Bangkok - City of Angles

The Golden Budha temple

Vimanmek Palace (Cloud Mansion) is located behind the National Assembly. This palace is believed to be the world largest building made entirely of golden teak. The building was originally constructed on Srichang Island in the Gulf of Siam by King Rama V (King Chulalongkorn). In 1901, the building was moved to its present site which was Bangkok suburbs at that time.

A traditional building in Vimanmek Palace complex that has already renovated
I am in front of Budha statue

From Chidlom Skytrain Station, people then can walk and go around to shopping mall, hotel, and restaurants nearby without worry of high traffic of Bangkok city (you can go through the second-layer walk site).

Deluxe Room of Conrad Hotel - Bangkok

Bangkok city as viewed from Conrad Hotel room

About Bangkok

Bangkok or Krung Thep which means the City of Angels was constructed in 1782 or 223 years ago. Presently, Bangkok has approximately 10 million population and it is considered one of the biggest city in the world.

Bangkok has retained its traditional charm with a mixture of old cultural heritage and new modern skyscrapers, luxurious hotels, shopping centers, street shoppings, famous Thai food, restaurants, sports, entertainment, etc.

Travelling from Bangkok International Airport to downtown and around Bangkok can be made by the express way system. Mass rapid transit consists of elevated electric train went into operation at the end of 1999. Also, subway system is now under construction.

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The Beautiful Parapat - Indonesia

Traditional houses in Samosir

Tomok is located at Samosir island, while the island is in the middle of Danau Toba. It is a grim reminder of a second powerfull eruption, about 30,000 years ago. In that time, a secondary peak formed, which split later, and came back down again. The eastern part now forms the peninsula of Prapat and the shores until Porsea, and the western border of Samosir. The island measures 45 by 20 km, and originally was a peninsula. In Tomok you can seee the most famous of all Toba Batak sarcophagusses (as seen in this picture).

You can go to Tomok, located at Samosir island whis is in the middle of Lake Toba just by ferry or speedboat

One side of the beautiful lake Toba - Parapat

My wife - Putri is standing besides the fence

Lake Toba is one of Indonesias premier tourist attractions.

Lake Toba

The lake was formed about 100,000 years ago after a giant eruption. This biggest lake of southeastern Asia measures 100 times 31 km and coveres an area of 1.146 sq.km. It's also the deepest lake in the world, it's exact depth is still not known, but is for sure deeper than 450 metres.

The water surface of the lake is 906 metres above sealevel, but has probably been 150metres higher. Thousands of years ago the water of the caldera flooded in the southeastern corner and eroded the soft stone layer. The water cut it's way through spectaculair ravains with steep sides and over the Siguragura, Harimo and Tangga falls to create the river Asahan.

About Parapat

Parapat is a located on the shore of Lake Toba about 48 km from Siantar or 176 km from Medan. It is also located on the mountainous resort of Sumatera and the attitude of which is 906 meters above sea level with a cool climate which is ideal for holiday and relaxation. Prapat stretches over a small rocky peninsula on Danau Toba, and expanded towards the south against Ajibata village. The climate is very flat: many flowers have colors year-round. Parapat (and Lake Toba) is the trade mark of tourism in North Sumatra.

The condition of the asphalt road to this town is good. Parapat can be reached by public transportation. Parapat is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Indonesia since it has a tropical climate and fresh air. A lot of international and domestic tourists visit Parapat because of its beautiful and amazing scenery. There is a camping area on top of the hill which overlooks the town of Parapat and Lake Toba.

Lake Toba is the world's largest in-land lake and one of Indonesias premier tourist attractions. Toba is situated about 2,800 feet above sea level in a misty mountain region of great scenic beauty. Three hours drive from the regional capital of Medan, the lakeside community of Parapat, is the garden hotel Inna Parapat, linked to the international Utell reservation system. From the comfort of your beautifully appointed room, take in a panoramic view of the lake and historic Samosir Island at its center.