Tag: “South Amboy”

32 places found.

  1. Dart River, Glenorchy, New Zealand

    Glacial silt gives the icy waters of the Dart River a decidedly turquoise tint. The best way to see the river and the surrounding terrain (locations for the Lord of the Rings films) is strapped in to one of the seats in the local shallow-hulled jet boats.

  2. Palgong Mountain (Palgongsan)

    Palgong Mountain (Palgongsan) is located just north of the city of Daegu, and is a great destination for a day trip out of the city. The mountain is home to numerous Buddhist temples and hiking trails.

  3. Pohang International Fireworks Festival

    The first weekend in August, Pohang, South Korea hosts the Pohang International Fireworks Festival. In addition to fireworks, there are numerous intricate lanterns to be seen and enjoyed.

  4. Belur

    The Channakesava Temple at Belur is regarded as one of the most magnificent pieces of Hoysala Architecture. It is estimated that it took over a 100 years to build this temple complex.It was finally completed in 1116 AD.

  5. Piso Firme, Bolivia

    Piso Firme is a small village on the edge of the National Park Noel Kempf Mercado in Bolivia. Noel Kempf Mercado is a National Park which is part of the greatest (inter)National Park in the world, the Amazone.

    Pink freshwater dolphins, river otters, turtoises, tapirs, several cat-species and ziljions insects

    In Piso Firme there is just electricity from dusk till ten o'clock in the evening; there is one small shop where they bake bread; and all the animals, dogs, pigs, horses and cows walk around freely.

  6. Haein Temple (Haeinsa)

    Located about an hour outside of Daegu, the Haein Temple was founded in 802. It is one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples in Korea, and is known for housing the Tripitaka Koreana, over 80,000 wooden blocks carved with Buddhist scriptures, dating from the 11th century.

  7. Daecheon Beach

    Located on the western shore of the South Korean peninsula, Daecheon Beach is a beautiful spot for swimming... AND it is home to the annual Boryeong Mud Festival (http://www.worknplay.co.kr/buryeongsites/buryeong.html), which is held for two weeks every July.

  8. Geumho River (Geumhogang)

    The Geumho River (Geumhogang) is one of the two main rivers which bisect the South Korean city of Daegu. It is a great place to walk, relax, picnic, take photographs, and go boating.

  9. Bulguk Temple (Bulguksa)

    The Bulguk Temple (Bulguksa) is a Buddhist temple which was founded in 528AD, although it suffered much damage over the centuries during various wars and occupations. Restoration of the temple was completed in the 1970s, and it is one of the most beautiful - and most popular - temples to visit in South Korea.

  10. Museum Q

    On the road to Gyeong Ju's famed Bulguk Temple, you will pass Museum Q. It's easy to spot, as it has two life-sized and incredibly life-like elephants on its front lawn.

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