Kanchanaburi, a beautiful province in far western Thailand, is home to a number of remarkable temples and sites. One of the most scenic is the famous Wat Tham Sua. Besides the stunning views and amazing temple complex, the “Tiger Cave Temple”, is also the resting place of the mummified body of a famously powerful Buddhist monk, preserved in a glass coffin, who visitors can go to see.
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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.
Mandalay to Bagan by Boat
The train from Yangon (Rangoon) to Mandalay may be rough, but nothing can beat a perfect day spent on a relaxing river boat cruising up the legendary Irrawaddy River from Mandalay to the ancient capital Bagan.
Yangon (Rangoon): 10 Great Things to do
Visit Yangon to see it for yourself before it begins to become popular with tourists. These are 10 of the very best sites in the city.
VIDEO Celebrating the River Festival at the Temple of the Golden Mount
Late one night, on the full moon early in November, we head to Wat Saket, the Temple of the Golden Mount, to join Loy Krathong – the Thai River Festival.
The Holiest Site in Thailand: Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Grand Palace)
If you have only one day in Bangkok and only time to visit one part of town, it will probably be the city’s old town, Rattanakosin, home to some of the most famous and important sites in the city. Among these is Wat Phra Kaew, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Located inside Bangkok’s Grand Palace Complex, the temple is the location of the Emerald Buddha, and the most sacred and important Buddhist site in the country.
What to See at Fushimi Inari 伏見稲荷大社
Fushimi Inari shrine in Kyoto, Japan is a sacred mountain dedicated to the god of sake, rice, and money.
Top Sites in Historic Melaka, Malaysia
On the western side of the Malay Peninsula, the historic and storied city of Melaka (Malacca) is just a few hours drive from both Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. The city is a fascinating jumble of history; Chinese temples, Malay palaces, Portuguese churches, and Dutch colonial administrative buildings all vie for attention, giving the history lover plenty to see and do in this old city on the Straits.
3 Amazing Temples in Phuket
Phuket, Thailand’s largest and most famous island, may be best well known for its beaches, but it has many other fascinating sites as well. If you are looking do discover a more spiritual side of the island away from the beach parties and backpacker bars, head to these three amazing temples, each totally unique.
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.
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