South Korea: Travel The Bulguksa temple, Gyeongju

South Korea: Travel The Bulguksa temple, Gyeongju    

Bulguksa is located on the slopes of Tohamsan, in Gyeongju. The temple is classified as Historic and Scenic Site No.1 by the South Korean goverment. In 1995, Bulguksa was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Site with the Seokguram Grotto.

The temple is considered as a masterpiece of the golden age of Buddhist art in the Silla kingdom. In the Silla period, the temple made up of faith and adherence to Buddhism of Silla people. The temple was built from the mountain rock with beautiful religious architecture and the decoration is very delicate.

The symbols of Bulguksa is the Stairs at the entrance to the temple, which is 33 long step to the top, and it believed that to have been a paradise instead of 33 class. But for now tourists are not allowed to walk up this ladder.

In side the temple you will see the most unique architecture is the stone pagodas. It was built more then 12 centuries. The stone pagodas is located in the east and west of the temple. It is the respect a lot of Korean Buddhist pagodas, this addition is also used to symbolize the back of the 10 won coin used in the present.

The other one corner of the temple, I saw stones various sizes stacked. It belive that, If the sort storied stone and does not fall down, your wish will become true.

Lastly, I feel happy to visit this place and i believe that people visiting this place would feel the same, and i feel a bit jealous Gyeongju people that live surrounded by natural beauty and peaceful way.

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PHOTOS: Sukhothai National Historical Park, Thailand

PHOTOS: Sukhothai National Historical Park, Thailand
Sukhothai is most famous for its historical city of Sukhothai. It is located north central Thailand and 427 kilometres from Bangkok. Sukhothai has also been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage historical park.

Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai National Historical Park

Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai National Historical Park

Wat Sa Si, Sukhothai National Historical Park

Sukhothai National Historical Park

Phra Achana in Wat Si Chum Chapel, Sukhothai National Historical Park

Sukhothai National Historical Park

Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai National Historical Park

Wat Mahathat, Sukhothai National Historical Park

Sukhothai National Historical Park

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Top 5 most unlivable cities in the world

Top 5 most unlivable cities in the world

As a Mercer had announced top 5 most livable cities then it should have 5 unlivable cities in the world, Let check the list below.

Baghdad, Iraq (1st)
Baghdad is the capital of Iraq and it is located on the River Tigris. It is the largest city of Iraq and also the second largest city of the Arab world after Cairo. It have population estimated 6.5 million. This city has been ranked as the city unlivable in the world from a survey by Mercer. Beacuse, this city is very dangerous and attacks occur periodically.

Baghdad, Iraq

Bangui, Central African Republic (2nd )
Bangui is the capital of and the largest city in the Central African Republic. Bangui has been added as World Heritage Branch Cultural Organization UNESCO of the Year in 2006.
For the reason that make this city ranked unlivable cities is the violence often occurs continuously for a period longer than 20 years.

Bangui, Central African Republic

N'Djamena, Chad (3rd )
N'Djamena is the capital city of Chad. It is also the largest city in the country. It have population estimated 700,000 people, In fact, N'Djamena has many beautiful attractions. Unfortunately, the violence and the riot often occurs continuously in this city.

N'Djamena, Chad

Brazzaville, Republic of Congo (4th)
Brazzaville is the capital and largest city of the Republic of the Congo and is located on the Congo River. it has a population 1.5 million.
However This city is often the conflict problem and bloodshed. Since the age of 90 onwards the conflict between the government and police terrorism. As well as conflicts with neighboring countries. Cause there are many people killed.

Brazzaville, Republic of Congo

Khartoum, Sudan (5th)
Khartoum is the capital of Sudan and of Khartoum State. It is located at the confluence of the White Nile flowing north from Lake Victoria, and the Blue Nile flowing west from Ethiopia. It has a population 2.2 million. Khartoum has violence that make many people was killed.

Khartoum, Sudan

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Top 5 most livable cities in the world

Top 5 most livable cities in the world

Vienna, Austria
Vienna is the capital of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. It has been selected as the most livable city in the world in 2009 from the annual Mercer survey. Beacuse, this city has strong and stable economy and political culture. Vienna is the romantic city of the world and also known as the land of classical music immortality of the world.

Vienna, Austria (1st) - Top 5 most livable cities in the world

Zurich, Switzerland
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland. It is located in central Switzerland at the northwestern tip of Lake Zurich. It is one of the city with the most wealth in Europe. In additional, Zurich is a city that has been hailed the best quality of life in the world from Survey since 2006-2009

Zurich, Switzerland (2nd) - Top 5 most livable cities in the world

Geneva, Switzerland
Geneva is the second most populous city in Switzerland after Zurich and is the most populous city of Romandie. Also, Geneva has been named as the international city. Because the location of many important international organizations including the UN headquarters in regular corporate Europe such as World Health Organization (WHO), World Trade Organization (WTO) etc.

Geneva, Switzerland  (3rd) - Top 5 most livable cities in the world

Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is a coastal city located in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, Canada. This city has often been hailed as a clean city and livable city in the world. Vancouver is a famous tourist destination and is popular as top of the world.

Vancouver, Canada (tied 4th) - Top 5 most livable cities in the world

Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland is located in the North Island of New Zealand. It is the largest and most populous in New Zealand.
Auckland is home to many cultures. The majority of inhabitants claim European - predominantly British - descent, but substantial Maori, Pacific Islander and Asian communities exist as well.

Auckland, New Zealand (tied 4th) - Top 5 most livable cities in the world

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Travel Krakow, The city of cultural heritage of Poland

Travel Krakow, The city of cultural heritage of Poland

Krakow, is the one of the oldest cities in Poland and also the second largest in Poland, The name of this city, in Polish pronunciation is Krakow and spelled Kraków and English pronunciation is Cracow.

Krakow City

In the past, Krakow was the capital of Poland from 1038 to 1596, but for now the capital of Poland is Warsaw city. In 1978, UNESCO added Krakow in the list of World Heritage Sites.

Krakow Tourist attractions


Rynek Glowny or Market Square
Rynek Glowny or Market Square is a central square which is the heart of the city. The center of the square is dominated by the cloth hall Sukiennice in the Renaissance style.

Rynek Glowny or Market Square

In central of this Square, it have a very famous Church is the St. Mary's Basilica Church. It is a Brick Gothic church. It was re-built in the 14th century. If anyone wants to view the beautiful city Krakow has been at the church stairs to climb 200 steps up online as well.

Rynek Glowny or Market Square

The Krakow barbican
The Krakow barbican is the Gothic-style barbican and it was built in 1498

The Krakow barbican

Wawel Royal Castle
Wawel Royal Castle is the Renaissance style. In the past, this castle has been the Europe's former Royal Palace that presence of Polish kings since the eighth century until the capital moved to Warsaw.

Wawel Cathedral
Wawel Cathedral is a very famous Cathedral in Krakow and it used as a place of ceremony all his coronation of the king. It also is the burial of kings and religious leaders Cavalier and famous heroes. In the cathedral church also contains 18 churches.

Wawel Cathedral

Auschwitz concentration camps
Auschwitz concentration camps was a network of concentration and extermination camps built and operated in Polish areas during the Second World War. It was the largest of the German concentration camps.

Auschwitz concentration camps museum

Form spring 1942 until the fall of 1944, transport trains delivered Jews to this camp for gas chambers. After the war, The camp's first commandant, Rudolf Hoss testified that up to three million people had died there.

Auschwitz concentration camps museum

In 1979, UNESCO added this camp in the list of World Heritage Sites.

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The Moravian Karst travel guide, the most important karst in Europe

Travel The Moravian Karst, the most important karst in the central Europe

The Moravian Karst is a karst landscape and protected nature reserve to the north of Brno in the eastern part of the Czech Republic. It located near the town of Blansko. There are more than 1000 known caves and four of them (Punkva Caves, Balcarka Cave, Kateřinská Cave and Sloupsko-šošůvské Cave) are opened to public.

The Moravian Karst, the most important karst in the central Europe, No.1

The Moravian Karst is a popular tourist attraction in the local area, and large numbers of tourists visit in the summer months. There are contains well-marked bicycle trails and hiking paths to explore.

The Moravian Karst, the most important karst in the central Europe, No.2

The Moravian Karst, the most important karst in the central Europe, No.3

The Moravian Karst, the most important karst in the central Europe, No.4

The Moravian Karst, the most important karst in the central Europe, No.5

The Moravian Karst, the most important karst in the central Europe, No.6

For more tourism information about The Moravian Karst visit here

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Tourist Attractions in Seoul, South Korea, Seoul travel guide

Tourist Attractions in Seoul, South Korea travel guide

Seoul is the capital and largest city of South Korea and located at North-West of the South Korea. Also, this city has been known in the past by the names Wirye-seong. Seoul began in 17 BC and the symbol of this city is ginkgo tree.

The street in Seoul.

In addition, Seoul is the center of political, economic, cultural and communication part of South Korea, which is interesting is that many of the tourists. This city has been adopted the new and old one mix together perfectly.

Tourist Attractions

Bongeunsa Temple
Bongeunsa Temple was built in 794 and the originally named Kyongseoungsa. It is located on the slope of Sudo Mountain in Samseong-dong. In the Korean War period. This temple was burned down and destroy some part of temple. However, It has been restored to become once again as one of the main temple in Seoul.

The entrance to Bongeunsa Temple

The Buddha in Bongeunsa Temple

In side of this temple, It has Daewoongjeon building which is known as the center of the temple. this building use for religious activities.

Inside of Bongeunsa Temple

In addition, Bongeunsa Temple has the activity that represents the culture of the Koreans is the Korea-Dado Ceremony (The Korea Tea Ceremony)

The Korea-Dado Ceremony (The Korea Tea Ceremony)

Myeongdong
Myeongdong is one of Seoul’s main shopping districts, and it popular with Korean and foreign visitors. This market is known as the Fashion Center of Korea. Because the clothing sales, Jewelry and cosmetic gift.

The various shops in Myeongdong

Korea House Restaurant
Korea House is authentic Korean restaurant. The Korea House is also provided the variety show such as the fan dance, the musical instruments Korean and The drummer variations etc.

The show at the Korea House Restaurant

N Seoul Tower (Namsan Tower)
N Seoul Tower is a communication and observation tower located in Namsan Mountain. It was Built in 1969, and opened to the public in 1980. This tower has been a symbol of the South Korea.

The N Seoul Tower at the night time

The High angle of Seoul from the N Seoul Tower.

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The most beautiful European Castles in the birds eye view

The most beautiful European Castles in the birds eye view

Hohenzollern Castle in the Birds eye view

Neuschwanstein Castle in the Birds eye view

Peles Castle in the Birds eye view

Prague Castle in the Birds eye view

Versailles in the Birds eye view

Bran Castle in the Birds eye view

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