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I first heard the name of France, who crossed from most people is the Eiffel tower, kingdom, castle, arts and many other things associated with wealth will sejarahya.
Eight years I lived there as one of the guides at the castle of Blois. But eight years was not enough time to be able to uncover the wealth of the castle there.
This summer we decided to get to know the middle and northern France to our children. We intentionally chose to central and northern regions because the regions we live in the heat of southern France have started to make this body was burnt tourists and too dense to make dizzy head. So we decided to slightly cool the air to cool area of the body before the welcome arrival of Ramadan, the energy content of reckoning for the month of fasting later.
Val de Loire became one of our objectives. Why? Because in this region is not only one or two relics of the imperial castles of France, but so rich in cultural heritage, castle, royal parks, rivers and forests. Property owned this area make a note as a Unesco world heritage area. Read the rest of this entry »
WHEN visiting Palangkaraya, Central Kalimantan, try looking out the window of your aircraft. From behind the window, you’ll see a green carpet of nature nan split by a creek. This flow is similar to a dragon’s head with their bodies without end.
When it seemed increasingly clear forest areas, the city of Palangkaraya will appear as if out of a tropical forest. Yes, Central Kalimantan is rich in natural resources, but the province also has many tourism potentials and attractions that are an integral part of Dayak life. Three main tribes of Dayak in Central Kalimantan Province which is the rate of interest to be dived Ngaju, Ot Danum, and tribal Ma’anyan. Dive into the life of these tribes in the tour will be a special experience for your life.
To learn more about the Dayaks, the best way is to study the life and art. Could through traditional dance or musical instruments. Among these three Dayak, Dayak Ngaju very dominant and famous for his art. Especially wooden coffin with a raised tomb, the ship dead and a memorial statue high. This tribe occupied the area around Kahayan and Kapuas River. Next is the Ot Danum tribes who inhabited the area around the river to the North Ngaju and on to the South in the mountain range Schwaner and Muller. Read the rest of this entry »
Hanging TEMPLE Hengsan, located about 60 km southwest of Datong, in Shanxi Province, China, is one of the forgotten wonders of the world. Existence that clung to the cliffs of Mount Hengshan clearly contrary to gravity. This makes it one of the main tourist attractions in the area of Datong.
Hengsan temple consists of 40 rooms connected by hallways a dizzying labyrinth. This temple was reputedly built by a priest named Liao Ran, during the late Northern Wei Dynasty (386-534 AD) and restored in 1900.
Interestingly, the temple is dedicated to not just one but three religions are Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism. Everything in the temple worship and are represented by 78 sculptures and carvings. Drilling holes into the cliff side made to build this temple. Construction methods supported by cantilevers. Horizontal hole carved into the cliff face and then a square block is inserted and clipped firmly.
Meanwhile, the board used to support frame beams and pillars of the temple. While the ledge outside the building set around a cliff. There are a lot of vertical wooden pole is installed under the building to be a supporter of the temple but they are purely decorative and does not bring substantive content. Hengsan temple built randomly from north to south, with cliffs along the boards inside and cliff faces. Frame beam that is built on top and bottom of the temples along the ledge connected to each other. Read the rest of this entry »
Visit to Germany seemed not complete prior to visiting and seeing the beauty of the Heidelberg Castle. This magnificent palace is a symbol of the country’s history, located in the Neckar Valley. Therefore do not be surprised if the historic building that has always been a source of inspiration the screenwriter or filmmaker, and author of the story. Inspired by ancient buildings Therefore, they big movies or an interesting article about his background, even romance romance by taking a castle setting.
Yes, whoever, when entering the complex, perched directly in awe of our emotions. Grand stand, amid hedge trees arranged beautifully, in the mind of thought on the Harry Potter films, with a background of fantasy castles. Building castles and churches that can typically be found in almost every country of Europe’s mainland, often to impress people who see it. Read the rest of this entry »
When it bears on skiing and wintertime sports, Europe has more than it is fair deal of astonishing resorts. From the greatly priced, to the more than fair, Europe has it completely, and has so much to offering any skier. If you have never been to Europe on a skiing holiday, or if you are looking for blow up your feel, you will chance something that arrests your eyeball without a bit much explore, and you might barely end up conjoining the legions of skiing fans that would not go anyplace else in the Earth for their holiday.
On mainland Europe, you’ve so much a changed excerpt. From the Earth famed French skiing resorts to Austria, Switzerland and the tiny principality of Andorra, you have got such a wide array of skiing to select from. France is known the world across as the true home base of skiing, and the French really know how to do a quality holiday. With naturally astounding resourcefulnesses, and scene that can accept your breath away, France is an ideal positioning for a skiing trip. Why not try the Courchevel resort, which has four different ski resorts within one, providing the perfect blend of quality and affordability in a skiing trip. Read the rest of this entry »