Great Wall of Chin - Northern China

Information about the Great Wall of China

Chinese Name: 长城/万里长城
Chinese Pinyin: Cháng Chéng/Wàn Lǐ Cháng Chéng
Length: 8,851.8 km (5,500 miles)
Construction Period: About 2,000 years from the Warring States Period (476 BC - 221 BC) to Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)


The Great Wall of China is one of, if not the best thing to see while in Beijing. This cultural icon isn't important centrally to Beijing, but serves as a national icon for all of China. The wall can serve many different purposes for many different people. Because of the wall's ability to transform the present into the past, the immense history its very present lends, and flexibility of options, the Great Wall simply reigns supreme.

The Great Wall is one of the most remarkable works of man. "It is," says Dr. Williams, "the only artificial structure which would arrest attention in a hasty survey of the globe." It has been estimated that there is more than seventy times as much material in the wall as there is in the Great Pyramid of Cheops, and that it represents more labor than 100,000 miles of ordinary railroad. It was begun in 214 and finished in 204 B.C. It is twenty-five feet wide at base, and from fifteen to thirty feet high. Towers forty feet high rise at irregular intervals. In some places it is a mere earthen rampart; in others it is faced with brick; and then again it is composed of stone throughout.


*One of my friends who`s been to the Great Wall of China told me that you won`t know how amazing the Great Wall of China is unless you`re there. In front of it. I wanna go here and for once in my life, forget all the problems in life or life itself, and enjoy the beauty of nature. Even though I`m not sure yet if I wanna go here by myself or with someone else(perhaps a lover).

If you`ve ever been to the Great Wall of China, tell me about your experience and recommendations. :)

Boracay Island (Bora) - Philippines

First, I will introduce you to Boracay Island.

Information about Boracay Island

Situated within the beautiful Panay Island in Visayas, Boracay glamorously glitters as one of the premier tourist destinations in the Philippines. With its sugary white sand, ultra clear waters, and beautifully clean surroundings, the place never fails to mesmerize thousands and even millions of people worldwide. Among all the beach enthusiasts out there, this is definitely one of the best places to be when in search for a truly fun, outstandingly beautiful, and absolutely relaxing atmosphere.

Throughout the years, Boracay has never ceased to be one of the top beaches in the world. Known for hosting some of the coolest, trendiest, and hippest events in the Philippines, people from all over the country and from around the world continuously flock to this wonderful place for a really good time. For sure, guests are to appreciate and enjoy their stay at this beautiful island overflowing with beautiful people, numerous outdoor fun activities, and other exciting events.

Boracay is primarily known for its clear crystal waters and sugary white sand beaches. Additionally, it holds many first-class hotels that offer outstanding quality of service to all its visitors and guests. In here, people can stay safely, conveniently, and comfortably, as they enjoy the different fun-filled activities waiting for them outside. Scuba diving, windsurfing, and kayaking are heavy favorites among tourists and guests. Meanwhile, others prefer the more adventurous type of games such as mountain biking, trekking, and sailing.

As one of the most beautiful places in the whole of Asia, this distinct island is basically made up of two excellent beaches, namely Bulabog Beach and White Beach. Known for holding huge extreme outdoor events like kiteboarding and windsurfing, Bulabog Beach is highly regarded as one of the two main tourism beaches of the island. Regularly, many tourists visit this place to unwind, relax, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of this place.
Meanwhile, White Beach is the most popular location within the island of Boracay. At this place, businesses, hotels, and restaurants stand next to each other to answer the different needs and desires of tourists and guests. Aside from the tourism-inspired businesses, people can find a trendy mall within the area, where they can buy novelty items, enjoy good food, and experience other activities. In addition to the races organized by the Philippine Dragon Boat Competition, this place also holds huge adventurous competitions like the Boracay International Fun Board Cup and the Asian Windsurfing Tour.

*This is probably the first place I`m gonna go to, Boracay Island in the Philippines. The reason is simple, I`m Filipino and lived 14 years of my life in the Philippines but never been in Bora. You might think that Philippines is a dirty, dangerous country. But I believe that how dirty or how dangerous a country is, there will always be a beautiful place there that you won`t see anywhere else. I`ve heard that the events in days and nights are totally different. It is said that it`s one of the best beaches in the world. And that, I`m gonna find out one day. :)

If you`ve been in Bora, Feel free to tell your stories and experience here :)