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This is a great, confusing, fascinating, crammed, funny country, full of contradictions - not least of which is the mix of ultra high technology with ancient traditions. The food is superb, varied and not necessarily expensive. Traditional hotels are relatively cheap and interesting. Domestic travel systems are superb. Japan is a place of ancient gods and customs, but is also the cutting edge of cool modernity. High-speed trains whisk you from one end of the country to another with frightening punctuality. Japan also combines the most traditional of societies with the most modern of techniques. Technology lovers will love Japan, being the heart of all technological development, tourists greatly enjoy the diversity of shopping in Japan. In Tokyo the districts of Roppongi, Akihabara, and Shinjuku all offer all you could dream of in this respect. Honshu is the main island. Most of the big cities are here and if you have just two weeks, you can limit your trip to just this island. The city of Kyoto is a must see. Hokkaido in the north is good for outdoor activities as well as partying. Sapporo is the beer capital of Japan and home to the world famous Ice Sculpture Festival. Shikoku is the smallest of the main islands, and lesser known to travelers. Kyushu is the southernmost of the four large islands. The main sight on the island is Nagasaki, once the only city foreigners were allowed to visit in Japan - and only the Dutch and the Chinese. More recently it was the site where the biggest of the two nuclear bombs was dropped in WWII. Fukuoka City (often referred to as Hakata) is like a laid-back version of Tokyo and famous for its many ramen stalls...
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Top Destinations: Asia Travel InformationTop Rated Tourist Attractions In Hong KongHong Kong is full of fabulous events and attractions. The following are a few of the must-sees rated tops by tourists. Victoria Peak is the best place from which to admire the lights of this Oriental Pearl. Peak Tower with its famous wok-like architecture standing at the exit of Peak Tram. Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsCity - Mandalay: Second capital after Rangoon, has world’s largest stone book situated in the compound of the 'Kuthodaw Pagoda' where Buddhist scriptures are inscribed on 729 stone slabs. The delicate tapestry works, stone sculpture, the time-honored art of gold leaf home industry is definitely worth a visit. Bagan is known as Myanmar Tourist Guides — AttractionsI. City - Rangoon: Rangoon, the capital of Myanmar is the host for some of the world’s mind-blowing wonders, like the: 1. Shwedagon Pagoda: Rudyard Kipling termed it as the .Golden Wonder.. It looks beautiful during sunset as the last rays fall on the soft golden dome, making it glitter. The great Visa Information For TouristsMost visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the Fast Facts About Hong Kong1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international Festivals in MyanmarMyanmar is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year. Most festivals are cultural and religious. Majority are nation-wide celebrated while a few are distinctly regional. The dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the Lunar Year. 1. January • Kayin New Year celebrated on Nightlife of Hong KongHong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don't just sit back and watch. I. Night Tour Do you fancy General Information For Tourists1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit Getting In & Out Of Hong KongThere are for basic way of getting in to Hong Kong that is by Air, Train, Sea & Bus; which is basic mode of transportation for getting into a country. 1. By Air Hong Kong International Airport is world class. Sixty airlines ferry passengers to 140 locations around the world. The gateway General Information About BurmaTruly, Myanmar is one of the most magical and beautiful places in the world. It has more historic religious temples than anywhere on earth, and the oldest archaeological site in South East Asia. To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A Asia NewsRussia Offers to Increase Oil Exports to AsiaRussia Offers to Increase Oil Exports to Asia Russia, the world’s second largest oil producer, on Friday offered to increase crude oil exports to Asia to ensure energy security and reduce risks for the region, Asia Pulse reported. Speaking at the Asian Oil Ministers Round Table, Russian Industry and Energy Minister Googly point: Asia Cup put off for nowGoogly point: Asia Cup put off for now MUMBAI: The Asia Cup limited overs tournament, slated to be held in Pakistan from February 14 to 28 next year, has been put off indefinitely, the Indian Cricket Board announced on Sunday. Making the announcement, BCCI president Sharad Pawar told reporters that it Asias rising security riskAsias rising security risk Chinas growth and Japans military revival are increasing the chances of regional conflict, writes Eric Talmadge . It has been a rough few days. Steaming up the eastern coast of Japan, Commander Joseph Deleons guided missile frigate has been tossed around on heavy seas and the younger sailors, Yesterday it was Nokia, Today it is Ericsson in AsiaYesterday it was Nokia, Today it is Ericsson in Asia The Ericsson-Nokia rat race in Asia is turning out to be an interesting one. Almost every week recently, either Swedens Ericsson (News - Alert) or its Scandinavian rival, Finlands Nokia (News - Alert), has announced major tie-ups in the region. Yesterday, Gold in Asia Falls as Dollar Gains on Prospect of Higher RatesGold in Asia Falls as Dollar Gains on Prospect of Higher Rates Gold in Asia declined as the U.S. dollar gained the most against the euro in more than two months yesterday, eroding the precious metal's appeal as an alternative investment. The U.S. currency rose on expectations the Federal Reserve Asia-Pacific Partnership Will Fail to Tackle Climate ChangeAsia-Pacific Partnership Will Fail to Tackle Climate Change U hebt een pagina opgevraagd uit de Nieuwsbank persberichtendatabank. Nieuwsbank levert deze pagina alleen gratis aan haar abonnees. Klik hier om uw wachtwoord op te geven als u reeds abonnee bent. Of hier om snel abonnee te worden. Wilt u alleen gratis berichten In-Stat: Asia-Pacific IPTV subscribers to grow at CAGR of 73.3% by 2011In-Stat: Asia-Pacific IPTV subscribers to grow at CAGR of 73.3% by 2011 The Asia-Pacific region is leading the global revolution of IPTV (Internet Protocol TV) in infrastructure deployments, applications development and subscriber adoption, according to research firm In-Stat. By 2011, the Asia/Pacific market is expected to reach 39 million IPTV subscribers, Macau rising as Asia's casino capitalMacau rising as Asia's casino capital Once a backwater for hardcore gamblers, the former Portuguese colony of Macau is rising fast as Asia's entertainment and casino capital. Some now call Macau the ''Las Vegas of the East,'' and Macau's gaming revenues are on par with those of the Las Vegas Strip. Macau, however, Ivanhoe to swap coal unit for stake in Asia GoldIvanhoe to swap coal unit for stake in Asia Gold Ivanhoe Mines Ltd. (IVN.TO: Quote, Profile, Research) will exchange its coal division in Mongolia with Asia Gold Corp. (ASG.V: Quote, Profile, Research) for a majority stake in the small explorer, Ivanhoe said on Wednesday. Ivanhoe, currently with about a 47 percent stake S. Asia free trade agreement comes into forceS. Asia free trade agreement comes into force The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) Wednesday announced the formal enforcement of the South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) agreement with effect from Jan. 1, 2006, state run Radio Nepal reported Thursday. The agreement on SAFTA was |
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