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For those wanting to have a unique onsen (hot spring) experience, you may want to try swimming with Japanese macaques in Jigokudani Monkey Park. Jigokudani (“Hell’s Valley” in English)...Read full tip...
Archery, etc. at Naadam Festival (Itineraries)
If you’re planning to visit Mongolia, consider going there between July 11 to 13, in time for the annual Naadam Festival, the country’s biggest event that traces back to the Great Mongolian...Read full tip...
Running with the wild horses of Khustain Nuruu (Itineraries)
Hustai National Park or Khustain Nuruu is the home of Mongolia’s Takhi wild horses or Przewalski's Horses. Khustain Nuruu is in Tov Aimag Region. You can get there via arranging a tour or hiring...Read full tip...
Juanda Forest’s WWII caves (Sights)
For those traveling with children, an interesting site is Juanda Forest Park or Dago Pakar, a park beside Bandung’s water reservoir. The area has a picnic site where you can grill barbecues or set...Read full tip...
Teahouse trekking (Activities)
A popular activity in Nepal that you might want to try is teahouse trekking. This means hiking to visit the different teahouses in the country. There are a lot of trails to choose from. The treks last...Read full tip...
Movie locations in China (Sights)
If you want to know where your favorite Hollywood or Chinese flick was shot in China, come check out the following places: * Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon: Hebei http://www.communi-trip.com/china/hebei/information.html Cangyan...Read full tip...
Great Wall of China: Off-the-beaten track (Sights)
If you want to see the famous Great Wall of China but would like to avoid the crowds, it is advisable to visit the following places: Hebei http://www.communi-trip.com/china/hebei/information.html The...Read full tip...
Where to see great Chinese inventions (Sights)
The Chinese are known for the ingenuity of their early inventions. To see some samples of these creations, check out the following places: Hebei http://www.communi-trip.com/china/hebei/information.html Hebei's...Read full tip...
Ride the trolleys of Almaty (Itineraries)
For those seeking simple pleasures in Kazakhstan, try riding a trolley in Almaty, the country’s largest city and former capital. For a cheap fare of 50 tenge (0.34 USD) per person, you can already...Read full tip...
Nature-tripping in Almaty (Sights)
Although a cosmopolitan city, Almaty is big in nature-based adventure. The following are the places in Almaty that might awaken the nature lover in you: *Turgen Gorge: a national preserve with a depth...Read full tip...
See the world’s second biggest canyon (Itineraries)
Charyn Canyon in Almaty is the “Grand Canyon” of Kazakhstan. It is in fact the world’s second biggest canyon after that one on Colorado, so it’s also called the “Grand Canyon’s...Read full tip...
Bird's milk chocolate and Chocolate Factory tours (Itineraries)
Almaty is Kazakhstan's "chocolate city," thanks to its famous Chocolate Factory that offers daily tours to see how it makes its eclairs, chocolate bars, and "bird's milk" (white marshmallow)...Read full tip...
On riding "gypsy cabs" and taxi fares (Transportation)
"Gypsy cabs" or unregistered taxis are very common in Bishkek, especially at night, near nightclubs. These cabs come handy especially if you're on a run. Although tourists so far have reported...Read full tip...
Learning Kyrgyz or Russian on horseback (Itineraries)
If you're interested to study Kyrgyz or Russian languages, Bishkek's London School could be a good bet. The school is well-known in the city for offering cheap individual lessons to learn not only the...Read full tip...