BOHOL COUNTRYSIDE – Philippines

Bohol is a province of the Philippines, in the country’s Central Visayas region. It comprises Bohol Island and numerous smaller surrounding islands. Bohol is known for coral reefs and unusual geological formations, notably the Chocolate Hills. On the main island, near the town of Carmen, these 1,200 or so symmetrical …

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Basilica Minore Del Sto. Nino – CEBU

Basilica Minore Del Sto. Nino Basilica Minore Del Sto. Niño is known as the oldest Catholic Church in Cebu. The church houses the image of the Sto. Niño, the city’s patron saint that represents Jesus as a black Holy Child. It is also a place for prayer and pilgrimage to …

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TAOIST TEMPLE – CEBU – Philippines

Taoist Temple Cebu Taoist Temple is a famous religious site established by the hill in Cebu City. It is not a tourism destination, but it became popular due to its peculiar structure and artistic appeal even to non-believers of this religion. It is a Taoist Temple located in Beverly Hills …

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CEBU – Philippines

CEBU – PHILIPPINES. On April 27, 1565, Miguel López de Legazpi and the friar Andrés de Urdaneta arrived on Cebu and founded the first Spanish settlement and Catholic mission in the Philippine archipelago. For six years, until Legazpi’s removal to Manila, Cebu was the Spanish colonial capital, according to history, …

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N. Seoul Tower – South Korea

Seoul Tower. Built in 1969 at a cost of approximately US$2.5 million, Seoul Tower was completed on 3 December 1971, designed by architects at Jangjongryul though at the time the facility interior was not furnished. N Seoul Tower opened to the public in October 1980 Since then, the tower has …

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Suwon Hwaseong Fortress – South Korea

Suwon Hwaseong Fortress Hwaseong is a piled-stone and brick fortress of the Joseon Dynasty that surrounds the centre of Suwon City, of Gyeonggi-do Province. It was built in the late 18th century by King Jeongjo for defensive purposes, to form a new political basis and to house the remains of …

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North Eastern Guard Pavilion – South Korea

Northern Guard Pavilion A guard pavilion, called poru in Korean, is an outwardly projecting structure topped with a pavilion that functioned as a soldiers’ lookout. There are five guard pavilions in Hwaseong Fortress. The Northern Guard Pavilion, built between the Northwestern Artillery Pavilion and the Northwestern Watchtower, is the largest …

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Jeju Stone Park – South Korea

Jeju Stone Park Jeju Island Stone Park is a great place to stroll around and experience ancient (and new) stone sculptures handed-down from one generation to the next by Jeju people. The park is also perfect for a serene exploration with views (the sea, mountain top, islands) embracing the famous …

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Seongsan Ilchulbong Peak – Jeju Island Korea

SeongsanIlchulbong Peak. SeongsanIlchulbong Peak, also known as Sunrise Peak, was formed more than 5000 years ago by volcanic eruptions. It’s used to be a separate island, but it’s now connected to Jeju’s main island. Though people used to farm in the crater, it is now a natural habitat for 200 …

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Jeju Island – South Korea

Jeju Island Jejudo (also known as Jeju Island) is a volcanic island. With a surface area of 1,846 sqkm it is the largest island 130 km off the coast of the Korean Peninsula, and the main island of Jeju Province of South Korea. The island lies in the Korea Strait, …

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