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This is the largest seafood market in Korea, and is definitely one of the more interesting places to visit while you are in Busan. Most of the stalls are manned by weathered Korean women, known affectionately as Jagalchi ajummas. There is an incredible variety of the freshest seafood on sale, including whale meat, sashimi and the like. read more »

One of South Korea's national parks, Hallasan is home to a great diversity of plant life and animal species due to the varying temperatures and altitudes along the mountain. There are also many oreums (small mountains) dotting Hallasan that merit a look if you have not seen one yet. Hiking courses are usually less than 10km, so it is very feasible to reach the top and come back within a day. read more »

The filming location for Winter Sonata, this is a must-see for fans of the drama and nature lovers in general. Famous for breathtaking scenery all year-round, its location not far from Seoul makes it an ideal place for a day trip out of the bustling centre of Korea. read more »

Danshui Old Street is located along the Danshui River. This old street is actually a pedestrian shopping area which offers a wide array of restaurants, arcades and different stores which specialize in traditional Taiwanese handicrafts. In Danchui old street, tourists must try its local delicacies, A-Gei, which sells crystal noodles stuffed in fried bean curd, served with a mild hot sauce. read more »

Taipei 101 is one of the tallest building in the world, housing luxury brand shops on the lower floors like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Celine. On its 89th storey, there will be an Indoor Observatory where you will be greeted with a breathtaking view of Taipei. Similarly at the Outdoor Observatory on 91th storey, visitors will be able to have a 360-degree view of the city around Taipei 101. read more »

Rated as 'most charismatic' night market in Taiwan, it is also the largest night market in Taipei. It is a favorite among the locals as well as tourists. Widely famous for it's wide variety of snacks, ranging from local delights such as the Sausage Wrapped in Glutinous Rice to Shilin Super Size Huge Chicken Cutlet and Shilin Sausage. read more »

It is situated near the bank of the Sun Moon Lake and has three separate halls each dedicated to different great historical people in the Chinese history, namely the First Ancestor Kaiji, God of Literature, God-of-War Guan Gong, Warrior-God Yue Fei and Confucius. There is also a flight of 366 steps to the temple that symbolises the days of a year (including leap year) with rest-points at the step that marks the start of each month. Wind chimes are placed along the steps to bless the visitors and if you are a believer, you can purchase a wind chime of your own Chinese zodiac and hang it along the steps. read more »

The largest lake and the pearl of central Taiwan, Sun Moon Lake is a stunning water body that is surrounded by green mountains. The eastern part of the lake has a shape as round as that of the sun while the western part is curiously shaped like a crescent moon. Hence, the name Sun Moon Lake. read more »

Waters, mountains, clear open skies! Taroko National Park is one of the most raved about national parks in Taiwan! Besides its lush greenery and near-perfect scenery, it is also home to a number of attractions within the park. These include the beloved Swallow Grottos (燕子口) and Wenshan Hot Spring (文山溫泉). Feast your eyes upon the great natural wonders that is the Tunnel of Nine Turns Trail (九曲洞步道), Baiyang Trail (白楊步道), and Shakadang Walkway (砂卡礑步道) to name a few. read more »

Hong Kong Ocean Park is an oceanarium, animal theme park, and amusement park rolled into one. Opened in 1977, the theme park boasts an annual visitor attendance of over 5 million, rivaling the Hong Kong Disneyland. Marine animal lovers get to experience 11 animal exhibits and animal shows as well as the Atoll Reef--a 4 story aquarium holding more than 2000 over fish. read more »

Aberdeen floating village (Chinese: 香港仔水上人家) is located at the Aberdeen Harbour in the Southern District of Hong Kong. The harbour contains approximately 600 junks, which house an estimated 6,000 people. read more »

The sun, sand and sea at Siloso Beach provide you with endless fun under the sun. Home to the hottest volleyball action and the coolest bars and restaurants; Siloso is the beach for the fun-loving people all day and all night. Take a dip in your bikini and bask in the sun to get a tan or just laze around the shoreline and admire other hot bodies strolling past you. read more »

Seopjikoji means 'narrow cape' in Korean, and this was the filming location for the popular drama All In, hence its reputation as a popular tourist and local destination. The main attraction is the the film set - the All In House. Unfortunately, the original one was swept away in a typhoon, but it has been rebuilt due to overwhelming demand. read more »

This is a truly traditional restaurant as the owner has gone against the flow of modernity. As a result, it does not have a lot of information available online. Located near Seomyeon subway station, it is best to ask locals for directions. read more »

As one of the most significant Lantau tourist spots, Tian Tan Buddha is an attraction not to be missed. It is the world's largest outdoor seated bronze Buddha statue, being 34 metres tall and sitting atop the 482m Muk Yue Shan. The Buddha is symbolic of Sakyamuni, who attained enlightenment following deep mediation. read more »