Wednesday, February 19, 2014

YinYa Lake

YinYa lake: the largest lake in the city of Yangon, located north of downtown. Fairly large lake, tropical plants around the lake with lush landscapes, beautiful, this is an unforgettable place.


Lake area and is inya Lake Wuhan, local Chinese call it swallow lake. Unlike of Lake Wuhan, inya Lake retains its original shape, the look, the few buildings and trees surrounded ripple.
In the vast lake inya Lake, facing the tower Swiss great light, there is a large bird cruise Royal replica lake surrounded by a lush forest park. North of the mausoleum of independence leader Aung San Suu Kyi of Myanmar. To the south is the Zoo and the National History Museum.

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Wednesday, February 12, 2014

Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya

Maha Bodhi Temple is the Maha Bodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya .

Imposing spectacular Maha Bodhi Temple was built in Daxing Dharma Asoka in the third century before Christ . Baerhute famous stupa ( Bharphut stupa ) first century BC on stone columns, sculpted this temple carved into shapes , embossing can be seen vajra throne and shield Bodhi bar surrounded by columns . Maha Bodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya is closely associated with the life of Buddha was born one of four San Diego, is the place of Buddha Buddha attained enlightenment . Maha Bodhi Temple was built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC , the existing temple dating road , 6th century AD fifth century road. The Maha Bodhi Bodh Gaya Temple since the late Gupta Empire India remains one of the first Buddhists of all masonry construction temples.


historical origin
India is the birthplace of Buddhism , Buddhist shrine and come out of it , which is the most sacred Bodh Gaya . Bodh Gaya in Bihar in Jerusalem 10 kilometers south . Buddha when traveling to this ascetic in the forest about 6 years old, his shriveled and worn , but still did not know the path to liberation . Then he gave up the ascetic Zen River nilian , bathe , wash dirt , then climbs the branches to the ground, after having a boiled milk Bergère dedication, they came to Bodh Gaya , a great meditation meditation under the Bodhi tree , swear to God , if not complete at all times. It was therefore reflect, 7749 days, finally got right on the night of the full moon awakening become Buddha. Bodh Buddhist believers in the eyes of the place most holy Gaya .
In previous eras , the Buddha meditating the only golf meditation confusion and now has become a tourist attraction and famous Buddhist shrine . The main building is about 50 meters from the Maha Bodhi Temple, shaped like a pyramid , the base is a square with sides of length 15 meters, gradually decreases in the high, high , cylindrical , erect a bronze spiral on the dome. Corners first layer of the temple tower of the main structure has four tower -like , but on a smaller font or styles of towers and domes scale. A stone memorial arch at the East entrance of the temple , the doors on each side of the sanctuary , sanctuary and Temple main hall for the Buddha statue in gold. The other three sides of the temple has more than 60 other than 2 meters high column stone fence , built in the fifth century BC. BC and the second century BC. BC, respectively . Stone fences are mostly copies of authenticity have been moved to museums and exhibitions. It is said that Maha Bodhi Temple was originally created by Ashoka, but subsequent generations increase the construction or expansion. West side of the temple is famous for the large banyan tree , a diamond under a tree. According to legend, this is where diamond Sakyamuni sitting under the Bodhi tree to become a Buddha. Around Han and Tibet , China, Japan , Myanmar, Thailand , Sri Lanka, Buddhist monasteries and monks to build your organization. Near a village woman of good sites and Photo shijiamoumin cave site dedicated to boiled milk . In modern times had found that five Chinese dynasty inscriptions of early Northern Song , the current Museum of Calcutta.


Architecture Overview
This magnificent temple spectacular Daxing Dharma Asoka in the third century BC at the earliest was built. Baerhute famous stupa ( Bharphut stupa ) first century BC on stone columns, sculpted this temple carved into shapes , embossing can be seen vajra throne and shield Bodhi bar surrounded by columns .
According to Xuanzang records by Datang mounir JI and the temple was built in the second century , India, Bodh Gaya is unlikely to escape its destruction destroyed until the fourteenth century king of Myanmar , also on this site, funded the reconstruction , not long before the temple was a serious flood , flood large amounts of sediments buried in the sand up to hundreds of years. In 1870 the nineteenth century , Buddhists in Myanmar and with the help of the Government of Bangladesh , will Maha Bodhi Temple repair , appearance of the Temple in the United Kingdom in the nineteenth century archaeological team again refurbished . This magnificent tower light.
Maha Bodhi Temple nearby , since the early twentieth century , China, Japan , Myanmar, Sri Lanka , Thailand, Bhutan , Nepal, Bangladesh country , Vietnam and other countries for more than 20 Buddhist temple built. Roamed in these Buddha Temple in the group , while Buddha rods India but spread Yu States during mixing are in a state of functionality, not Buddha Temple building different format is endless even statues , India statues nose is a bit big, facial explicit long has Majesty gas ; China and Japan is explicit statues is small , rounded nose instantly recognizable , has many sweet , eastern Thailand is surrounded by a Buddha. Buddhist temple is a typical Chinese style buildings in China, called "Chinese Mahabodhi " , though small, but packed full of "China" , the Chinese feel at home.
Bodh Gaya is nilian Zen River to the east, but now more nilian Zen river has dried up , and only a small place can see Ford lately. But thirty or forty meters wide river bed reasonably Zen once nilian river ripple, very impressive. Through meditation continues the river bed to go to a small village had just Gautama accept porridge Bergère milk, it shall be established a temple of clay, there are statues of the shepherdess . If it was not for the love of the shepherdess , Buddha, he may not be able to go to unter , Buddhism would not have spread so far, the shepherdess is worth effect. A few kilometers from the small temple there is a small hill and there is a cave on the mountain, Buddha had meditated inside the cave is now a cigarette around , Buddhist shrines.

internal structure
Maha Bodhi Temple Temple Current Total 52 meter high entrance is east of the stupa before the pagoda ancient pillars arch , roughly around the fifth century, built by Lotus boss on stone pillars and a symbol of auspicious animals Kari ( Karli ) and some of the spirit of the legendary beast. Stupa entrance there is a block of wood, for believers to do a full prostration .
Stupa surrounded by four smaller towers . Two small niches on the surface of the western entrance to the Bodhisattva Quan Yin. Hall of stone carving as a whole , the pilgrims entered the Buddhist temple , Buddha can see the raised platform is the mudra Demon Buster , was originally green-black rock carvings , already launched by the Tibetan people on a golden yellow color .
This stupa Golden shape, is a continuation of the second century the pagoda style . Stupa characteristic is above the layer by layer by a small canopy . Sculpture before the entrance of the pagoda is decorated with ancient square pagoda on the front door. Square pillar carved lion's roar , representing audio vision Buddha Fa , Megatron Fong flow . Niches flat circular houses statues in the square . The late circular niches lines used are arranged small stupas albums in the beauty of the whole visual effect is balanced. Stupa surrounded by reliefs, was formed by horseshoe arches similar to the model. This logo is used to represent the Buddhist monastery at the beginning . It is taken from the early introduction of Buddhist architecture or forms of cave entrance structure.
Decorative alcove overlooking the Lotus- Lotus under the flap , a bottom base stations are symmetrical Peacock BAS . Peacock representing the noble and pure. Each small niches with small pillars divided into stone it . Beautiful rooms on either side of the entrance there are two plastic statue of the Buddha, left a statue was fearless Indian statues , statues of diaphanous clothing is one of the characteristics , the art of the performance of the Gupta dynasty style .
Large stone balustrade , surrounded on three sides of the shield tower , built by Ashoka, but after Maurya Empire after the Gupta dynasty ( Sunga dynasty ) to rebuild. Railings Pierre shield building structure whose root is a, horizontal pillar columns and a circular plate , early indicators of India the history of art . The whole bar is better preserved in the southwest of the shield, northeast of much damage . Height of about eight feet high. Bar shield carved columns with a variety of patterns and the spirit of the legendary beast, full of style display a high sill Greece and column sections carved stories of the Buddha's life , there was no statue making , symbolically , like birth , representatives of Falun, the stupa of nirvana. Most of the old original columns were moved to the Museum exhibits Bodh Gaya neighboring current record four columns only original antiques. The rest of the shield of stone balustrade is a modern replica .

Friday, February 7, 2014

Wapumiao


Wapu Temple is a famous Buddhist temple in Laos , situated at an altitude of 1200 meters just tell mountainside , northeast from the Mekong River in the West Bank town of Champasak 8 km . Wap , Lao means " stone temple" , the Lao people have it comparable to Angkor Wat in Cambodia , saying they are the two famous historical site in Indochina . Wapu temple because all with various patterns carved stone blocks named , the entire building complex large-scale, stretching down from the mountain, several hundred meters long.


About the building 's wap temple has three versions
One is that is built in the 7th century , one that was built in the 11th century , there is a considered a 13th-century building . According to legend, the king of Champasak Phi Rijeka Mata temple construction wap , when the Queen of Thailand 's Nakhon Phanom beat Romania is building the tower , the two competitions whoever is completed, the results of the first tower was built in Phanom wap temple , the king of Champasak The Queen was mad because of lost , wap temple construction and thus also dropouts . So wap temple built on is not due to be completed , and later fell into disrepair , and now only a permitted more complete , and the rest have become ruins, there are only ruins.


Attractions
More complete Buddha was built on a flat slope next two cave is called " Top of the holy house " between the boulder above the permitted outside the stone walls are carved with beautiful patterns . The contents of these patterns are based on folk myth depicting Hanuman fighting Qunyao scenes , there are pieces吉斯纳divine tear and other stories of the Dragon King , exquisite carving magnificent statues and delicate vivid. Buddha statues inside many honors , including an especially tall statues . Wap temple builders Champasak king Phi Rijeka Mata stone Buddha image enshrined on the Layer 3 stone steps . Not far below the Buddha , the original two stone palace , though already collapsed , but I can see the remains of the scale of their current momentum Cui Wei . Wapu temple courtyard has a lot Shiren Shishou , most have incomplete, scattered everywhere in the courtyard . In the south there is a stone palace ruins thing is 300 meters long , 200 meters wide from north to south of the small lake, people call it " holy lake ." In the west of the lake where there is a waterside building , there are small lakes in the West Bank and connectivity . There are three lakes in the West Bank ruins of the palace of faintly visible. Lao People's Temple built to commemorate the wap and Phi Rijeka Mata king merit , each year in late January to early February have held a grand temple in Wapu temple , namely Laos , one of the traditional festivals wap festival. During the festival, in addition to holding various grand ritual , there are a lot of folk entertainment scene , such as race , horse racing, bullfighting, cockfighting , etc. , and it buzzes . In addition, the ruins of the ancient capital of Champasak also Wapu nearby temple , so people who come here as tourists flocked .







Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Bolaven Plateau





Bulawangaoyuan is situated on a plateau in southern Laos , the entire plateau in the province of Champasak , the edge is located in the province of Attapeu . Bulawangaoyuan is located between the Annamite chain of mountains, eastern Laos and Vietnam border , west of the Mekong River , the altitude is between about 1,000 and 1,350 meters ( 3,300 to 4430 feet ) .


Situated on a plateau in southern Laos , the entire plateau in the province of Champasak , the edge is located in the province of Attapeu . Bulawangaoyuan is located between the Annamite chain of mountains, eastern Laos and Vietnam border , west of the Mekong River , the altitude is between about 1,000 and 1,350 meters ( 3,300 to 4430 feet ) . There are many rivers in the tray, and there are many beautiful views of the falls . " Bora " name comes from the story of the dominant ethnic lawanzu region ( Laven ), however, because domestic Laos ( total about 40% of the population of Laos) movement and always larger interethnic marriage , ethnic composition the region has changed dramatically.
The name given to Laos typhoon " Bora " is derived from bulawangaoyuan .


historical Significance
Bulawangaoyuan has an important significance in the history of Laos , have a significant impact on the region 's three major historical periods pumibang France colonial period , ( English : Phu Mi Bun ) uprising and the war in Viet Nam.
In 1893, the French the first occupied the land east of the Mekong River and then to the Mekong River in 1904 and 1907 to a slight expansion in the West Bank . [1] France colonial bulawangaoyuan Laos is important because local residents from the hands of the French technology in agricultural production. Historical Dictionary of the case, the French had planted with coffee in this region and tries to plant rubber trees so far this plateau remains an important variety for the production of fruits, vegetables and crops. French in the early twentieth century after the introduction of bulawangaoyuan , farm residents recovered in this region.
To have a significant impact in this region use meters State during the second period of the intifada. The insurrection broke out in 1901 to 1907 have not disappeared . The ethnic insurgency are old, listen to the colonial resistance movement leading France resist local tribes. Although there is not much literature on the revolution bulawangaoyuan riot records, but you can still see that the settlers in this region had a broad and significant impact , while local residents want to apply this effect to remove .
Bulawangaoyuan in the Vietnam War was bombed most deadliest areas and beaten. In late 1960 , United States of America for the bombing was intense. The United States and North Vietnam both parties agree that bulawangaoyuan control of strategic importance , until now, this area also has a surprising amount of unexploded ordnance. Precisely because of the presence of a large number of unexploded ordnance , no walking on marked trails in the region is a very dangerous thing . While most of the buildings were rebuilt , according to several reports, in some places still see traces of bomb damage . In addition, due to the Ho Chi Minh Trail through the bulawangaoyuan , but also makes this region attracts many tourists and the world's attention .


culture
Bulawangaoyuan families are the main national , another people of Mon-Khmer group lived here , including Alak people ( English : Alak people) , Katu people ( English : Katu people ) , tert people ( English : tert ) and Suay people ( English : Suay ) . [4] people believe everything has a spirit in this region , and some sacrifice animals in sacrifice. However, there is increasing contact old dragon communities began to accept Buddhism.


tourism
Main attractions include Bulawangaoyuan waterfalls, minority geopolitical importance and a number of other areas indigenous villages.
Bulawangaoyuan has countless waterfalls. Los Falls located about 58 km northeast of Pakse visitors such as weaving, although the fall of the waterfall itself is only a few meters, but picturesque waterfall surrounded by lush bush. In addition, how to Pakse , bassoon ( English : Paksong ) in front of a tower falls ( WCAT Fang, also known as Dong Hua Sao ) , fall to 120 meters , is the largest waterfall in the gap Laos. A marked trail rides comfortably , can be directed to the bottom of the falls .
In addition, indigenous minority village also attracts more and more tourists , residents here also preparing to present their culture to visitors. Tour guides also recall attractions a few kilometers , almost people Alak , Katu and Suay villages are available for research, also tell visitors information Bazar, so that visitors can experience the indigenous culture of national minorities in these places , and you can buy products from certain cultural characteristics. The diversity of this region attracts visitors looking to experience a completely different way of life.

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Monday, January 6, 2014

Phuket Kata Beach


Phuket Kata Beach is one of the three main beaches , the distance is near the Karon Beach, just play a sequence in Karon, Kata beach, Phuket Island the best route from north to south. Smaller than Patong Beach and Karon Beach Kata Beach, giving a softer feel . There are winding coastline , the sand is soft, gentle waves, the sea breeze brought a pleasant . Kata Beach by the "big" and " little kata " consisting of two sisters Beach, the day langyunbai , Kata Beach, close to a wide range of views can be on top of a list, including the size of the three beaches kata and Karon , Phuket drawings postcard is the viewfinder in the present.

Most beautiful beaches of Kata Beach Phuket, much smaller scale than Patong and Karon, but does have 2 beautiful coves, as is w . Both beaches are locals nickname for "big " and " little kata ." Kata to calm day, the water is clear , suitable for leisure and diving with great calm and tourists in the north of Kata Beach and a small coral reef, ideal for snorkeling . Walk on the main road to Kata Beach can enjoy the beautiful view of the south to check longwan . At the top of Kata Beach, on sunny days can be big and small Kata , Karon , three views of the bay , it's famous postcard views of Phuket. Enjoy the sunset in the evening, one of the famous places in Phuket also here .There are many small restaurants on Karon Beach , offers a variety of local cuisine and seafood If you drove a few miles to the restaurant on the top of the hill on the island, but also enjoy the sunsets beautiful sun sea edge
Kata Beach is at the southern end of a street of bars, best known for Skabar and TheAfterBeachBar . 

Compared to noisy bars and other beaches , where drinks quieter , relatively lightly flavored bar, background music is more casual.Smaller than Patong and Karon size , Kata Beach.
There were all sorts of vendors on the beach and drink Shetan daily necessities, leased to the government and will clean their stalls nearby. Therefore , Kata Beach is very clean and beautiful. On the main road to Kata Beach Walk can enjoy the magnificent view south of longwan .


Travel TipsKata Beach is at the southern end of a street of bars, best known for the Ska and Post Bar, Beach Bar .If you want to drink, a loud noise , a show band and a variety of shows and throughout the kata is more appropriate for only a few bars on the north side . Kata is one of the most famous night bazaar .Local beer "The cost of the bars " (Singh and Chang and Leo and Tiger and Cheers ) on 70-100 baht , imported beers ( Heineken and San Miguel) ) about 80-110 baht ; sprite mixed drinks containing about 90 to 120 baht . Support rail, the more prices will also be increased accordingly.



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Thursday, January 2, 2014

Khao San Road

Bangkok 's Khao San backpacker enclave . Speaking of Khao , where nobody knew . For typical backpackers from around the world, not in Khao San is as if it were not in Thailand. Many backpackers choose this place as a tourist, " land of smiles " to stay .

Khaosan rarely appear in travel brochures section "attractions" but must be " cheap " column stand . For over 20 years , Khao San is synonymous with cheap. 150 baht a backpacker hostel accommodation the night ( s approximately $ 6 million ) is absolutely could not resist the temptation . Of course , this price also means that tourists have to sacrifice their private space and keep an open mind " that Lele alone together ."
Distributed in Khao San Bangkok , glamorous and another street - less than 400 meters from the street if playful , around two streets are the main pulse , hawking souvenirs .








A short main street has the best backpacker and traveler 's Office . Not only have dozens of hostels should still apply to other South-East Asia Network country hotels , restaurants , gas stations , pharmacies, photo lab , ATM, although small organs and complete.
Khao highlights breath rich hippie. In the busy streets , some in braids , some drinking beer to avoid strong sunlight for the restaurant is to spread a map to find the next term , some people do nothing ......

The funny thing is , Khao San is also sold fake IDs. If student card , certificate of university professors above , even a press card , just give sellers a personal photo , and soon to have a piece of coveted documents. It is reported that many tourists in the museums of Europe , is to use Khaosan produced fake documents in exchange for the privilege of free entry , described as " a fake and it's there."



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Wednesday, January 1, 2014

King Island

King Island, also known as King's Island. The island offers a perfect natural scenery beautiful tropical island, coral reefs, coastal scenery. Since the late development of fewer visitors.
Description attractions

Attractions in Phuket, as newly developed King Island, with its exquisite and breathtaking views, the sea water unpolluted and pure sand, relatively independent of location and luxury ancillary services as well as snorkeling campaigns get a lot of interesting tastes elegant visitors of all ages, especially among European and American tourists, and it is absolutely "Island emperors" by that name. Compared to Phuket beach exceptionally beautiful environment, only sporadic swimmers, lovers windsurfing and ears came the sound of waves, like a pair of beautiful scenes of "Xanadu."
In the scenic area in the development of the resort, just cut down a tree on the island and planted two trees, see Emperor island unspoiled nature.
Traffic Information
20 km from Phuket, 25 minutes Take the boat from Phuket to Longgang, take a local ferry about 50 minutes to reach.

associated food
The emperor on the island resort is a place not to be missed, The Racha Resort Hotel has 75 luxurious villas, each villa has a private garden, the ventilation of the bathroom outdoors, bosses can enjoy the ocean from India and the beautiful ocean.
Stations of the island and offers fine dining

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Sunday, December 29, 2013

Erawan Shrine

Erawan deities India Brahmanism Brahmanism and was one of the three gods Brahma, was to create the God of heaven and earth. In Southeast Asia, Thailand is considered powerful, master the God of wealth in the world, four to the north, south, east, respectively, for believers to pray. Thanks to the similar shape to the Buddha statues in China, the Chinese name for the four face Buddha, but in fact, four face Buddha is not a Buddha, so technically should have been translated as God on all sides.
Erawan -basic information

Sanctuaire d' Erawan
Sanctuaire d' Erawan , dite ' réactive » Bouddha him a quatre Bouddha Bouddha , représentant l' amour , carrière , santé et richesse , tout chargé des affaires humaines , incense of statues Thaïlande et une des plus populaires . Pour les gens qui au croient bouddhisme , Erawan Bangkok , sans , comme dans le culte mettle était une chose unthinkable. Erawan is censée Travail être extraordinaire , joins donc dans certains visiteurs déclaration Erawan sous oath devant le Temple et aussi vers la fois depuis Thaïlande , et il ya nombreux star of Hong Kong cinema , année après année à quatre visage Thailand adored Bouddha , quatre Bouddha visage charmes . Quatre dieux ( ldol Buddmst quatre -Face ) , également connu sous le nom visage les quatre Bouddha , ce qui signifie le roi of Vincent van Gogh. Van Gogh is dieux Wang Inde brahmanique . The thaïlandais Thaïlande vivant et le peuple dans divers contextes Tribunal Court . I placed Sanctuaire d' Erawan est dans l' hôtel Grand Hyatt Erawan Bangkok , Sogo le grand magasin à côté du coin de la rue, Knightsbridge , et le plus prédominant incense . Habituellement , lorsque les gens sur tous les adorent côtés Dieu avec des fleurs, des bougies et bois -like , ou sortie Sparrow , employée est riche in costumes of Thaïlande anciens pour filles en face of the statue ainsi vont chanter that binds danse musique destinée traditionnelle rituelle offrir des sacrifices à à Dieu , Dieu Merci , ou aimeriez bienfaisance akin to the divine . Voyage en Thaïlande to Erawan shrine visited l' essentiel est un élément .
Culte des idoles is environ 4 meters de haut , fine craft industry niches of granite , s'asseoir , toutes les directions magnifiques , sur les quatre visages côtés mêmes them , you même geste . Il est tout ce que dit que Dieu est dans la salle de contrôle , ses quatre plus varié . Dire : quatre représentant the carrière , amour , santé et richesse . Cherche Entreprise en plein essor is positive , the gauche cherchant mariage heureux , côté droit et chercher la tranquillité d' une bonne santé, d'une entreprise suivie florissante of mendicité . Un autre a dit : représente the bonté , of compassion , of joie , of belonging . Prier devrait vers le ciel les quatre repair être types of mérite . Demandez croyants à Dieu pour les humain d' avoir one sacrifice , y compris 12 incense , one bougie , 4 espèces mélange . Baouia d' avant, South bougies Memorial , tourner à gauche , à l' arrière droit puis , demi -tour , a bouquet de fleurs , incense brûle 3 ( tout d' abord est le Bouddha , second in her raison des sutras bouddhistes , troisième grâce à des moines ) .
Sanctuaire d' Erawan s'appelait " Roi du brahman » comme l' Inde l'un des trois Brahmanism dieux , mais la création des dieux du ciel et de la terre , universel du père , roi du ciel dans le ciel à l' infinite , mastering chambre, cependant , haute mana . Grand van Gogh King et l'a entourée d' oreille et huit huit bras et huit mains , chaque main par la pratique de la propriété are sens sont to Gash : A ordinateur de poche drapeaux (mana universel représentatif ) main tenant Sutra ( Representative sagesse ) vis main CHIFA ( représentant Fu ) main tenant Ming tour ( représentant catastrophe Xiao et magique et troubles goutte détruits ) tenant main droite bataille ( premières réalisations Representatives ), the main tenant the bouilloire ( Representative soif et réactif ) , the main tenant will Candida ( representative réincarnation ) mudra reçus main tenant ( bénédiction representative ) of the poitrine . Brahman - Douce du roi , plein of compassion , the Miséricorde , l' amour , you juste juste caractere quatre , quatre du bouddhisme appelé Yama Brahman , bouddhisme , les quatre sans mindsto sagesse cultiver terminals , Tsu , sad, heureux , maison, peut- être la paix et les dieux et les secours - sensitive êtres . Étant tétraédrique Erawan Erawan , impartialité , avec bonté , of compassion , of joie , quatre hangar van Gogh , " la recherche ". Prier pour l' amour " , " impatient of faire fortune " , " sécurité " s'occuper du peuple peut et des créatures de l' Orient et le Quatuor .

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Thursday, December 26, 2013

Wat Phra Kaeo

Jade Buddha Temple (WatPhraKaeo) is the most sacred place of Buddhism in Thailand, was found in the Temple and Huguosi guardians of the dynasty, was built in 1782. Its building or tower is breathtaking. This temple is located inside the Royal Palace and the Royal Palace built by Rama ier, because it is the place where the religious ceremonies of the royal family.


Thailand Wat Phra Kaew-overview

Thailand Wat Phra Kaew
Jade Buddha Temple (WatPhraKaeo) is located in the northeast corner of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, is the most famous Buddhist temples in Thailand Thailand, one of the three treasures. Wat Phra Kaew is the most sacred place of Buddhism in Thailand, was found in the Temple and Huguosi guardians of the dynasty, was built in 1784, the Jade Buddha Temple Thailand Grand Palace in the area of the Palace approximately one quarter. Wat Phra Kaew is the royal family of Thailand dedicated to the Jade Buddha statues and places of worship, named after the worship in the Temple of the Jade Buddha.
Jade Buddha Temple Thailand -history


Thailand Wat Phra Kaew
This temple is located inside the Royal Palace and the Royal Palace built by Rama ier, because it is the place where the religious ceremonies of the royal family . Buddha Temple Jade most striking is dedicated to the treasures of Thailand - the Jade Buddha Hall . Palace at sunrise , golden glow bright walls, is dazzling . Whole body of Buddha is dark green glow pale green, so Temple also known as the " emerald temple ." Thick walls is adorned with a golden-winged bird , like the temple ( Garuda ) , beast of Temple City ( singhas ) parked scale engraved on the head of the warrior, the evil demons spirits dare not close . Monasteries may be minimal , but was particularly sacred worship. Each year at the change of seasons , the King will personally statues replacing Buenos . Jade has always been in India , Sri Lanka, Laos , Myanmar and Thailand struggles among the objects , because it is said to bring good luck to the owner. After " Trek " that Buddha was discovered in 1434 in Chiang Rai . Jade Buddha Temple later once it is built , the statue was unveiled in the main hall.

Thailand size Jade Buddha Temple

Thailand Wat Phra Kaew
Thailand is a popular Buddhist country , Buddhist temples across the country in urban and rural areas. Tens of thousands of temples , the most popular Thai people can admire is the Jade Buddha Temple .
In the temple, Jade Buddha Temple corridor , Wang Dian , Buddha, Buddhist scriptures Chinese style pavilion, the bell tower and an urn. Jade Buddha Hall is the main building of the Temple of the Jade Buddha Hall in the center of the shrine in Thailand considered treasures Jade Buddha . Buddha Height 66 cm, width 48 cm, consists of a single piece of carved jade . Whenever the season season, King of Thailand Buddha personally locker to secure peace and prosperity. Thailand Cabinet change comes as the ministers of the new government will be sworn Jade Buddha Temple to the king. Agriculture Section in May of each year, the king also held a religious ceremony here , praying for good harvests. Temple surrounded by a long wall walk about a mile , 178 painted in the classic epic Ramayana in India as the theme of the cartoon exquisite color, with Thai translation of the poem. Jade Buddha Temple on several large screens inside painted Chinese novel in the history of the Three Kingdoms .
Jade Buddha Temple is not great , located in the Grand Palace in Bangkok, the Buddhist temple is dedicated to the cult of the king. The Grand Palace was built after the lamayishi dynasty on the throne in 1782 , Bangkok, Wat Phra Kaew is part of the North. The temple and monastery in a different style wholesale and China . Outer Temple wall covered with glass , color study more closely the process of rough vision away but with some flavor , like colored sequins shine compete in the tropical sunshine , beautiful and brilliant. Eaves of three layers of wooden roof, dragon head, scales Dragon Phoenix device , eg decoration, antiques, seems extremely solemn.


Thailand Wat Phra Kaew
Come to the temple halfway , I saw bunch of golden light green, with a statue is dressed for the Emerald Buddha, perched above the Golden seat , graceful elegance, my dear love. That hit hard miniatures around the green and high seat , not bent before cigarettes in bulk and pay tribute to the men and women of color, black and white and yellow mix together, went to the statue of the holy mysteries and more powerful. According to a study , more than 2000 years of history , the Jade Buddha Temple is appointed. Buddha and is formed by the carved piece of jade , round width 48 cm, height 66 cm. Paumeliere 66 88 !
1434 Buddha stupa in Thailand in Chiang Rai . Buddha body covered with a layer of lime, people thought it was a clay statue of Buddha and , thereafter, lime zest Buddha on the nose , only to find a statue of Buddha Rare Jade . Migration Buddha because of the war in Laos , dedicated to 226 years. 1778 Taijun expedition to conquer Vientiane before the Buddha temples in Thailand. After establishing a metro Bangkok , lamayishi Dynasty Buddha in 1784 , visit the Wat Phra Kaew temple dedicated to this day.
Monasteries in Thailand a year in the rainy season , dry season , cool fonctin season , finally choose auspicious Buddha replace different styles, she is dressed in a timely manner , to pray for their blessed beings in different seasons have different gains .

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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

Thailand Travel Guide


Beautiful charming subtropical scenery , unique to the great Buddhist culture , folklore, Thailand famous abroad, attracting tourists from around the world of travel .

Thailand to " Terra " is famous , known as the reputation of " the yellow robe Buddhist country " is a Buddhist country with an ancient civilization with a history of over 2000 years , in the beautiful and fertile land, there 30 , OOO many ancient temples and magnificent palaces full of mythology. Appearance of Buddhist temple in Thailand beautiful decoration, delicate architecture a Paragon , enjoy the reputation of " Thailand Museum of Art " is the national treasures of Thailand and the highlights of Thailand culture. Thailand 90% of the population believe in Buddhism , folk and variety, is the country's first tourism southeast Asia .


Thailand is located in Central Asia , Indochina, southeast of the Gulf of Thailand , south -west is bordered by the Andaman Sea. The northwestern part of Myanmar to neighboring junction southwest Malaysia, Laos adjacent to the north- east, south -eastern border with Cambodia, covers an area of 513,115 square kilometers and a population of 60.4 million inhabitants , is dominated by the Thai population , lived in China , Malaysia , India, Myanmar , Lao multi-ethnic country . National has 73 districts and 675 , mainly urban Chiang Mai , Nakhon Ratchasima , Hat Yai and the capital Bangkok. Depending on geography, national and Thailand can be divided into Northern Thailand, Thai , Thai northeastern and southern Thailand in 4 areas .


Mountain forests of Thailand , various strange wooden flowers is home to many rare bird species. Forest area of government of Thailand is designated as a nature reserve and designed as a forest park . The fresh air in the forest , it is good to swim . Climate with seasons , waterfalls, lakes and a variety of birds , attracted a number of groups of tourists come .


Thailand Tourism main city Bangkok " Angel City ," San Diego Buddhist Chiang Mai , the main tourist area is " Oriental Hawaii " BAA 's Dyke , "Pearl of Thailand » Phuket , Coconut Grove Samui island, " regardless of three " triangle gold , the great city of "City of Jintang " main tourist landscape is beautiful the Grand Palace and the letter of PA Temple, Palace Buddha Temple Jade Buddha million collected tilt Buddha Temple , invaluable to golden Temple , majestic spectacular dawn Temple, beautiful new Temple Dali, thrills stimulus crocodile TAM strong ethnic Nong nooch Thai cultural village and a rose garden, a unique market landscape Dan green water sand Erawan mysterious .


Source:http://www.southeastasiatrip.com/thailand/

Monday, December 23, 2013

Wan Valley Lake




Boeung Kak Lake in Phnom Penh , as the West Lake in Hangzhou. Its distance from the noisy city walking a fine diplomatic line of feverish or contaminated city or a secluded retreat for both locals and travelers to the lake and sit and watch the sunrise and sunset, looking an antidote .
Boeung Kak Lake , the east shore of Lake Hotels oriented , although housing prices is more expensive, if the funds are not too nervous or recommend a restaurant dinner - at least in the lake, drink a glass of fresh juices , the rare moments of leisure travel in Cambodia.
Stay around Boeung Kak lake with its environment and an excellent hotel, Hotels with wooden posts in the water, they , like Thailand Ko Pha -Ngan ( pagandao ) .
Floating island ( floating island ): U.S. $ 5-10 / . Lakeview rooms on the upper floors , you can easily enjoy the sunshine and fresh air, where the terrace is in the air in the city, there is dual-layer bars , can drink to watch the sunset.
Guest House II : U.S. $ 10-15/commentaires Simon . Whole villa as a giant wedding cake, room Here is the most fashionable throughout the Boeung Kak Lake , including satellite TV and hot water showers .


Source:http://www.southeastasiatrip.com/cambodia/attraction-625-wan-valley-lake.htm

Sunday, December 22, 2013

Ta Som

General Ta Som Temple also known as the Temple of Ta Som is the main location of Raider.

The temple is relatively small, the temple once lived around a large number of monks, still can see traces of where they lived. Engraved on the walls of a large number of Ta Som Temple is kept in better condition, the beautiful goddess pose, facial expression is also very rich.

Is the final touch to the temple tower is full, the whole place was completely covered by a tree root, door integrated with trees and behind the door of the stupa with four faces there thousands of years old temple . Tower, out the door, the tower of the Temple of Ta Som ended.







Source: http://www.southeastasiatrip.com/cambodia/attraction-606-ta-som.htm

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Prasat Kravan

Prasat Kravan was one of Angkor, Cambodia India Temple teach modern name "Sanctuary cardamom " in srah srang ( Srah Srang ) south . Cardamom temple built in 921 , the nineteenth century, rebuilt by the French . Wall reliefs main tower , representing the mythology of India Vishnu riding great golden-winged bird ( Garuda ) , bas-reliefs Wall West Tower wife representing Vishnu God of auspicious days .


Temple of Angkor Wat cardamom (Angkor Wat ) and Cartagena del pedicle with plate ( Banteay Kdei ) srah srang ( Srah Srang ) between the edge of the road.


architectural features
1 . Distinctive red - brick low relief ( bas-reliefs )
2 . Five unique brick tower along north-south lines doubled
3 . Monogram added later repairing a brick with the symbol "CA" abbreviation for "Conservation Angkor ".


Places to look
Relief : a huge statue of Vishnu and lakeshimi woman ; become dwarf and religious history embossed Lord Vishnu in the fight to save the world .


advice
When you go into a loop counterclockwise Prasat Kravan , both to avoid a large number of people , the light is also suitable for taking pictures


Source:http://www.southeastasiatrip.com/cambodia/attraction-604-prasat-kravan.htm

Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Bakheng



Phnom Bakheng is a 1.5 km north -west of Angkor Hill, 70 meters high , is the only high ground . West side of the mountain is open Nishiike ( Western Baray ) , jungle southeast is Angkor Wat , Buchan hill with fabulous views over the temples of Angkor Wat . Phnom Bakheng is it good or bad to lose the results of Rajendravarman I moved it extends around Rolous moved the capital to Phnom Bakheng , Brolo was full of kings buildings near the temple, not quite appropriate for young monarchs reached its planning . Centered on BA Broken Hill, kanchipura myths lost is located , until the fifteenth century , is the capital of Cambodia.


Phnom Bakheng ( Bakheng ) is a hill in the main monuments of Angkor , 1.5 kilometers north -west of Angkor , 67 meters high , is the only point of view, Elephant Hill. On the hill there is a temple ruins of Angkor , is it fair or unfair to lose explaining moyishi ( Yasovarman I) from large areas near the city of Angkor Temple as the first state of the capital, also laid the foundations for the subsequent construction of Angkor model. Atop the hill bakensi ( Phnom Bakheng ) has long been abandoned, but the Khmer Empire of Angkor built the first city center , known as " the first Angkor. " West side of the mountain is open Nishiike ( Western Baray ) , jungle southeast is Angkor Wat . From there, you can already see the Thai-Cambodian border in the north. Bakensi there is 650 meters long, wide rectangular ditches 436 meters , probably Luo Luosi robots that anti- leakage in new construction project on the building, symbol of India mythology surrounding Meru is located in the center of the world the Aral Sea , bakensi built on a flat top.

Source:http://www.southeastasiatrip.com/cambodia/attraction-592-bakheng.htm

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Tonle Sap Lake






Tonle Sap Lake , also called the lake, north of Cambodia, is elongated in the heart of Cambodia, is the largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia . Plain lake, flat, wide , long, wide 110duoqianmi 500 kilometers Northwest southeast , Cambodia, Phnom Penh and meet on the Mekong River in Cambodia. It's like a giant green emeralds , driven into the ground in Cambodia, Khmer Nation provides a strong guarantee of resources for development and prosperity , is the Cambodian people " living lakes ."


Tonle Sap Lake Khmer Bceng Tonle Sab . Tonle Sap means " large freshwater lake " or simply " great lakes " , there is an argument to say that Tonlesap Greek "sea" means the Yuan Dynasty , Zhou Daguan happens, Tonle Sap is called " ocean light . " French called it the Great Lakes .
Largest freshwater lake in Southeast Asia . Phnom Penh , also known as lake . Is located southeast of Indochina, Cambodia. Are connected by the Tonle Sap and Mekong River , the natural reservoir of the Mekong River . Annual dry season Tonle Sap River flows into the Mekong River to supplement water scarcity Mekong when lake 150 km long, 30 km wide , covering an area of 2700 ~ 3000 square kilometers , with an average depth of only 1 meter . Whenever the rainy season arrives, the development of the Mekong when the rage of the river and the Tonle Sap River , flooding in the lake, which reduces the spread downstream Mekong . Tonle Sap Lake to extend to more than 10 000 square kilometers, the vast lake 100 km wide, with an average depth of 10 meters, 11.5 meters deep. When the dry season, reduced the water level of the Mekong intrusion in the Mekong , a little more than 1 m of water. Outside the Mekong River , it sinks into the river around supplies mainly rely on , Tonle Sap that major Morikawa , Sreng , Stung , Mongkol Borei , Jacques , bodhisattvas , River Battambang river. 110Duoqianmi wide plain, flat , wide, long, 500 km to the lake, the land is fertile and rivers are horizontal , land of swamps and dense forests , and together in the Mekong Delta in Cambodia " Central Plains " is an important agricultural area and Cambodia where rice cultivation takes place. Fish are abundant , rich in rice around . Transportation is convenient , when flooded , air currents through the various tributaries can be up to 4 meters in provincial capitals in the region of the lake.


Source from: http://www.southeastasiatrip.com/cambodia/attraction-588-tonle-sap-lake.htm