My Vietnam Tour - A Dazzling Blend Of Modernity And Tradition

Dear All Blog Readers, Again I am with you another "Travel Talks about Vietnam", So Get Ready to discover about this place.

Before I start my discussion with you, Let Me First Introduce with - VKTOUR CO. LTD. Yes, I had positive experiences with them.

If you thinking about "Vietnam Holidays", they are perfect for you because of established in early 2008 with key persons from some leading travel agents in Hanoi, Vietnam and their partners from across Asia, Europe and America.

When you book with Vktour you are dealing with a local person who can provide you with the latest updates as well as quickly access the best deals in the region.

A country with enchanting natural beauty and tranquil village life, Vietnam is known all over the world as one of the outstanding travel destinations. Situated in Southeast Asia, this 'S' shaped country remains abuzz with tourists throughout the year. More than 3.77 million tourists tour Vietnam every year. With China in the north and Laos and Cambodia in the west, Vietnam is a perfect blend of ancient cultures in modern colors. Vietnam is blessed with enthralling highlands and rainforest regions. Its islands and beaches are the finest in Southeast Asia region. Vietnam is a booming economy. According to the BBC report of 7 April 2011, Vietnam inches to be a developed country by 2020.

Sapa is just a train-ride away from the hustling city of Hanoi. It is home to the country's minority groups coming from North Vietnam and South West China. Means of transportation around the area would be by trekking or by riding on horses.

The most unforgettable adventure in this Vietnam tour would be having the chance to witness the love market. This is a special occasion which is a described as a cross between the a Middle Eastern arms bazaar, a bad Pavarotti concert, a peacock mating ritual, an Amish square dance and Bangkok's more decent Patpong - you get the picture. If you're observant enough, you might even witness some of the younger members of the hill tribes in their courting rites. Listen to the wonderful melodies of love songs being sung to woo their mates.

My Turkey Holidays at Sultanahmet District in Istanbul

Here I am again with my another POSITIVE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE at Istanbul Hotels.

Yes, Still I do not forget my days at Premist Hotel in Sultanahmet District, Istanbul, Turkey, located at the heart of the historic atmosphere of Istanbul.

200 meters away from Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Museum and Blue Mosque and in walking distance to Grand Bazaar, Basilica Cistern and Hippodrome in the historic peninsula.

The historic atmosphere of Sultan Ahmet in which our hotel is located is reflected in all materials used in Premist Hotel, furniture specifically designed for each room, high ceilings and solid wooden floors.

I joined them at various Social Media Site like,

https://www.facebook.com/PremistHotel
https://twitter.com/HotelPremist
http://instagram.com/premisthotel
https://tr.foursquare.com/v/premist-hotels/50c59361e4b0a6a6507d8de2

Everyone knows that the ancient city of Istanbul is located on the site of the capital of the Byzantine Empire - Second Rome as it is often called - Constantinople. The connection between these cities is continuous. Istanbul is Constantinople itself which has just become the capital of the Ottoman Empire, the victor of the Byzantine Empire. But few of those who go to Istanbul for the first time know that Sultanahmet district is in fact the whole Constantinople.

Here are virtually all the most important sights of the city built in the Greek period. Hagia Sophia - one of the four major Christian churches in the world, - the remains of the Constantine's church, the underground reservoir Yerebatan, finally, the legendary Hippodrome covered with monuments of ancient Rome, Egypt, Greece... All this is preserved to this day! And everything that is not under the open sky - although there are lots of such monuments in Sultanahmet area - is assembled in the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul. That this is the main advantage of Sultanahmet hotels. You will live in two or three minutes walk from the most magnificent monuments of Istanbul! In Sultanahmet you can easily rent a room overlooking the Blue Mosque and St. Sophia visible from almost every corner of the area. So Sultanahmet hotels will give you the opportunity to spend minimum of time on the way to places of Istanbul worth getting acquainted with.

Sultanahmet is where Saint Sophia and the Blue mosque have been facing each other for many centuries, and these are iconic buildings, along with the Topkapi Palace which is also close to them. There is a park now separating these two museums, and on the left hand side, as you walk towards what is reputed to be the oldest church in Christendom, you will see the tram-lines and modern trams which will take you to the Grand Bazaar or down to the Bosporus. At the corner, near the tram stop you will see the Mosaic cafe, which serves fusion food, a blend of East and West which is what Istanbul ultimately is. If you turn right and walk past the cafe you will come to a cul-de-sac which houses the Sah (pronounced shah) bar, bistro and restaurant which serves very good Turkish food and where, on a Tuesday and Friday you can hear live music from the Istanbulls, a local group. It is a pleasant place to sit and one of my hideaways when I have had enough of the hustle and bustle.

Enjoy Xian One Day Tour with Many Attractions

Hey all of You - My Loving Blog Readers, After 2 Days "Full Weekend FUN with my friends" here I am again with you.

Yesterday Night, I talked my positive TRAVEL EXPERIENCES about "Beijing to Xian One Day Tour" with my friends which I am going to share here with you also.

So, Let's Start,   

Xi'an, a city drenched in history and culture dates back to one million years ago which there were 13 dynasties had established their capital cities here from the 11th century Before Christ to the Tang Dynasty (618-907A.D.). And occupying the prime central location in China, it is dotted with the most mysterious and the mind-blowing tourist attractions in the country. The most distinguishing feature of Xi'an is that it has retained its ancient heritage and culture of the bygone era.

The Big Wild Goose Pagoda was built in the year of 652 A.D. during the rule of the Chinese Emperor Gaozong of the Tang Dynasty. In ancient times, this structure functioned to collect Buddhist materials taken from India by hierarch Xuanzang. When the Big Wild Goose Pagoda was originally constructed, it was sixty meters tall and included five stores.

The modern pagoda is now nearly five meters taller than it once was with an additional two stories. From the outside, this building looks squarish and cone-like, a structure type that is simple, but amazing all the same. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda can be considered a masterpiece of Buddhist construction style. The pagoda was built with brick, which can help to explain why it is one of the most well preserved ancient buildings in the world. Once inside this pagoda, you will find a staircase that will lead to an overlook in which you can see much of Xi'an city. Statues of Buddha are finely engraved on the walls throughout this structure. These engravings were done by the famous artist Yan Liben, who was part of the Tang Dynasty.