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A century ago, when one talked about India, it was invariably about snake charmers,yogis and beggars in streets. Now IT is the main tag India shows, the progress it has made is certainly visible in growing strength of its currency (rupee) in international stock markets. Like burgeoning industry, Tourism is also expanding very fast in India. Following is a list of places I have visited in India.

This travel itinerary features a 4 nights Bali holiday on the southern part of the island and in Ubud. This package is made for a limited holiday time in Bali.

Situated in the heart of Central India, Khajuraho is a temple town different from any other temple city of India. It is not about religion, worshipping and deities, instead temples in this fascinating village are famous for the eroticism etched on its walls in the form of sculptures. There are so many theories and controversies over eroticism depicted on the outer walls of temples in Khajuraho.

Taipei is the destination of wildlife lovers. The gorgeous national parks, with the amazing collections of birds, animals and plants, are the wonderful resources that the country is blessed with. Taipei Taiwan is the home island for more than 22 million people and so it is one of the highly populated places of the world. The technological advancement in this land of mountains and thick forests contributed for the growth of industries such as electric and electronics, textiles, motorcycles, ship-building and metallurgy.

This is my diary notes from Singapore. Hope you all find it useful if you plan a visit there. I had been on an official trip to Singapore. I thought I should utilize the opportunity to see the colorful city of the Far East, and so I tried and managed to get a day extended from my official plan.

Hong Kong is the gem city of the East. It is a paradigm for the other undeveloped cities of the world. You will be amazed to see the development that is thriving at each corner of the city. Every street of HK is flourishing with the business activities. I was deeply impressed at the hard work and the endurance of the Chinese in making their country a happening place of the world.

Everything sells at Tokyo, the city of consumerism. The streets here are crowded with shoppers; money is flowing in the retail streets here. It is an amazing scene to watch the enthusiasm of the people towards the commercial activities of the capital city of Japan.

Having a traditional name as one of the tourist centers, Kuala Lumpur now has become a familiar name for business activities too; it is now in pace with Singapore and Hong Kong with thriving developments in fields such as Finance, Information Technology, Footwear and Petroleum.

Though Beijing is an ancient city, used as the capital by many warlords, yet its modern history as a capital begins in the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) under Kublai Khan, the great grandson of Chengis Khan. Beijing was built for inspiration- to awe the populace with the emperor's strength. Beijing meant for the occasions and ceremonies, which were performed to balance the Mandate of heaven as well as a safeguard of defense

Many large cities have skyscrapers that offer a view from the top. Hong Kong, as it so often does, takes a slightly different route and gives visitors Victoria Peak.

Founded as the Kowloon Ferry, the Star Ferry has been transporting passengers from the mainland to Hong Kong Island and back for over a hundred years. Over that time the view has changed, but the romance has not.

For a slightly quieter shopping experience than Nathan Road head over from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island and visit Stanley Market.

Along the main thoroughfare in Kowloon stretches Hong Kong's must-see shopping lane - Nathan Road. Bounded by Boundary Street in the north and Salisbury Road to the south, this hundred fifty year-old section is framed above by neon lights in true Hong Kong style.

Home and work for over 15 million and one of the three most active business centers on the planet, Hong Kong also offers dozens of things to see and do for tourists. In fact, there's no good place to start or end because there is so much more than could ever be experienced within a few days.

It will surprise many that Hong Kong is not all buildings and streets. Not far from the center of this bustling metropolis is one of the preeminent nature preserves on the planet

Unearthed in 1955, the Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb is a stellar example of a Han Dynasty burial chamber, nearly 2,000 years old.

Just as Hong Kong is itself an island, just off the mainland from Kowloon, so there are others less well known but equally worth a visit. Lantau Island, which houses the now famous Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Buddha, is the central starting point for visits to these historical treasures.

Hong Kong is a bustling, ultra-modern city with an ancient past. This contrast is captured and displayed to perfection in the Hong Kong Museum of History. By means of dozens of interactive videos and computers, alongside hand-sculpted or carefully selected artifacts, Hong Kong's long history is shown.

Opened in September, 2005, the Hong Kong Disneyland is the fifth theme park offered by the entertainment company. Located on reclaimed land in Penny's Bay on Lantau Island, the park is already enjoying huge crowds.

Hong Kong, like New York is a concrete island. Also like Manhattan, Hong Kong has built a 'Central Park' as an oasis in the middle of the bustling metropolis - Kowloon Park.