Naveen Marasinghe 
Member since: April 15, 2008
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With all its shopping centres and sandy beaches it’s easy to forget that Thailand is a country with a historic religious legacy and identity. Step into the serene temple grounds of its breathtaking capital on Magha Puja Day and engage in a spiritual event like no other which re-defines one’s peace of mind.
Looking for an Asian film festival with all the glitz and the glamour of a Hollywood affair? Look no further than the illustrious Bangkok International Film Festival. Screening over 80 films, documentaries, short films and animated creations, this Asian film festival is the one to beat in the region’s cinematic event calendar.
Looking for an Asian film festival with all the glitz and the glamour of a Hollywood affair? Look no further than the illustrious Bangkok International Film Festival. Screening over 80 films, documentaries, short films and animated creations, this Asian film festival is the one to beat in the region’s cinematic event calendar.
Bangkok, a city of events. No matter which time of the year there is always something cooking somewhere in this city that never sleeps.
King Rama II Memorial park is a breathtaking sight that has significance to everything imaginable with the park whether it is the trees or buildings.
Lumphini Park is a display of man’s passion of his part to play in the creation of nature and its glory.
Loads of fun filled activities await your arrival at The Ocean Park which is located in southern Hong Kong.
The Kung Fu Corner at Hong Kong’s Kowloon Park provides dazzling martial arts performances to thrill the beholder.
The Battlefield Tour in Singapore takes the traveller to many historical sites and provides a glimpse into the events that led to the fall of Singapore in World War II.
Tianjin’s Haihe River is an enthralling experience whether the visitor takes a boat ride or samples the many picturesque attractions on its banks.
The Khmer wedding is one of the most joyous and celebrated occasions in Khmer family traditions and comprises of many events put together. Celebrations may last from 3 days to one week and is full of merriment, festivity and colour. It is an experience that truly highlights the rich culture of the Khmer traditions and is an event you will not forget.
The Doha City Center Mall, as its name indicates, is located in the central city of Doha, Qatar. It's one of the largest shopping malls in the Middle Eastern region and houses over 350 outlets offering a multitude of consumer goods.
Hari Raya is the Malay version of the Islamic Ramadan festival. Elaborate feasts, lots of giving and sharing, paying respects to the ancestors and continued prayers throughout the day are common during this great festival.
Ho Chi Minh City is an enchanting place to visit for Western tourists, the shopping that is found here is enjoyable as well as affordable.
The Heritage and Diving Village provides a glimpse into the history of Dubai and is built upon on one of the oldest villages in Dubai.
The Langham Place Mall opened in 2004 as a commercial complex with an expansive shopping mall. With 300 shopping outlets located inside, the Langham Place Mall beckons to tourists looking for high-end consumer goods for bargain prices
The Kensington Palace has been the formal royal residence for over three centuries and has a large residential complex surrounded by a beautifully landscaped garden. It's open to visitors during strict hours and provides a glimpse into the luxurious lifestyle of the British monarchs.
The Mustafa Centre is the only shopping mall at present in Singapore to offer 24 hours shopping. The Mustafa Centre sells various items.
The Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb, discovered in 1955, is a fine astral example of a Han Dynasty burial hall, which is about 2,000 years old. The Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb has gone through some widespread study and restoration and was opened to the public in 1957.
The Genting World Lion Dance Championship, held once every two years, draws competitors as well as spectators from all over the world to Malaysia’s Genting Highlands. However, the city of Kuala Lumpur offers many other delights beside the competition to its guests.
Surabaya zoo is one of the key and most visited attractions in Indonesia and it is the largest zoo in the Southeast Asia housing thousands of wild animals from almost all the continents in the world.
The Great Singapore Sale is an eight week long shopping festival that takes place annually. Shopping malls and department stores participate by giving shoppers attractive discounts and a variety of special offers.
Don’t miss out this extravagant shopping fiesta that will offer an experience of a life time filled with loads of fun and excitement for everyone. It is a truly exceptional event that is held in Singapore every year which attracts millions of tourists to Singapore to indulge in the amazing shopping experience combined with great discounts and prizes.
The Huangyaguan Great Wall comes out number one from the ten most visited sites in Tianjin and is the longest restored section of the Great Wall.
Men and women compete separately in the Olympics, but not when it comes to sailing and equestrian events. Believed to be an inspiration gained from the archaic Greek chariot races, Olympic equestrian events are also the only sport in which humans and animals work as a team. For 2008, the Olympic equestrian events will be held in Hong Kong.
No one can travel to China and miss visiting the Forbidden City. Often portrayed in many South-east Asian-themed movies, music videos and documentaries, the Forbidden City was the Chinese imperial palace for nearly five centuries. The entire old Beijing city was built with the palace grounds as the centerpiece.
Since 1973, Beverly Hills has been the venue for the bi-annual Affaire in the Gardens Art Show. The range of artistic work on display includes canvas drawings, sculptures, modern art and much more. The show is held during Spring and Fall each year.
The Centrepoint is one of Singapore’s largest and most popular shopping malls, it has a wide array of tenants offering a variety of items from clothing to antiques.
The nightlife in Hong Kong is vibrant wit numerous bars, pubs, casinos and nightclubs tourists will definitely be in for entertaining night outs
The Airport Express is an extension of the MTR that is specifically designed to meet the requirements of commuters traveling to and from the airport. It is a safe and fast way to get to one of the busiest airports in the world
