Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Peking Airport - China







In Peking build the new terminal which on capacity and efficiency will surpass all nowadays existing. Probably though there the problem with delays of flights will be solved once and for all. Except for that at the airport conditions for convenience of passengers will be created all. Construction will be completed in 2008.





Monday, May 25, 2009

Windsor Castle


Windsor Castle

Your tour starts at the home of the Royal Family for 900 years, and the world's largest and oldest occupied castle. Windsor Castle's fortified walls dominate the delightful town that has grown up around it over the years. You will see the lavishly decorated State Apartments and St. George's Chapel. You will also witness the Changing of the Guard in all its colorful pageantry and splendor. (on 19 March, 7 April and 13 - 16 June the State Apartments will be closed, on these dates you will visit Queen Mary's Dolls House).

Stonehenge

Going even further back in time, you'll travel through the rolling green Wiltshire landscape to Stonehenge, a collection of stones dragged to this lonely plain near Salisbury 5,000 years ago. Who built it? Why? These questions have haunted the minds of centuries of scholars. Set in a landscape dotted with prehistoric mounds and carvings, Stonehenge continues to enthrall the imagination and captivate the heart of every visitor.

Bath

Next, it's on to Bath, famous for its elegant Georgian architecture. During your panoramic tour of Bath you will be enchanted by the town's beautifully proportioned streetscapes. You'll see Bath Abbey and the much-photographed Pulteney Bridge, modeled on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence. During the tour you will also visit the Roman Baths, the best preserved Roman spa from the ancient world.

Gunung Mulu National Park (Taman Negara Gunung Mulu)



Located near Miri of Sarawak, it is the home to many incredible cave systems including world's largest cave chamber. It is the favourite spot for cave adventurers, bat lovers and jungle trekkers.

Estimated area: 754 km²

Interesting things to do: Enjoy the tropical rain forest, jungle trekking (required for certain cave systems and the wondrous Pinnacle), cave adventuring, bats watching
Geographical coordinates: 4° 03' N, 114° 56' E

Kinabalu National Park (Taman Negara Kinabalu)





Located in Sabah, it covers around 750 square kilometres, surrounding the tallest mountain in Malaysia and South East Asia - Mount Kinabalu. One of the most popular tourist spots in Malaysia.

Estimated area: 754 km²

Interesting things to do: Enjoy the tropical rain forest, jungle trekking, mountain climbing, plants watching (home to rare plants such as Nepenthes rajah and Rafflesia)

Geographical coordinates: 6° 09' N, 116° 39' E

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

Back to Mother Nature






National Park (Taman Negara)

Encompasses 3 states in Peninsular Malaysia namely Pahang, Kelantan and Terengganu. This park is home to some rare mammals such as Indonchinese Tiger, the highly endangered Sumatran Rhinoceros, and Asian Elephant.

Estimated area: 4,343 km²

Interesting things to do: Enjoy the tropical rain forest, jungle trekking, bird watching, river views
Geographical coordinates: 4° 7' N, 102° 46' E

Sipadan Island (Pulau Sipadan)



Located to the east of Tawau in Sabah state, this island was formed by living corals growing on top of an extinct volcano. This island has ample rare diving scenes and there is also a mysterious turtle tomb underneath the island. Voted by many divers as one of the best diving spots in the world.

Interesting things to do: Scuba diving, snorkelling, sunbathing

Geographical coordinates: 4° 6' 52.86'' N, 118° 37' 43.52'' E

Islands & Underwater World




Perhentian Islands (Pulau Perhentian)

Located in the state of Terengganu, it consists of 2 islands - Big Perhentian and Small Perhentian. Both the islands are part of the Pulau Redang National Marine Park, which means this place is a heaven for scuba divers and snorkelling fans.

Interesting things to do: Sunbathing, scuba diving, snorkelling, turtle and shark watching.

Geographical coordinates: 5° 55' 0 N, 102° 43' 60 E