Asia

Nomadic Souvenirs: Mongolian Gers

Pilot Guides Asia, Dalanzadgad, Mongolia

The nomads of Central Asia have dwelt in portable tents called gers for thousands of years. These conical felt-covered constructions which dot the Mongolian landscape are also known as ‘yurts’, but this term was introduced by Western invaders and is considered offensive to native Mongolians.

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Romantic Island Ruins of Phnom Da

Pilot Guides Asia, Cambodia, Facts, History, Phnom Da, Romantic Island Ruins

Religion, as well as politics, played an important part in the lives of the Indianized Funan and numerous Hindu inspired temples were built throughout this water-laced region of the upper Mekong Delta.

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Cheong Fatt Tze’s Mansion

Pilot Guides Asia, Cheong Fatt Tze’s, China, Mansion

One of the most noticeable structures that you can find in the heart of Georgetown will be the magnificent 56,000 square feet Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, a 19th century architectural legacy of Penang.

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Shopping in Phnom Penh Market

Pilot Guides Asia, Cambodia, Essentials, Shopping

When the Khmer Rouge took power they evacuated the city of Pnomn Penh which was deserted from 1975 to 1979. The central market was built by the French and takes place inside the sixth largest dome in the world.