Excelloz.com Travel Guide

Brussels a Hedonists dream

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Ioan Voicu) — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Brussels is the cosmopolitan capital of Belgium, a city steeped in history and featuring some unique attractions. The area of Brussels where most tourists converge is the Grand Place, a landmark square featuring some outstanding historical buildings and several museums. Besides the City Museum, t ...

Penang Malaysia - a true blast from the past

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Ioan Voicu) — Sat, 12 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Penang is a city in Malaysia where you have to constantly remember what year you’re in: the skyscrapers in Georgetown’s center and the modern hi-tech factories say “2006”, the pristine beaches at Batu Ferringhi are timeless, while in Old Georgetown you’ll feel like you stepped back in time 120 years ...

Ratchada Pisek (Ratchada Phisek) Hotels.

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Fri, 11 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Ratchada Pisek Road, the peaceful road which are full of enjoyable stuff to do. This road is not too crowded a day time, but it is more for a night time. The Ratchada Pisek road indicates enjoyable stuff for both Thais and foreigners to surf. The Thailand cultural centre, it is the place which it is ...

Beijing Hotels, China

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Chonnikan Juntura) — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In China, Beijing is the capital city and located in the northeastern of China. Local and foreign tourists can enjoy traveling in Beijing all year but the best season to visit Beijing, as many other parts of China, is autumn. Beijing has many attractive places such as a wonderful Summer Palace, Frag ...

Elegant Silom Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Thu, 10 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Silom Road, it is one of a famous area in Bangkok. Silom is full of business people as it is the biggest business area in Bangkok. Also, there are many tourists who want to have a luxurious resting in the luxurious hotels in this area. Silom Road is connected by BTS and MRT. It is comfortable and co ...

Comfortable and Convenience, Sukhumvit Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Sukhumvit, it is the name of the street in Bangkok, Thailand. Sukhumvit is very famous street for both local Thais and Foreigners, both business people and teenagers. As the street, there is full of the business buildings and as well there are many entertainment places such as shopping malls, resta ...

Wellington Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Wellington, New Zealand’s capital city is located in Australia continent or Oceania. It is the world’s most southerly capital and is built on the shores of a harbor and the suburbs sit on the surrounding hills. The city is called as the “Windy Wellington” city. It is lively and there are great shopp ...

Phnom Penh Hotels, Cambodia

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Chonnikan Juntura) — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Phnom Penh is the capital city of the Kingdom of Cambodia, located at the confluence of three rivers - the Mekong, the Bassac and Tonle Sap. There are 3 traveling sections in the Phnom Penh; north, south and centre. The north of city is an attractive residential area. The south of the city is the Fr ...

Yangon Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Ms. Ruethairath Aimsamang) — Wed, 09 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Yangon, the capital city of Myanmar. It is the gateway to Myanmar and is a city unlike any other. The city itself features few high rises and practically no traffic congestion. What moves in the streets, fringed by buildings in various states of dilapidation, are pedestrians and bicyclists aside mos ...

Jakarta Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Jakarta is the dynamic capital city of the Republic of Indonesia. It is a place of extremes. The city is a wonderful with an amazing stuff and friendly people. Thinking of visiting Jakarta? The city is bound to the north by the Java Sea. It has an own special Betawi culture. The city is the port of ...

Vientiane Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Vientiane, the capital city of Laos is one amazing historical, traditional and cultural cities in South East Asia. It is the place that the tourists can explore life and historical side. It is undeveloped country and chilled out place you can spend time taking away from it all for learning people an ...

Manila Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Ms. Ruethairath Aimsamang) — Sat, 05 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Manila is the largest island, known as the capital city which is the hub of a metropolitan area with 10 million people. Manila lies about 950 kilometers southeast of Honk Kong and 2,400 kilometers northeast of Singapore. Almost of the city is situated along the bay. Talking about Manila leads m ...

Hotels in Dubai

editor@excelloz.com (Ms. Ruethairath Aimsamang) — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Dubai is an ultramodern city. In appearance it is clean, safe, and ultimately dynamic and flow of capitalism at its best. Very little which are obsolete remains and markets here tend to sell gold and electronics rather then more traditional goods. Since Dubai is rich of cultures, it is common see ...

Splendor of Shanghai Hotels, China

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Shanghai is one of great cities situated on the estuary of Yangtze River of China. It is the largest industrial city. Once known as the “Paris of the East”. It is at the moment a modern cultural center of China. Shanghai has three key areas of attraction to the visitors. Those contain Business, Sigh ...

London Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Ms. Ruethairath Aimsamang) — Fri, 04 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

London a capital city of England where offers a fantastic diversity of population and supports a myriad of different lifestyles. Whatever your background or interest, you’ll find people of like mind and have the opportunity to express yourself freely. Every area of London has something different ...

How to get there ?

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong, still maintaining a degree of independence from Mainland China has separate immigration laws. As a legacy from the British rule and fitting into its image as an international city many western visitors do not need to obtain a visa in advance. However if you wish to visit Mainland China, o ...

Getting to Hong Kong by Plane

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The modern Hong Kong International Airport was opened in 1998 and now is operating very efficiently. It was built over an island called Chek Lap Kok and also goes by that name. For more information you can visit: http://www.immd.gov.hk/td/airport/index.htm which has full information about ...

Canberra Hotels, Australia

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Chonnikan Juntura) — Thu, 03 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

From 16th September to 15th October 2006, it will be a big festival, “Floraide” at Commonwealth Park in Canberra, Australia. Floraide is be arranged every year on Canberra’s springtime. Both of local and foreign travelers can enjoy and get new experiences from a world class floral spectacular. Not o ...

Test Opening of Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Ioan Voicu) — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The 29th of July was an auspicious occassion for Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok's new gateway for travelers from all over the world. On this day more than 20 flights operated by Thailand's six main airlines took off and landed to an from destinations all over the country. With the internationa ...

Bali Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Ms. Ruethairath Aimsamang) — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Bali is one of beautiful islands in Indonesia. It is a true paradise which attracts and endless stream of visitors because of a thousand reasons. The island is 153 km long and 112 km wide tends to have soft white sand while the other islands nearby have rough black sand. Bali is sure to have th ...

Hanoi, the unique capital city of Vietnam

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Hanoi is a capital city located in the north of the country, Vietnam which is in south East Asia. Hanoi is one of a city that is full of tourists all year. The city offers a real cultural experience and it is unique. Transportations are available to head to this place from outside and also inside. M ...

Bangkok Hotels, Thailand

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Chonnikan Juntura) — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

One of the attractive places in South East Asia is Bangkok, located in the heart of Thailand. Bangkok is the hustle and bustle city. There are business centre, shopping centre, nightlife and many governmental departments in the city. Moreover, Bangkok has major attractions; most of them are cultural ...

Hong Kong Writers

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Although historically there has been a strong tradition of Cantonese literature most of it has failed to make translation. Hong Kong therefore is not placed highly in the international literature scene. The most notable works are travel and other non-fiction books, rather than novels. Here are a few ...

Religion in Hong Kong

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Because Hong Kong is home for so many people from every corner of the earth, it has representatives from all the major religions. The main religion that serves most people is a combination of Buddhism, originating in India, Taoism and Confucianism, both from China. This creates a fusion with many su ...

Religious Freedom

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

In Hong Kong and the rest of China its citizens are free to practice there chosen religion. The constitution of China specifies that no public or state organisation or individual should interfere with another individuals chosen belief. In general people in China can follow what ever belief system ...

Kuala Lumpur Hotels, Malaysia

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Chonnikan Juntura) — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This year from 23rd July to 3rd August in Kuala Lumpur has Mega Sales Carnivals. All major shopping precincts, malls and retail outlets nationwide offer the great shopping promotions, bargains and discount of up to 70% on a wide range of products and services. I think I will go shopping there ...

Getting to and from the Chek Lap Kok Airport

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Airport Express The airport Express is the best way to get to and from the Chek Lap Kok airport. It is an efficient train service that takes 23 minutes, running from Kowloon and the Central district. There are pleanty of baggage handlers if you have many bags. After arriving you can get a ta ...

Modernity of Tokyo Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

What comes into your mind when talking about Tokyo or Japan? The modernity and technology are what suddenly thought of when talking about this city or country. Tokyo is Japan's capital and the country's largest city. There are many different places inside the city giving visitors the varieties all t ...

Kanchanaburi Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Ms. Ruethairath Aimsamang) — Wed, 02 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Kanchanaburi is the third largest province in Thailand. It is located 129 km away in west of Bangkok. Kanchanaburi is one of breathtaking provinces as it is full of a lot of attractions there and many nice hotels in Kanchanaburi. There is a River Kwai which holds the Death Railway and the bridge ov ...

Hua Hin Hotels in Thailand

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Chonnikan Juntura) — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Hua Hin is a peace white sand beach, located in the centre of Thailand and renowned for the natural charm of beaches and mountains. Hua Hin is one of major attractive places and popular seaside resorts and hotels for foreign and local travelers in Thailand. Hua Hin Beach is full of large ston ...

Tsim Sha Tsui

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Tsim Sha Tsui is at the southern most tip of Kowloon. The name means sharp sandy point. Now it is best known for the terminal of the Star Ferry. In times gone by it was a barren sandy beach. Another name this area has gone by is Heung Po Tau. Heung means fragrant and Po Tau means wharf. This refers ...

Mong Kok

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Tue, 01 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The name "Mong Kok" literally means bustling city corner. Before the development of this area exploded this was actually a smallseaside village above a rocky headland. The village folk that inhaboited this area were watercress and spinach farmers. Sai Yeung choi and Tung Choi are streets there today ...

Phi Phi (Pee Pee) Island Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Ms. Ruethairath Aimsamang) — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Phi Phi Island is located in Krabi province east of Phuket. The island is known as one of the softest white sandy palm fringed beaches and stuning limestone that rise from the Andaman Sea. Phi Phi island is only 48 kms from Phuket and 42 kms south of Krabi. The island is accessible by boat, speedbo ...

Hong Kong Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong is a one big business center country and as well a tourism country. The best months to visit Hong Kong are during October and December which the skies are clear. Hong Kong is full of Hotels and accommodations around Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories, and Lantau Island. There ...

Singapore Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Ms. Ruethairath Aimsamang) — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Singapore is a tourist playground where you can find a host of spectacular attractions, exotic dining and luxury hotels in Singapore. There is something for everyone, from families to business travelers. You will find all the modern conveniences an efficient, user-friendly airport, comfortable hotel ...

Ho Chi Minh Hotels, Vietnam

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Chonnikan Juntura) — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Saigon or Ho Chi Minh is the economic center of Vietnam. It is also a commercial trading hub between China, Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, and other foreign countries. Ho Chi Minh is the busting city, with colorful free-markets and other activities. The city also has exciting nightlife activitie ...

Koh Chang Hotels, Island in Thailand

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

One of amazing Island paradises in Thailand is Koh Chang or Chang Island which means elephant. It is the second largest Island located in Trat Province in the Gulf of Thailand. Koh Chang or Chang Island displays of nature’s art with several beautiful beaches appeared on the Island that you can enjoy ...

Hotels in Pattaya

editor@excelloz.com (Ms. Ruethairath Aimsamang) — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Pattaya is one of the most famous beach destinations in Thailand. The beach town boasts of a range of diversions that appeal to every taste and preference. Pattaya is within easy reach of many, affordable golf courses and offers plenty of opportunities for water sports. At night the city comes alive ...

Koh Samet Island Hotels (Samed, Samet)

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Koh Samet or Samet Island is one of an amazing and wonderful Island which is located in Rayong province in the Gulf of Thailand and is the closet Island from Bangkok for about only 250 km. This place is always full of the tourists both Thais and foreigners all of the year. People imagine that ...

Krabi Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Chonnikan Juntura) — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Krabi is one of attractive places in Andaman Sea, southern Thailand. Wonderful sand and clear water of beaches and islands in Krabi are famous attractions. Many beaches and islands in Krabi, Thailand are popular such as Koh Lanta, Tabkaak Beach, Khong Moung Beach, Phra Nang Beach and Ao Nang ...

Phuket Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Ms. Ruethairath Aimsamang) — Sat, 29 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Phuket is Thailand’s largest island located in the Indian Ocean. It is the only island having provincial status with a rich and colorful history. There are 16 small beaches in this big striking island which fascinate a million tourists a year to experience the beauty of Peal of Andaman. Phuket is ...

Chiang Mai Hotel

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Chonnikan Juntura) — Fri, 28 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Chiang Mai is located in the north of Thailand. Because of people, flowers, weather and culture, so that it makes Chiang Mai to be one of famous place and nice city in Thailand. There are many attractive places such as Chiang Mai National Museum, Doi Suthep – Doi Pui National Park, Doi Inthanon nati ...

Bangkok Hotels

editor@excelloz.com (Ms. Ruethairath Aimsamang) — Thu, 27 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

It is indisputable that most of tourists who plan to come to Thailand have no idea what to expect when they are here. Many concerns continually pop up in their heads. Of course where to stay is one of their fears since they might have seen houseless people sleep in Bangkok streets and might think ...

The place of Love, Taj Mahal.

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

I am pretty sure that everyone should have heard about this place. It is one of greatest architectures in the world which it took 22 years to finish by more than 20,000 workmen from all over the world. It is one of greatest places with the history would never ever be forgotten. The Taj Mahal, ...

Khaosan Road

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Chonnikan Juntura) — Wed, 26 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

One of nightlife attractive places in Bangkok is Khaosan Road. And I like there, not only a lot of foreigners there but a lot of pubs, bars and restaurants also. So, when I meet up with my friends, we always decide to go to Khaosan Road. We like the environment of Khaosan Road especially i ...

Grand Palace or Wat Phra Kaew

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Kanistha Rattanapisit) — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The most beautiful temple I have ever seen. My day trip around Grand Palace or Wat Phra Kaew was amazing! In fact, you should actually take a whole day to take a tour around The Grand Palace. To see the view when the sun shines at a day time and the moon lights at a night time playing on the ...

The Kings Cross Street in Sydney.

editor@excelloz.com (Miss. Chonnikan Juntura) — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

On March of this year, I had a chance to go to Sydney, Australia and stayed at the Crest Hotel in the Kings Cross Street for week. The Kings Cross Street is the gay community’s habitat in Sydney. There are beautiful attractive places in Kings Cross Street such as Art space, Elizabeth Bay Hous ...

JJ or (Chatuchak, Jatuchak, Jatujak) Market

editor@excelloz.com (Ms. Ruethairath Aimsamang) — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

“Hey dude, Let’s go shopping at JJ Market (Chatuchak, Jatuchak, Jatujak)” A friend of mine asked me to go shopping with her. Without thinking, I quickly said yes since I happen to get bored on the weekends. It had been a long while since I last went shopping at Jatujak Market, the bigge ...

Vienna

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Ioan Voicu) — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The ex-capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Vienna has quite a bit of old-style charm. While on one side of the Danube River we can see modern skyscrapers which form the city’s financial district, the opposite part is a far more interesting network of tiny intricate streets and expansive boulevar ...

Some Important Temples and Places of Worship.

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Mon, 24 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Royal Grand Palace – This is most important and famous landmark in the whole of the country. It is visited by a huge number of Thais and foreign visitors every year. Its majestic building and amazingly intricate statues and art-work are world famous. Situated within this temple is a build ...

Koh Chang Island

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Leaving from the Eastern Bus Terminal in <a href="http://www.excelloz.com/Travel_guide/Bangkok.html">Bangkok</a> (next to Ekkmai BTS Skytrain station) travellers by bus can reach the Trat Bus Terminal in approximately five and a half hours, with buses departing between 6am and midnight. Sawng ...

Koh Chang Overview

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Hidden away on Thailand’s north-eastern Trat coastline, Koh Chang National Marine Park has successfully managed to escape the attention of the country’s well established and ever-growing tourist industry. As such the park remains a virtually untouched haven for Thais and well-informed travell ...

Phuket Island

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The largest and most accessible island in Thailand, Phuket, lying off the South West coast, is also one of the most diverse and developed. It is blessed with a wealth of natural resources to entice the visitor. Lime stone cliffs, white sand beaches, rocky headlands, peaceful sweeping bays and ...

Phuket Island Geography

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The tallest peak in Phuket is Mai Tao Sip Song (twelve cane peak in English). it stands at 529 meters and is part of the series of mountains and valleys running mainly from north - South and covering approximately 70 percent of the island. The other 30 percent is mainly flat plain and is located in ...

Phuket Population

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

There are officially 231,206 permanent residents on phuket island. The main town, Phuket town, has about 60,000 people. Phuket attracts a lot of migrant semi permanent workers form other provinces in Thailand and additionally at any one time has up to 35,000 tourists. In reality the total number of ...

Phuket Weather

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Phuket’s weather is influenced by two main seasons. The wet season, from May to November, and the dry season from December to April. The wet season is dominated by moisture laden monsoon winds blowing from the south west off the Andaman sea. The wettest months are August and September. In the dr ...

Phuket History

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Thu, 13 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Phuket has a long history as a center for maritime trade and commerce. Its topography lends itself perfectly as a stopover point for traders and merchants escaping the monsoon storms and rough seas. Phang Nga bay among other smaller bays serve as a perfect sheltering place from the prevailing ...

Chiang Mai History

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Mon, 10 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Hundreds of years before the ascension of the Ayutthaya and Sukhotai kingdoms, the northern Thai kingdom of Lanna was a prosperous and flourishing state that was founded on the friendship of three kings. Being able to chronicle its beginnings back 700 years, Chiang Mai has one of the richest histori ...

Chiang Mai Overview

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Tue, 04 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Located in the picturesque northern region of Thailand, the countries second largest city, Chiang Mai, sits on the exotic Mae Ping River basin. This northern capital lies 700 kilometers away from the hustle and bustle of Bangkok, covering 20,107 square kilometers, giving it the distinction of being ...

Chiang Rai Overview

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Mon, 03 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Chiang Rai is Thailand’s northern most province situated in the Kok River basin covering an area of 11,678 square kilometers. Located 785 kilometers from Bangkok, the area stands 580 meters above sea level. Chiang Rai reaches the mighty Mekong River to the north and borders on Myanmar (Burma) and L ...

Koh Samui Island Overview

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Koh Samui Island is the very essence of tropical paradise, where legendary stretches of white sands and azure blue waters gently lap at the sun-scorched shorelines, inviting you to experience an unforgettable, luxurious, latter – day Robinson Crusoe experience. <a href="http://www.excelloz.com/Tr ...

The Great Barrier Reef in Queensland

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Umbert Fischer) — Sat, 01 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef and one of Australia’s biggest attractions. Being located off the Coast in Queensland province, the Great Barrier Reef stretches more than an amazing 2000 kilometers. The Great Barrier Reef comprises hundreds of islands and several thousands o ...

Hong Kong Shopping Malls

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong is packed full of shopping malls. They offer the chance to shop in air-conditioned comfort and convenience. The MTR rail system has stops all the major shopping centres making getting around very easy and independent form the weather. If it is hot or raining you never have to leave the air ...

Causeway Bay

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

An area full of <a href="http://www.excelloz.com/Travel_guide/Hong_Kong_City/Hong_Kong_Shopping_Malls.html" title="Causeway Bay is a fun place to shop">shopping malls and shops</a>. This are has been known as little Japan due to a large number of Japanese department stores and products in the ...

Wan Chai in Hong Kong

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Wed, 28 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

This is an excellent area to go <a href="http://www.excelloz.com/Travel_guide/Hong_Kong_City/Hong_Kong_Shopping_Malls.html" title="Shopping in Hong Kong">shopping</a>. Among its historic streets you can find a large variety of items. Spring garden Lane is the place to go for clothes at ver ...

Hong Kong Culture

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Mon, 26 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

With more of a reputation for garish neon capitalism it may surprise some readers that Hong Kong is also somewhat a cultural centre. It is a place that preserves some of the traditional arts that have been wiped out of twisted by communist ideologies on mainland China. Here traditional Chinese cultu ...

Climate of Hong Kong

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The best time to visit Hong Kong is from October to December. During this time the weather is dry and cool. Hong Kong has a subtropical climate that is divided into 4 seasons: Summer, autumn, winter and spring.

The Hong Kong Seasons

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The summer is from May to September. It is hot and humid. Average temperatures are 28 C, or 82 F, and the often rise to 33 C (91 F) with the humidity up to 90%. There is plenty of rainfall, and over this time Hong Kong receives typhoons from the South China Sea. The sea temperature is around ...

Hong Kong

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Formally an independent country and colony of the British, Hong Kong, known officially as ‘Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China’, is a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China. Hong Kong is an island off the southern area of china ...

Hong Kong Freedom

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

On the street level most peoples' way of life has changed little and Hong Kong is still a frenzy of hedonistic capitalism. Hong Kong lacks the slick hygiene that Singapore offers but instead has an atmosphere of unrestrained freedom and diversity. No other city in Asia has the same level of relentle ...

Hong Kong Statistics

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Hong Kong Population: 6.9 million Population growth rate: 1.2 % Ethnic mix: 95% Chinese, 2% Pilipino, 0.6% Indonesian, 0.5% American,0.5 % Canadian, 0.4% Thai, 0.3% British, 0.3% Indian, 0.3% Australian. Religion in Hong Kong: Buddhist/Taoist 90%, 8% Christian, 1% Muslim, 1% other. Ho ...

Hong Kong Typhoons

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Every year Hong Kong is hit by, or its weather is seriously affected by typhoons. The main typhoon season runs from June to September, when the sea is at its hottest and can give these natural monsters their energy. The Royal Observatory of Hong Kong is responsible for issuing typhoon warnings and ...

Language of Hong Kong

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The two official languages are English and Cantonese. The most commonly used language is Cantonese as 95% of the population are Chinese. English is the language of business and remain as such, even after the hand over from the British to the Chinese in 1997. Most people involved in any sort of busi ...

River Kwai

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Ioan Voicu) — Mon, 19 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Many people have heard of the River Kwai and especially the bridge that was built over it by American & English prisoners of war more than 60 years ago. Few have heard, however, about the beauty of the surrounding region in Thailand's Kanchanaburi province. There are some impressive natural fea ...

Bangkok

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Bangkok, known by locals as Krung Thep (City of Angels), is the vibrant and exotic capital of Thailand. Resting on the banks of the Chao Phraya River, Bangkok is a fascinating meeting place between a historically rich Thai culture and a fast-paced city with a thoroughly modern heart. The o ...

Bangkok City

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Getting round the Bangkok city is fairly easy as there are a variety of transportation options available to every traveler. You can use Bangkok’s modern and efficient BTS Skytrain, or there is always the option of taxi’s, river taxi’s, buses and even a Tuk-Tuk (a three wheel taxi) for short j ...

Royal Barges

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Thailand celebrated the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Bumiphol's throne accession with a magnificent display of the Royal Barges coming down the Chao Phraya river in Bangkok. The royal celebrations was held on June 12th.

The King of Thailand

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Wed, 07 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or King Rama IX, ascended the throne on 9 June 1946.

China

editor@excelloz.com (Mr. Michael Comglas) — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

China is the world’s largest country by population and one of the largest by area in the world.

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