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Angkorwattravel.com - Angkorwat - Currency
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The Cambodian riel may be the country's official currency, but American dollars are also widely accepted to the point where most of Cambodia's ATMs dole out American dollars instead of Cambodian riels. Cambodian riel coins, however, are generally used instead of American coins. One riel is equivalent to either 10 kak or 100 sen, and currency notes are 50 riel, 100 riel, 500 riel, 1,000 riel, 2,000 riel, 5,000 riel, 10,000 riel, 20,000 riel, and 50,000 riel. Asian Trails Travel Sites. Private Jets in Asia.
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Myanmar-travel.com - Myanmar - Mandalay
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Attractions in and around Bago. Attractions in and around Bagan. Mandalay, situated about 600 kilometers north of Yangon on the Ayeyarwaddy river. Is with about half a Million inhabitants. Myanmar's second largest city. Despite the wonderful sound of its name, inviting associations to an archaic fairy tale kingdom, Mandalay is neither very old nor particularly beautiful. But Mandalay was the capital. Of the last, independent Burmese kingdom, which in 1886 was finally conquered by British colonial forces.
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Angkorwattravel.com - Angkorwat - Attractions
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A 190m moat surrounds the majestic 12th century temple complex of Angkor Wat, the main attraction of Angkor Archaeological Park. Angkor Wat stands 65m high and was designed as a representation of Mount Meru, a sacred Hindu symbol, with three galleries placed on top of each other and shaped like rectangles. Angkor Wat is a breathtaking sight at any time of day, but is most impressive of all during sunrise and the middle of the afternoon. The Baphuon temple is another representation of the sacred Mount Mer...
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Laos-Travel.com - Laos - Currency
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Attractions in and around Luang Prabang. Xieng Khouang (Plain of Jars). The currency of Laos is the Kip (LAK). There are bank notes of 500 1000 2000 5000 10000 20000 50000 and 100000 (very rare). February 2011, exchange rate for one US Dollar. Is about 8,030 Kip. The alternative currencies accepted in Vientiane and numerous other provincial towns are Thai Baht. The largest Thai bill, 1,000 Baht, has a value of about 30 US Dollars. It is recommended to carry US Dollars. Asian Trails Travel Sites.
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Laos-Travel.com - Laos - Pakse
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Attractions in and around Luang Prabang. Xieng Khouang (Plain of Jars). Although counting only 70,000 inhabitants. Pakse is the most important town of South Laos. Situated at the confluence of the Xe Dong river and the Mekong, Pakse is an important traffic junction. From Pakse routes lead to Vietnam and Cambodia. The town features an important market. For agricultural products but lacks sightseeing attractions. But close by is an extraordinary attraction: Wat Phou. Asian Trails Travel Sites.
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Attractions in and around Luang Prabang. Xieng Khouang (Plain of Jars). The ruins of this Mon temple. Are by the road from Vientiane to Luang Prabang, some 66 kilometres from Vientiane. Vang Xang. Was built in the 11th century when Buddhist Mon. And Hindu Khmer ruled Southeast Asia. Five Buddha statues remain. Allegedly, they stood on a former elephant cemetery. Asian Trails Travel Sites. Tours, Excursions and Hotels in Asia. Private Jets in Asia. Asia Tourist Information and Travel Guides:.
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Laos-Travel.com - Laos - Celebrations and Holidays
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Attractions in and around Luang Prabang. Xieng Khouang (Plain of Jars). Chinese and Vietnamese New Year; it is celebrated principally by the Chinese and Vietnamese minorities, but cause for many shops to be closed. The celebration is flexible in date as it is determined by the lunar calendar. Boun Pha Vet; commemoration of the incarnation of King Vessanthara as Buddha; flexible in date as it is determined by the lunar calendar. Women's Day; national holiday with parades. Day of the People's Party. Ho Kha...
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SamuiTravel.com - Samui - People
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Around 40,000 people live on Samui, and the majority are Thai, although the island is also home to a reasonably large Malaysian and Chinese community. Settlers from the Malay Peninsula and the southern region of China first inhabited Samui around 15 centuries ago. The island remained fairly wild and separate from the mainland of Thailand until the 1970s, when roads were built and tourists began arriving from all over the globe. Asian Trails Travel Sites. Tours, Excursions and Hotels in Asia.
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SamuiTravel.com - Samui - Attractions
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Temple of the Big Buddha. Also known as Wat Phra Yai, this impressive temple features a 12-meter tall Buddha statue. The Big Buddha can be found on a small islet close to the Bo Phut Fishing Village, and also serves as a meditation center. Visitors can reach the Temple of the Big Buddha by crossing over a connecting bridge, and it is important to cover knees and shoulders before entering. Hin Ta and Hin Yai. Popularly known as the Grandmother and Grandfather rocks, these unusual formations can be found o...
