http://www.a1articles.com en-us editorial@a1articles.com Museum Negara or National Museum was opened in August 1963 based on “Minangkabau”, classical Malay architecture on a hill facing Jalan Travers. It has been built on the site of the old Selangor Museum in 1906, which was unintentionally destroyed durin... http://www.a1articles.com/article_586674_29.html 23rd July 2008 An enclave comprised mostly of the Malay Muslims in heart of Kuala Lumpur, Kampung Baru is among the oldest Malay settlements in the area since the early ages. In 1900 Kampung Baru was considered as Malay Agricultural Settlement under British administrato... http://www.a1articles.com/article_586671_41.html 23rd July 2008 “Jalan Ampang”, located near the the “Petronas Twin Towers” which is world's second tallest structure, is one of the most famous and dazzling shopping destinations of the city. It is situated in the Golden Triangle area of the city which is repute... http://www.a1articles.com/article_586668_29.html 23rd July 2008 An enclave comprised mostly of the Malay Muslims in heart of Kuala Lumpur, Kampung Baru is among the oldest Malay settlements in the area since the early ages. In 1900 Kampung Baru was considered as Malay Agricultural Settlement under British administrato... http://www.a1articles.com/article_586666_29.html 23rd July 2008 Perfect destination for everyone who seeks for delightful time while having maximum fun with the entire family, “Wild Wadi Water Park” offers numerous ways to be trilled with its wide range of facilities even for an entire day. Located in Jumeirah, th... http://www.a1articles.com/article_586448_29.html 23rd July 2008 Located in the Southeast of Beijing, the “Temple of heaven” was constructed between 1406 and 1420 under the sovereignty of Ming Emperor “YongLe”. During the time period of Ming Emperor “JiaJing” it was refurbished and several separate complexe... http://www.a1articles.com/article_586446_29.html 23rd July 2008 “Apsara”, which can be translated into English as nymph, are young supernatural beings with angelic beauty and elegance who involve in the art of dancing to the music made by their husbands who are known as “Gandharvas”, according to the Cambodian... http://www.a1articles.com/article_586341_29.html 23rd July 2008 Phnom Penh is the capital of Cambodia bordering with its three main rivers of the Mekong, the Tonle Sap and the Bassac and happens to be the main economic, cultural, historical and tourist center of the country. Well-known for its traditional Khmer perfor... http://www.a1articles.com/article_586330_45.html 23rd July 2008 The Formula One or the “F1” is held by the “Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile” which is abbreviated to “FIA” as the largest and highest profiled open wheeled auto race in the world. The Formula one Grand Prix is a series of automobil... http://www.a1articles.com/article_586254_29.html 23rd July 2008 Established in 1990, Macau Maritime Museum is located in Mage Street in Macau region pretty close to the Mage Temple. This museum covers 800 square meters of the harbor in the southwest of Macau peninsula where the Portuguese landed for the first time in ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_580930_29.html 18th July 2008 Being one of the three ancient temples in Macau, “Lin Fung Temple” was originally built in 1592 during the Ming Dynasty and it is known in various names such as “Tianfei Temple” and “the Temple of Lotus”. The temple is devoted for a Goddess ca... http://www.a1articles.com/article_580929_29.html 18th July 2008 The Temple Street Night Market put you into a sensory overload! The brightly lit stalls selling a multitude of goods ranging from garments to antiques. The loud raucous roar of shoppers speaking a multitude of languages and dialects and the delightful sme... http://www.a1articles.com/article_580649_29.html 18th July 2008 If you are looking for a secluded desert island, with lush green vegetation, pristine beaches and a aqua marine ocean then you don’t have to look to far off the Thai coast. Ko Lanta Yai which is located near the Andaman Islands on the Andaman Sea fit t... http://www.a1articles.com/article_580648_29.html 18th July 2008 Business travel is probably the oldest form of travel known to man and perhaps the single most influential reason behind the development of the travel industry. A few millennia ago traders and sea farers undertook arduous journeys across the seven seas an... http://www.a1articles.com/article_580647_29.html 18th July 2008 The ancient art of Traditional Chinese Medicine goes back a couple of millennia and its treatment techniques and knowledge have changed over time; however the basic principles of the art remain unchanged. To balance out the Yin and Yan in a human body, th... http://www.a1articles.com/article_580646_29.html 18th July 2008 Mongkok is modern Hong Kong in a nut shell- it’s chic, stylish and has lots of shopping on offer. If your image of Hong Kong is one of crowded streets, bright neon lights, bargain shopping and backpack totting tourists then Mongkok will surely not disap... http://www.a1articles.com/article_579008_29.html 17th July 2008 What can be better than relaxing cruise on the slow flowing Yarra River, on a warm day? The Yarra River which winds itself through the Australian city of Melbourne has become a popular recreation area for locals and tourists alike. The name of the river c... http://www.a1articles.com/article_579007_29.html 17th July 2008 The Gamble House which was built in the early 20th century in 1908 was an architectural masterpiece of that era that has recently been designated as a National Heritage Landmark in the United States. The house was meant to be the home of the millionaire b... http://www.a1articles.com/article_579004_29.html 17th July 2008 London’s West End has long been considered the epitome of cool and chic fashion in what is arguably Europe’s busiest city. West End is actually an area in Central London and contains many of the city’s tourist attractions, businesses, shopping cente... http://www.a1articles.com/article_578596_29.html 17th July 2008 Boston’s Downtown area is the nexus of the city, it contains the financial and administrative heart of the city; it also encompasses the recreational areas of Boston Common and the Public Garden. Known as an older portion of the city it still has many o... http://www.a1articles.com/article_578595_29.html 17th July 2008 Victoria Harbour Hong Kong is perhaps Hong Kong’s most famous attraction; the harbour is famous for its panoramic city views and exhilarating cityscape. A number of public shows are organized here on the waterfront such as firework displays and laser sh... http://www.a1articles.com/article_578593_29.html 17th July 2008 Set amidst one of Auckland most geo thermally active areas, it is impossible imagine that just sixty thousand years ago the lush Albert Park was in fact an area filled with volcanic ash and molten lava. Today Albert Auckland is an oasis of calm on contemp... http://www.a1articles.com/article_578592_29.html 17th July 2008 The Great Singapore Sale is an event totally dedicated to shopping lovers which attracts people from many parts of the world. It is an annual shopping sale that is organized collaborately by the Singapore Tourism Board and other retail stores and malls in... http://www.a1articles.com/article_574123_29.html 11th July 2008 Canouan Island in the Grenadines will soon be availed to three weekly flights by the Texan airline the American Eagle from San Juan Puerto Rico. American Eagle earlier decided to end flights from the Puerto Rican capital to the Caribbean resort of Canouan... http://www.a1articles.com/article_573546_29.html 10th July 2008 If you thought Paris was all about history and art, then La Defense proves you wrong. Beneath the façade of art, culture and history is a thriving economy and a busy business metropolis. La Defense, Paris the city’s main business district, it is locate... http://www.a1articles.com/article_573544_29.html 10th July 2008 The Temple of the Jade Buddha is located in a modern and busy area of Shanghai. The location itself creates a contrast; China’s most venerated and historic Buddha statue is housed in a backdrop of modern development. This is the story of modern China wh... http://www.a1articles.com/article_572762_29.html 09th July 2008 Zhoukoudian located roughly 40 kilometers southwest of the city of Beijing. Scientific work at the site is still underway and so far the excavation site has produced skeletal remains of Sinanthropus pekinensis, who is believed to have inhabited this area ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_572754_29.html 09th July 2008 Times Square is perhaps the most recognizable landmark in New York; over the years it has become a symbol of America for foreign tourists and has been telecast all over the world on New Year’s Day. Despite its glitzy and glamorous presence in the heart ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_572751_29.html 09th July 2008 The Hawth Theatre is an arts and entertainment centre located near Gatwick in the English town of Crowley. The theatre is built on 38 acres of woodland and its expansive gardens provide visitors a chance to chill out especially for stressed out executives... http://www.a1articles.com/article_571372_29.html 07th July 2008 The Baden Powell or the BP House as it is commonly referred to, is a scouting hostel and conference centre in South Kensington, London that was constructed as a memorial to the founding father of the scouting movement Lord Baden Powell. The building which... http://www.a1articles.com/article_571365_29.html 07th July 2008 Belgrave Square Gardens is a leafy well designed public park that can be seen the affluent London suburb of Knightsbridge. Located in an affluent and busy area in London the gardens have become a popular place for locals to take a break from their work an... http://www.a1articles.com/article_571364_29.html 07th July 2008 The world’s first ever Night Safari can be found on 40 hectares of secondary rainforest in Singapore’s National Zoo. The Night Safari took three years to plan and execute and was first mooted in the 1980’s as a tourist attraction. However the Night ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_571118_29.html 07th July 2008 If you are a Chelsea fan then you would say that it is the world’s greatest football team however you were not, then you would say that it is a football team that buys the world’s greatest footballers and in essence is not really an English Football C... http://www.a1articles.com/article_571117_29.html 07th July 2008 Boat Quay is what grabs the headlines as far as Singapore’s nightlife and entertainment are concerned. With an eclectic mix of restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and nightclubs the variety and the intensity of entertainment found here is unmatched anywhere... http://www.a1articles.com/article_571116_29.html 07th July 2008 The Wat Phra Kaeo is widely regarded as the most venerated and the most sacred temple in Thailand. It is located within the grounds of the Grand Palace inside Bangkok’s historic district. The main building of the temple houses the renowned emerald Buddh... http://www.a1articles.com/article_569485_29.html 03rd July 2008 The Villa of the Tiger and Leopard or Haw Par Villa was built by ‘Tiger Balm King’ Aw Boon Haw as a residence for his younger brother Aw Boon Par. The two brothers had together amassed a fortune by creating an analgesic balm. The Tiger Balm King then ... http://www.a1articles.com/article_569483_45.html 03rd July 2008 Located in the borough of Manhattan in New York and receiving twenty five million visitors annually, the 843 acre park has risen to fame through its many appearances in television and movies. The park features lakes, ponds, walking tracks, two ice skating... http://www.a1articles.com/article_569482_29.html 03rd July 2008 The Statue of Liberty or Lady Liberty is a world famous icon of liberty and freedom. The 111 foot statue towers over Liberty Island and was the first sight bestowed upon travelers to the United States before the invention of the airplane. Today the sta... http://www.a1articles.com/article_569480_29.html 03rd July 2008 Bugis Street is one of Singapore’s most colorful areas; following a major government initiative during the 1980’s to clean up the area raunchy image it has been transformed in to an exciting shopping area. During the 1950’s the area was crammed full... http://www.a1articles.com/article_569330_29.html 03rd July 2008 The State Houses of Parliament in Melbourne is where Victoria State’s legislative council is based. This historic building has housed the state parliament continuously since the middle of the 19th century from 1855, except the period from 1901 to1927 wh... http://www.a1articles.com/article_569327_45.html 03rd July 2008 Darling Harbor in New South Wales Australia is one of the region’s most loved leisure spots. The 1.3 million tourists that come here annually would testify to the fact that there is very little to be bored about Darling Harbor. The area was originally p... http://www.a1articles.com/article_569325_29.html 03rd July 2008 The Angel Underground is a London tube station located at Angel Islington on the Bank branch of the northern line of the London Underground between Old Street and King’s Cross, St. Pancras stations. Being a historic train station in London that was cons... http://www.a1articles.com/article_569321_29.html 03rd July 2008 Lady Street in Beijing is a market that is predominantly targeted at the fairer sex; it is also by far the largest clothing and garments market in the city with the number of stalls surpassing 1,000. Lady Street confirms what numerous men all over the wor... http://www.a1articles.com/article_569250_29.html 03rd July 2008 Though Thailand was never colonized by the British, social and sports clubs such as the highly exclusive Royal Bangkok Sports Club has been playing the Gentleman’s Game-Cricket along with various other popular British sports such as golf, tennis, polo a... http://www.a1articles.com/article_569248_29.html 03rd July 2008 The Ayala Museum is an Arts and History Museum in Manila, Philippines that celebrates the diversity of Filipino culture and the rich tapestry of its art. The museum was the brainchild of artist Fernando Zobel de Ayala y Montojo who envisioned a museum de... http://www.a1articles.com/article_569247_29.html 03rd July 2008 The Oriental Pearl TV tower located in Pudong Park in Shanghai is one of the city’s most recognized landmarks. The tower is utilized as a television transmission station and has been officially declared as the tallest tower in Asia and the third tallest... http://www.a1articles.com/article_569246_29.html 03rd July 2008 The Animals at War Memorial is one of London’s most recent additions to its extensive list of memorials, the memorial is in remembrance of the thousands of animals who were conscripted to serve in the armed forces during the Second World War and other... http://www.a1articles.com/article_567795_29.html 01st July 2008 Located near the Gatwick International Airport the Archway Theatre is a small cozy little centre for performing arts in the area. The origins of the Archway theatre company started in the year 1939, as an amateur theater company determined to showcase the... http://www.a1articles.com/article_567793_29.html 01st July 2008 Located in London’s fashionable Kensington area, the Albert Memorial lies towards the northern side of Royal Albert Hall, this monument is said to have been commissioned by Queen Victoria in remembrance of her husband Prince Albert who died due to typho... http://www.a1articles.com/article_567791_29.html 01st July 2008 Lot 10 Shopping Centre is one of the oldest shopping malls in town opened officially in the year 19991. The shopping mall can easily be recognized by its distinctive green and blue striped facade. It has become a landmark that every city dweller is famili... http://www.a1articles.com/article_567660_29.html 01st July 2008