Asia by Elyza Lilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31 Countries in Asia's attractions en-us 2017-10-23 15:35:58 UTC 2024-07-14 19:25:28 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padletuploads.blob.core.windows.net/prod/232276396/664ad71c915923a970bd2c15c6d78830/530_pw.jpg Dubai 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/199650021 Located on the southeast coast of the Persian Gulf with a population of 2,327,000 residents. Dubai has the tallest building in the world called  Burj Khalifa it is  2,772 feet. The city of Dubai has 400 sky scrapers and is known as the city of scrapers.  Dubai also has the tallest hotel called JW Marriott Marquis it is 1,165 feet tall has 77 floors and 1,608 rooms

]]> 2017-10-23 16:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/199650021 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/199652495 2017-10-23 16:05:45 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/199652495 Abu Dhabi 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200048704 Is the capital of UAE. Corniche is a five mile long parkway right by all the beaches you can access the beaches right from there. Most people come to this hot spot for the beaches, volleyball nets, ice cream shops, and free concerts. along the Corniche there is a 250 acre palace it looks like a cross between the Taj Mahal and a fairy tale palace. It is a palace and six star hotel there are more than 100 domes in the features of the palace there are more than 1,000 chandeliers and the whole inside is decorated in gold and pearls ]]> 2017-10-24 15:34:11 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200048704 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200059504 2017-10-24 15:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200059504 Sharjah 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200061905 It is located on the Arabian Gulf Dubai is south of Sharjah. Sharjah is known as the cultural capital of the UAE. Sharjah art museum is the biggest in the UAE since 1997. the art work goes back to the 18th century there are 72 galleries and 3 floors. ]]> 2017-10-24 15:57:06 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200061905 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200068272 2017-10-24 16:08:52 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200068272 Yas island 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200213095 is a man made island and used to be part of abu dhabi at that time it was just a sandy plateau they decided to dig a canal around it to make it an island it is still part of Abu Dhabi it is just separated by a canal. the formula 1 takes place here in the marine circuit where they race cars for the grand Prix in Abu Dhabi, so many people come that the island has car parks because of all the people who come to the races the parking is free every where in Yas island.]]> 2017-10-24 21:31:56 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200213095 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200220405 2017-10-24 22:20:32 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200220405 Beijing 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200456630 Beijing is china's capital it is the political and cultural center of china they are also known for there historic sites like the great wall, temple of heaven, and palace museum. The Olympics took place in Beijing in 2008 for the summer Olympics for the opening ceremony there where 15,000 performers the ceremony was over four hours and costed over 100 million us dollars. Beijing is also home to the worlds most famous public space Tiananmen Square even though it looks like a field of concrete it is but it has historical value to Beijing.]]> 2017-10-25 15:18:14 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200456630 Shanghai 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200456846 oriental pearl tower radio and TV tower is 1,535' has 14 floors it was opened in 1994 and has 3 sightseeing floors it is made up of 11 spheres on top of each other. the Bund is located in central Shanghai it is a waterfront it is a boardwalk right in front of Hangpu River it is close to the city and the water so it is perfect for city girls and beach boys.]]> 2017-10-25 15:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200456846 Hong Kong 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200457040 besides the two original Disney worlds in California and Florida there are three other ones, there is one in Paris, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. This Disney land in Hong Kong has 68 acres of amusement park it was opened in 2005 and is Disney lands newest park. Lantau Island is Hong Kong's biggest island it is at the mouth of Pearl River it is a mountainous land range. Hong Kong Disney world is on Lantau island along with ocean park Hong Kong which is another amusement park.]]> 2017-10-25 15:18:55 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200457040 Xi'an 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200457281 Xi'an once was China's capital in around 206BC-220AD when it was the capital they built the Giant Wild Goose Pagoda it was built as a Buddhist place for the study of scriptures most of the original material has been destroyed but they still maintain its existence. It is five stories tall the temple once had 13 separate courtyards and 1,879 rooms. Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor is a museum it is filled with thousands of statues of the first unverified of China and his famous warriors there are statues of even there horses chariots and weapons they where not discovered until 1974 it is.]]> 2017-10-25 15:19:14 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200457281 Tokyo 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200457872 Tokyo is the capital of Japan it, the Tokyo tower is located in the middle of Tokyo it is 1,092' it is 13 meters taller than the Eiffel tower. The Eiffel Tower was the model for the Tokyo tower it was a symbol of japans post-war recovery it was japans tallest tower until 2012 when Tokyo Skytree. There are 600 stairs in the Tokyo tower or elevators that you can use. from the birds eye view on a clear day you can see Tokyo Skytree and Mount Fuji in the distance.]]> 2017-10-25 15:20:08 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200457872 Kyoto 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200458024 Heian Shrine was built around 100 years ago some time around 1895 it was built on the 1100th anniversary of Kyoto being the capital. Kyoto is not the capital of Japan anymore Tokyo is. Heian is the former name of Kyoto. The Heian Shrine is usually used for special events like the Jidai festival every year in October which is the anniversary of Kyoto. People come and tour the grounds all the time the grounds contain many gardens with weeping cheery trees. For the Jidai Festival the people dress up as people from different periods of Japanese history. ]]> 2017-10-25 15:20:21 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200458024 Yokohama 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200458274 Home to the theme park Cosmoworld it is located right in the middle of the city. It has a giant Ferris wheel which is one of the cities top features perfect for the view of the busy city. The Yokohama Landmark Tower has a hotel, office area, and observation deck of with a 360-degree view. another amusement park is the Hakkeijima sea paradise it is a marine park it has over 100,000 animals and over 500 species there are rides and shows. Some of there most popular animals include polar bears, dolphins, sharks, penguins, jelly fish, sea otter, and sunfish]]> 2017-10-25 15:20:43 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200458274 Sapporo 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200458516 Shiroi Koibito offers factory tours you make cookies learn the history of chocolate. They have rose gardens that are the most beautiful in the summer there are candy specialty shops samples of chocolate, cookies, candy. They also feature the Chocolate Carnival there is many chocolate samples and history and food. Odpri Park is a beautiful park with monuments, gardens and many more features. There are more than 92 types of trees in this park it is a calm soothing place if you are looking for a place to walk and relax and enjoy your lunch.]]> 2017-10-25 15:21:07 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200458516 Agra 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200458895 The Taj Mahal is located in Agra it was built in the 16th century was commissioned by the Mughal Emperor Shan Jahan for his cherished wife. It stands on the southern bank of the Yamuna river. The style of the building is Mughal architecture influenced by Indian, Persian and Islamic, built with white marble that looks like it changes color in the sunlight it is one of the worlds celebrated structures and a sign of India's history. Located on the East bank of Yamuna two miles away from the Taj Mahal is the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daulah Agra it was built in the same style and is made completely of white marble the designs on the marble walls and flooring is very delicate.
   
]]> 2017-10-25 15:21:51 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200458895 Istanbul 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200459143 Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. Hagia Sophia was a Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and is now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey.]]> 2017-10-25 15:22:13 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200459143 Mumbai 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200459190 located on India’s west coast Mumbai is the largest city in India. On the Mumbai Harbor waterfront stands the Gateway of India stone arch, built by the British Raj in 1924. The gateway cost 21 Lakhs the arch is 26m tall it is located on top of Apollo Bunder. Offshore the arch is Elephanta Island it holds ancient cave temples dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The island is known for there archeological caves, the ancient caves have evidence dating back to the second century BC. The city is also famous for being the heart of the Bollywood film industry.]]> 2017-10-25 15:22:18 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200459190 Goa 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200459391 Goa is a state in western India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. Its long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved 17th-century churches and the area’s tropical spice plantations. Goa is also known for its beaches, ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem to those in laid back fishing villages such as Agonda. Goa has the beaches the architecture and the restraunts Goa is old and modern. Park Hyatta spa is a luxury hotel with pools spas and immediate access to the beaches, it is the best and biggest hotel in Goa it is a true five star hotel with amazing property that features gardens, pools, courtyards and much more. ]]> 2017-10-25 15:22:38 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200459391 New Delhi 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200459867 is the capital India and is one of India's 11 districts. The Red Fort is a 17th century landmark built from sandstone it is now a museum. it was built as a palace for Shahjahanabad the fort was built in 1546 and has its name from all of the sandstone walls of the palace. the red fort was originally white and then painted white and now called the Red Fort. Qutb Minar is a 5 story building it is 240' tall was built right after the defeat of New Delhi's last Hindu kingdom. the first three stories of the tower are made of red sandstone and the last two are made of regular sandstone and marble.]]> 2017-10-25 15:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200459867 Ankara 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200464336 Ankara, Turkey’s  capital, sits in the country’s central Anatolia region. It’s a center for the performing arts, home to the State Opera and Ballet, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra and several national theater companies. Overlooking the city is Anitkabir, the enormous hilltop mausoleum of Kemal Atatürk, modern Turkey’s first president, who declared Ankara the capital in 1923.  Kocatepe Mosque in Ankara itis one of the largest Mosques in the world there are about 24,000 worshipers at a time. ]]> 2017-10-25 15:31:19 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200464336 Antalya 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200465277 Antalya is a Turkish resort city with a yacht-filled Old Harbor and beaches flanked by large hotels. It's a gateway to Turkey's southern Mediterranean region, known as the Turquoise Coast for its blue waters. Remnants remain from Antalya's time as a major Roman port. These include Hadrian’s Gate, built to honor the Roman emperor’s visit in 130 A.D and 2nd-century Hidirlik Tower, with harbor views. Hadrian's Gate arch is located in Antalya, Turkey, then known as Attaleia  which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited the city in the year 130. ]]> 2017-10-25 15:32:48 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200465277 Adana 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200466689 Adana is turkeys 4th largest city and has a population of 2million there are over 100 hotels just in Adana. the 16th-century Ulu Cami (Great Mosque), the Ethnography Museum set up in a sweet little Crusader church, the Regional Museumwith lots of good Roman artifacts, and the Taş Köprü built by Roman emperor Hadrian in 117-38 AD over the Seyhan River :]]> 2017-10-25 15:35:11 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200466689 22elilly https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200886644 2017-10-26 15:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/22elilly/khaahhm35b31/wish/200886644