Category: Asia

Asia, Northeast Asia, Play, Korea

Mysterious Road of Jeju

In Jeju, there is a road called ‘Dokkaebi’(Korean: 도깨비, means ‘goblin’), it appears to be an uphill slope , but when you put a ball there, the ball will roll upwards, what is the secret behind such an antigravity phenomenon.

Asia, Northeast Asia, Eat, Hong Kong

Traditional Dim Sum in Kennedy Town

Kennedy Town (Chinese: 堅尼地城) is at the western end of Hong Kong Island, it is one of the earliest developed area in Hong Kong, a real ‘old quarter’. There is an unexpectedly good traditional dim sum shop, even though it is far for Choumeizai, he still comes all the way to eat the dim sum here.

Osaka, Japan, Northeast Asia, Play

Golden Promenade of Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle (Japanese: 大阪城) is one of Japan's most famous landmarks, the Osaka Castle Park (Japanese: 大阪城公園) next to it is an ideal place for cherry blossom and plum blossom in spring, but the park is also beautiful in autumn.

Asia, SouthEast Asia, Play, Malaysia

Mount Kinabalu: Highest of Borneo

The height of the summit (known as Low's Peak) of Mountain Kinabalu (Malay: Gunung Kinabalu) is 4,095 metres above sea level, which is the highest mountain in Borneo and Malaysia, the scenery is incredibly splendid, a place must come once in a lifetime.

Asia, Stay, SouthEast Asia, Eat, Malaysia

Mount Kinabalu: Huts Beyond the Clouds

It takes two days to reach the peak of Mountain Kinabalu (Gunung Kinabalu in Malay), so expect to stay overnight in the hostel or huts up on the mountain and continue to climb up the peak early next morning. Choumeizai, will tell you about the accommodation of Mountain Kinabalu.

Asia, SouthEast Asia, Play, Malaysia

Mount Kinabalu: Tempohon Gate

Mountain Kinabalu (Malay: Gunung Kinabalu) is a mountain located at the West Coast Division of Sabah, Malaysia. It is the highest mountain in Borneo and Malaysia. When Choumeizai visited Sabah for the first time, he had climbed such a holy and beautiful mountain.

China, Asia, Northeast Asia, Shaanxi

Hukou Waterfall: Yellow Splash

Hukou Waterfall(Chinese: 壺口瀑布) is located at the borders of Shanxi and Shaanxi, hen the Yellow River approaches the Hukou Mountain, its width is abruptly narrowed down. The water's velocity increases, and then plunges over a cliff as if water were pouring down from a huge teapot. Hence it gets the name Hukou (literally, ‘flask mouth’) Waterfall.

China, Asia, Northeast Asia, Play, Shaanxi

Hukou Waterfall: Frozen Yellow River

Hukou Waterfall (Chinese: 壺口瀑布) is the largest waterfall on the Yellow River(Chinese: 黃河), it is also the second largest waterfall in China and has a height of over 20 metres, looks incredibly splendid. Choumeizai had visited Hukou Waterfall in winter, the waterfall was still breathtaking.

Asia, Northeast Asia, Play, Hong Kong

Tung Lung Chau: About relics

Tung Lung Chau(Chinese: 東龍洲) is not big, it takes about 5 hours to walk around the island, but if you just visit the main scenic spots like Choumeizai, half a day is more than enough, Choumeizai will introduce the main relics on Tung Lung Chau here.

Asia, Traffic, Northeast Asia, Eat, Hong Kong

Tung Lung Chau: Ferries and Stores

Tung Lung Chau(Chinese: 東龍洲), previously known as Nam Tong Island (Chinese: 南堂島) or Nam Fat Tong (Chinese: 南佛堂), is an island located eastern waters of Hong Kong which has an area of 2.42 square kilometres. The natural landscape of the island is beautiful, there are also several historical sites on the island, which makes it a good place for holiday.

Asia, Northeast Asia, Play, Korea

Hallasan: The Highest Mountain in Korea

Hallasan(Korean: 한라산) is located in the mid of Jeju(Korean: 성판악) island, it now reaches a height of 1,950 metres, which makes it the highest mountain in South Korea. According to the historical record, the latest eruption of Hallasan dated back to 1007, but now it is dormant.

Asia, Northeast Asia, Play, Korea

Hallasan: Seongpanak Begins

There are many scenic spots in Jeju(Korean: 제주) of Korea, Hallasan(Korean: 한라산) is amongst the biggest, Choumeozai has spent a whole day to climb to the top, see how it feels being on the top of the highest mountain in Korea.

Asia, Stay, Japan, Northeast Asia

A Cute Guesthouse in Nikko

Yumoto(湯元) lies deep inside the mountains of Nikko(日光), is the part of Nikko where not so crowded and touristy. Yumoto doesn’t have any luxurious hotel but many cute little guesthouses, Choumeizai has lived in one of them and would like to share a beautiful experience with you guys.

Asia, Laos, SouthEast Asia, Play

Orange Street in Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang(Lao: ຫລວງພະບາງ) has over a history of over one thousand years, it is well known for its numerous Buddhist temples and monasteries, but for Choumeizai, the most impressive is hundreds of monks(Dhutanga) collecting alms on the street in the morning.

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