Friday, 29 November 2013

Istanbul, Turkey

8). Istanbul = Historic Capital of Turkey



Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical heart. With a population of 13.9 million, the city forms one of the largest urban agglomerations in Europe and is the second-largest city in the world by population within city limits.



The city's biggest draw remains its historic center, partially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but its cultural and entertainment hub can be found across the city's natural harbor, the Golden Horn, in the Beyoğlu district. Considered a global city,Istanbul is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan economies in the world.It hosts the headquarters of many Turkish companies and media outlets and accounts for more than a quarter of the country's gross domestic product.Hoping to capitalize on its revitalization and rapid expansion, Istanbul bid for the Summer Olympics five times in twenty years.






Despite having nearly 20 million inhabitants which makes it one of the most populated cities on earth, Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey. It is however the main tourist attraction outside of the many beach resorts that line the Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts. Visitors come in their millions to see massive mosques and impressive architecture on this bustling metropolis which is made more alluring by its position on either side of the Bosphorus Straits.




Tuesday, 26 November 2013

Dubai, UAE

7). Dubai = Rose of  Desert


Dubai is a city in the United Arab Emirates.The emirate of Dubai is located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf and is one of the seven emirates that make up the country. It has the largest population in the UAE (2,106,177) and the second-largest land territory (4,114 km2) after the capital, Abu Dhabi.




Conscious that their massive oil wealth will one day run out, the United Arab Emirates set about building hundreds of tourist attractions to create an addition stream of revenue. That includes the tallest and most opulent hotels in the world such as the Burj al Arab, which is the only seven star facility on the planet. There is also a huge indoor skiing center, which would not be that impressive had it not been built in a desert. Annually seven and a half million visitors are greeted with customary Arab hospitality.



Today, Dubai has emerged as a cosmopolitan metropolis that has grown steadily to become a global city and a business and cultural hub of the Middle East and the Persian Gulf region.It is also a major transport hub for passengers and cargo. Although Dubai's economy was historically built on the oil industry, the emirate's Western-style model of business drives its economy with the main revenues now coming from tourism, aviation, real estate, and financial services.Dubai has recently attracted world attention through many innovative large construction projects and sports events. The city has become symbolic for its skyscrapers and high-rise buildings, such as the world's tallest Burj Khalifa, in addition to ambitious development projects including man-made islands, hotels, and some of the largest shopping malls in the region and the world. 




Monday, 11 November 2013

New York City, United States

6).
NEW YORK = City of Skyscrapers


New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. New York is the 27th-most extensive, the third-most populous, and the seventh-most densely populated of the 50 United States.New York City, with a Census-estimated population of over 8.3 million in 2012.


Sky line of NEW YORK
Time Square
The Big Apple is probably the most iconic city in the world with its dazzling skyscrapers and luxurious neighbourhoods squeezed onto the island of Manhattan. The city has a formidable reputation for art, fashion, theatre and nightlife but the only things that stop more people visiting are the hassles of getting a tourist visa and the high prices. However if you plan to do some clothes shopping New York is actually one of the most reasonable cities.

Empire stat building NY
Local Market of NY
Malls in New York
Some national parks in New York stat :
1).Statue of Liberty National Monument
2).Niagara Falls National Heritage Area
3).African Burial Ground National Monument

Niagara falls 
Statue of Liberty

Sunday, 10 November 2013

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

5).
Kuala Lumpur = City of Twin Tower


City view in panorama

The city covers an area of 243 km2 (94 sq mi) and has an estimated population of 1.6 million as of 2012. Many large worldwide hotel chains have a presence in the city.

world class mall

city view in night
The Malaysian capital is visited by nearly nine million tourists per year who are drawn to this amazing multi-cultural metropolis. Kuala Lumpur, or KL as it is known in short, has some of the world’s tallest buildings including the KL Towers. The city is also particularly catered to travellers with extremely low prices on excellent five star hotels.

The major tourist destinations in Kuala Lumpur include the Merdeka Square, the House of Parliament, the Petaling Street, the National Palace (Istana Negara), the Kuala Lumpur Tower, the National Museum, the Central Market, the National Monument,and religious sites such as the Jamek Mosque and Batu Caves.

Batu Caves

the Petaling Street
Although Kuala Lumpur is touted as one of the host cities for the Formula One World Championship,the open-wheel auto racing A1 Grand Prix and the Motorcycle Grand Prix, races are held at the Sepang International Circuit in Sepang.

Sepang F1 circuit
Sex tourism of malaysia is also famous during the period of F1 championship when foreigners comes to visit Kuala Lmpur.

sex workers waiting for customers

Saturday, 9 November 2013

Singapore

4).
SINGAPORE = ISLAND COUNTRY


                            Singapore skyline viewed from Chinatown at sunset

Nearly 10 million people visit Singapore every year and although a lot of them are business travellers, the city has a reputation for being safe and exciting in equal measure. Singapore has a very busy port and many of the entertaining bars and restaurants are clustered around the main quay. The other main attraction is shopping with extremely low prices on a fantastic array of clothes and electrical goods. But Singapore also has amazing beaches and parks for those who tire of the skyscrapers and malls.

Sentosa Beach singapore
Tourism spot
Lion Fountain

It is separated from Peninsular Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and from Indonesia's Riau Islands by the Singapore Strait to its south. The country is highly urbanised with very little primary rainforest remaining.
AndrewYee street singapore
As of 2012, the population of Singapore is 5.312 million people, of whom 3.285 million (62%) are citizens while the rest (38%) are permanent residents or foreign workers/students. Twenty-three percent of Singaporean citizens were born outside Singapore (i.e. foreign born citizens). There are half a million permanent residents in Singapore in 2012. The resident population does not take into account the 11 million transient visitors who visit Singapore annually.
skyline view of singapore
 Buddhism is the most widely practised religion in Singapore, with 33% of the resident population declaring themselves adherents at the most recent census.Singapore is also famous for sex tourism.
Sex workers of singapore
Singapore is the world's fourth-leading financial centre, and its port is one of the five busiest ports in the world.