It is easy to assume that all Vietnamese people belong to the same large family, but it isn't so. Vietnam has 54 officially recognised ethnic groups. The largest, the Kinh or Viet make up 86% but that leaves 14% among the other 53 ethnicities.Most of these ethnic minorities live in the mountain areas in the north-west and in the Central Highlands, although there some in the south, too. The Tay, the Thai, the Muong, the Khmer, the...more
Long Beach is located in Los Angeles County on the Pacific coast in southern California approximately 20 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. On it southeast edge, Long Beach borders on Orange County. Long Beach is the 5th largest city in California and the 28th largest in the US. Long Beach is also the 2nd largest city in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. Long Beach surrounds the city of Signal Hill completely.There are numerous places that you...more
Hangzhou is famous for its gorgeous scenery, stunning sites, Dragon Well Tea , and unique culture. The most famous attraction in Hangzhou is the West Lake. It occupies an area of over 60 square kilometers. It is surrounded by stunning scenery and plenty of cultural relics. West Lake is surrounded on three sides by mountains. The banks of the West Lake are beautifully landscaped with flowers and trees. In each of the four seasons the West Lake takes on a different look. In summer hundreds of lotus blossoms bloom, in the fall the Three Ponds are reflected in the lake, in the spring the willows lining the West Lake bud, and in the winter the plum flowers bloom in an explosion of red. There are ten famous sites of the West Lake which are famous throughout China and there is no Chinese person who doesn't know them.Spring arrival at the Su Causeway:The Su Causeway, located 3 kilometers from West Lake, runs from the Nanping Mountain to the Qixia Hill. A famous poet in the Northern Song Dynasty, Su Dongpo made it by using the mud that he dredged from the West Lake when he worked in Hangzhou. Later generations wanting to memorialize his contributions named the causeway the Su...more
Bikaner is an important tourist city situated in Indian state of Rajasthan. It is wonderful tourist destination. It reflects the charm and grandeur of historical past of India. The city id dotted with numerous tourist sites which is enough to entertain and amuse tourists. Bikaner is famous for massive forts and massive palaces, terrific temples,...more
This fine-looking hill resort is an image of serenity, drenched in the charm of chir pines, firs, oaks and willows, and makes an ideal destination for the people who are looking for peace.Even though it is not as big an appeal as Shimla, Kasauli had its residents of British tourists in summer. The Upper Mall where the finest of bungalows stood was...more
In each season, these picture perfect hill towns of the Himachal Pradesh can be visited and explored. Summers are cool and provide range of tourism options and several adventure & sports activities to enjoy. Winter is chilly, but it has its own charm and deserve the attention of tourists especially honeymoon couples or adventurers who want to enjoy adventure and sport activities during their himachal holidays.Shimla is the capital city of Himachal Pradesh and very popular as a honeymoon resort among honeymoon couples especially among domestic couples. But now the city with enhanced tourism infrastructure and availability of luxuries hotels and cottages began to attract honeymoon couples from all over the world. Honeymoon is Shimla promises couples wonderful and memorable honeymoon holidays with lots of sightseeing and lots of activities to be enjoyed. The ridge, the Mall, the Kali Bari temple, the Jakhoo Temple, the State Museum, the Prospect Hill, the Summer Hill, the Chadwick Falls, etc are some of worth visiting attractions of Shimla tours. One can enjoy several delightful and adventurous activities like trekking, Jeep Safari, Wildlife Expedition, Nature Walk, River Rafting,...more
Snow-covered Himalayan peaks, wooden slopes, lively valleys, meadows of wild flowers, fruit laden apple orchards, deodar & pine tree forests, adventure & sport spots, etc are the major attractions of Shimla Kullu and Manali tour package in Himachal...more
Agra engraved its name on the pages of history and on the world map with the wealth of its majestic castles, forts and other historic monuments sprinkled across the city. As a result Agra Holiday Packages are offering a perfect peep into this...more
'As usual, the response of the tourists is good. But this time, a long weekend is an added advantage to the tourism industry. Most of our hotels have got tremendous bookings,' Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) General...more
The good old wellington boot has long been an item of choice for pottering around the garden, walking the dog or going out in the rain. The highly practical and classic welly conjures up memories of childhood trips and times when the...more
Most of the prominent tourist places in mid and high hills saw a good spell of showers early morning on Friday, giving a relief from unusually high temperatures."Shimla and its nearby places received significant rain and hailstorm after days of dry...more
The beautiful lakes of the area make Basildon ideal for quiet conferences and private events. Set in elegant surroundings and with excellent amenities, Holiday Inn Basildon is a perfect choice for your conference in Basildon. With...more