Often overlooked, Koh Sichang is one of the Gulf of Thailand’s hidden gems. This tiny island is one of the closest beaches to Bangkok. Home to temples, a historic palace, and beautiful sandy beaches, Koh Sichang is a surprisingly easy and affordable weekend getaway from Bangkok.
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Touring the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
A visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda is one of the must-have experiences when visiting Phnom Penh. The Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda, the most important royal temple in Cambodia, are open to visitors. Everything you need to know about visiting the Royal Palace. Admission, opening hours, location, common scams.
Luang Prabang National Museum and Haw Phra Bang – Lao royal palace and temple
A visit to Luang Prabang is incomplete without a visit to the Natinonal Museum, old Royal Palace, and Haw Phra Bang Temple. The Royal Temple is the home to the legendary Phra Bang Buddha, and sits on the grounds of the old Luang Phrabang Royal Palace. Today, the site is operated and maintained by the Luang Phrabang National Museum, and is one of the best and most interesting sites in the entire city.
Independence Palace: A Time Capsule of War-Era Saigon
The most interesting attraction in all of Saigon? Take a self-guided tour of Independence Palace (now re-named Reunification Palace), the former residence and seat of power for the South Vietnamese President and a relic of the wild glory days of 1960’s South Vietnam. If you see nothing else in Saigon, you can’t miss a visit to the Independence Palace Museum.
A Secret Communist Bunker at an Ancient Palace – Tang Long Citadel, Hanoi
A secret Communist bunker beneath an ancient Imperial palace – we visit the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, Vietnam
Suan Pakkad Palace – Small Wooden Palace in Bangkok near the Airport Rail Link
There’s a small wooden palace quite near the ARL train from Bangkok Airport. Even if you only have a few hours in Bangkok, it’s possible to visit this small, historic, and often unfairly overlooked wooden palace in Bangkok’s Phayathai area. Once the home of a Siamese prince, Suan Pakkad is a beautiful and peaceful royal palace and oasis in the chaos of Bangkok.
Mandalay, Myanmar: Top 5 Amazing Sites
From beautiful palaces to ancient and mysterious temples, Mandalay has it all. Don’t miss a walk amongst the world’s largest book and the chance to spot a rare pink river dolphin.
Viting Bangkok’s Royal Crematorium – First Look
From 2 November through 30 November, the public will be invited to visit the royal crematorium pavilion of His Majesty, the late King Rama IX of Thailand. The King passed away on 13 October 2016 after seventy years on the Thai throne, and after a year-long period of mourning, the royal funeral ceremony took place at Sanam Luang, outside the Grand Palace on 26 October 2017.
Day Trips to Indonesia from Singapore
Just off of Singapore, across the Straits of Melakka, lie a few small Indonesian Islands which are easily visited as a day trip! Whether you want to shop at the duty-free, explore some Muslim-Indonesian history, or escape to a quiet Chinese-Indonesian floating village, there is plenty to do to keep a visitor entertained during an exciting day out of Singapore.
Top 5 Sights around UBUD, BALI
Bali, Indonesia’s most famous island, is well-known for its beautiful beaches. But there’s a lot more to do than swim and surf, especially if you venture inland to the beautiful town of Ubud. Located amongst rice paddies, dramatic hills, and verdant forests, Ubud is surrounded by some of the most beautiful scenery in the country, and is full of wonderful and unique sights to visit.
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