Tuesday, 12 November 2013

KRZYWY DOMEK (CROOKED HOUSE) SOPOT, POLAND



Hye..How are you today??..welcome to my blog..Did you ever imagine your life in a crooked house???..Well, I bet that the answer is NO right..but sometimes it is interesting to try something new in new life..Although you can't live in that "Special" house forever, we can experience it and the best place to go is the Krzywy Domek in Poland..Come and visit it..


The Krzywy Domek is located in the lower Sopot, at 53 Monte Cassino St. - the world-wide famous Monciak walking street which begins in Moniuszki St. by the Opera Leśna (Forest Opera), extends through Moniuszki St. and I Maja St. to Bohaterów Monte Cassino St. and ends at the entrance to the Sopot pier. Krzywy Domek was built in 2004, and it is approximately 4,000 square meters in size and is part of the Rezydent shopping center


This house is like a children's book come to life. We've seen furniture that plays tricks on our eyes before. But as for an entire house that looks digitally distorted? Well, there's always a first time for everything. This house was designed as an homage to children's book fairytale

illustrator, Jan Marcin Szancer's work.This house which found on the town's popular Monciak Street, attracts tourists from all over the world. 

This young building is located in the city of Sopot between the combiantion of mall, restaurant row and office building. The Krzywy Domek is an irregularly-shaped building in Poland. 

PORORO PARK IN LOTTE WORLD JAMSIL


HELLO everybody..have you taken your meal??..today I want to share with you on how to make children happy..As we know, kids like to play around everyday..They are so cute and adorable at the time they playing.While playing, they can entertain themselves, play with emotion and educate themselves..We can bring this kids feel the experience of playing not only in the house but also in a theme park..So, let's have a simple look at this park..

Location: Address: Seoul-si Guro-gu Gyeongin-ro 662 D-Cube City




I am very sure that many of you, especially parents are looking for new indoor playgrounds to keep your kids active and find some entertainment. Now I will bring you to this Pororo Theme Park.



 Jamsil Pororo Park is a nice place to visit if you are in the area with little kids and don’t want particularly to go and spend a full day in a huge amusement park.
Pororo park located at the same level as the Ice Rink, which is a mid-size kids cafe and playground offering various activities for toddlers and preschoolers. You’ll find there are plenty dreams-turned-to-reality entertainment like small carousel, bouncy castle, bumper cars, Pororo train, Pororo show theater, Moon sand playground, and ferris wheel.




Before you go there, try to check in the internet first to see if you can get a discount because the entrance fee is quite expensive.  For the pricy entrance, all the attractions are running only on particular time schedules and are stopped for long breaks.So, if you want your child to play with the Moon sand, don’t forget to book for the session as soon as you arrive. It may be difficult to find vacancies.




Now, let's have a look on how to get there:
- Jamsil Station, Subway Line 2 & 8, Exit #4 (Direct access from station)

USEFUL INFORMATIONS:
Tel: +82-2-2211-1000 ( D- cube mall information)
Transportation: Subway – Exit 1 of Sindorim Station (Subway Lines 1 &2); Bus – lines 160, 260, 503, 600, 660
Entrance fee: 16,000 for child, 6,000 for Adult, 2 hours of free parking
Opening hours: 10:30 – 20:30

Dining options: 3 dining areas selling mainly VIP’s hamburgers & fries, Tous les Jours Bakery & Cold Stone ice cream . D-cube mall, where Pororo park is located has an enormous  food court on B1 & B2 Floors

JEJU ISLAND - VOLCANIC ISLAND FULL OF ALLURE


It's Korea..Surely most of you out there is the Korean drama fans right???..Im attracted to this place while watching the korean drama "Boys Over Flower"..Hope someday I can go there and feel the fresh air..yeahhhh...

Located southwest of the Korean Peninsula,  Jejudo Island  is a volcanic island in the shape of an oval that measures 73km from west to east, and 31km from north to south. As Korea’s most southern region, the weather on Jejudo Island remains significantly warmer than the mainland even during the cold winter months. Jejudo Island is sometimes referred to as “Samdado Island”  meaning the “three many” because of its abundance of rocks, women, and wind. Wind from the ocean blows steadily throughout the year and past volcanic activity has littered the island with an assortment of beautiful and unusually-shaped black rocks. The island’s reputation of having an abundance of women points back to the time when fishing was the primary means of income and many men were lost at sea.


There are many interesting place and activity you can do here..Every visitor to Jeju is sure to see their fair share of
Dolhareubang  "old grandfather stone statues". Sometimes serious-looking, sometimes almost comical, these statues dot the landscape and have become one of the most widely-recognized symbols of the island.

Another special sight are the Bangsatap, piled all around the island: at houses, beaches, and even tourist attractions. These small, round towers made of many stones were thought to ward off evil, protect the village, and bring prosperity to the people. It is because of this deep-seated belief that one can still see Bangsatap near the entranceways of many buildings.

In addition to having its own unique culture, Jeju is full of breathtaking sights and unusual attractions: World Heritage Sites (such as Hallasan Mountain and Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak) and sandy beaches alongside turquoise waters. Small mountains ((called Oreum

in Jeju dialect)) are found all across the island. There are said to be more than 365 oreums, more than one for each day of the year! The "Jeju Olle" paths offer a great opportunity to explore this unique landscape, leading visitors among quiet places off the beaten path.


NEUSCHWANSTEIN CASTLE, GERMANY'S FAIRYTALE CASTLE


Good morning everyone..Let's start our day with a bigggg smile...Today I was wondering on how the live in a castle..hhmmmm..Let's find out a little bit about it in my post.. I want to share about the Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany.


Neuschwanstein is known all over the world as a symbol of idealised romantic architecture and for the tragic story of its owner. After losing sovereignty in his own kingdom, Ludwig II withdrew into his own world of myths, legend and fairytales.


Among the castle's finest rooms are two magnificent halls. One of these, the Singers' Hall, is a larger and more exquisite version of the same room in the Wartburg, and also incorporates elements from the medieval castle's banqueting hall – though it never echoed to the sound of singing or festivities. The double-storey throne room reaches fifteen metres in height and is encircled by galleries on both floors. Its extravagant decorations dazzle in gold and blue..

Ludwig's great passion, however, was for the Hall of the Holy Grail, in which he united his nostalgia for the Middle Ages with the latest technology of the time. The king even chose to wallow in the Middle Ages at mealtimes – his dining room is a veritable shrine to the minnesingers' contest at Wartburg Castle. Ludwig's sleeping quarters show a clear Gothic influence and are even embellished with details referencing Wagner's operas. The dressing table has a swan-shaped tap inspired by 'Lohengrin'. Another well-known feature of Neuschwanstein is the grotto, whose little waterfalls and coloured lighting create the impression of a mysterious cave. Excursions to neo-Gothic Hohenschwangau Castle, which was rebuilt from 12th century ruins in 1832, and to the Roman bath at Mount Tegelberg are also recommended.



Let's twatch this video together..happy watching..


Here are some useful informations that can be used:

Address : Neuschwansteinstr. D - 87645 Neuschwanstein
Phone : 08362930830
E-mail : info@ticket-center-hohenschwangau.de
Website : http://www.neuschwanstein.com
Prices : 12 € (-18 years old free of charge)



DETIAN WATERFALL, DAXIN, CHINA

Hello everyone...How's your day today???..I am very excited to let you know about this amazing waterfall I have founded.. I am sure you will be very amazed by the beautiness of this God's creation..Have a happy reading everyone..


The Detian Scenic Spot lies in Daxin, Chongzuo, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, around 145 kilometers (90 miles) from the downtown area of Nanning and neighboring Vietnam. In this scenic area, there are more than 40 tourist attractions. Among those, the most notable one is the Detian Waterfall.
This waterfall crosses the boundary between China and Vietnam and joins with the Banyue Waterfall in Vietnam. With the good name of the World's Second Largest Transnational Waterfall, it goes through three terraces as it flows down from on high. Maybe, you have seen the famous Niagara Falls and the grandness makes a very deep impression on you. Similarly, the vigorous Detian Waterfall gives you a thrilling and majestic sensation.



Below the waterfall is a deep pool to a width of more than 200 meters (0.12 miles) and a depth of over 30 meters (0.02 miles). There are a large number of big fish in the pool and the fish meat is very delicious. So, the villagers who live there often come to the pool to catch fish. They usually sing folk songs as they cast the nets. Wild songs echo in the mountains and there is a joyous, carefree and lively atmosphere on these occasions.



Besides the waterfall, there are many other attractive scenes awaiting your visit, including the Heishui River, Qiaomiao Lake, Guichun Boundary River, Shatun Waterfall, No.53 Mere Stone and numerous cultural relics and rare animals. Abundant rainfall and moderate temperature gives life to the evergreen plants covering the picturesque landscape.



Other than that, there are also other attractions in this waterfall. The Heishui River, called Black Water River in English, is ornamented by verdant plants and peculiar hills. The water, of course, is not black in color. It got the name because of the black reflections of trees and hills. When you are boating on the Heishui River, you can see the turning water wheels, the houses of minority Zhuang, the terraced farmland and the working peasants.
The Qiaomiao Lake covers an area of about 5,000 mu (824 acres) and is surrounded by green hills. The surface of the lake is very calm like a mirror. The reflections of the hills, trees and clouds are etched on the lake surface, which looks like a picturesque painting. Boat on Qiaomiao Lake, listen to the folk songs and appreciate the clear and bright moon, and you could enjoy a god-given peace out of the earthliness.


The Guichun River originates from Jingxi, Baise, Guangxi. It flows into Vietnam and then goes back to China. The two countries are bounded by this river. On one bank stand the buildings in the Zhuang ethnic minority's style and on the other bank is the outlook of another country. Think about this difference and you find it quite interesting.
The Shatun Waterfall is another famous waterfall in the Detian Scenic Spot. The fall flows down from seven terraces. Compared with Detian Waterfall, Shatun Waterfall is not so grand and powerful. It looks like a gentle woman associating herself with the enthralling nature.

The most important part when we want to travel is how do we get there and there are several ways you can use to reach this amazing waterfall. 
You can choose airplane, train or coach bus to reach Nanning first and then take the coach bus at local North Passenger Transportation Center to go to Daxin County. Upon arrival at Daxin, you should transfer to the bus of the route 'Daxin – Qilong – Detian'.
 
Nanning → Daxin Coach Bus
Bus Frequency: every 20 minutes from 06:10 to 19:00
Departure Station: North Passenger Transportation Center
Address of the Station: 26 Beida Bei Lu (Beida Road North)
Bus Routes to the Station: No.8, 10, 19, 28, 31, 34, 36, 46, 52, 204, 207, 604

LOTTE WORLD THEME PARK, SEOUL, KOREA



Hallu guys...how are you???...This time I want to introduce to all of you the place where you and your family can play happily..Let's go through my blog..




                        Address : 40-1, Jamsil-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul

                 " Perfect Place for Thrilling Entertainment and Rides "









Located in the heart of the city, perfect spot for entertainment and sightseeing, this theme park filled with thrilling rides, an ice rink, different kinds of parades as well as a folk museum, a lake and much more. 

It is divided into an "adventure" theme (inside the building), "magic islands" outside theme, next to Seokchonhosu Lake. 

ADVENTURE: 
-  has certain districts representing different countries with various kinds of facilities and souvenir shops. 
- you can enjoy watching parades, numerous films, laser shows and a variety of international cuisines even during the holidays.



MAGIC ISLANDS :
- situated outdoors where the dazzling Magic Castle is located as well as thrilling high-altitude rides that you can't experience elsewhere

One of the reason for the tourists attraction of this theme park is the amusement rides. Other than that; 
- Gyro Drop and Gyro Swing are the top pleasers. It is a step drop with an altitude of 70 meters, or taste the thrilling sensation of being inside a tornado.  
- Flume ride is a long ride boat with a high altitude wave, Spanish Pirate Ship swings at an electrifying 75 degrees
- skating the ice rink as well as visiting the museum. It is situated indoors on the B3 floors and opened throughout the year


This theme park also provided facilities to the tourists such as restaurant, a ticket booth, a snack bar, a sports shop, a skate rental service and changing room. Folk museum is the most popular museum for foreign tourists. Folk cultural items are displayed and the items go back 5 000 years in Korean history as well as miniature villages and a playground. The museum layout was arranged to attract the visitor's attention and the displays are easily understandable. In addition, audio visual devices and miniature models will make it more enjoyable.



Here I enclosed some information for my readers: :)

Closed
N/A (Open all year round)

Operating Hours
09:30-23:00 (Nighttime admission: 16:00-23:00)
* Closing time may vary each day. 

Parking Facilities
5,400 parking spaces

Parking Fees
General Parking 
The first 30 minutes: 1,000 won
Each additional 10 minutes: 1,000 won

For admission ticket holders: 3 hour-free parking 
For day-pass ticket holders: 1 day-free parking 
* Inquiries: +82-2-411-5574

Admission Fees
Admission Ticket
Adults: 25,000 won / Youths: 22,000 won / Children: 19,000 won

Nighttime Admission Ticket 
Admission after 16:00: 
Adults: 21,000 won / Youths: 18,000 won / Children: 15,000 won

Admission after 19:00: 
Adults: 14,500 won / Youths: 12,500 won / Children: 10,500 won

* Day-Pass Ticket (admission fees included)
Adults: 40,000 won / Youths: 35,000 won / Children: 31,000 won

* Nighttime Day-Pass Ticket (admission after 16:00)
Adults: 31,000 won / Youths: 27,000 won / Children: 23,000 won

* Children: ages 4-12 / Youths: ages 13-18

Baby Stroller Rentals
Available (09:30-22:00, rental fee: 3,000 won)

Pets
Not permitted




Monday, 11 November 2013

ASHIKAGA FLOWER PARK IN TOCHIGI, JAPAN


               Address : 607 Hasama Town, Ashikaga City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan


Do you like flower??..Do you ever noticed that by looking at beautiful flowers it will make you happy and smile??..If you never feel it then I will bring you to this most beautiful place filled with colourful flowers..tadaaaaa...


Lets fly to Japan to exploring this wonderful flower park with the Japanese. Wisteria, or called fuji in Japanese is among their favorites. 





Ashikaga Flower Park features lots of blue, white and pink fuji, as well as yellow laburnum, that look like yellow colored fuji. 


One large fuji tree is 100 years old and its branches are supported to create a huge umbrella of blue fuji flowers. There is also a long tunnel of white fuji flowers, while a tunnel of yellow kingusari needs a few more years to become an actual tunnel. Yae-fuji, a variety with more than the usual number of petals, can also be viewed.






Apart from fuji, you may also find many other flowers, restaurants, and a shop selling plants and local products. There are no English descriptions and very few foreign visitors. The entrance fee depends on the season's beauty and is around 1000 Yen per adult during the fuji peak season.




The fuji in Ashikaga Flower Park are usually in full bloom in the beginning of May, one to two weeks later than the fuji of Tokyo, because Ashikaga Flower Park is considered one of the best spots to view fuji flowers in Japan, the park can be very crowded even on weekdays during the peak season.




When you have found the right place to go, now we look on how to get to the place. You can take the JR Utsunomiya Line, JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line or JR Tohoku Shinkansen from Tokyo to Oyama (only a few shinkansen stop there) and transfer to the JR Ryomo Line. Get off at Tomita Station, one station before Ashikaga Station, from where it is a 15 minute walk to the park.  The one way ride takes at least 70 minutes and 4000 yen by shinkansen or about two hours and 2000 yen by regular trains.


Alternatively, take the Tobu Isesaki Line from Tobu Asakusa Station to Ashikagashi Station. The one way ride takes about 70 minutes and costs 1940 yen by direct "Ryomo Limited Express" train or takes nearly two hours but costs only 940 yen by regular trains with transfers along the way. From the station, there are shuttle buses to the park (300 yen one way), however, they do not run on many weekdays and during winter. Alternatively, the park can be reached in a 20 minute taxi ride (about 3000 yen).




Hours and Fees:
Hours: 9:00 to 18:00 (10:00 to 17:00 from late November through February)
Closed: First Wednesday and Thursday of February, December 31
Admission: 200 to 1700 yen, depending on season