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levingeever · 2 years

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BACK WATER RIPPLES OF KERALA

The Kerala backwaters are a network of brackish lagoons and lakes along to the Arabian Sea coast of Kerala state in southern India (also known as the Malabar Coast), as well as interconnecting canals, rivers, and inlets. The system is labyrinthine and has likened to American bayous. The network consists of five sizable lakes connected by both man-made and natural canals, fed by 38 rivers, and covering over half of Kerala state. The numerous rivers that flowed down from the Western Ghats range created low barrier islands across their mouths, which in turn formed the backwaters. There are several villages and localities scattered across this environment that act as the embarkation and disembarkation places for backwater cruises. In Kerala, there are 34 backwaters. Out of it, 27 situated either parallel to or closer to the Arabian Sea. Inland navigation routes make up the remaining 7.Due to the interaction of freshwater from the rivers and seawater from the Arabian Sea, the backwaters have a special environment. Near Thanneermukkom, a barrage has constructed to protect saline water from the sea from penetrating the interior, preserving the fresh water. This clean water frequently used for irrigation. The backwaters are home to a wide variety of unusual aquatic creatures, including turtles, otters, and mudskippers, as well as terns, kingfishers, darters, and other water birds. Alongside the backwaters, a variety of leafy plants and bushes, palm trees, and pandanus shrubs flourish, giving the area a lush green appearance.The 205 km (127 mi) National Waterway 3 from Kollam to Kottapuram runs nearly parallel to southern Kerala’s coastline, facilitating both cargo movement and backwater tourism. The largest lake, Vembanad, has an area of 2,033 square kilometres (785 sq mi). The Kuttanad region traversed by the lake’s extensive network of canals. Valapattanam is 110 kilometres (68 miles) long, Chaliyar is 169 kilometres (105 miles), Kadalundipuzha is 130 kilometres (81 miles), Bharathappuzha is 209 kilometres (130 miles), Chalakudy is 130 kilometres (81 miles), Periyar is 244 kilometres (152 miles), Pamba is 176 kilometres (109 miles), Achankovil is 128 kilometres (80 miles), Meenachil is 75 kilometres (47 miles), and Kalla (75 mi).The 205 km (127 mi) National Waterway 3 from Kollam to Kottapuram runs nearly parallel to southern Kerala’s coastline, facilitating both cargo movement and backwater tourism. The largest lake, Vembanad, has an area of 2,033 square kilometres (785 sq mi).

One of the main tourist attractions in Kerala are the kettuvallams, or Kerala houseboats, in the backwaters. The backwaters travelled by almost 2000 kettuvallams. The tourist houseboats divided into platinum, gold, and silver categories by the Keralan government.

The rice grown in the lush fields next to the backwaters historically transported using the kettuvallams as grain barges. 100 feet (30 metres) long wooden hulls covered with a thatched covering to provide protection from the weather. The royal family once lived aboard the boats for a period of time. The houseboats have transformed into floating cottages with a sleeping area, western-style bathrooms, an eating area, and a sit-out on the deck in order to welcome tourists. The majority of visitors stay the night on a houseboat.The once-sleepy Ashtamudi Lake has transformed into a bustling tourist destination with opulent resorts lining the lake and its backwaters.In the Indian state of Kerala, the region known as Kuttanadu includes the districts of Alappuzha and Kottayam. It noted for its sizable rice fields and unique geological features. The area one of the few in the world where farming practised between 1.2 and 3.0 metres (4 to 10 feet) below sea level and the lowest altitude in all of India. The Pamba, Meenachil, Achankovil, and Manimala are four of Kerala’s major rivers that enter the area. The state’s top rice grower and a significant location in South India’s ancient history is Kuttanadu. It renowned for its boat races as well.Travelers like Ibn Battuta and Marco Polo praised Kollam (formerly known as Quilon), one of the major commerce hubs of the ancient world. It is also where the backwater waterways begin. About 30% of Kollam covered by the Ashtamudi Kayal, also referred to as the entrance to the backwaters. [6] Kollam city is 28.5 kilometres away from Sasthamcotta Kayal, a sizable freshwater lake.

It is one of Kerala’s freshwater lakes. It situated in Thiruvananthapuram, which serves as the administrative centre for Kerala. The Kovalam beach is closer by.

The state capital of Thiruvananthapuram is around 6 kilometres away from the Thiruvallam backwaters. Thiruvallam, a tourist destination known for its canoe trips, is gaining popularity. At Thiruvallam, the Killi and the Karamana rivers converge. The Veli Lagoon, which is close to Thiruvallam, has a waterfront park, a floating bridge, and amenities for participating in water sports. Another well-liked tourist destination close to Thiruvallam is the Akkulam Boat Club, which provides boating excursions on Akkulam Lake and a kids’ park.Pookode Lake, one of the state’s freshwater lakes, is located in Wayanad. It is also one of Kerala’s seven inland waterways for navigation. The Pookode lake is the source of Panamaram, a torrent that eventually feeds the Kabani River. It has a maximum depth of 6.5 metres and covers an area of 8.5 hectares.In the district of Kannur, tucked away close to Payyannur, is the breathtakingly picturesque backwater getaway of Kavvayi. The largest wetland in north Kerala formed by the Kavvayi Backwaters. The Kavvayi River, along with its five tributaries (Kankol, Vannathichal, Kuppithodu, and Kuniyan), forms the Kavvayi Kayal. The ideal approach to take in the captivating greenery of the surroundings to take a leisurely boat trip in these waterways, which adorned with numerous little islands.Kasargod, a backwater resort in northern Kerala, bordered by the sea to the west, the Western Ghats to the north and east, and noted for its rice farming, coir manufacturing, and beautiful environment. Near Kavvayi Backwater, there are two cruise options: Chandragiri and Valiyaparamba. The old Chandragiri fort is accessible from Chandragiri, which is located 4 km southeast of Kasargod town. A beautiful backwater area can found close to Kasargod. Near Kasargod, there are four rivers that enter the backwaters; along these backwater stretches, there numerous small islands where birds can sighted.Backwaters in Kozhikode, popularly known as Calicut, remain virtually untouched by throngs of tourists. Boaters and cruisers frequently visit Elathur, the Canoly Canal, and the Kallayi River. The Korapuzha Jalotsavam held in this well-liked water sports destination.

Backwaters like Biyyam, Manoor, Veliyankode, and Kodinhi can found in Malappuram’s coastline region. The largest of them is the Biyyam backwater, which is located south of the Bharathappuzha river, which is also Kerala’s second-longest river. Near Puthuponnani Promontary, the Biyyam Backwater and Conolly Canal combine to empty into the Arabian Sea.

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mellifera38 · 6 years

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Mel’s Big Fantasy Place-Name Reference

So I’ve been doing lots of D&D world-building lately and I’ve kind of been putting together lists of words to help inspire new fantasy place names. I figured I’d share. These are helpful for naming towns, regions, landforms, roads, shops, and they’re also probably useful for coming up with surnames. This is LONG. There’s plenty more under the cut including a huge list of “fantasy sounding” word-parts. Enjoy!

Towns & Kingdoms

town, borough, city, hamlet, parish, township, village, villa, domain

kingdom, empire, nation, country, county, city-state, state, province, dominion

Town Name End Words (English flavored)

-ton, -ston, -caster, -dale, -den, -field, -gate, -glen, -ham, -holm, -hurst, -bar, -boro, -by, -cross, -kirk, -meade, -moore, -ville, -wich, -bee, -burg, -cester, -don, -lea, -mer, -rose, -wall, -worth, -berg, -burgh, -chase, -ly, -lin, -mor, -mere, -pool. -port, -stead, -stow, -strath, -side, -way, -berry, -bury, -chester, -haven, -mar, -mont, -ton, -wick, -meet, -heim, -hold, -hall, -point

Buildings & Places

castle, fort, palace, fortress, garrison, lodge, estate, hold, stronghold, tower, watchtower, palace, spire, citadel, bastion, court, manor, house

altar, chapel, abbey, shrine, temple, monastery, cathedral, sanctum, crypt, catacomb, tomb

orchard, arbor, vineyard, farm, farmstead, shire, garden, ranch

plaza, district, quarter, market, courtyard, inn, stables, tavern, blacksmith, forge, mine, mill, quarry, gallows, apothecary, college, bakery, clothier, library, guild house, bath house, pleasure house, brothel, jail, prison, dungeon, cellar, basement, attic, sewer, cistern

lookout, post, tradepost, camp, outpost, hovel, hideaway, lair, nook, watch, roost, respite, retreat, hostel, holdout, redoubt, perch, refuge, haven, alcove, haunt, knell, enclave, station, caravan, exchange, conclave

port, bridge, ferry, harbor, landing, jetty, wharf, berth, footbridge, dam, beacon, lighthouse, marina, dockyard, shipyard

road, street, way, row, lane, trail, corner, crossing, gate, junction, waygate, end, wall, crossroads, barrier, bulwark, blockade, pavilion, avenue, promenade, alley, fork, route

Time & Direction

North, South, East, West, up, down, side, rise, fall, over, under

Winter, Spring, Summer, Autumn, solstice, equanox, vernal, ever, never

dusk, dawn, dawnrise, morning, night, nightfall, evening, sundown, sunbreak, sunset

lunar, solar, sun, moon, star, eclipse

Geographical Terms

Cave, cavern, cenote, precipice, crevasse, crater, maar, chasm, ravine, trench, rift, pit

Cliff, bluff, crag, scarp, outcrop, stack, tor, falls, run, eyrie, aerie

Hill, mountain, volcano, knoll, hillock, downs, barrow, plateau, mesa, butte, pike, peak, mount, summit, horn, knob, pass, ridge, terrace, gap, point, rise, rim, range, view, vista, canyon, hogback, ledge, stair, descent

Valley, gulch, gully, vale, dale, dell, glen, hollow, grotto, gorge, bottoms, basin, knoll, combe

Meadow, grassland, field, pasture, steppe, veld, sward, lea, mead, fell, moor, moorland, heath, croft, paddock, boondock, prairie, acre, strath, heights, mount, belt

Woodlands, woods, forest, bush, bower, arbor, grove, weald, timberland, thicket, bosk, copse, coppice, underbrush, hinterland, park, jungle, rainforest, wilds, frontier, outskirts

Desert, dunes, playa, arroyo, chaparral, karst, salt flats, salt pan, oasis, spring, seep, tar pit, hot springs, fissure, steam vent, geyser, waste, wasteland, badland, brushland, dustbowl, scrubland

Ocean, sea, lake, pond, spring, tarn, mere, sluice, pool, coast, gulf, bay

Lagoon, cay, key, reef, atoll, shoal, tideland, tide flat, swale, cove, sandspit, strand, beach

Snowdrift, snowbank, permafrost, floe, hoar, rime, tundra, fjord, glacier, iceberg

River, stream, creek, brook, tributary, watersmeet, headwater, ford, levee, delta, estuary, firth, strait, narrows, channel, eddy, inlet, rapids, mouth, falls

Wetland, marsh, bog, fen, moor, bayou, glade, swamp, banks, span, wash, march, shallows, mire, morass, quag, quagmire, everglade, slough, lowland, sump, reach

Island, isle, peninsula, isthmus, bight, headland, promontory, cape, pointe, cape

More under the cut including: Color words, Animal/Monster related words, Rocks/Metals/Gems list, Foliage, People groups/types, Weather/Environment/ Elemental words, Man-made Items, Body Parts, Mechanical sounding words, a huge list of both pleasant and unpleasant Atmospheric Descriptors, and a huge list of Fantasy Word-parts.

Color Descriptions

Warm: red, scarlet, crimson, rusty, cerise, carmine, cinnabar, orange, vermillion, ochre, peach, salmon, saffron, yellow, gold, lemon, amber, pink, magenta, maroon, brown, sepia, burgundy, beige, tan, fuchsia, taupe

Cool: green, beryl, jade, evergreen, chartreuse, olive, viridian, celadon, blue, azure, navy, cerulean, turquoise, teal, cyan, cobalt, periwinkle, beryl, purple, violet, indigo, mauve, plum

Neutral: gray, silver, ashy, charcoal, slate, white, pearly, alabaster, ivory, black, ebony, jet

dark, dusky, pale, bleached, blotchy, bold, dappled, lustrous, faded, drab, milky, mottled, opaque, pastel, stained, subtle, ruddy, waxen, tinted, tinged, painted

Animal / Monster-Related Words

Bear, eagle, wolf, serpent, hawk, horse, goat, sheep, bull, raven, crow, dog, stag, rat, boar, lion, hare, owl, crane, goose, swan, otter, frog, toad, moth, bee, wasp, beetle, spider, slug, snail, leech, dragonfly, fish, trout, salmon, bass, crab, shell, dolphin, whale, eel, cod, haddock

Dragon, goblin, giant, wyvern, ghast, siren, lich, hag, ogre, wyrm, kraken

Talon, scale, tusk, hoof, mane, horn, fur, feather, fang, wing, whisker, bristle, paw, tail, beak, claw, web, quill, paw, maw, pelt, haunch, gill, fin,

Hive, honey, nest, burrow, den, hole, wallow

Rocks / Metals / Minerals

Gold, silver, brass, bronze, copper, platinum, iron, steel, tin, mithril, electrum, adamantite, quicksilver, fool’s gold, titanium

Diamond, ruby, emerald, sapphire, topaz, opal, pearl, jade, jasper, onyx, citrine, aquamarine, turquoise, lapiz lazuli, amethyst, quartz, crystal, amber, jewel

Granite, shale, marble, limestone, sandstone, slate, diorite, basalt, rhyolite, obsidian, glass

Earth, stone, clay, sand, silt, salt, mote, lode, vein, ore, ingot, coal, boulder, bedrock, crust, rubble, pebble, gravel, cobble, dust, clod, peat, muck mud, slip, loam, dirt, grit, scree, shard, flint, stalactite/mite

Trees / Plants / Flowers

Tree, ash, aspen, pine, birch, alder, willow, dogwood, oak, maple, walnut, chestnut, cedar, mahogany, palm, beech, hickory, hemlock, cottonwood, hawthorn, sycamore, poplar, cypress, mangrove, elm, fir, spruce, yew

Branch, bough, bramble, gnarl, burr, tangle, thistle, briar, thorn, moss, bark, shrub, undergrowth, overgrowth, root, vine, bracken, reed, driftwood, coral, fern, berry, bamboo, nectar, petal, leaf, seed, clover, grass, grain, trunk, twig, canopy, cactus, weed, mushroom, fungus

Apple, olive, apricot, elderberry, coconut, sugar, rice, wheat, cotton, flax, barley, hops, onion, carrot, turnip, cabbage, squash, pumpkin, pepper

Flower, rose, lavender, lilac, jasmine, jonquil, marigold, carnelian, carnation, goldenrod, sage, wisteria, dahlia, nightshade, lily, daisy, daffodil, columbine, amaranth, crocus, buttercup, foxglove, iris, holly, hydrangea, orchid, snowdrop, hyacinth, tulip, yarrow, magnolia, honeysuckle, belladonna, lily pad, magnolia

People

Settler, Pilgrim, Pioneer, Merchant, Prospector, Maker, Surveyor, Mason, Overseer, Apprentice, Widow, Sailor, Miner, Blacksmith, Butcher, Baker, Brewer, Barkeep, Ferryman, Hangman, Gambler, Fisherman, Adventurer, Hero, Seeker, Hiker, Traveler, Crone

Mage, Magician, Summoner, Sorcerer, Wizard, Conjurer, Necromancer,

King, Queen, Lord, Count, Baron, Guard, Soldier, Knight, Vindicator, Merchant, Crusader, Imperator, Syndicate, Vanguard, Champion, Warden, Victor, Legionnaire, Master, Archer, Footman, Gladiator, Barbarian, Captain, Commodore,

Beggar, Hunter, Ranger, Deadman, Smuggler, Robber, Swindler, Rebel, Bootlegger, Outlaw, Pirate, Brigand, Ruffian, Highwayman, Cutpurse, Thief, Assassin

God, Goddess, Exarch, Angel, Devil, Demon, Cultist, Prophet, Hermit, Seer

council, clergy, guild, militia, choir

Climate, Environment, & The Elements

Cold, cool, brisk, frosty, chilly, icy, freezing, frozen, frigid, glacial, bitter, biting, bleak, arctic, polar, boreal, wintry, snowy, snow, blizzarding, blizzard, sleeting, sleet, chill, frost, ice, icebound, ice cap, floe, snowblind, frostbite, coldsnap, avalanche, snowflake

Hot, sunny, humid, sweltering, steaming, boiling, sizzling, blistering, scalding, smoking, caldescent, dry, parched, arid, fallow, thirsty, melting, molten, fiery, blazing, burning, charring, glowing, searing, scorching, blasted, sun, fire, heat, flame, wildfire, bonfire, inferno, coal, ash, cinder, ember, flare, pyre, tinder, kindling, aflame, alight, ablaze, lava, magma, slag,

Wet, damp, dank, soggy, sodden, soaked, drenched, dripping, sopping, briny, murky, rain, storm, hail, drizzle, sprinkle, downpour, deluge, squall, water, cloud, fog, mist, dew, puddle, pool, current, whirlpool, deep, depths, tide, waves, whitewater, waterfall, tidal wave, flow, flood, leak, drain

Wind, breeze, gust, billow, gail, draft, waft, zephyr, still, airy, clear, smokey, tempest, tempestuous, windswept, aerial, lofty, torrid, turbulent, nebulous, tradewind, thunder, lightning, spark, cyclone, tornado, whirlwind, hurricane, typhoon

Man-made Item Words

Furnace, forge, anvil, vault, strap, strip, whetstone, brick, sword, blade, axe, dagger, shield, buckler, morningstar, bow, quiver, arrow, polearm, flail, staff, stave, sheath, hilt, hammer, knife, helm, mantle, banner, pauldron, chainmail, mace, dart, cutlass, canon, needle, cowl, belt, buckle, bandana, goggles, hood, boot, heel, spindle, spool, thread, sweater, skirt, bonnet, apron, leather, hide, plate, tunic, vest, satin, silk, wool, velvet, lace, corset, stocking, binding

Plow, scythe, (wheel) barrow, saddle, harrow, brand, collar, whip, leash, lead, bridle, stirrup, wheel, straw, stall, barn, hay, bale, pitchfork, well, log, saw, lumber, sod, thatch, mortar, brick, cement, concrete, pitch, pillar, window, fountain, door, cage, spoke, pole, table, bench, plank, board

Candle, torch, cradle, broom, lamp, lantern, clock, bell, lock, hook, trunk, looking glass, spyglass, bottle, vase, locket, locker, key, handle, rope, knot, sack, pocket, pouch, manacle, chain, stake, coffin, fan. cauldron, kettle, pot, bowl, pestle, oven, ladle, spoon, font, wand, potion, elixir, draught, portal, book, tome, scroll, word, manuscript, letter, message, grimoire, map, ink, quill, pen, cards, dice

Coin, coronet, crown, circlet, scepter, treasure, riches, scales, pie, tart, loaf, biscuit, custard, caramel, pudding, porridge, stew, bread, tea, gravy, gristle, spice, lute, lyre, harp, drum, rouge, powder, perfume, brush

bilge, stern, pier, sail, anchor, mast, dock, deck, flag, ship, boat, canoe, barge, wagon, sled, carriage, buggy, cart

Wine, brandy, whiskey, ale, moonshine, gin, cider, rum, grog, beer, brew, goblet, flagon, flask, cask, tankard, stein, mug, barrel, stock, wort, malt

Body Parts

Head, throat, finger, foot, hand, neck, shoulder, rib, jaw, eye, lips, bosom

Skull, spine, bone, tooth, heart, blood, tears, gut, beard

Mechanical-Sounding Words

cog, fuse, sprocket, wrench, screw, nail, bolt, lever, pulley, spanner, gear, spring, shaft, switch, button, cast, pipe, plug, dial, meter, nozzle, cord, brake, gauge, coil, oil, signal, wire, fluke, staple, clamp, bolt, nut, bulb, patch, pump, cable, socket

torque, force, sonic, spark, fizzle, thermal, beam, laser, steam, buzz, mega, mecha, electro, telsa, power, flicker, charge, current, flow, tinker

Atmospheric Words

Unpleasant, Dangerous, Threatening

(nouns) death, fury, battle, scar, shadow, razor, nightmare, wrath, bone, splinter, peril, war, riptide, strife, reckoning, sorrow, terror, deadwood, nether, venom, grime, rage, void, conquest, pain, folly, revenge, horrid, mirk, shear, fathom, frenzy, corpselight/marshlight, reaper, gloom, doom, torment, torture, spite, grizzled, sludge, refuse, spore, carrion, fear, pyre, funeral, shade, beast, witch, grip, legion, downfall, ruin, plague, woe, bane, horde, acid, fell, grief, corpse, mildew, mold, miter, dirge

(adjectives) dead, jagged, decrepit, fallen, darkened, blackened, dire, grim, feral, wild, broken, desolate, mad, lost, under, stagnant, blistered, derelict, forlorn, unbound, sunken, fallow, shriveled, wayward, bleak, low, weathered, fungal, last, brittle, sleepy, -strewn, dusky, deserted, empty, barren, vacant, forsaken, bare, bereft, stranded, solitary, abandoned, discarded, forgotten, deep, abysmal, bottomless, buried, fathomless,unfathomable, diseased, plagued, virulent, noxious, venomous, toxic, fetid, revolting, putrid, rancid, foul, squalid, sullied, vile, blighted, vicious, ferocious, dangerous, savage, cavernous, vast, yawning, chasmal, echoing, dim, dingy, gloomy, inky, lurid, shaded, shadowy, somber, sunless, tenebrous, unlit, veiled, hellish, accursed, sulfurous, damned, infernal, condemned, doomed, wicked, sinister, dread, unending, spectral, ghostly, haunted, eldritch, unknown, weary, silent, hungry, cloven, acidic

(verb/adverbs): wither (withering / withered), skulk (skulking), whisper, skitter, chitter, sting, slither, writhe, gape, screech, scream, howl, lurk, roil, twist, shift, swarm, spawn, fester, bleed, howl, shudder, shrivel, devour, swirl, maul, trip, smother, weep, shatter, ruin, curse, ravage, hush, rot, drown, sunder, blister, warp, fracture, die, shroud, fall, surge, shiver, roar, thunder, smolder, break, silt, slide, lash, mourn, crush, wail, decay, crumble, erode, decline, reek, lament, taint, corrupt, defile, poison, infect, shun, sigh, sever, crawl, starve, grind, cut, wound, bruise, maim, stab, bludgeon, rust, mutilate, tremble, stumble, fumble, clank, clang

Pleasant, Safe, Neutral

(nouns) spirit, luck, soul, oracle, song, sky, smile, rune, obelisk, cloud, timber, valor, triumph, rest, dream, thrall, might, valiance, glory, mirror, life, hope, oath, serenity, sojourn, god, hearth, crown, throne, crest, guard, rise, ascent, circle, ring, twin, vigil, breath, new, whistle, grasp, snap, fringe, threshold, arch, cleft, bend, home, fruit, wilds, echo, moonlight, sunlight, starlight, splendor, vigilance, honor, memory, fortune, aurora, paradise, caress

(adjectives) gentle, pleasant, prosperous, peaceful, sweet, good, great, mild, grand, topic, lush, wild, abundant, verdant, sylvan, vital, florid, bosky, callow, verdurous, lucious, fertile, spellbound, captivating, mystical, hidden, arcane, clandestine, esoteric, covert, cryptic, runic, otherworldly, touched, still, fair, deep, quiet, bright, sheer, tranquil, ancient, light, far, -wrought, tidal, royal, shaded, swift, true, free, high, vibrant, pure, argent, hibernal, ascendant, halcyon, silken, bountiful, gilded, colossal, massive, stout, elder, -bourne, furrowed, happy, merry, -bound, loud, lit, silk, quiet, bright, luminous, shining, burnished, glossy, brilliant, lambent, lucent, lustrous, radiant, resplendent, vivid, vibrant, illuminated, silvery, limpid, sunlit, divine, sacred, holy, eternal, celestial, spiritual, almighty, anointed, consecrated, exalted, hallowed, sanctified, ambrosial, beatific, blissful, demure, naked, bare, ample, coy, deific, godly, omnipotent, omnipresent, rapturous, sacramental, sacrosanct, blessed, majestic, iridescent, glowing, overgrown, dense, hard, timeless, sly, scatter, everlasting, full, half, first, last

(verb/adverbs) arch (arching / arched), wink (winking), sing, nestle, graze, stroll, roll, flourish, bloom, bud, burgeon, live, dawn, hide, dawn, run, pray, wake, laugh, wake, glimmer, glitter, drift, sleep, tumble, bind, arch, blush, grin, glister, beam, meander, wind, widen, charm, bewitch, enthrall, entrance, enchant, allure, beguile, glitter, shimmer, sparkle twinkle, crest, quiver, slumber, herald, shelter, leap, click, climb, scuttle, dig, barter, chant, hum, chime, kiss, flirt, tempt, tease, play, seduce

Generic “Fantasy-Sounding” Word Parts

A - D

aaz, ada, adaer, adal, adar, adbar, adir, ae, ael, aer, aern, aeron, aeryeon, agar, agis, aglar, agron, ahar, akan, akyl, al, alam, alan, alaor, ald, alea, ali, alir, allyn, alm, alon, alor, altar, altum, aluar, alys, amar, amaz, ame, ammen, amir, amol, amn, amus, anar, andor, ang, ankh, ar, ara, aram, arc, arg, arian, arkh, arla, arlith, arn, arond, arthus, arum, arvien, ary, asha, ashyr, ask, assur, aster, astra, ath, athor, athra, athryn, atol, au, auga, aum, auroch, aven, az, azar, baal, bae, bael, bak, bal, balor, ban, bar, bara, barr, batol, batar, basir, basha, batyr, bel, belph, belu, ben, beo, bere, berren, berun, besil, bezan, bhaer, bhal, blask, blis, blod, bor, boraz, bos, bran, brath, braun, breon, bri, bry, bul, bur, byl, caer, cal, calan, cara, cassa, cath, cela, cen, cenar, cerul, chalar, cham, chion, cimar, clo, coram, corel, corman, crim, crom, daar, dach, dae, dago, dagol, dahar, dala, dalar, dalin, dam, danas, daneth, dannar, dar, darian, darath, darm, darma, darro, das, dasa, dasha, dath, del, delia, delimm, dellyn, delmar, delo, den, dess, dever, dhaer, dhas, dhaz, dhed, dhin, din, dine, diar, dien, div, djer, dlyn, dol, dolan, doon, dora, doril, doun, dral, dranor, drasil, dren, drian, drien, drin, drov, druar, drud, duald, duatha, duir, dul, dulth, dun, durth, dyra, dyver,

E - H

ea, eber, eden, edluk, egan, eiel, eilean, ejen, elath, eld, eldor, eldra, elith emar, ellesar, eltar, eltaran, elth, eltur, elyth, emen, empra, emril, emvor, ena, endra, enthor, erad, erai, ere, eriel, erith, erl, eron, erre, eryn, esk, esmel, espar, estria, eta, ethel, eval, ezro, ezan, ezune, ezil, fael, faelar, faern, falk, falak, farak, faril, farla, fel, fen, fenris, fer, fet, fin, finar, forel, folgun, ful, fulk, fur, fyra, fallon, gael, gach, gabir, gadath, gal, galar, gana, gar, garth, garon, garok, garne, gath, geir, gelden, geren, geron, ghal, ghallar, ghast, ghel, ghom, ghon, gith, glae, glander, glar, glym, gol, goll, gollo, goloth, gorot, gost, goth, graeve, gran, grimm, grist, grom, grosh, grun, grym, gual, guil, guir, gulth, gulur, gur, gurnth, gwaer, haa, hael, haer, hadar, hadel, hakla, hala, hald, halana, halid, hallar, halon, halrua, halus, halvan, hamar, hanar, hanyl, haor, hara, haren, haresk, harmun, harrokh, harrow, haspur, haza, hazuth, heber, hela, helve, hem, hen, herath, hesper, heth, hethar, hind, hisari, hjaa, hlath, hlond, hluth, hoarth, holtar, horo, hotun, hrag, hrakh, hroth, hull, hyak, hyrza

I - M

iibra, ilth, ilus, ilira, iman, imar, imas, imb, imir, immer, immil, imne, impil, ingdal, innar, ir, iriae, iril, irith, irk, irul, isha, istis, isil, itala, ith, ithal, itka, jada, jae, jaeda, jahaka, jala, jarra, jaro, jath, jenda, jhaamm, jhothm, jinn, jinth, jyn, kado, kah, kal, kalif, kam, kana, kara, karg, kars, karth, kasp, katla, kaul, kazar, kazr, kela, kelem, kerym, keth, keva, kez, kezan, khaer, khal, khama, khaz, khara, khed, khel, khol, khur, kil, kor, korvan, koll, kos, kir, kra, kul, kulda, kund, kyne, lae, laen, lag, lan, lann, lanar, lantar, lapal, lar, laran, lareth, lark, lath, lauth, lav, lavur, lazar, leih, leshyr, leth, lhaza, lhuven, liad, liam, liard, lim, lin, lirn, lisk, listra, lith, liya, llair, llor, lok, lolth, loran, lorkh, lorn, loth, lothen, luen, luir, luk, lund, lur, luth, lyndus, lyra, lyth, maal, madrasm maera, maer, maerim, maes, mag, magra, mahand, mal, malar, mald, maldo, mar, mara, mark, marl, maru, maruk, meir, melish, memnon, mer, metar, methi, mhil, mina, mir, miram, mirk, mista, mith, moander, mok, modir, modan, mon, monn, mor, more, morel, moril, morn, moro, morrow, morth, mort, morum, morven, muar, mul, mydra, myr, myra, myst

N - S

naar, nadyra, naedyr, naga, najar, nal, naal, nalir, nar, naruk, narbond, narlith, narzul, nasaq, nashkel, natar, nath, natha, neir, neth, nether, nhall, nikh, nil, nilith, noan, nolvurm nonthal, norda, noro, novul, nul, nur, nus, nyan, nyth, ober, odra, oghr, okoth, olleth, olodel, omgar, ondath, onthril, ordul, orish, oroch, orgra, orlim, ormath, ornar, orntath, oroch, orth, orva, oryn, orzo, ostel, ostor, ostrav, othea, ovar, ozod, ozul, palan, palad, pae, peldan, pern, perris, perim, pele, pen, phail, phanda, phara, phen, phendra, pila, pinn, pora, puril, pur, pyra, qadim, quar, quel, ques, quil, raah, rael, ran, ranna, rassil, rak, rald, rassa, reddan, reith, relur, ren, rendril, resil, reska, reth, reven, revar, rhy, rhynn, ria, rian, rin, ris, rissian, rona, roch, rorn, rora, rotha, rual, ruar, ruhal, ruil, ruk, runn, rusk, ryn, saa, saar, saal, sabal, samar, samrin, sankh, sar, sarg, sarguth, sarin, sarlan, sel, seld, sember, semkh, sen, sendrin, septa, senta, seros, shaar, shad, shadra, shae, shaen, shaera, shak, shalan, sham, shamath, shan, shana, sharan, shayl, shemar, shere, shor, shul, shyll, shyr, sidur, sil, silvan, sim, sintar, sirem, skar, skell, skur, skyr, sokol, solan, sola, somra, sor, ssin, stel, strill, suldan, sulk, sunda, sur, surkh, suth, syl, sylph, sylune, syndra, syth

T - Z

taak, taar, taer, tah, tak, tala, talag, talar, talas, talath, tammar, tanar, tanil, tar, tara, taran, tarl, tarn, tasha, tath, tavil, telar, teld, telf, telos, tempe, tethy, tezir, thaar, thaer, thal, thalag, thalas, thalan, thalar, thamor, thander, thangol, thar, thay, thazal, theer, theim, thelon, thera, thendi, theril, thiir, thil, thild, thimir, thommar, thon, thoon, thor, thran, thrann, threl, thril, thrul, thryn, thuk, thultan, thume, thun, thy, thyn, thyr, tir, tiras, tirum, tohre, tol, tolar, tolir, tolzrin, tor, tormel, tormir, traal, triel, trith, tsath, tsur, tul, tur, turiver, turth, tymor, tyr, uder, udar, ugoth, uhr, ukh, ukir, uker, usten, ulgarth, ulgoth, ultir, ulur, umar, umath, umber, unara, undro, undu, untha, upir, ur, ursa, ursol, uron, uth, uthen, uz, van, vaar, vaelan, vaer, vaern, val valan, valash, vali, valt, vandan, vanede, vanrak, var, varyth, vassa, vastar, vaunt, vay, vel, velar, velen, velius, vell, velta, ven, veren, vern, vesper, vilar, vilhon, vintor, vir, vira, virdin, volo, volun, von, voon, vor, voro, vos, vosir, vosal, vund, war, wara, whel, wol, wynn, wyr, wyrm, xer, xul, xen, xian, yad, yag, yal, yar, yath, yeon, yhal, yir, yirar, yuir, yul, yur, zail, zala, zalhar, zan, zanda, zar, zalar, zarach, zaru, zash, zashu, zemur, zhent, zim, ziram, zindala, zindar, zoun, zul, zurr, zuth, zuu, zym

A lot of places are named after historical events, battles, and people, so keep that in mind. God/Goddess names tied to your world also work well. Places are also often named after things that the area is known for, like Georgia being known for its peaches.

My brain was fried by the end of this so feel free to add more!

I hope you find this reference helpful and good luck world-building!

-Mel

#worldbuilding #d&d #dnd #writing resources #fantasy #word list #dungeons and dragons

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Traveling and Tourism

Traveling into a city, town or village is a means of getting exposure to the new world even for a second. As we spend time on our travel destination it exposes us to a new culture, language, new experience, new friends and the room to tolerate one another and handle our differences. This may our passion to take another trip to another destination.

Traveling to Italy

With 58.3 million tourists a year (2017), Italy is the fifth most visited country in international tourism arrivals. People mainly visit Italy for its rich culture, cuisine, history, fashion and art, its beautiful coastline and beaches, its mountains, and priceless ancient monuments. Italy also contains more World Heritage Sites than any other country in the world. Tourism is one of Italy's fastest-growing and most profitable industrial sectors, with an estimated revenue of €189.1 billion.

The Colosseum in Rome, Italy, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world

Traveling to Italy is a lot of fun to many as well as I will also love to take a tour and experience for many reasons, some of which will be listed below.

sites of attraction

Florence: This city is the rightful birthplace of the Renaissance and is loaded with wonderful art, architecture, and some of the finest museums in the world, the Uffizi and the Galleria dell’ Accademia. Florence truly is of the most beautiful cities in the world.

Venice: Venice is that it’s old, sinking into the lagoon, floods occasionally, and sometimes smells. What other cities on this planet can claim a list like this and still be one of the most sought after destinations in the world? Maybe everyone wants to visit Venice before it disappears into the Adriatic and becomes the lost city of Venice?

Cinque Terre: This beautiful coastal region of Italy is simply spectacular. Its five villages are all unique and connected by a network of trails that vary in difficulty and distance. And if hiking is not your thing, don’t despair— the local train connects all five villages, as does the local ferry system, except for Corniglia, which is perched high up on a cliff above the sea.

If you love seafood, then you have certainly come to the right place. Tourism, fishing, and farming the terraced hillsides are the only industries here. If you want to see one of the most beautiful coastlines in the world, then add Cinque Terre to your list of must-see places.

Inventions

Cars

Italy is the birthplace of some of the world’s most famous car brands, including Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Lamborghini, and Maserati. Italian automotive design is coveted by petrolheads the world over for its beauty, exclusivity, and performance. Take Ferrari, for example – the company began as a race car manufacturer in 1939 and is now the gold standard for aspirational autos. In 2012 they sold just 8,000 cars but made record net profits of €537 million (£484.5 million).

Art

Italy’s contribution to the art world is immeasurable. Works by Giotto, Michelangelo, Leonardo Da Vinci, Titian, Caravaggio, and Bernini are among the most recognizable and most celebrated in the world. Not just limited to paintings and sculptures in museums, artistic wonders can be found everywhere in Italy – in churches, castles, historical residences – and in the architecture of the country itself.

Fashion

Italy’s first internationally recognized fashion show took place in Florence in 1951. These days though, Milan is considered Italy’s main sartorial hub and the city’s high-end shopping district, known as the Quadrilatero d’Oro, is home to some of the world’s biggest luxury brands. Prada, Gucci, Versace, Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, and Valentino are all headquartered there.

Sports

Football

Football, or il Calcio, is taken very seriously in Italy. Teams from the top league, Serie A, attract some of the world’s best (and most well-paid) players, while the national team, known as the Azzurri, have won the World Cup four times. Their 2018 defeat against Sweden was met with disbelief and marked the first time in 40 years they failed to qualify for the tournament.

Explorers

Amerigo Vespucci, Marco Polo, John Cabot and, the most famous explorer of all, Christopher Columbus, all hailed from Italy. The Italians played a big part in the Age of Discovery, exploring the world in search of trade, wealth and knowledge. Though Columbus was born in the Republic of Genova he sailed on behalf of Spain.

People

People of Italy are warm and hospitable, though there are unscrupulous types who will pick your pocket if the opportunity arises, this can be said of almost any city. Just be sure to always be aware of your surroundings.

Italian cuisine

No one area of Italy eats the same things as the next. Each region has its own spin on "Italian food," according to CNN. For example, most of the foods that Americans view as Italian, such as spaghetti and pizza, come from central Italy. Italian cuisine has influenced food culture around the world and is viewed as a form of art by many. Wine, cheese, and pasta are an important part of Italian meals. In the North of Italy, fish, potatoes, rice, sausages, pork and different types of cheeses are the most common ingredients.

Religion

Religion in Italy is characterized by the predominance of Christianity and increasing diversity of religious practices, beliefs, and denominations. Most Christians in Italy adhere to the Catholic Church, whose headquarters are in Vatican City, Rome. 71.4% of Italians ascribe to Christianity making it the dominant religion in the country with Catholicism being the majority Christian denomination. Other Christian denominations include Orthodox, Jehovah's Witness, Protestant, and Methodists. The Catholic Church accounts for 93% of all Christians in Italy.

Mountains and Lakes

The mountains and lakes might not be the first thing that comes to mind when considering a visit to Italy but they are reason enough to start planning that trip. From the stunning Dolomites in the northeast to the Italian Alps in the north, this is a playground for those of you who love to hike, bike, and ski. And dotted among the valleys of these majestic mountains are some of the most picturesque lakes in all of Italy.

ConclusionWith all the above exciting features, one will love to travel and take a tour in Italy. Though there are still many others which are not mentioned.

References

https://wanderwisdom.com/travel-destinations/10-Really-Good-Reasons-to-Visit-Italy

https://www.livescience.com/44376-italian-culture.html

https://theculturetrip.com/europe/italy/articles/10-things-italy-is-famous-for/

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Niger, officially Republic of Niger, French République du Niger, landlocked western African country. It is bounded on the northwest by Algeria, on the northeast by Libya, on the east by Chad, on the south by Nigeria and Benin, and on the west by Burkina Faso and Mali. The capital is Niamey. The country takes its name from the Niger River, which flows through the southwestern part of its territory. The name Niger derives in turn from the phrase gher n-gheren, meaning “river among rivers,” in the Tamashek language.

The economic system is based upon planning but accords an important role to private enterprise. The three main policy objectives are the maintenance of national unity, the elevation of the living standards of the population, and the attainment of economic independence. The private sector of the economy consists partly of a multitude of small enterprises and partly of enterprises belonging to large French or international companies.

Agriculture and agricultural products constitute the largest sector of Niger’s economy in terms of the number of persons employed and the percentage of gross national product (GNP). Millet and sorghum, the main food crops, are grown in the south, as are cassava and sugarcane. Rice is grown in the Niger River valley.

Livestock is an important sector of the agricultural economy and is a major export. Cattle, sheep, and goats are raised for meat, milk, and hides.

Niger’s ability to remain self-sufficient in food and livestock production is closely linked to rainfall, and periods of drought have resulted in shortfalls requiring imports and food aid. To increase production and avoid cereal shortfalls, the government has invested in irrigation projects and an “off-season growing program” of small-scale production and irrigation operations.

The exploitation of plant resources has long been practiced but on a small scale. The doum palm and the palmyra palm provide wood for construction, while the palms of the Manga oasis produce dates. Small amounts of kapok (a silky down from the kapok tree, used for insulation, life jackets, and so forth) and of gum from the acacia gum tree are exported. Skins of ostriches, crocodiles, and snakes are used for handicrafts that are exported to Europe. Fish from the Niger River and Lake Chad are exported southward to the coastal countries.

Niger’s known reserves of uranium rank among the most important in the world, and the country is one of the world’s top 10 leading producers of uranium. Deposits are found in central Niger, in the Aïr Massif area. Sites with mines that are active or in development include Arlit, Imouraren, and Dasa. Production fluctuates according to market demands.

Other resources include salt, traditionally exploited in the Kaouar and Aïr regions as well as in the dallol and in the Manga district. Natron (hydrated sodium carbonate) is extracted locally. Cassiterite (an ore of tin) is mined at open workings in Aïr. Small quantities of gold are obtained by panning in the Sirba River. Limestone and an important deposit of gypsum have been located at Malbaza and in the Ader Doutchi and Majia region. Apart from tungsten in the Aïr region, traces of copper, lignite (a brownish black coal), molybdenum, zinc, phosphates, and titanium have been found and are the subject of further prospection. A reserve of iron ore, with an iron content of about 50 percent, has been located in the Say region, and petroleum deposits have been discovered and exploited in eastern and central Niger.

Petroleum, supplemented by locally mined coal, is used to generate the vast majority of Niger’s electricity. Wood is the traditional domestic fuel.

Manufacturing industries have been established, mostly at Niamey. They produce chemicals, food products, textiles, farm equipment, and metal furniture. Petroleum is refined in Zinder. There are many small craft industries in the principal towns.

Niger’s primary trading partners include Nigeria, France, and China. Niger encourages economic links between African countries. Apart from its membership in the African Union, Niger is also a member of the regional groups Conseil de l’Entente and the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and a member of the African Continental Free Trade Area.

While the economically active zone of Niger runs from east to west across the southern part of the country, the principal lines of communication run southward toward the coast. The two ports used by Niger—Cotonou in Benin and Lagos in Nigeria—are each more than 600 miles away, and Niger possesses no railroad. Traditional systems of transport and communication are still largely relied upon. These include camel caravans in the northern Sahel region, canoes on Lake Chad and the Niger, and individual travel on horseback or on foot. Only a small tonnage of goods is transported.

Trucks maintain transport communications between Maradi and Zinder in Niger and Kano in Nigeria, and between Niamey and Parakou in Benin. A road completed in 1981 connects the uranium-producing centres of Arlit and Akouta to Nigerian transport links. The principal west–east road axis enters the country from Gao in Mali, runs on the banks of the Niger as far as Niamey, and then continues eastward to Nguigmi on Lake Chad. From this central route, roads branch off southward. Toward the north, routes running via Tahoua and Tânout converge near Agadez, linking Niger to Algeria via Tamanrasset.

Niger Airlines provides domestic air services linking the country’s airports, including those of Maradi, Zinder, Agadez, and Dirkou. Niamey has an international airport.

Finally, I will leave a link which includes all companies and enterprises in Niger, for those who want to research and discover more about this country. Thanks for reading.

All businesses address in Niger: https://findsun.net/NE

#business #niger

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Nature’s Magical Gem on Earth

JAMMU & KASHMIR

INDIA is a blend of various traditions and culture of various states. And one of the most beautiful places in Northern India is JAMMU AND KASHMIR. Beauty of Jammu and Kashmir is something that if someone tries to explain in words they will fall short of words ,because beauty of Jammu and Kashmir is something that can only be experienced by visiting there. The surreal experience of amazing nature is explained by many fantastic and talented authors , poets , singers and even filmmakers. Jammu and Kashmir is known as the"Crown of India" . And due to surreal beauty of Kashmir it is called " Paradise on Earth"The fascinating scenic beauty of Kashmir always attracts tourists to visit there.Jammu and Kashmir is famous for apples , dry fruits, rice, kesar,cherries, apricots etc.

SONAMARG(8960 ft)

The word Sonamarg literally translates into 'the land of gold'. Sonamarg is one of the most beautiful places in the entire country and represents a spectacular facet of countryside in Kashmir. Situated at an altitude of 2730 m, one can see beautiful snowy mountains as its backdrop. The Sindh River that meanders through the splendid valley is a sight to behold. One can hire ponies to trip up to the Thajiwas Glacier. Sonamarg is a striking silvery scene set against emerald meadows and blue sky, and is an all-time favorite place among the community of mountain photographers. Sonamarg is the base of a major trek that passes along several mountain lakes Vishansar, Kishansar, Gadsar, Satsar and Gangabal. It is also a base for undertaking the holy Amarnath Yatra.

Best time to visit: April to June

Ideal duration: 1-2 days

How to reach:

Nearest Airport: Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (102 km)

Nearest Railway Station: Srinagar Railway Station (101 km)

GULMARG(8694 ft)

If Kashmir is heaven on earth, Gulmarg is the heaven of Kashmir. Gulmarg is a beautiful hill station in baramulla district, which is covered with mountains, fresh air & woods. Things which make Gulmarg unique are plenty of things accordingly to seasons like in winters Gulmarg is famous for ski, in summer golf, horse riding etc things also highest cable car is in Gulmarg i.E gondola which connects Gulmarg with affarwat mountain Gulmarg is a little more than an hour’s drive away from Srinagar. One can easily hire a taxi to reach there. The best place to stay is The Khyber Himalayan Resort & Spa, the second best being, Royal Park Hotel, which has a special 2 bed double room with a 3 way view of the whole Gulmarg Valley.

Best time to visit: October to June

Ideal duration: 3-4 hours

How to reach:

Nearest Airport: Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (57 km)

Nearest Railway Station: Srinagar Railway Station (56 km)

PAHALGAM(7200 ft)

Pahalgam is beautiful in May. I figure it'd be even more beautiful in the fall. It is actually a shepherd's village. There'll be cattle being led all around. Flowing through is the beautiful Lidder river, with scenic river banks. Though it's a little far from Srinagar, it's totally worth your time. You'd need a total of two days to do a proper trek along with guides to see the place.

Best time to visit: April to June

Ideal duration: 4-5 hours

How to reach:

Nearest Airport: Sheikh ul Alam Airport (89 km)

Nearest Railway Station: Srinagar Railway Station (93 km)

SRINAGAR (5200 ft)

Srinagar is quite a modern and well civilised town as compared to the rest of the Kashmir valley. there is less poverty, and mostly there is a curfew like situation prevailing in the city mainly downtown areas. You will also spot Asia’s most extensive Tulip Garden and India’s only floating market here. Hotels in Kashmir cater to all kinds of travellers, so you can book your accommodation accordingly.

Best time to visit: September to November

Ideal Duration: 1-2 days

How to reach:

Nearest Airport: Sheikh ul Alam International Airport (11 km)

Nearest Railway Station: Srinagar Railway Station (12 km)

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Dulux Reveals The Colours Of 2022

Interiors

by Amelia Barnes

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Restore palette. Walls & ceiling paint colour: Dulux Winter Terrace. From left: Humphrey Cloud Occasional Chair, Globe West; Piazza Modica, Halcyon Lake; Drum Ottoman, Grazia and Co; Dórica Floor Lamp by Jordi Miralbell and Mariona Rabentós, Ajar, Morocco Sofa, Globe West; (On sofa) Velvet ribbon stitch cushion, Zuster, Boucle Cushion, Trit; Sophora Cushion, Penney and Bennett; Slab Coffee Table, Trit; Travertine Tray, Fenton and Fenton; Dual Vase by Kristina Dam, In Good Company; (On wall) Plaster Wall Sculptures, Kelly Larkin. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Restore palette. Wall paint colour: Dulux Rice Crop. Joinery paint colour: Dulux Finnegan. From left: The Myron table by John Bastiras, In Good Company; (on table) Shinki Sculpture by Makiko Ryujin, Craft Vic; Constructed Mug by Stephen Bailey, Kaolin; Esse Chair by Pianca, Collective; (on joinery) Oval Scallop Vase by Bzippy, Jardan, Mantiquiera by Tacchini in black, Stylecraft; Black Tall Vase, Modern Times; (on shelf) Mantiquiera by Tacchini in natural, Stylecraft; “Shadows Danced” Original Artwork by Irene Grishin-Selzer, Modern Times; Handbuilt Loop 2 in pebble, Deborah Sweeney. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Restore palette. Paint colours: Dulux Opononi Double and Black Caviar. From left: Baxter Calix Side Table, Space Furniture; Helga in Stoneware by Katarina Wells, Modern Times; Big Roky Leaning Mirror, En Gold; Juelp Lounge by Tacchini, Stylecraft; Bowie Round Cushion, Jardan; Ceto Floor Lamp, Ross Gardam; Morroccan Casablanca rug, Halcyon Lake; Marais Burnt Teak Table, Coco Republic; (on coffee table) Turned Timber Bowl by Makiko Ryujin, Craft Vic; Small Warm Grey Textured Bowl by Stephen Bailey, Kaolin; Wavy Travertine Tray, En Gold; Slow Sand Sculpture by Karlien Van Rooyen & Jarrah Pitcher Sculpture, Modern Times; “Night 1”. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Restore palette. Paint colours: Dulux Opononi Double and Black Caviar. From left: Baxter Calix Side Table, Space Furniture; Helga in Stoneware by Katarina Wells, Modern Times; Big Roky Leaning Mirror, En Gold; Juelp Lounge by Tacchini, Stylecraft; Bowie Round Cushion, Jardan; Ceto Floor Lamp, Ross Gardam; Morroccan Casablanca rug, Halcyon Lake; Marais Burnt Teak Table, Coco Republic; (on coffee table) Turned Timber Bowl by Makiko Ryujin, Craft Vic; Small Warm Grey Textured Bowl by Stephen Bailey, Kaolin; Wavy Travertine Tray, En Gold; Slow Sand Sculpture by Karlien Van Rooyen & Jarrah Pitcher Sculpture, Modern Times; “Night 1” Original Artwork by Phoebe Halpin, Studio Gallery; Fluffy Lounge Chair by Eikund, Stylecraft; Baxter Greta Special Edition Printed Armchair by Draga & Aurel, Space Furniture. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Restore palette. Wall Front paint colour: Dulux Tranquil Retreat. Wall back paint colour: Dulux Ferry. From left: Linen Bedding set in Forest & sheet in Charcoal, Cultiver; Ceremony Small Cushion, Penney & Bennett; Bespoke lamp 35, Deborah Sweeney; Offset Side Table by Resident in black, District; Bedhead, Homeowners. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Restore palette. Paint colours: Dulux Stowe White and New Penny. From left: “Blushing Movements” Original Artwork by Felicity Lea; Daisy Chair Smokey, En Gold; Waka round dining table, Tide Design; Large Stone Platter by Dinosaur Designs, Jardan; Vessels in Duramax Natural Flora; (On wall) Selene Wall Light in Ash, Marz Design; (At back) Humphrey Cloud Occasional Chair, Globe West. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

The Dulux Colour Forecast is back for 2022 with three inspiring palettes set to dominate our homes in the years to come.

Underpinning the forecast this year is inevitably the ongoing pandemic. As we gradually emerge from another difficult year, we look to find a more positive meaning in all we have endured.

‘Living through a pandemic has made us feel even more connected to our homes,’ says Andrea Lucena-Orr, Dulux colour and communication manager. ‘When it comes to future trends, comfort is key. We want our living spaces to calm and nurture us, so we can process everything we’ve experienced over the last year, and at the same time, help us rediscover our zest for life looking forward.’

Dulux’s research of the current landscape has resulted in the following exciting palettes, ranging from warm tones, to deep decadent hues, and joyful nature-inspired pastels.

Restore

Having spent so much time on our devices over the past 18 months, many are yearning for tactile experiences and a connection with loved ones. Time spent in nature is also a key desire, inspiring an uptake in natural fibres and materials such as raw timber, unstructured linen and textured stone.

The Restore palette consists of gentle, earth-based neutrals alongside more rugged, natural tones; buttercream, pumice, deep blue, clay, rich forest green, moss and charcoal-purple. These colours recede and do not demand attention, instead soothing our senses and providing a reassuring backdrop to readjust to constant change.

‘This palette is inspired by our innate need for authentic connection and experience,” says Andrea. ‘Interiors have become our cocoon and a place where we can practice wellness and self-care rituals. We’re choosing less, however, focusing on more quality items that last and provide comfort above all else.’

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Flourish palette. Wall front paint colour: Dulux Clay Pipe Half, Wall back paint colour: Dulux Discretion. Trims & ceiling paint colour: White Dune Quarter. From Left: “Divine Melon” Original Artwork by Nicole Nelius and “Wild Flower” Original Artwork by Llewellyn Skye, Fenton and Fenton; Florence Console, Trit House; Assorted books, Stylist; Black Goblet vessel, Lightly for Bunnings; Avalon Ceramic Vase in maroon by Grey Natale, Zuster; Diiva Dining Chair, Grazia and Co; Rosetta Oval Table, En Gold; Flow Scalloped Black Mirrored Tray, Zuster; Large Arc Vase in wild berry, Deborah Sweeney; Vase in Duramax Discretion; Custom Vase, Formantics; Rug & Pendant, Homeowners. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Flourish palette. Wall paint colour: Dulux Basic Coral. Trims paint colour: Dulux White Dune Quarter. From left: Side Table in Duramax Discretion; Stardust Lamp, Figgoscope; Essence Burner Brass, Lightly; White raku & gold link vessel, Jardan; Poppy Bedhead in Ellison Garnet Velvet, Heatherly; Haze in Rosette Quilt and Cushion, Linen House; Dune Blanket, Makers’ Mrkt; Brick Velvet Cushion, Bonnie and Neil; Lobster Roll Bolster, Kip and Co. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Flourish palette. Cabinet paint colour” Dulux Dark Door. Wall paint colour: Dulux Deep Leather. Above fireplace paint colour; Dulux Bongo Drum. From left: Baxter Gemma Chair by Draga and Aurel, Space Furniture; Dining Table, Homeowner; “In Dreams” Original Photograph by Lilli Waters, Modern Times; Vase in Dulux Benang & Gold Vintage Gold Effect, Stylist; Balance 03 object, Lightly; (On mantel) Water Tower VII by Kenny Yong-Soo Son, Modern Times; Balance 01 incense holder, Lightly; Mirror, Homeowner. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Flourish palette. Walls & trim paint colour: Dulux Dark Door. Ceiling paint colour: Dulux Benang. Inside arch detail paint colour: Dulux Red Terra. From left: Puffalo Sofa, Didier; Red Cushion, Domo; Soda Side Table, James Richardson Furniture; Book, Stylist; Cakebread pile high club cushion, Fenton and Fenton; Black and White Cushion, Didier; “Vase #1” Original Artwork by Jai Vasicek, Fenton and Fenton; Chromatic Petrol Rug, Halcyon Lake; Black puddle Coffee Table by Massproductions, District; (On coffee table) Pi-dou vases by Tacchini, Stylecraft; Carter Acrylic Bowl by Greg Natale, Zuster; 15:3 Large Table Lamp by Nicole Lawrence, Modern Times; Soda Side Table, James Richardson Furniture; SKLO Crescent Vessel 1 – Plum-Copper & Ruby, Jardan; Up Series Armchair by B&B Italia, Space Furniture. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Flourish palette. Walls & trim paint colour: Dulux Kenepuru. Chimney breast paint colour: Dulux Gold Vintage Gold Effect. Ceiling paint colour: White Dune Quarter. From left: Sino Marble Side Table, Trit House; Archer Metal Table Lamp, Coco Republic; Blue Glass vase, Stylist; Bonnie Settee by Ligne Roset, Domo; Velvet Cushion in Oxford, Fenton and Fenton; Muse Rug, Tsar; Wild Agate Quartz Coffee Table, Fenton and Fenton; Assorted Books, Stylist; Greg Natale Candle & Gold Vessel, Zuster; Oh My Mini Sculpture in Blue, Makers’ Mrkt; (On mantel) Glass Vase, Stylist; Small and Tall candle holder by Studio AC-S, Modern Times; “Kimono” Limited Edition Print by Jai Vasicek, Fenton and Fenton. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Flourish

Breaking away from the past brings with a sense of liberation, awakening a desire to live more boldly, travel further, and experience everything life has to offer. The vibrant Flourish palette speaks to sentiment, influenced by a newfound sense of adventure and passion for life.

Encompassed in this rich, sensual palette are hues that instil a feeling of warmth and intimacy including petrol blue, desert red and dusty rose alongside warm neutrals and a pop of vintage gold. Interiors are layered, expressive and unapologetically individual, encompassing decadent fabrics such as velvet, silk and natural leather.

‘It’s a look for those who want to rewrite design rules,’ says Andrea. ‘As we move towards more freedoms, these colours enrich our feelings of empowerment and spark our imagination. With this comes unrestricted expression, inclusivity and a celebration of the diversity in our community.’

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Wonder palette. Wall paint colour: Dulux Edvard. Trims & ceiling paint colour: Dulux Vivid White™. From Left: Pot in Vivid White ™ & Sassy, Stylist; Mani 7 Rug, Halcyon Lake; Felix Sofa, Arthur G; Cushion Kelly Wearstler District col Apricot, Arthur G; Green Checked Cushion, Jolie Laide; Zulta cushion with green dots, Fenton and Fenton; Small Checkers Cushion in Wheat, Bonnie and Neil; 9602 Floor Lamp by Gubi, In Good Company; (On shelf top) Blue Abomination vase, Markers’ Mrkt; Bubbles Opaque pink Limited Edition vase, Jolie Laide; “Aeonium In A Posy With Kangaroo Paw and Paper Daisy” Original artwork by Dominka Keller, Forman Art and Framing; Sunrise Lamp, Makers’ Mrkt; (On bottom) Assorted Books & Yellow Medium Rock bowl by Dinosaur Designs, Jardan; Coffee table, Stylist; (On coffee table) Assorted Books, Stylist; Pink and Orange Tiki Cup by Ryan L Foote, Craft Vic; (On wall) ” Lemons On A Pink Table” Original Artwork by Helen Mccullagh, Forman Art and Framing, “Green & Purple Freedom” Original Artwork by Brigita La, Modern Times; Basket in fireplace in Dulux Duramax pax; Jay Chair in Kelly Wearstler District col Apricot & Kvadrat Phlox Cushion, Arthur G; Terracotta Side Table, Bonnie and Neil; Side table in Dulux Duramax Plunder; Vessel in Duramax Pax; Fleece Vase, Jolie Laide. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Wonder palette. Wall paint colour: Dulux Sandpaper. Ceiling and trim paint colour: Dulux Vivid White™. From left: “White Waratah” Original Artwork by Cat Maddy, Forman Art and Framing; Bat Chair Conic Base by Gubi, In Good Company; Electric Rug in Sorbet; Jenny Jones Rugs; Table, stylist; Shell Vase, In Good Company; Landscape Sculpture, Deborah Sweeney; Random Pendant, Lights Lights Lights; Glassware, Stylist. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Wonder palette. Wall paint colour: Dulux Pinkham. Stripes paint colour: Dulux Equatorial Forest. Trim and ceiling paint colour: Dulux Vivid White™. From Left: Anges Lavender Cushion, Jolie Laide; Sequence Round Dining Table in Pale Eucalypt, Coco Flip; Foli Stool, Lauren Lea Haynes; Vanilla Vase, En Gold; Mino Vase Orange by Abs Objects, Makers’ Mrkt; Double Lumera by Kerryn Levy, Modern Times; Yellow carafe & Smooth Cup, Monmouth Glass Studio; “Afternoon sun on the wildflowers” Original Artwork by Mandy Francis, Studio Gallery; Cushions, stylist. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Dulux Colour Forecast 2022 – Wonder palette. Paint colour: Dulux Pax. From left: Camaleonda Sofa by B&B Italia, Space Furniture; 156 multi rug, Hali; Porter Side Table, Grazia and Co; Time Warp Bowl in green, Makers’ Mrkt; Daylight Lamp, Dean Norton; Porter Side Table, Grazia and Co; Celtic Vessel by Alice Gavalet, Jardan; Desert Pea Chair, Lauren Lea Haynes; Anna Spiro Cushion in Tattie Tartan, Fenton and Fenton; “Empty Wishes” Original Artwork By Gabrielle Jones, Studio Gallery; Smooth shelf in Dulux Duralloy Wedgewood, Nicole Lawerence; (On shelf top) W&S chubby vase soft yellow, Makers’ Mrkt; (On shelf middle) Pink Moment by Ebony Russell, Modern Times; Books, Stylist; Kandle in Pink, Makers’ Mrkt; (On shelf bottom) Vessel by Tessy King,Craft Vic. Photography – Lisa Cohen. Styling – Bree Leech

Wonder

Wonder is a palette of unbridled joy featuring light pastels and playful, summery hues such as cornflower blue, lilac, lemon, green quartz and rose gold. Together, these shades evoke a cheerful and optimistic feel with a strikingly clear message: better days lie ahead.

Surprising combinations highlight the whimsical nature of this look; think quaint florals with eclectic colours, or checks paired with sleek, contemporary furniture.

For bedrooms, Andrea recommends a deep and decadent tone from the Flourish palette, such as Dulux Deep Leather or Dark Door. For the workspace, look to the fresh and energising tones such as Dulux Harmonious or Celery Green, or update your front door with Dulux Edvard, Pink Papaya and Oboe D’Amore.

‘Adding one or more colours from the Forecast palettes – whether it’s with paint or accessories – is a great way to bring your home up to date, as well as creating that positive change in your surroundings so many of us crave right now,’ says Andrea. ‘Once you live with colour and experience the connection and emotion it creates, you’ll never return to a blank canvas.’

See all shades in Dulux’s 2022 Colour Forecast here.

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Biography of the Jin pretender Sima Rui

[From Weishu 096]

The Jin pretender Sima Rui, courtesy name Jingwen, was the son of the Jin general Niu Jin#. Earlier, Emperor Xuan of Jin begot the Great General, King Wu of Langye, Zhou. Zhou begot the Supervisor of the Extra Retinue, King Gong of Langye, Jin¤. Jin¤'s Consort, Ms. Xiahou of Qiao state, courtesy name Tonghuan, had faithless relations with Jin#, and thereupon begot Rui. For that reason [he?] pretended to the Sima family, continuing as Jin¤'s son. Because of that he spoke of himself as a native of Wen in Heinei.

He began as the King's Heir, and also inherited the feudal rnak. He was designated Cavalier in Regular Attendance, again moved to Colonel who Shoots at Sound and of Outriders, General of the Left and Right. He followed Emperor Hui of Jin to favour Linzhang [Ye]. His uncle Yao was killed by the King of Chengdu, Ying. Rui feared calamity, and thereupon ran to reach Luo. He welcomed his mother and together they returned to Chen state.

The King of Donghai, Yue, gathered troops at Xiapi, and made use of Rui as General who Assists the State. Yue planned to greet Emperor Hui in Chang'an, and again made use of Rui as General who Pacifies the East, Overseer of All Army Affairs of Xu province, and made him headquarter at Xiapi. He amassed promotion to General who Calms the East, Commander-in-Chief of All Army Affairs of Yang province, Acting with the Tally. He undertook to quell Shouyang, still staying at Xiapi. When Yue in the west greeted Emperor Hui, he kept Rui to quell the rear, with the government and affairs of pacifying the east. He undertook to move to quell Jiangdong. His subordinate Chen Min made chaos. Rui, since his troops were few, stayed at Xiapi.

1st Year of Yongjia, Spring [19 February – 18 May 307], Min died.

Autumn [15 August – 11 November], Rui first arrived at Jinaye.

5th Year [311 AD], he was advanced to General who Garrisons the East, Opening Office with the Same Ceremonies as the Three Ministers, also using Kuaiji's 20 000 households to add to his fief, concurrently Commander-in-Chief of All Army Affairs of Yang, Jiang, Xiang, Jiao and Guang Provinces.

6th Month [20 July – 18 August 311], Wang Mi and Liu Yao robbed Luoyang. Emperor Huai favoured Pingyang. Jin's Minister of Works, Xun Fan, and Colonel Minister of Retainers, Xun Zu pushed Rui forward to be Master of the Covenant. Hence he straight-away changed and altered the commanderies and counties, making use of [or “falsely”?] setting up names and titles.

The Inspector of Jiang province, Hua Yi, and the Commander of the Palace Gentlemen of the North, Pei Xian both did not follow him. Xian declared himself General who Garrisons the East and Commander-in-Chief of the Army of Affairs of Five Commanderies North of the Jiang, he and Yi joined as allies.

Rui dispatched the General of the Left, Wang Dun, the Generals Gan Zhuo, Zhou Fang and othesr to strike Yi, beheading him. Xian fled to Shi Le.

6th Year [312 AD], Rui called to arms the Four Regions, declaring he and Emperor Mu [would] punish Liu Yuan, in a great assembly at Pingyang.

1st Year of Jianxing [313 AD], Emperor Min of Jin used Rui as Palace Attendant, Imperial Chancellor of the Left and Great Commander-in-Chief of All Army Affairs East of Shan; Holding the Tally and King like before. Rui changed Jianye to be Jiankang.

7th Month [8 August – 6 September 313 AD], Rui, since the House of Jin was about to be exterminated, covertly had other ambitions, and therefore himself [made] a great amnesty, [with him] to be Great Commander-in-Chief and Commander-in-Chief of All Army Affairs in the Centre and Outside, and also to be Imperial Chancellor.

Rui announced orders but did not act, government affairs and punishments were excessive and cruel. He killed the Foreman Clerk Supervising Transport, Chunyu Bo. In the carrying out of punishment[s?], due to the blades wiped on the pillar, blood flowed atop the pillar for 2 zheng and 3 chi, just the head flew down 4 chi and 5 cun, it was straight like a string [?]. At the time people resented him.

At the beginning of Emperor Pingwen's reign [317 – 321], Rui declared himself King of Jin, changed the inaugural to Jianwu [Establishing the Martial], established Ancestral Temple and Altars of Soil and Grain, set up the hundred officials, and established his son Shao as Heir-Apparent. Rui, though King of Jin, yet sacrificed at the southern suburbs.

That Year, Rui usurped the enthronment to the great rank, changing it to be the 1st Year of Taixing [“Grand Prosperity”, 318 AD]. The rites of his imperial court, the regulations of his capital district, everything were guided and modelled from the ones of kings, planning to discuss the Central States. Thereupon the capital was in Danyang, because the place had formerly been Sun Quan's.

This was precisely the land the Tribute of Yu's Yang province, the distance to Luo 2 700 li. The land has many mountains and rivers, the sun birds' distant living place. Its soil is only mire and mud, its farm lands only the lowest of low, and it is said of it: “Island barbarians [daoyi島夷] dressed in plants”.

In the Rites of Zhou, the Zhifang clan directed the lands of Under Heaven, separating its nations and states, capitals and far-off towns. The peoples of the Four Yi, Eight Man, Seven Min, Nine Mo, Five Rong and Six Di [tribes] with their wealth used the several needs [?] of the Nine Grains, Six Domestic Animals. The Zhou knew their advantages and misfortunes.

The south-east is called Yang province, its most important mountain is called Kuaiji, its marsh is called Juqu, its stream is called the Three Jiang, it irrigates the Five Lakes, its advantages are gold, tin and bamboo arrows, its people have two boys for five girls, its domestic animals ought to be birds [?], its grain ought to be rice.

In the time of Spring and Autumn, it was the land of Wu and Yue. Wu and Yue usurped the title to declare [themselves] Kings. Remote and far off in a single corner, they did not hear about the gentlemen of the Hua. Chu's Shengong Wuchen [who ]stole a wife and accordingly fled, taught them army columns. Afterwards therefore they understood warring and attacking.

For that reason they belatedly exchanged communications with the Central States. Their customs and manners were careless and impatient, they did not understand the rites' teachings, they abundantly decorated sons [?] and daughters to thereby summon drifting travellers. This was the manners of their land.

In the time of the Warring States then both were in Chu. Because the land was distant and relied on narrow passes, in chaotic generations then they were the first to rebel, in orderly generations they then were the last to submit. At the end of Qin, Xiang Yu rose up south of the Jiang. Because the King of Hengshan, Wu Rui was accompanied by the troops of the Hundred Yue [?], the King of Yue, Wuzhu, personally led the multitudes of Minzhong to thereby follow, exterminating Qin.

At the beginning of Han, enfeoffed Rui as King of Changsha, Wuzhu as King of Minyue, and also enfeoffed the King of Wu, Pi, at Zhufang. Disobedience and chaos followed each other, hurriedly seeing the barbarians wiped out. In the great chaos at the end of Han, Sun Quan thereupon divided possession of Wu and Shu with Liu Bei. Quan obstructed the Long Jiang, and endangered the inner and outer limits of Heaven and Earth [?]. Rui because of the disturbances and chaos, straddled and had it.

The crown and belt of the Central Plain when calling for a person of Jiangdong, always considers them to be sons of badgers, similar in speech to foxes and badgers. Ba, Shu, the Man, the Liao, the Xi [?], the Li [?], Chu and Yue, bird voices and bird shouts, [their] words and speech are not similar. Monkeys, snakes, fish and turtle, [their] fondesses and desires are all different.

The mountains of the Jiang are far and wide, perhaps several thousand li. Rui restrained and harnessed it, and that was all. He was not able to establish obedience from its people. They have water fields and few land plants, they use nets and webs as their trade. They are ingenious, clever and attracted to profit, in kindness and righteousness they are lacking and weak. The houses have no hidden stores to regularly guard against starvation and cold. The land is hot and wet, and often has illnesses of swollen leaks. They partition the air from poisonous fog [?]. The dangers of the “Shooting Artisan”, the “Sand Louse” and the bamboo-snake, nowhere they do not have them [?].

Rui cut off to have the lands of Yang, Jing and Liang# provinces, because of their former lands, divided to set up ten or so provinces, and various commanderies and counties. The commanderies and counties' households and people reached not fully to a hundred.

He dispatched Han Chang to travel the sea and come to request peaceful relations. August Emperor Pingwen, due to his usurping the establishment [in] Jiangbiao, warded him off and did not accept it.

At that time, Rui's Great General, Wang Dun's lineage family monopolized power. He dominated heavily over Rui, and often was above and below [?], wholly without the division between lord and subject. Rui's Palace Attendant Liu Wei talked to Rui, saying:

The Wang clan is strong and large, [we] ought to gradually curb and diminish [it].

Dun heard and detested him.

In the time of Emperor Hui, Rui changed the year's name to Yongchang [永昌, “Eternal Splendour”, 322 AD]. Chang, Dun former headquarter was Wuchang. He therefore petitioned to Rui, saying:

Liu Wei previously was below the gates, and thereupon grasped power and favouritism. Now immediately advance the army, direct to punish the villainous recalcitrant. [We] ought to quickly cut off Wei's head, thereby apologizing to far and near. The morning displaying Wei's head, the various armies withdraws in the evening.

Formerly Tai Jia was not able to obey the canons of enlightened Tang, turning upside down his measures. Fortunately he accepted the teachings of Yi Yin. The Way of Yin again prospered [昌]. Lean on the wisdom to assuredly be one who first loses and later obtains [?].

Dun also moved the announcements for the provinces and commanderies, using Shen Chong as Great Commander-in-Chief, protecting the various armies of Eastern Wu. Rui therefore sent down a document, saying:

Wang Dun relies on favouritism, daring to indulge in deranged treason, comparing Us to Tai Jia, desiring to see [Us] imprisoned in the Tong palace. If this can be endured, what cannot be endured! Now [We] must personally lead the Six Armies, thereby executing the great traitor.

Rui's Superintendent of the Brilliantly Blessed, Wang Han, led his son Yu using a quick ship abandon Rui, reverting to Wuchang. Rui used his Minister of Works, Wang Dao, as Great Chief Controller of the Vanguard, the Master of Writing Lu Ye as Army Minister. He used the Inspector of Guang province, Tao Kan, as Jiang province, the Inspector of Liang# province, Gan Zhuo, as Jing province, and made them lead the multitudes to pull the tracks in Dun's rear. He used the Leader of the Right to the Heir-Apparent, Zhou Yan, lead the Central Army's 3 000 men to punish Shen Chong.

Dun arrived at Liezhou, and petitioned the Prefect of the Masters of Writing, Diao Xie's faction adherents ought to be added to the executed and slaughtered. Rui dispatched the General of the Right, Zhou Zha, to defend at Shitou. Zha secretly sent Dun a letter, promising when the army arrived [he would] be responding. Dun sent the Marshal Yang Lang and others to enter into Shitou, and Zha met with Dun.

Lang and others had occupied Shitou when Rui's General who Conquers the West, Dai Yuan, and General who Garrisons the North, Liu Wei, led the multitudes to attack them. Dai Yuan personally led the soldiers, drumming the multitudes [at] Lingcheng [?]. Soon the drums came to an end, Lang and others exploited it, Rui's army achieved defeat. Wei and Xie entered to see Rui. Rui dispatched them to escape calamity. The two men wept and set out. Wei turned back to Huaiyin, and later fled to Shi Le. Xie fled to Jiangcheng and was murdered by Dun's pursuing troops. Rui's host was defeated.

Dun used himself as Imperial Chancellor, Duke of Wuchang commandery, with an estate of 10 000 households. Court affairs, great and small, everything was notified and communicated to him. Dun arrested Dai Yuan and Rui's Supervisor of the Left of the Masters of Writing, Zhou Yi, both were beheaded at Shitou. Both were the hopes of Rui's court. Hence he changed and altered the hundred officials and the various province headquarters, his remaining shifts, moves, demotions and dismissals were a hundred or so. Sometimes he acted in the morning and changed in the evening, sometimes [after?] a hundred days or half a year. Those spoken of by Shen Chong, Qian Feng and others, favoured by Dun, were certain to be employed, those slandered were certain to die.

Dun wanted to return to Wuchang. His Senior Clerk Xie Kun said:

[If] Your Excellency does not [attend] court, [I] fear Under Heaven will secretly discuss.

Dun said:

You Lord is able to guard without change?

He replied, saying:

[When] Kun recently entered for audience, the ruler and sovereign placed himself on the mat to treat Your Excellency, awaiting [for you and him] to get to see each other, the palace and bureaus well-disposed, [I] certainly do not [have] expectations of worries. Suppose Your Excellency enters court, Kun requests to attend and accompany.

Dun said:

To rectify and kill you Lord and several hundred others, how would it diminish the imperial court?

Thereupon he did not attend court and departed.

Dun summoned the General who Calms the South, Gan Zhuo, and moved the King of Qiao, Cheng, to be Army Minister. Both did not follow. Dun dispatched his mother's nephew, the Colonel of the Southern Man, Wei Yi, to lead the Grand Warden of Jiangxia, Li Heng to attack Cheng at Linxiang. After ten days the city fell, and they brought Cheng to Wuchang. Dun's cousin Wang Yi sent traitors to greet him, murdering him in the middle of the army.

Before this, Wang Dun petitioned recommendations, the words and viewpoints were not humble. Rui accordingly showed it to Cheng, saying:

[When] Dun's words are like this, how [will he] be satisfied?

He replied, saying:

[If] Your Majesty do not soon trim him down, difficulties are about to arise.

Dun detested him.

The Grand Warden of Xiangyang, Zhou Lü assailed and killed Gan Zhuo

Rui feared pressure from Dun, and lived regularly in fretful distress. He became ill and died [on 3 January, 323]. His son Shao was falsely established, he changed the year to be called Taining [“Grand Tranquillity”, 323 AD].

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5 Reasons Why You Should Visit the Seven Sister States of India

In case you're considering visiting the Seven Sister States of India, don't spare a moment

The Seven Sister States of India, otherwise known as, North East India Tour is renowned for its beautiful common scenes, humble individuals, and some fascinating nearby food. The Seven Sister States are home to a few clans who weave native texture that is not normal for anything you have at any point seen!

We should discover more about the Seven Sisters. Who are the Seven Sisters?

The Seven Sisters is an aggregate name for the conditions of Assam, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, and Sikkim. Also, in the event that you checked eight states, you're correct! Sikkim was remembered for the Northeast area of India after the mainstream name was begun. India's North East Package is renowned for its amazing scenes, variety, uncommon and interesting natural life which enraptured voyagers all around the globe. Each state has its own way of life, customs, food propensities, and that's just the beginning.

I see myself as sufficiently lucky to have the option to consider this wonderful locale my place of birth. Today, I will talk about all the reasons why one should visit Trip to North East India in any event once in their lives!

Nature in the Seven Sisters

North-East India, the place where there is undulating slopes and fields with rich green vegetation and an assortment of intriguing verdure! These incorporate a few types of uncommon orchids as well. In all honesty, each state is pretty much as excellent as the other, each with its own way of life and convictions. Vacationers have not yet found Northeast India, which clarifies the serenity and quiet that isn't generally connected with India.

Think chattering creeks, slopes covered with lavish woodlands, twisting streets with no traffic and just the trees for organization. Carry a book or a journal to doodle in, as your spirit absorbs the glow of nature. Crash into the field to be charmed by an unfamiliar cascade, or stroll across extremely old extensions made of living tree roots (Take a gander at this connection here, on the off chance that you don't trust me!). Sit by the banks of the strong waterway Brahmaputra (India's just "male" stream) and watch the orange sun set somewhere out there.

In the event that you love to travel, head to the Dzükou valley, on the boundaries of Nagaland and Manipur. It is hard to portray the perspectives here in words. Investigate the image underneath, on the off chance that you don't trust me. Meghalaya, whose name generally means "The home of the mists" is renowned for its cascades, lakes and slopes. Mawsynram is the wettest spot on the planet and is a bunch of interesting little villas where it rains each day! Stop in Shillong, the capital of Meghalaya and complete some nearby shopping, in the event that you so want!

Go wonder about the Elephant Falls and the Nohkalikai Falls in Meghalaya. Is it accurate to say that you are now arranging an occasion in your psyche, asking why you didn't think about the Meghalaya Tourism Packages sooner? A drive from Bomdila to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh is a gala for the eyes, with sublime perspectives on the Gorichen Peak. Local people consider this mountain consecrated. It is additionally probably the hardest trip in the seven sister expresses that make up Northeast India.

On the off chance that in Sikkim, you should visit the Nathula Pass which is effectively available from the capital city of Gangtok. Mount Kanchenjunga, the third most noteworthy mountain in the world, is noticeable from Gangtok. Manipur is home to the world's just drifting National park, the Keibul Lamjao National Park. Watch this video here on the off chance that you don't accept that such a spot really exists!

Food and Drink in the Seven Sister States

In the event that you thought Indian food was just spread chicken and chicken tikka masala, reconsider!

India's North East Tour Packages have unmistakably extraordinary food propensities from the remainder of the country. Rice is a tremendous piece of the nearby eating routine, with many having rice for breakfast, lunch and supper! The vast majority from this district like to utilize negligible flavors with the goal that the newness of privately developed natural fixings can radiate through. They additionally really like to utilize new spices like coriander and mint to enhance their cooking, rather than depending on ground flavors.

On the off chance that you love pork, Nagaland is your own image of Heaven, old buddy! Naga food incorporates an assortment of pork dishes like dried pork, smoked pork with greens, pork with dry bamboo shoots, among others. 'Akhuni' is a brand name of Naga food, and keeping in mind that this matured soybean glue isn't some tea, it absolutely is a nearby top pick!

'Momos' or dumplings with fillings of vegetables, pork and chicken are a staple food in the North-East. With regards to liquor, many lean toward a privately fermented rice lager called 'Apong'. This lager is home-made and is liberated from synthetic substances. While the food of Assam is likewise inalienably flavor free, the cooking of Assam is somewhat unique in relation to the remainder of the area. Assamese individuals love "Khar'', a dish made of the cinders of sun dried banana strips. Fish curries made with tomatoes, occasional vegetables and privately got fish are important for each Assamese eating routine. "Xaak" or greens are well known and assortments accessible change as indicated by the season. It is uncommon to discover vegans in this locale, which is unexpected in light of the fact that North-Easterns love their vegetables. The Seven Sisters is home to numerous types of palatable plants that are nearby rarities.

Take, for instance, the phantom pepper stew, when considered to be the most smoking bean stew on the planet. You would seldom discover neighborhood vegetables like the Elephant Apple and the Fiddlehead greenery somewhere else. Assam Holiday Package is additionally a worldwide innovator in the creation of tea leaves. Assam tea makes for a fantastic breakfast tea due to its solid energy.

Culture of the Seven Sister States

Upper east India is home to in excess of a hundred clans, every one of whom talks their own lingo and has their own conventions. Envision the extravagance that every clan adds to the in general social woven artwork of the area!

Upper east India is customarily an agribusiness based district, and numerous celebrations commended are connected to the hours of reaping crops. For instance, the Assamese celebration of Bihu happens consistently. Notwithstanding, it is the point at which the rice crops are fit to be collected in the fields that the most commended rendition called "Bohag Bihu" is held. Bohag Bihu connotes a period of plenitude and euphoria. This celebration likewise sees troops of artists playing out the neighborhood Bihu dance, praising the collective.

The Khasis, an ethnic clan in Meghalaya, hold a yearly five-day long strict celebration called KaPemblangNongrem, prevalently known as the Nongkrem dance. Local people play out this dance to assuage their goddess, to guarantee an abundant collection. Head to the authority government site to know more.

At any point seen a bamboo dance, where men move numerous bamboo fights evenly and vertically, and ladies dance between them? Manipur's Cheraw Dance is a captivating encounter and should be knowledgeable about individuals to be completely keen to the huge expertise required. For the time being, placate yourself with this, however I'd skirt the initial 30 seconds to get to the genuine article!

Weaves and Textiles in the Seven Sister States

While in the Seven Sister states, remember to get cloaks, scarves and other apparel produced using conventional handwoven texture. These textures are a fundamental piece of Northeastern culture, with each state creating one of a kind weaves, frequently woven by hand at home. Assam is popular for its silk, which comes in three assortments: Muga, Eri, and Pat. Muga Silk is frequently called "fluid gold" since it is nearly as costly and is cherished as gold adornments for an Assamese lady.

Muga Silk is to Assam, what Champagne is to the Champagne locale in France, with Muga Silk being an ensured topographical sign (GI) to Assam. Peruse more about Assam silk here. Materials woven in Nagaland are regularly a delightful mix of red, high contrast tones. One can without much of a stretch utilize these woven textures for coats, wraps and even comforters. These textures are promptly accessible to purchase on the off chance that you need to take a cut of the Northeast back with you!

The weaving of materials in the Northeast is for the most part confined to the ladies of the house. Men aren't normally permitted to utilize the house loom, since numerous clans have a fantasy that a man would lose his virility if he somehow managed to begin weaving.

Traveler Must-Dos in the Seven Sister States

As though all the reasons above weren't sufficient, here are a couple of more should do encounters in the Seven Sister conditions of the North East India Tour Packages ! Assam is well known for its Kamakhya Temple, which has colossal strict importance. The yearly Ambubachi Mela, generally held in June, is an exceptionally foreseen occasion. Lakhs of travelers make the excursion from everywhere to adore at the sanctuary. Numerous sages just arise openly for this celebration, while deciding to stay in detachment for the remainder of the year.

Try not to miss Nagaland's Naga Heritage Village! Likewise called the Kisama Heritage Village, it offers a fascinating look into the conventions and rich culture of the Naga clan. For a dreamlike encounter, head to the Tawang Monastery in Arunachal Pradesh, set up in the year 1681. Arranged at a tallness of around 10,000 feet, this is the second-biggest cloister in the

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2017 Summer in Asia, Part 7: Kyoto, Japan

July 9, 2017 5:30 pm Still on the bus from Nagoya to Fukui

I keep procrastinating writing about Kyoto because it was so much crammed into two days. And even after all I walked and saw and climbed and did, I still came nowhere close to seeing all of the temples and shrines. The night we arrived in Kyoto, after checking into Hotel Gimmond, we set out to try and find some dinner. After looking at a couple of places that didn’t grab our attention, we poked our heads into an elegant-looking but fairly-priced, mom-and-pop restaurant literally around the corner from our hotel. @taketheshield pretended not to speak Japanese, for reasons I still don’t understand, so the very nice woman gave us a cobbled-together English menu of some of their entrees. Kyoto is known for its fried tofu and fried tofu skin, so I ordered a fried tofu dish with lychee-flavored shōchū to drink. @taketheshield got an eggplant and fried tofu skin salad, and we each swapped a bite. The food was the first cooking we’d had that rivaled the monks’ back in Koyasan.

@taketheshield had already been to Kyoto several times and seen most of what was worth seeing, so the next morning, I set off on my own for Arashiyama Bamboo Forest. I wandered through the bamboo grove for about an hour, stopping to take photographs and buy a couple of postcard prints from a friendly local artist. I then made my way down to the river and across it to hike my way up my first mountain of the day, to Arashiyama Monkey Park. There, I snapped some photos of tourists feeding the monkeys, and a couple of the monkeys playing and cleaning each others’ fur. I then hiked back down the mountain (it was about twenty-five minutes to hike each way) and back across the bridge to catch the bus to Kinkakuji, the Golden Pavilion.

Kinkakuji is situated in a small pond surrounded by a Zen garden, and true to its word, the walls are clad in real gold. On the estate grounds is also a ceremonial tea house. After touring the grounds, I caught another bus to Ginkakuji, the Silver Pavilion, but the buses were running a different route behind schedule, so by the time I got there, between being behind schedule and feeling hot and tired, I decided instead to duck into a nearby café for some shaved matcha ice with red bean and rice balls, and to charge my phone for a bit.

After I’d cooled down a bit and prepared a fresh coat of bug spray, I set off along the Philosopher’s Path to Nanzenji. The path is supposed to be the prettiest in cherry blossom season or in autumn, but I still found it to be lovely, walking along the creek with tiny wooden bridges where people sat with their legs dangling over the edge, all framed by hydrangeas and tiny wildflowers.

By the time I got to Nanzenji, I temple itself was closed, but I was still able to pass through the formidable gate and wander the grounds until I found the aqueduct @taketheshield had told me about. It reminded me of the one in Segovia. Later, on the train to Fukui, @taketheshield would point out the lake far outside of Kyoto that the aqueduct had been built to reach as the primary water source for the city.

With the sun starting to set, I hurried to the metro to Fushimi Inari. Fushimi Inari is a Shinto fox shrine up a mountainside known for having a stretch of mountain climb called the “1,000 Torii” because it is framed by at least 1,000 Torii gates. And that’s just one stretch. That’s how long it is.

After photographing the main complex of temples, I looked at the map of the mountain for reference, and started to climb. Fun fact: maps of stairs and hiking trails in Japan are not to scale. I should have learned from the monkey mountain, which I’d thought was an exception. I was wrong.

Climbing and panting my way up the mountainside, the sun rapidly setting over the city below, I started to see signs in English and Japanese warning of wild boar. They stressed to be careful, “especially at night.” I ran into another lone traveler, from Ireland, and asked her how much further up to the top of the mountain. The said she wasn’t sure, but it seemed like quite a ways, and she was turning back because of the boar signs. I was tempted to do the same, but she said if I climbed a bit further there was a great view of the city, so i thanked her and continued on a bit longer. At the clearing she had described, I took more photographs and turned around to head back down, when I overheard a couple of Spaniards trying to gauge how much further to the top. I told them it was far, to which they replied, “Aun somos jovenes y fuertes.” I wished them luck, but they insisted I go along as well, because apparently I am also still young and strong. Three people were more likely to keep a boar at bay than one, so I decided to go along with them for a bit. They introduced themselves as Carlos and Pol from Barcelona. I told them how I’d lived in Madrid the year before. We chatted a bit as we heaved ourselves up and up, through countless Torii, until finally I reached my limit on a particularly steep pass, swarmed with mosquitoes. I explained to them that I have asthma and would be turning back. They offered to accompany me back if I waited for them, but it was pitch black and getting late, so I thanked them and declined.

Carlos was staying in Japan for a few more weeks, so he asked to stay in touch and we swapped contact info. I then sprinted back down the mountain, slightly panicking over being alone and unarmed in darkness with the idea of contending with a wild boar. After about thirty minutes straight of sprinting, the path became better lit, and I started to pass more people.

I overheard a family of Spaniards puzzling over the same very-not-to-scale map I had seen on my way up, trying to figure out how long to the top. I told them it was quite a hike, and when they found out I was there alone, they turned back with me to talk me to the metro station. I found out they were from Madrid, so I told them how I’d lived and taught there for a year. They’d also been to Bangkok, so I asked them for tips for when we went there later that summer. They told me to be prepared to haggle prices, and to watch the taxi meters to make sure I wasn’t overcharged.

We chatted right up to the metro platform, when suddenly a voice cried out, “Hey, @awolfroams!” from behind me. It was the Barcelona guys. Apparently we had only been about a ten minute-further hike from the summit, but when I asked what was at the top and they said just another shrine like the ones along the way, I internally called worth it for turning back. I wished everyone safe travels and headed back to meet @taketheshield for dinner, where I recounted my mountain escapades.

We decided to go back to the same restaurant. Kyoto is also known for its green tea, so I had a bowl of green tea broth with rice and seaweed, and a side of the house special - tuna and spinach salad, which was delicious. I washed it down with peach shōchū, and then we thanked the woman at the restaurant, took a goodbye picture, and went back to the hotel to pass out.

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Tuesday, July 11, 2017 12:45 pm Fukui Prefecture Dinosaur Museum, Katsuyama

The buses in Katsuyama only run once about every four hours between the station and Heisenji Hakusan Shrine, so it looks like I won’t be going to the “moss palace” on this trip. :( I could take a taxi, but it’s 2,000 yen one way because it’s 7 km from the station, and I don’t want to spend ~$40 round-trip to go to a shrine, even if it’s 1,300 years old. Oh well. I am currently at the third-largest dinosaur museum in the world, so I am trying to console myself with that. My phone has been eating through battery on this trip, probably because of all of the texting, Snaps, and Google Maps use, so whenever I find an outlet, I try to take advantage and charge, especially since they are not too common in Fukui Prefecture. This one is around the corner from this bench in the Earth Sciences exhibit, tucked under a phone and behind an emergency call box. I’m hoping no one notices or minds that I’m using it. Since I now have about two extra hours to kill at the dinosaur museum, I figured I’d rest for a bit and finish my Kyoto log.

For our second and final day in Kyoto, @taketheshield made an itinerary of places he was willing to see again so that we could travel together. We started with Nishiki Market. The long stretch of covered shops and stalls sold food, clothing, and basic home items. I saw a pair of stocking-topped socks like my ones back home that I was tempted to buy, but my bag is already heavy enough, or so I told myself, and moved on. We hadn’t yet eaten, so I got a skewer of three pieces of smoked duck for 200 yen, and then we shared fried calamari for I think 300 yen. I tried a ginger-cabbage fish paste patty for 200 yen that was okay, but not my favorite, and washed it down with a mango passionfruit peach smoothie which was expensive at 600 yen, but worth the price in the humid heat.

From the market, we walked the 20 minutes to Chionin Temple, passing through Gion district, where we didn’t see any geisha, but I did find a porcelain calico cat sitting on its hind legs like my Misha for my mom. @taketheshield said the inscription was to bring luck with money, which lord knows we could use. I also bought a small geisha figuring designed to bobble and always land upright, and tucked it into the same gift box for my mom.

Chionin Temple, like so many other temples, was up an incline into a mountainside, and, of course, the map of steps was not to scale. Nevertheless, I made my way up to and through the gate, up the steep steps (Japan loves massive steps the height of my knees) to the temple complex. The main temple was under restoration, but I got some nice photographs of the smaller surrounding buildings, which included a pagoda similar to the one in Koyasan.

From Chionin, we trekked through the boiling heat, up another mountain path lined with tourist shops and ice cream parlors, to Kiyomizu-dera, a Buddhist temple situated on a hillside, as if jutting out from a cliff. This temple was also, sadly, under restoration, but we were able to pass through it and see the massive Buddhas inside before walking along the cliffside to a fountain where visitors could use UV-sterilized metal cups on long sticks to catch pure mountain water at a small shrine to drink from while making a wish. I wished for snow. @taketheshield must have wished for new sweat towels, because he lost both of his to the waterfall stream below while drinking.

I was exhausted from all of the mountain climbing in Kyoto, but @taketheshield insisted I’d appreciate our final stop, Nijō Castle. He was right. The castle had been designed as a residence, not a fort, so unlike the other steep castles we had visited and climbed in our travels, it was entirely flat, a sprawling maze of hallways nicknamed for the chirping bird-like squeaks the floorboards emitted beneath our bare feet as we passed chambers of beautifully-painted sliding doors with tigers, lakes, and pine trees, framed by ornamental woodwork carved into vines and flowers. The faded ceiling panels still held massive floral designs that must once have been a much brighter red, and the castle was surrounded by a pretty Zen garden with rock islands and tiny waterfalls where koi swam lazily in the summer heat.

It had started to rain, so we hurried back to the hotel to grab our things and catch our train to Fukui. I’m off to potentially see a dinosaur movie. More later.

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The 13 Best Things to See and Do in Taipei

Posted: 5/30/2020 | May 30th, 2020

Taipei, the capital of Taiwan and its most populous city, is the epicenter of tourism for the country (though most people just come for a short layover as it’s a major air hub for Asia).

And while there is plenty to do elsewhere in Taiwan, even if you don’t leave Taipei, you can still find lots of things to see and do in the area to fill close to a week!

I love Taipei. I lived here in 2010 while I taught English and built this website. It was a wonderful experience that helped me grow as a person. A decade later, I finally made it back to the city I loved so much and it was remarkable to see that so much of what I loved was still there: the endless gigantic food markets serving some of the best food in the world, a wild nightlife, spacious parks, interesting and quirky museums, and nearby mountains that call to you with easy and accessible hikes.

Taipei (like Taiwan as a whole) is a hugely underrated destination and I can’t urge you enough to visit. It combines culture, nature, wonderful people, and affordability. I don’t understand why more people don’t visit but make their loss, your gain!

To help you plan your trip, here are my top 13 things to do while in Taipei:

1. Take a Free Walking Tour

One of the first things I do when I arrive in a new destination is to take a free walking tour. They show you the lay of the land and help you see a place’s highlights while learning a little about its history and culture. Plus, you get access to a local who can answer any and all of your questions.

Like It Formosa offers free daily walking tours around Taipei. Their tours focus more on cultural history than their competitor, Tour Me Away, which also offers free walking tours geared towards the backpacker crowd (Tour Me Away also runs pub crawls).

2. Visit the National Palace Museum

The National Palace Museum has over 70,000 artifacts from Imperial China, most of which were brought to Taiwan during the Chinese Civil War (1929–1947). In addition to the permanent exhibits, there are also rotating exhibits throughout the year as well as a section for children. There are free daily tours in English too. If you can’t get on the tour, get the audio guide. While the descriptions on the artifacts are pretty detailed, the audio tour goes into even more depth and gives you deeper insight into what you are seeing and the time period it is from.

221, Sec 2, Zhi Shan Road, +886 2 2881 2021, npm.gov.tw. Open Sunday–Thursday 8:30am–6:30pm and Friday–Saturday 8:30am–9pm. Admission is 350 NT$ ($11.65 USD) (470 NT$ ($15.65 USD) with an audio guide).

3. Soak in the Hot Springs

The Beitou Hot Springs area is a popular destination since it’s on the MRT (metro system) and only 30 minutes from downtown. There are lots of resorts, spas, and inns in the area where you can enjoy a dip in a hot spring. Be sure to also visit the Hot Springs Museum (housed in an old bathhouse from 1913), the Xinbeitou Historic Station (a heritage train station from 1916), and Thermal Valley (a sulfurous lake nearby that has walking trails).

Admission to most hot springs starts around 40 NT$ ($1.33 USD) per person, making it a very affordable getaway for anyone looking for some R&R.

Hot Springs Museum: No. 2, Zhongshan Road, +886 2 2893 9981, hotspringmuseum.taipei. Open daily from 9am-5pm. Admission is free.

Xinbeitou Historic Station: 1 Qixing St., +886 2 2891 5558, xbths.taipei. Open Tuesday-Thursday from 10am-6pm and Friday-Sunday from 10am-8:30pm (closed Mondays). Admission is free.

4. Take a Cooking Class

Taiwan is a foodie’s dream! You got noodle soups, incredible rice dishes, amazing buns, dumplings, scallion pancakes, and so much more. The food in the country is world-class. While cooking classes here are a little pricey, they do take you through the local markets and teach you about local ingredients and how to make some traditional dishes. I always found Taiwanese food intimidating so it was nice to have someone help me understand the local food. It made me more adventurous in the night markets.

Some cooking classes worth checking out are:

Ivy’s Kitchen

CookInn Taiwan

Make My Day Cooking Lab

Expect to pay around 2,000 NT$ ($67 USD) for a class.

5. Visit the Museums

Taipei has a lot of museums. Given its size, I was surprised by how many actually they had, especially since the city isn’t known as being a center for museums. Here are some of my favorites:

National Taiwan Museum – This is the oldest museum in Taiwan and covers its history from a variety of different scientific perspectives, such as anthropology, earth sciences, zoology, and botany. It’s really basic and best if you go with kids. Admission is 30 NT$ ($1 USD).

Miniatures Museum of Taipei – Opened in 1997, this museum is home to over 200 architectural miniatures, including castles, replica towns and streets, and even a 1/12 scale model of Buckingham Palace. It’s a weird museum but pretty cool. Admission is 180 NT$ ($6 USD).

Museum of Contemporary Arts – I’m not a fan of contemporary art myself, but if you are, then don’t miss this museum. It has a rotating collection of exhibits, so there is always something new on display. Admission is 50 NT$ ($1.66 USD).

Taipei Astronomical Museum – A fun and educational museum with exhibitions on ancient astronomy, technology, telescopes, the solar system, and much more. Admission is 60 NT$ ($2 USD).

Taipei Fine Art Museum – Opened in 1983, this was the first art museum in Taiwan. It’s home to a wide variety of works from both international and Taiwanese artists and hosts rotating exhibitions too. Admission is 30 NT$ ($1 USD).

National 228 Memorial Museum – This museum is dedicated to the tragic events that began on February 28, 1947, when an uprising against the Chinese government started following World War II. Admission is 20 NT$ ($0.67 USD).

6. Go Hiking

Taipei has plenty of hiking trails just outside town that are easily accessible. There are easy, moderate, and challenging trails, as well as both short and full-day hikes. Here are a few worth checking out:

Xiangshan Trail – An easy 45-minute hike that offers nice views of Taipei. It’s just a 10-minute walk from the Xiangshan MRT station.

Bitoujiao Trail – Located one hour from town by car, this moderate hike takes you along the coast. The trail is in the Ruifeng District 11km east of Jiufen. The hike takes 2-3 hours.

Jinmianshan Trail – An easy 1.5-hour hike in Yangmingshan National Park. The trail starts a 10-minute walk from the Xihu MRT station.

Huang Didian Trail – A challenging ridge hike that takes around five hours. From Muzha Station, board the bus to Huafan University and get off at Huangdi Temple. From there, the trail is 25 minutes away on foot.

Pingxi Crag Trail – A moderate 2-3-hour hike with lots of steep sections. For experienced hikers only. The trail begins just five minutes away from Pingxi station.

7. Take a Day Trip to Jiufen

Jiufen is one of Taiwan’s most popular tourist destinations. First, because it’s incorrectly believed to be the origin of the film Spirited Away, so people come for that. Second, it’s famous for being a historic gold-mining town with it’s preserved old streets. And, third, it’s famous for its traditional teahouses.

Jiufen is tiny. You can walk around in about 30 minutes. The center of the city and its historic streets and buildings are all preserved as they looked 100 years ago so walking around here is a cool experience. Be sure to come early (like first thing in the morning) to beat the crowds because, by midday, the streets are wall-to-wall people. If you stay the night, you’ll also get the city to yourself once the crowds leave around 4pm.

As a tea lover, this is one of my favorite places in Taiwan because it’s home to some beautiful teahouses in the most stunning settings. It also overlooks a bay in the distance, and there are lots of lookouts.

Some teahouses not to miss are:

Siidcha Tea House

Skyline Tea House

Amei Tea House

Taro of Sweet

Jiufen Tea House

Additionally, there are a few museums highlighting the town’s gold mining past, lots of parks and lookouts, and some nearby hiking trails. (If you want to hike, spend the night as you’ll need the extra time.) Like It Formosa does a free walking tour here too (for this one, you need to sign up in advance because they only do it when people register).

The trip will take around 1-1.5 hours by train and bus. Take the train from Songshan Station (in Taipei) to Ruifang Station. From there you can take a bus straight to Jiufen. Expect to spend around 100 NT$ ($3.33 USD) for your round-trip ticket. There are also tourist buses with organized day trips; these usually cost around 475 NT$ ($16 USD).

8. See the Temples

Taipei brilliantly mixes the old and the new. Almost 90% of Taiwan identifies as either Buddhist or Taoist, and that is reflected in Taipei’s temples. Here are some of the most popular and ornate temples:

Longshan Temple – Built in 1738, this temple was built to honor the goddess of mercy, Guanyin. There are also statues worshipping 100 other Chinese folk deities here as well. The temple has been damaged or destroyed numerous times by earthquakes or military conflicts, but it is always rebuilt by the locals who still visit and worship at it. No. 211, Guangzhou Street, Wanhua District.

Bao-an Temple – Dalongdong Baoan Temple (Bao-an for short) is a Taiwanese folk religion temple and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It dates to the mid-18th century and is home to two dragon columns that are over two centuries old. It looks particularly amazing lit up at night. No. 61, Hami Street, Datong District.

Confucius Temple – Located near the Bao-an temple, this simple temple is dedicated to the famous philosopher Confucius, whose teachings are part of the cultural backbone of both Taiwan and mainland China. It’s modeled after the original Confucius Temple in Qufu, the hometown of Confucius in mainland China. No. 275, Dalong Street, Datong District.

9. Enjoy the View from Taipei 101

For the best views in Taipei, visit Taipei 101. Opened in 2004, this was the tallest building in the world until 2010 (when the Burj Khalifa took its place). Standing 508m (1,667 feet) tall, it towers over Taipei.

Even though I hate heights, you can’t visit Taipei without seeing it from the top of this building. There is an observation platform on the 89th floor that is absolutely breathtaking. You can also go up to the 91st floor and step outside if you want to really get your blood pumping (don’t worry, there are bars so you can’t fall).

Additionally, go to Morton’s Steakhouse for happy hour. Not only do they have super cheap drink specials but their patio provides some extraordinary views of Taipei 101 itself.

No. 7, Section 5, Xinyi Road, taipei-101.com.tw/en/observatory. Open daily 11am–9pm. Admission is 600 NT$ ($20 USD).

10. See the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall

Officially known as Liberty Square, this national monument was built in 1976 in honor of Chiang Kai-shek, former president of the Republic of China. He ruled mainland China from 1928 to 1949, and then in Taiwan from 1949 until his death in 1975.

In addition to his monument, which is over 75m (250 feet) tall, there is also a massive open square where rallies and protests have been held over the years (hence its renaming as Liberty Square). The memorial also houses a library and a museum that documents Chiang Kai-shek’s life and career. It also has exhibits on Taiwan’s history and how the country evolved throughout the years.

No. 21, Zhongshan South Road, Zhongzheng District, +886-2-2343-1100, cksmh.gov.tw. Open daily from 9am-6pm. Admission is free.

11. Ride the Maokong Gondola

Take a ride on the Maokong Gondola, which was built in 2007, and get some great views of the city and surrounding forests. The route stretches over 4km (2.5 miles) and includes several stations between the Taipei Zoo and Maokong.

Spend some time exploring Maokong as it was once the prime tea-growing area of Taiwan. There are lots of winding footpaths you can wander, teahouses and cafes (the area still produces a lot of tea), and stunning views of Taipei (especially at night when the city is all lit up). It’s a popular spot on the weekend so visit during the week to avoid the crowds.

Stations at Taipei Zoo (2), Zhinan Temple, and Maokong. Open Monday–Friday 9am–9pm (10pm on Fridays), Saturdays 8:30am–10pm, and Sundays 8:30am–9pm. Tickets start at 70 NT$ ($2.33 USD).

12. Explore the Night Markets

Taipei is home to dozens of night markets — and most of them have tons of delicious food stalls. Here are a few worth checking out:

Shulin Night Market – This is the biggest night market in Taiwan. Opened in 2017, it is home to over 400 vendors and covers a massive 12 acres. It’s full of delicious (and cheap) street food, as well as clothing, electronics, and all sorts of souvenirs and other goods.

Raohe Night Market – The second most popular night market. Be sure to try the black pepper buns while you’re here. There’s also a Michelin-recognized food stall that you shouldn’t miss called Chen Dong Ribs Stewed in Medicinal Herbs.

Tonghua Night Market – This night market is popular with locals, as it has a ton of delicious places to eat. It’s essentially a food market more than anything else. Be sure to try the stinky tofu!

Snake Alley – Located in the former red-light district, it gets its name from the fact that many tourists used to come here to eat snake meat. While I wouldn’t recommend that, there’s a tasty Michelin-recognized stall that’s worth sampling called Hsiao Wang Steamed Minced Pork with Pickles in Broth.

Ningxia Night Market – This is one of the smaller night markets, so it’s easy to explore (though it does get crowded). There are lots of delicious oyster stalls here.

13. See the National Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Memorial Hall

Sun Yat-sen was a politician, physician, and philosopher, as well as the first president of Taiwan. This memorial was built in 1972 to honor Doctor Sun Yat-sen. He’s considered “the Father of the Nation,” and the memorial hall is home to items from his personal and professional life. He’s one of the few figures beloved in both mainland China and Taiwan, as he was instrumental in the overthrow of China’s last imperial dynasty.

In addition to the hall’s museumesque displays of Sun’s possessions, it also serves as a meeting place, educational center, and cultural center.

No. 505, Section 4, Ren’ai Road, (02) 27588008 #546, yatsen.gov.tw. Open daily 9am–6pm. Admission is free.

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From the food to museums to natural beauty, Taipei is a world-class city that I don’t think people appreciate enough. It needs to be on people’s radar more. I loved my time living there and coming back to visit just reminded me how marvelous (and affordable) the city is!

Make visiting Taipei a priority. With so much to see and do, you’re guaranteed to have an outstanding visit.

Book Your Trip to Taipei: Logistical Tips and Tricks

Book Your Flight Find a cheap flight by using Skyscanner or Momondo. They are my two favorite search engines because they search websites and airlines around the globe so you always know no stone is left unturned.

Book Your Accommodation You can book your hostel with Hostelworld. If you want to stay elsewhere, use Booking.com as they consistently return the cheapest rates for guesthouses and cheap hotels. My favorite places to stay in Taipei are:

Star Hostel

Homey Hostel

Flip Flop Hostel

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‘What is Chinatown?’ artist Jiawei Zhao looks at Chinatown under lockdown

Jiawei Zhao is a Chinese artist based in New York City. As the country is under lockdown, Zhao uses familiar Chinese symbolism in his artwork to create a feeling of familiarity and comfort in this time of crisis.

The Brooklyn-based artist looks to Manhattan’s Chinatown, and the various Chinatowns across the country, as a point of inspiration for his artworks, be it his series that looks at the closed Chinese-language movie theatres, to his Wallpaper series, which reexamines historic public monuments and their relevancy in our current pandemic—looking back to see a clearer future, so to speak.

Zhao is not your average photographer. He has a knack for looking at everyday issues with a fresh lens, encaptulating history of various Chinatowns, with the present, at once. He also uses photography paper as a 3D object for his collages, like his in his Dragon series, which folds, pastes and wraps photo paper into a sculptural object.

He moved from Beijing in 2008, studied at the Pratt Institute and has shown everywhere from the Masur Museum of Art in LA to the Woodstock’s Center for Photography and the Van Der Plas Gallery, in New York. His artworks will be part of the Other Art Fair Brooklyn, and the virtual edition of the fair is opening tomorrow on their website (his online booth can be found here).

Zhao spoke from his studio in Brooklyn about Chinatown, forgotten monuments and those familiar yellow gates.

What was it like living in Beijing, as a cultural city, before you arrived in New York?

Jiawei Zhao: Beijing is a cultural city, but also a business hub. Although I have been away for 12 years, I can see the huge changes since Beijing has become a modern metroplex. As far as the arts go, there were only a few galleries in 2008, now you can see many new private museums, art centers, and galleries in various art districts. Beijing is culturally inclusive.

What do most people not know about Beijing?

It still retains the aura and characteristics of the ancient and classical Forbidden City that it has been throughout the centuries; it was the capital of China for over 800 years, and the architecture has been well-protected. People can see the treasures of imperial history through the gates, houses and buildings. There are so many parks, lakes, gardens and gated buildings which were used to serve imperial families, and are spread across Beijing, and are open to the public.

How has your experience in China influenced how you work as an artist today in NYC?

My Chinese culture heritage has a profound impact on my work; I lived in a small town before moving to Beijing when I was 12, and this first move inspired me to think about the ‘spaces’ among cultural heritage. There are many various cultures among different towns and regions in China. In the US, I’ve lived in Wisconsin, Texas and New York. My educational experiences in China and the US are interlinked and influence my current artwork. Working as an artist in New York, I focus on making the photographic ‘space’ that connects my educational experience in the US with my Chinese cultural heritage.

What do you think about the pandemic, and what are people saying back home in China?

The pandemic is a catastrophic disaster for all mankind. In China, people have worked very hard to combat this situation. After all of this, Chinese people would like their life to go back to normal, as I think people all over the world are hoping to do.

Your artwork includes Chinese culture, like New Years’ greetings, as well as photos, calendars and newspapers. How do they all connect?

These are all Chinese cultural references as part of my Wallpaper project. It taps into the common practice of pasting newspapers on the walls of one’s home, a handy and affordable solution for wallpaper in China. I used The New York Times because it reports on Chinese current affairs. My artwork creates photographic ‘space’ for immigrants, like myself, who come to the US for education.

Which framed photos do you use?

These photos are all buildings in Manhattan’s Chinatown, which has Chinese cultural connections, and I’m questioning if these spaces give us comfort, a feeling of security. These calendars and the photos are all created by me. Some of them are found photos or archived photos, some of them are taken by me. I highlighted subjectivity and objectivity in my work. In other words, not just portraits, all those small images framed are either from found photos or taken by me.

Your artwork includes photos of public art monuments, which ones are they and why?

Those monuments are in various Chinatowns throughout the US, most are statues of famous Chinese people. But do we still care about them, or are they just symbols? My goal is to provide a sense of comfort and security. In Wallpapers, I question and doubt Chinese connections which did not provide such a space.

Why did you call one of your pieces What is a Chinatown? from 2018?

In America, when we think of ‘Chinese culture,’ we always think of Chinatown; we always think of the big entrance gates with yellow roof and red pillars. Chinatown is symbolic. It has nothing to do with current Chinese culture or Chinese people. Chinatown was an enclave and now it is a tourist attraction. With media stereotypes, many people have the same impression of Chinese immigrants as they do about Chinatown. But the young Chinese immigrants who come here for education, Chinatown does not offer real ‘space.’ I call Chinatown a cultural context of historical, first-generation Chinese Americans.

How does your series Once Upon a Time at Chinatown Movie Theaters look at a disappearing Chinatown?

There used to be eight movie theaters in New York City’s Chinatown. Those movie theaters, which only showed Chinese language movies, were the only form of community and entertainment for new Chinese immigrants seeking their own cultural comforts. The theaters all closed down around 20 years ago. My artwork shows a movie of American academic buildings composed of installations of letter-size of traditional Chinese rice paper and gold paper at the sites of these former theaters.

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Enjoy the beautiful scenery and unique dishes of Dak Lak in 3 days

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Enjoy the beautiful scenery and unique dishes of Dak Lak in 3 days

In Dak Lak, visitors will experience climate, culture and foods typical of the Central Highlands that they cannot find anywhere else.

Day 1: Buon Ma Thuot city – Da Voi mountain – Lak lake

In Buon Ma Thuot, the capital of Dak Lak, visitors often start their morning with a cup of coffee in a coffee shop in Le Thanh Tong Street. For breakfast, you can try pho (Vietnamese noodles soup) or vermicelli, especially the delicious 2-bowl pho of Gia Lai style. Gia Lai Province is a neighbor of Dak Lak.

Dak Lak Museum of Ethnology in Buon Me Thuot. Photo by Shutterstock/vivanvu

Then, you can visit the Dak Lak Museum of Ethnology in Buon Ma Thuot or go to the KoTam resort to learn about the culture of the Ede and M’Nong ethnic minority groups.

You can visit a house on stilts and learn about the gong culture. The air is fresh with a nearby lake, bamboos and an artificial waterfall. Flowers grow in the garden all year long.

After going around Buon Ma Thuot, visitors can hit Highway 27 to go to Da Voi mountain. Entry to the mountain is free, but you can tip the vehicle security guards. Standing atop the mountain, visitors can see houses below, the green canopy of forests and green and gold rice fields.

Highway 27 also leads to Lak lake. As you travel along this road, you will see a lot of rice fields. At Lak Lake, visitors will be bowled over by the landscapes around Vietnam’s second largest freshwater lake, smaller only than Ba Be Lake in the northern province of Bac Kan.

A woman sailed a long boat on Lak lake. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nguyen

You can visit the long houses of Buon Jun to buy handmade souvenirs of the Ede and M’Nong. On the other side of Buon Jun is Buon M’Lieng, home of the M’Nong people. This village remains unspoiled by tourism.

Elephants on the field near Lak lake in Dak Lak Province. Photo by VnExpress/Thanh Nguyen

Day 2: Buon Don (Don village)

Buon Don is a stopover on day 2. Here visitors can understand more about the ethnic cultures of Dak Lak.

On the way to Buon Don you will pass many tourist resorts such as Troh Bu and Buon Don – Thanh Ha. But if you just want to go to Buon Don, you can head straight to the Buon Don Cultural Center in Krong Na Commune.

Here you will find many long bridges, centuries-old trees, stilt houses, and souvenir shops.

Visitors can rent E De costumes for VND50,000 ($ 2.16) to wear and take pictures. If you have time you can continue on to Buon Lanh, which has many traditional long houses.

Day 3: Krong Bong district

Krong Bong is a district that attracts visitors with its rice fields and the Chu Yang Sin mountain. It is around 80 km from Buon Ma Thuot.

Krong Kmar Waterfall at Krong Kmar originates in Chu Yang Sin and flows smoothly, winding through huge rocks. On the waterfall is a beautiful iron bridge from where you can get a panoramic view.

You can take pictures of small European-style houses nestling among pine forests. At the foot of Chu Dang Ya is a café where you can wind down.

In the afternoon take a stroll around the town of Krong Kmar and visit Krong Bong market to try local dishes. For just VND5,000 ($0.21), you can buy 5 orange cakes while VND2,000 ($0.09) will get you a bowl of pho.

Scenic view of the Dray Nur waterfalls located in Dak Lak Province, Vietnam. Photo by Shutterstock/Elena Ermakova

Nature lovers can also visit other waterfalls like Dray Nur, Dray Sap and Gia Long. The admission ticket at Dray Nur costs VND35,000 ($1.5).

To visit Gia Long, you have to buy a tour with the price depending on whether you choose to ride a bicycle or walk.

If you like to take photographs, you can visit rubber hills, pepper hills and coffee hills on Highway 14 to Gia Lai, the Se Re Pok 3 hydroelectric power plant and the road from Krong Pak to Khanh Hoa Province.

Transportation

Buon Ma Thuot is considered the Central Highlands’ center. Most visitors come here to start their trip. You can get there by plane, bus or motorbike.

The bus fare from HCMC ranges from VND200,000 ($8.62) to VND400,000 ($17.24); from Hanoi it is VND600,000 ($25.87).

Flights to Buon Ma Thuot cost VND500,000 ($21.55) one way from HCMC and up to VND2 million ($86.22) from Hanoi. You should plan early to get a decent fare.

Traveling to Buon Ma Thuot by motorcycle is a wonderful experience. Between November and April you will see many species of flowers like lily, sunflowers and cherry along the way.

Motorbikes can be rented for VND120,000-200,000 ($5.10-8.60) per day.

Lodging

Travelers can easily find a place to stay because Buon Ma Thuot big. If you want to save money, you can sleep in a hostel. Some hostels in the center also offer a coffee shop for tourists to relax or work. You can also choose a homestay to get a glimpse into the life of local residents. These are available in Cu M’Gar District, north of Buon Me Thuot.

If price is not a concern, you can stay in one of the larger hotels for greater convenience. The cheaper hotels are mostly at the city entrance and on Nguyen Cong Tru Street.

Food

A bowl of red noodle in Buon Me Thuot. Photo by VnExpress/Di Vy

Some dishes that you must definitely try are rice cooked in bamboo with grilled chicken, red noodles, wild vegetables hot pot, hemibagrus with bamboo shoots, Vietnamese vegetable dip, grilled half-dried beef and yellow ant salt. These are the specialties of the Central Highlands.

If you do not fancy the local foods, you can easily find stuff like grilled rice rolls with meat, beef with tamarind sauce and red noodles on Le Duan Street and snails, fetal duck eggs on Mai Hac De and Nguyen Viet Xuan streets.

Le Hong Phong and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai are the main places for stuffed pancakes, snails and grilled sausages. Beef steak is a must-try food

Finally, in Buon Ma Thuot, you cannot miss its famous coffee. One place you can explore is the coffee village on Le Thanh Tong Street.

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Located in Ho Chi Minh City, Suoi Tien is Vietnam’s wacky Buddhist wonderland. It’s Vietnam’s weirdest amusement park and maybe the strangest in all of Asia. Suoi Tien is one of the coolest, most unusual, and most unique things to do in Ho Chi Minh City.

There are lots of rides and roller coasters, but the massive spectacles and displays make Suoi Tien special. The entrance fee to this sprawling theme park is less than $5 USD. And Suoi Tien is located only 40 minutes from the main tourist area of Ho Chi Minh City.

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Superficial Fun and Deep Cultural Heritage

This Massive Spectacle is just an ordinary decoration at Suoi Tien.

Suoi Tien mixes the superficial fun of an amusement park with the deep cultural heritage of Vietnam. In the spectacular and surreal mash-up of Suoi Tien, you’ll find:

Frivolous Roller Coasters, Carnival Games, and Junk Food

Serious Monuments to Ancient Vietnamese History

Tacky Harry Potter and Disney Knock-off Attractions

Inspiring and Original Buddhist Works of Art

Gaudy Haunted Houses and Waterparks

Real Functioning Buddhist Temples

Mini Ziplines

Giant Mythological Creatures

Suoi Tien may not make sense to us westerners, but it wasn’t designed for us. Suoi Tien was made by the Vietnamese for the Vietnamese. That’s the best thing about this theme park. It’s not the Vietnamese putting on a show for foreigners, appealing foreign tastes.

Suoi Tien is the Vietnamese putting on a show for other Vietnamese, appealing to Vietnamese tastes. The park is hugely popular. Millions of Vietnamese visit Suoi Tien every year. And that’s why it’s a cool lesson on contemporary Vietnamese culture, as well as a good time.

Best of all, you can enjoy some fantastic spectacles alongside locals. We try to give you a taste of its uniqueness in our photos. We leave out most the typical amusement park stuff. In our photos, we focus on the cultural and spiritual

In our photos, we focus on the cultural and spiritual spectacles but remember that all the temples and monuments are in the setting of a raucous amusement park.

Massive Buddha Sculpture

Avalokiteshvara Buddha at Suoi Tien

This Avalokiteshvara Buddha is 118 feet tall high, 59 feet wide. The statue has 15 faces and dozens of hands, symbolically posed. It is a very dramatic Buddhist monument, but there is a serene Bodhisativa atop the statue. He looks tiny up there but is almost 7 feet tall.

The Avalokiteshvara is sitting on the mythological Golden Turtle God of Vietnamese folklore.

Golden Turtle God with Magical Sword

The Golden Turtle God plays a decisive role in Vietnam’s founding myths. The Turtle God came from heaven and gave Vietnam’s founders a magical sword that won them victory over their enemies.

The Serene Side

This solemn Buddha is on the other side of the massive sculpture.

Meditating Buddha

Suoi Tien is an Amusement Park

Harry Potter Knock-off, Rock Wall, and Bumper Cars

Quick reminder. Suoi Tien also has typical rides and games in addition to awesome monuments of Buddhist and Vietnamese heritage.

Golden Unicorn Plaza

Mythic Golden Unicorns

Suoi Tien features many massive statues of mythological creatures. The Golden Unicorns are some of the best. Yes, these huge golden creatures are the “unicorns” to the Vietnamese.

Are they Growling or Laughing?

The plaza is designed to be a fun meeting place. The prime seats are right on and under the Golden Unicorns.

Refreshing!

These fountains are fun to play in, on hot Vietnamese days. There also many shade trees and pretty statues to enjoy while relaxing.

Gold Maitreya

At the other end of the plaza is a Maitreya Buddha on a gold boat. That space is often used for concerts and dance performances.

Dragon Dance Performance

Dragon Head Temple

There’s a Real Temple in this Dragon Head.

Long Hoa Thien Bao Pagoda is largest and most impressive temple at Suoi Tien. It is a functioning temple where park visitors come to pray, light incense, and sometimes chant.

Elaborate Gate to Dragon Head Temple

The gate to the temple is as elaborate, beautiful, and symbolic as anything inside.

Temple Grounds

Resting by the Dragon

The temple grounds are full gorgeous Buddhist art that serve a spiritual purpose.

The Altars of Dragon Temple

The temple is vast. There are 3 large altars, 2 small ones, and numerous relics. The ceiling is a large dome painted to look like the heavens.

Hip Buddhist Statues – View From Dragon’s Mouth

Dozens of statues fill the temple, including several monks with interesting poses and facial expressions. The view looking out the dragon mouth was very cool, especially the way the tip of the tongue comes up.

Zodiac Palace

Us Sitting On Our Zodiac Animals – Rat and Tiger

The Zodiac Palace was beautiful and eerie. The 12 animals of the Asian zodiac are arranged in a big circle. We couldn’t resist getting pics of ourselves on our representative animals.

Vanessa was born in the year of the Tiger. Steve was born in the year of the Rat.

Dragon, Monkey, and Pig

3 of the coolest looking statues were the dragon, monkey, and pig.

Bodhisattva Square

Bodhisattva Buddha made of Pure Granite

This Bodhisattva Buddha monument is 89 feet tall, including the globe and stand. The Buddha alone is 40 feet tall and weighs 628 tons. It is made of pure white granite.

The reverent yet carnivalesque atmosphere is clear in these photos. The white building is the hokey snow castle.

Massive Mythological Creatures of Vietnam

400 meter Dragon – Dragon Eggs

The dragon is the central figure of Vietnamese mythology. There are several around Suoi Tien. This is the largest. It’s 400 meters long which represents the 4000-year history of Vietnam.

This dragon winds around the park. You can see the green scaly body in many other photos here. At the dragon’s tail, there are eggs representing the prosperous future of Vietnam.

Turtle-Dragon Hybrid

Zipline, Rope Bridge, and Entrance in Turtle-Dragon Haunted House

The Turtle-Dragon houses large haunted house ride. The Turtle-Dragon lake is a hub for other activities: rope bridge, zipline, and swan paddle boats.

“Giant Peacock”

“Vietnamese Unicorn”

The Vietnamese unicorn is very different from the western version.

Nine-Headed Dragon

Parade of Mythological Creatures

Crocodile Kingdom

Figures of Ancient Vietnamese History and Legends

Saint Giong Riding His Iron Horse to Heaven

Giong was a historical figure from 1700BC! In the legend, Giong was a deaf and lame child of 3 when he learned that there were foreign invaders. He magically transformed into a grown man and fought off the invaders. Afterward, Giong refused fortune and fame. Instead, he went up to Soc Son Moutain and rode off to heaven on his iron horse.

This is one of Vietnam’s oldest and most cherished legends. The village of Phu Dong was the ancient birthplace of Saint Giong. It still exists today and holds an annual festival for Saint Giong around May.

Vietnam’s Legendary Women Warriors

The Trung sister’s defended Vietnam from invaders around 40AD. They ruled for about 3 years, but have been fundamental figures of national pride for almost 2000 years.

Temple of Hung Kings

This functioning temple celebrates the ancient Hung Kings and ancestral rice farming culture of Vietnam that dates back 4000 years.

Ancient Hung Kings Still Very Popular

These ancestors are ancient but extremely popular with today’s Vietnamese. The Hung Kings temple has a steady stream of visitors lighting incense, praying, and taking selfies.

The walls and ceiling are lined with ornate carvings depicting scenes of the ancient ancestors.

Other Buddhist Monuments and Decorations

No Rollercoasters Until You Light Your Incense

There are literally hundreds of Buddhist statues, iconography, symbols all over the park. Some are minor exhibits, but most are simply decorations that create a very unique and interesting ambiance for an amusement park.

Temple of the 3 Blessings

Giant Severed Hand?

These are just a few examples.

Famous Buddhist Saints at Entrance

Even at the very entrance, the “mascots” of this theme park are famous Buddhist saints and ancient teachers.

Waterpark

Vietnamese Mt. Rushmore?

Oh yeah, and there’s a big waterpark with an ancient emperor’s head carved on huge mountain.

Suoi Tien is fun and amazing. In additional to all the other marvelous things to see, you can watch kids pray and light incense at altar, then run off to eat cotton candy and ride a mechanical dragon.

You can see how much the Vietnamese revere their 4000-year-old spiritual heritage. AND you can see that they don’t mind if that heritage is used for financial gain and superficial fun.

Suoi Tien is not an “authentic” experience like the ancient temples of Hue, but it is a window on the contemporary culture of this fascinating country.

Vietnam’s Wacky Buddhist Wonderland

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