Donggung Palace and Woji Pond (102 Wonhwa-ro, Inwang-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do) — Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond, formerly known as Anapji, is an artificial pond in Gyeongju National Park, South Korea. It was part of the palace complex of ancient Silla. It was constructed by order of King Munmu in 674 CE This was the secondary […]
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (281 Eulji-ro, Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul) — the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, also called the DDP, is a major urban development landmark in Seoul, South Korea designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo, with a distinctively neofuturistic design characterized by the “powerful, curving forms of elongated structures Located at the center of the Dongdaemun […]
Deoksugung (99 Sejong-daero, Jeong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul) — Deoksugung, also known as Gyeongun-gung, Deoksugung Palace, or Deoksu Palace, is a walled compound of palaces in Seoul that was inhabited by members of Korea’s royal family during the Joseon monarchy until the annexation of Korea by Japan in 1910. The Changing of the Royal Guard can be […]
Changgyeonggung Palace (185 Changgyeonggung-ro, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul) — Changgyeong Palace is a palace located in Seoul, South Korea. The palace was built in the mid-15th century by King Sejong for his father, Taejong. It was originally named “Suganggung,” but it was renovated and enlarged in 1483 by King Seongjong, at which time it received its […]
Changdeokgung (99 Yulgok-ro, Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul) — Changdeokgung, also known as Changdeokgung Palace or Changdeok Palace, is set within a large park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea. It is one of the “Five Grand Palaces” built by the kings of the Joseon Dynasty. Kings and their ministers discussed state affairs at Changdeokgung Palace and residence […]
Yala National Park (Palatupana) — situated in Sri Lanka’s south-east hugging the panoramic Indian Ocean (5 hours, or 263 km. southeast of Colombo), Yala was designated a wildlife sanctuary in 1900 and was designated a national park in 1938. Ironically, the park was initially used as a hunting ground for the elite under British rule. […]
Victoria Golf and Country Resort (Digana) – located 130 km. from Colombo, this is another 18-hole golf course in Sri Lanka (sought after by visiting golf enthusiasts). It is located alongside the Victoria Lake & reservoir /dam, and is dwarfed by the Kandyan mountain range. The resort has a wide range of accommodations – from […]
Unawatuna (beach) – this beach is lovely and picturesque, complete with a semi-circular stretch of golden sands and coconut palm trees. Located 4 km southward around the coast of Galle, this is ideal for those who desire to listen to the silence of the sea and dive deep into the blue waters of the ocean. […]
Udawalawe National Park (7th Mile Post, Sevanagala, Monaragala, Uva Province) — located approximately 200 km south-east of Colombo, this is one of Sri Lanka’s major eco tourism destinations. It is most famous for the many elephants that live there (about 400 in total). During a visit, it is not unusual to see whole herds of […]
Tangalle Bay (beach) — from Tangalle Bay to Weligama is a beautiful coastline with rugged rocks, sandy beaches and coconut groves. Tangalle is rated by Forbes Magazine as amongst Asia’s Best Beaches. In fact, it’s also a lovely place where local fishermen have adopted an almost unique way of fishing, located on the country’s picturesque […]