss the street along the 155 miles (250 km) that you can explore. The best view you can see when passing through the intersection line between the mountains and Mount Kinpoku Osado, the highest peak of this island. Be sure to stop at the point Hakuundai; do not forget, this road will be closed in winter (November-April).















Photo credits - Tingting Sullivan


Pathway Northeast Phuket - Thailand

Escape from the bustling Phuket, there are several paths you can go through to see the countryside. One is the path Mission Mills, while the other is the curve of popular Phuket Northeast. First it was the monument, the Fighters and around the east coast of the island. There are stunning views of Phang-nga Bay and you'll find plenty of fishing villages along the way that invites you to enjoy seafood. Do not forget to also look at the statue of the elephant-headed Hindu god, Ganesha.
















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Halsema Highway - Philippines


If you want to reach the highest peak on the highway system of the Philippines, just to the Halsema Highway linking Baguio and Sagada. The name is taken from the highway engineers who are able to build a road through the mountains. In addition to views of farms and vegetable gardens, you can also see a variety of unique objects. Unique moment when you see a lot of these villages are set up monuments to their biggest export, vegetables. Make sure you stop to take pictures at the statue of potatoes, carrots statue, and so on. Only in Asia ...
















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From Twizel to Mount Cook - New Zealand

The water was never seen more blue and surreal than in the middle of Lake Pukaki in the South Island, New Zealand. The road along the 39 miles (63 km) from Lake Pukaki Twizel past that seemed without end, ending at Mount Cook Village, where you can see the snowy peak of Mount Cook, New Zealand's highest point. In this village you can choose hiking or enjoy a tour of Lake Pukaki. You can also drive to explore the many paths in this area, but Mount Cook had a lot of charm.



Travel Tips

Was no need to explain again: before you leave, make sure you know the rules that apply in the countries you visit. In some states, you may need an additional license. If you do not speak the local language, carry guide contains the phrases most often used for reference.

And of course - Drive safely. Many countries famous for its carelessness driving how people (not just a phenomenon limited to Asia), so be careful.

Source : yahoo.com, wikipedia.org

Best Tour Asia : Five Compulsory Spectacular Volcano Visited

Friday, February 17, 2012

Mount Bromo, Indonesia

To volcanic action and stunning scenery, Mount Bromo in East Java has no equal opponent. Mount as high as 2329 m above sea level is always the sulfur fumes and sometimes covered with dense fog. The beauty that is worthy to preserve.

















Mount Bromo is a mountain "youngest" of the Tengger volcanic complex is wide and 820 thousand years old. Of Mount Bromo, visitors can see the highest peak in Java, which is Mount Semeru, which actively secretes large amounts of smoke every 20 minutes.
Mount Bromo is relatively easily accessible (can be a 45 m
inute walk or ride a jeep from the nearest village, Cemoro Lawang). But the condition is not always safe. Two tourists died in an explosion rocks in 2004.


Mount Hallasan, South Korea

















Hallasan mountain, the highest peak in Korea (1950 masl), including the volcano groups Jejudo.

There are about four thousand species of animals and plants that make Hallasan 1800 as their habitat. See also Baekrokkdam crater lake at the top. Baekrokkdam or "Hundred Deer Lake" which inspired the beautiful folklore about fairies that come down from heaven to play with the white deer. Many tourists who visit Hallasan in the spring to see the azaleas blooming in the mountains.

The mountain is also pretty easy to climb. Paths along the 10 miles to finish you live in a day.


Mount Aso, Japan



















The world's largest caldera (24 km wide) has its own cult temple. Mount Aso is Japan's most well-known marker and generating money for the prefecture of Kumamoto in Kyushu, Japan.

The main attraction in the crater lake of Mount Aso is a steamy blue on Mount Nakadake. Cable car will transport tourists to the summit of the volcano, and there was a square filled with stalls for souvenirs and snacks. On the edge of the crater there is also a kind of neat sidewalks. Aso, you will also find a bunch of hot spring baths.


Mount Pinatubo, Philippines

















Mount Pinatubo is not simply "recover" from a large explosion disaster in 1991, but has also become the main source of income for extreme sports location.

In 1991, Mount Pinatubo volcanic explosion released the world's second largest in 100 years. The blast causes the temperature of 17.27 degrees Celsius down the world and the death toll reached 800 people. Financial losses estimated at approximately $ 250 million.

Two decades later, the towns around Mount Pinatubo living from the tourism sector since the legendary blast.

You can perform an extreme climb in Angeles City and drive packages in the Pinatubo lahar flow, the shape of a giant pool of mud containing volcanic material. There are also activities parachuting and air tour for $ 55 per person.


Mount Fuji, Japan



















It is impossible to write about the major volcanoes in Asia without including Mount Fuji in the list. Mount Fuji or Fuji-san is the highest mountain in Japan and national icons on the beauty of the scenery and the altitude (3776 m).

In addition to being the ultimate place to take pictures and show it off to friends or family at home, Mount Fuji is the location of an extreme sport for adrenaline seekers. Each summer, about 200 thousand people climb this mountain. The time they need between 4-8 hours. There is also a "school" and paragliding center in the fifth Gotemba station parking area.

Visitors may be lucky not to come to Mount Fuji as cloudy. Instead, you can visit the scenic Hakone in the east of Mount Fuji and Fuji Five Lakes, north of the volcano.

source : yahoo.com