Asia

Eram Garden, also known as Paradise Garden, is a beautiful large garden located in Shiraz, Iran, and is the most beautiful garden landscape in Iran. The best time to visit Shiraz is when the climate is distinct in four seasons. In the northern part, spring, summer, and autumn are relatively cool, while winter is cold. In the southern part, summer is hot and winter is warm. The highest temperature is in July, with average lows and highs of 22°C and 37°C respectively, while the lowest temperature is in January, with...

The Ali Qapu Palace, located on the west side of Imam Square, is a 6-story building built in the early 17th century. The name "Ali Qapu" means "Magnificent Gate" and was constructed by Shah Abbas I. Standing at 48 meters tall, the main entrance consists of 6 levels. Each level is adorned with different decorations and features two spiral staircases that are difficult to climb. Every small room has its own unique characteristics. The third level's "Music Hall" is adorned with 18 wooden columns, a wooden lattice carved ceiling with...

The Jokhang Mosque, also known as the "Alavian Mosque", was built in the 10th century AD. Inside the mosque, there is a crescent-shaped archway, with a series of 11 semi-circular arches connected together forming a cloister, with the central arch being wider. The walls, archways, and pillars are decorated with different geometric patterns. Its pulpit and a wooden door are particularly unique. Both items are exquisite woodcarvings with high artistic value. On the pulpit, there is an inscription in the Naskh calligraphy style, donated by Jamal al-Din Malik Taj al-Juqr...

The Quran Gate is a landmark building in Shiraz, its history can be traced back to over a thousand years ago. It used to be a decorative city gate, and the Islamic scholar, Karim Khan, placed a Quran in a small room on the gate to bless the passersby. However, the current Quran Gate does not at all resemble a historical relic; it is a new building and is still undergoing expansion. Behind the Quran Gate, there is a waterfall cascading down the cliff, which is a wonder to behold...

The national animal of Bhutan is the Takin, a unique creature with the head of a goat and the body of a cow, only found in Bhutan. Legend has it that the eccentric sage Drukpa Kunley created the Takin using animal bones. Takin Zoo in Thimphu is where you can see this special animal. Takin is a typical cold-adapted species, usually found in high-altitude forests, meadows above 2500 meters, and rocky areas below 2500 meters in winter. They are social animals, with robust bodies and fierce temperaments. In spring, they...

Puerto Galera is located in the northern part of Mindoro, the largest island in the southern Philippines. It is a famous diving destination in the Philippines, suitable for diving all year round. Due to the frequent appearance of dolphins here, it is simply called Dolphin Bay.

The typical Cambodian red building houses a collection of precious artifacts and artworks from different periods in Cambodian history. Built in 1913, the museum currently holds handicrafts and sculptures from the 4th to 10th centuries, as well as photos of Angkor taken by various French photographers and many authentic sculptures from the Angkor Wat temple complex. Doing some research before visiting Angkor Wat is very helpful. The museum, with its open design, is very beautiful and full of exotic charm. In the center, there is a small pavilion housing a...

Angkor Wat, the capital and temple city of the Angkor Empire, represents the pinnacle of Khmer classical architecture, with its astonishing stories depicted on the reliefs of surrounding galleries. Also known as Angkor Wat, one of the Four Wonders of the East, it is the most well-preserved temple among the Angkor ruins, renowned for its grand architecture and intricate reliefs. Established in the mid-12th century to honor the Hindu god Vishnu, it was later transformed into a Buddhist temple in the late 13th century.

Myitkyina, a key town located on the border in northern Myanmar, serves as the capital of Kachin State. Situated on the western bank of the Maykha River, an upper tributary of the Irrawaddy River, Myitkyina is the most important river port in northern Myanmar with a population of approximately 35,000. Positioned in a hilly region in the north with an elevation of over 1000 meters, it experiences an average annual temperature of 23.7°C and an annual rainfall of around 2000 millimeters. During World War II, Myitkyina held strategic significance and...