Zhou Zhuang (周庄), China

Located 30 km Southeast of Suzhou, which the tourists proclaimed to be China's No.1 Water Country. This town is more than 700 years old.

At the entrance of Zhou Zhuang

The highlight of the visit was a boat tour along the canals. There were many stone bridges along the ride.

More snows from Hakone, Japan

Snowy winter night outside our resort hotelAt the Owaki-dani natural hot springs

Make your own snowman?

cold....temperature around 2 celsius

ice kacang, anyone?

Yuyuan Garden 豫园, Shanghai

It is one of the best gardens in southern China featured with pavilions, halls, chambers, towers, ponds and rockeries. Yuyuan Garden occupies an area of 20,000 square meters (about five acres).

Yuyuan's landmark, Dragon Wall

Ponds and rockeries were everywhere

Bangkok, Thailand

Safari World

Thailand’s largest and most popular open-air zoo and show park, which covers over 200 acres. Safari World comprises of Safari Park and Marine Park and offers a variety of fun and entertainment to visitors. The drive-though Safari Park is inhabited by a range of African and Asian animals living in a natural habitat and the Marine Park offers visitors regular whale-and-dolphin and seal performances.

Pattaya

Koh Lan (Coral Island) is a small island situated west of Pattaya which is accessible by speedboat and ferry. Ko Lan has several beaches, which are known for their cleanliness, relaxing atmosphere, soft white sand and crystal-clear water. Visitors can choose either snorkeling or viewing the coral from glass bottom boats.

Yong Pyong Resort

As promised earlier, here are more pics of Yong Pyong Resort.

At the Dragon Peak, the top of Balwang mountain with the height of 1,458m, the place for beautiful snow scenes.

Yong Pyong Resort at night

The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (龍虎塔) Taiwan

The Dragon and Tiger Pagodas (龍虎塔) are pagodas located on Lotus Lake in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. The dragon's throat is the entrance and the lion's mouth is the exit. According to the local tour guide, Entering a dragon's throat and coming out a lion's mouth symboilizes turning bad luck to good fortune.

Nami Island, Seoul, South Korea

This beautiful island is said to be a place filled with dreams and romance. The famous Korean drama, Winter Sonata, was filmed here in this beautiful island.

Junsang (Bae Yong Joon) and Ujin (Choi Ji Woo) went to this island instead of school.Famous for "Lovers Forest" and where the two lovers riding on a bicycle to their first kiss near the lake was filmed here.

Singapore

This was my 3rd holidays vacation in Singapore last Dec 2006. My last trip was in March 2003. New tourists attractions i found were the Vivo City and Sky Tower at Sentosa Island.

Merlion in front of Fullerton Hotel. Singapore most well known tourist icon.

The Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. The durian-shaped Esplanade stands out in front of the Marina Square area.

Vivo City, the latest and largest shopping mall in Singapore. It is located next to the HarbourFront and was officially opened on 1 Dec 2006.
Sky Tower, Sentosa Island is Asia's tallest public observation tower.


See this video that offers a 360 degree view from the Sky Tower - a height of 131m above sea-level.

Lake Ashi, Hakone, Japan

Lake Ashi ,or Hakone Lake was created 3,000 years ago by a volcanic eruption; this lake is cruised by boats year round. The lake is known for its views of Mt. Fuji (not in pic due to haze and thick snows) and its numerous hot springs. Several pleasure boats and ferries traverse the lake, providing scenic views for tourists and passengers. Look at the beautiful scenery in the background with hill and trees covered with thick snows.

One of the boats is a full-scale replica of a man-of-war pirate ship.

Star Cruises (Singapore to Port Klang, Malaysia)

Star Cruises, the third-largest cruise line in the world and "The Leading Cruise Line In Asia " with the fleet of 9 passenger cruise ships; on board SuperStar Virgo. Facilities include On board Entertaiment in the Lido indoor auditorium, Outdoor swimming pool, spa and Jacuzzis, Gym, Casino, sports Deck etc and restaurants serving up to six world-class meals daily on board.

Welcomed on board by the SuperStar Virgo Mascot

On the sun deck of SuperStar Virgo

Shanghai (上海) China

Shanghai is the largest city of the People's Republic of China and the ninth largest in the world. The famous landmark is the Oriental Pearl TV Tower (东方明珠塔). At 468 m (1,535 feet) high, it is the tallest tower in Asia, and the third tallest tower in the world.Far behind me (a bit hazy) from the Bund (stretch of embanked riverfront in Shanghai) is the Oriental Pearl TV tower.

YongPyong Resort, Seoul, South Korea

Yongpyong Resort is the most popular ski resort in Korea. It is well known in Europe and Asia from holding several successful international events, such as the World Cup Ski Contest and Winter Asian Games. YongPyong resort, also the official candidate for the 2010 Winter Olympics and the shooting locations of the popular Korean drama Winter Sonata.
More pics coming soon…. about the ski resort.

YehLiu (野柳) Taiwan

Located on the North coast of Taiwan. This place is famous for its unique rock formation that has been sculpted by the wind and surf.

The rock formations are interesting and beautiful especially the ‘Queen’s head’. According to the local tour guide as the wind is eroding her neck, and the local experts expect her freaking head to fall off any day now...
This place has been described by tourists as “a giant petrified mushroom forest”.

Tokyo Disneyland

The first Disneyland built outside of USA and one of the most visited theme park in the world. Tokyo Disneyland will celebrate the 25th Anniversary of its grand opening in 2008. Its unlimited rides makes the worlds happiest place.

Hong Kong 香港

Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, Hong Kong

香港杜莎夫人蜡像馆
Located at the famous Hong Kong tourist attraction, The Peak. It's the first and one of the two current Madame Tussauds' outlets in Asia, the other is found in Shanghai which opened in 2006. Other featured personalities are Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Brad Pitt, Princess Diana, Bill Clinton, Tiger Woods etc

Ocean Park 海洋公園
Hong Kong's biggest and best theme park and currently has over 40 rides and attractions.