Jade museum in Hualian, Taiwan
Visited a jade museum in Hualian, Taiwan, on May 1. Museum is an overstatement actually, it’s basically a big shop (really big) selling jades and other precious stones of different sizes and prices. A...
View ArticleHanoi’s cargo-load bicycle
One of the most iconic Hanoi features… bicycle loaded with variety of baskets and fish-traps. Images of these fully-loaded bikes have graced the cover of various Vietnam travel guide books and...
View ArticleNational Rice Museum, Kedah, Malaysia
Went to the Muzium Padi Nasional (National Rice Museum) in Kedah, Malaysia, in March 2008. The museum is near the city of Alor Setar and is famous for its huge 360-degree ceiling painting on one of the...
View ArticleMuseum of Ethnology, Hanoi – indoor exhibits
The Museum of Ethonology in Hanoi is a great place to have a glance at the traditional culture of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. The museum is located the Cầu Giấy District, about 8km from city centre…...
View ArticleMuseum of Ethnology, Hanoi – Bahnar Rong
Bahnar Rong (Ba Na Rông) are communal houses of the Bahnar tribe from Central Highlands (Tây Nguyên) region in Vietnam. The distinctive features of traditional Bahnar Rong are its tall and steep roof,...
View ArticleAmazing Race Asia 3 – Ep 4 & 5 – Taipei
Interesting culture and places in Taipei, Taiwan; as featured in the 4th and 5th episode of The Amazing Race Asia (TARA) season 3. Ximending, Taipei Ximending is one of the most bustling areas in...
View ArticleWorld’s largest model train set at Miniatur Wunderland
The world’s largest model railway and train set, located in the Miniatur Wunderland, a private museum in Hamburg, Germany. Updated with a new video. World’s largest model train set at Miniatur...
View ArticleSoshi Dreamz – SNSD mini museum
A dedicated Canadian fan of Korean pop group SNSD – who goes by the name KC – has wowed global fans with his mini SNSD museum… There's more, read the full post » Soshi Dreamz – SNSD mini museum from...
View ArticleKorean Folk Village, Yongin, South Korea
The Korean Folk Village in Yongin City is the largest of its kind in South Korea. It has reproduced over 260 traditional houses reminiscent of the late Chosun Dynasty and has recreated the life of...
View ArticleWorld’s largest teapot shape structure
The world’s largest teapot shape structure, located in China’s Meitan County, was officially opened last month. I’m not sure what’s the 73.8 metre tall building is used for; but judging from its shape...
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