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Solo is the city that never sleeps, there is always something interesting that you can find here. The city is also known as a common tourist destination visited by tourists from big cities.
Place very closely with the city of Solo is Keraton Surakarta Kasunanan which has an area of about 500 x 700 meters. This royal palace surrounded by defensive walls (fort) as high as 3-5 meters with a thickness of 1 meter, called bastion. Most of the palace is nuanced white and blue with a mixture of Javanese and European architectures
In the courtyard or the palace, you can also see a tower named Stage Sanggabuwono. The tower is said to be visible this mysterious meeting place for the King with the Queen of South, the ruler of the South Seas.
On history, this palace was built in 1745 by King Pakubowono II with Prince architect Mangkubumi (Sultan Hamengkubuwono I) which also became an architect Sultan Palace. Therefore, it is not surprising that the basic pattern of spatial two palaces (the Yogyakarta and Surakarta) have many similarities. Read the rest of this entry »
TRACES Hindu who was in Singapore on January 20, next will hold Thaipusam procession which started from the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Serangoon Road until Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple at Keong Siak Road. This could be interesting attractions for free if you are on vacation there.
Thaipusam is a Hindu celebration in honor of the god Subrahmanya is also known as Lord Murugan. During the procession you will see the followers who shaved his head to walk through the pilgrimage route that has been determined. There is also carrying various types of kavadi (expense), bring a pot of milk, or who perform extreme attractions such as piercing the skin, tongue or cheek with a prick of the metal.
Before the celebration of Thaipusam, the adherents usually clean themselves by praying and fasting about 48 days. While adherents of which will bring kavadi must perform a series of elaborate ceremony to arrive the day of celebration. A few days before Thaipusam procession, you can visit the stalls on Serangoon Road, Little India, which offers the type of equipment used in the event. Thaipusam procession itself starts at 6:30 to 12:00 local time and started again at 18:00 to 21:00 local time.
Travel to Pienza, Italy, try to experience staying in a 15th-century monastery. Want to know what it’s like, you can spend the night at Relais Chiostro in Pienza (www.relaisilchiostrodipienza.com), a charming hotel located right in the heart of Pienza. Located just 100 meters from Pienza Cathedral, this historic hotel has a private garden terrace that offers the following manicured beautiful views of the Tuscan countryside.
The rooms at the Relais Chiostro in Pienza overlooks the Old City and rural Val d’Orcia. All are equipped with tea and coffee making facilities, minibar, satellite TV and a few wall paintings featuring the original ceiling. When looking for an internet connection, you can go to the reception hall. After passing the night in peace, you can start exploring the old churches and monuments nearby. As the day went in the afternoon, there is nothing better than swimming in the hotel pool while enjoying the sunset.
After a tired feeling adventurous, will surely feel hungry stomach, you can direct to the hotel restaurant La Terrazza del Chiostro. This restaurant serves Italian dishes. For a different atmosphere, you can order food at the hotel terrace while enjoying the surrounding natural panorama. Read the rest of this entry »
Guangfu touring the ancient city, you will find a typical ancient city in northern China which is surrounded by an artificial river. Some of the newly rebuilt bridge linking the city with the outside world. The journey begins. After crossing the bridge, you will find the city wall height of 10 meters that show the authority and power.
Guangfu town is also surrounded by a wall built in the Tang Dynasty with clay. The bricks that are part of the wall had been a silent witness to the transition town for more than 1,000 years. Regarding the layout and architecture of the city recorded since the era of the Ming Dynasty. Basic elements, such as four way, eight-lane and 72 angles are stored properly. However, most of the old houses have been replaced with new ones.
In the city, you can see the Wu Yuxiang’s residence built in the Qing Dynasty and is still maintained. Houses an expert in Tai Chi Chuan consists of three residence and a yard. Read the rest of this entry »
Kyoto became the capital in addition to Japan and become a business destination was also rich with historical sites. Kyoto has many features of Japan’s national wealth. Starting from Toji Temple (the highest in Japan) which has a five-level pagoda, Shimogamo (one of the oldest shrine in Japan) to show the girls geisha in Gion.
Although Kyoto was once the American bombardments, but until now the city remains a major capital for Japan. Formerly this town was also victorious, especially since the emperor’s power ended in the year 794 to 1868. One of the buildings before the war that still remains is Machiya which is the traditional home-style Japanese.
While the geisha is usually performed on special occasions engagement or other big events in the tea house (ochaya). They sometimes work serving the guests, pouring tea, lit a match and playing music or traditional dance. For tradisonalnya hotel, there are boutique hotels The Screen is located near the Imperial Gardens, ryokan. The hotel is getting a good sun, even in the winter.