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Try using Bing instead

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 10:47:25 GMT

7 February 12 - Recently there has been some controversy over Google’s dominance in the search function and other related internet applications.

We have been using the Google search box all these years and though perhaps we should give our readers an alternative search engine to assist in their searches.

So we have included a Bing search box in our search page to do just that.

Try them both for the same search term and see which one gives you what you are looking for.

Bangkok Travelbug February 2012 Khon Kaen National Museum – the Issarn heritage

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:12:22 GMT

30 January 12

This month we start our exploration of the north-eastern region of Thailand or Issarn as it is locally called. There is no better place to have an overview of Issarn history and culture than the Khon Kaen National Museum in Khon Kaen city.

This museum doesn’t just cover the history of Khon Kaen but the entire north-eastern region dating back several thousand years. For this reason, I chose Khon Kaen National Museum as my first stop in my visit to the province that is in the heart of Issarn.

Khon Kaen National Museum

There is evidence of civilisations in Issarn dating back 5,000 years in the Bronze Age. There are also a few other surprises.

Bronze tools

Find out more about Issarn heritage in the February 12 issue of Bangkok Travelbug.

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Next month, we visit Khon Kaen city attractions. Don’t miss it, subscribe to the Bangkok Travelbug.

Year of the Dragon 2012 in Chinatown Bangkok

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 07:25:49 GMT

23 January 12 - Today is the first day in the Year of the Dragon. Chinese New Year is celebrated in a big way in Bangkok and many other Thai cities where there is a large Thai-Chinese population.

One of the most enjoyable places to visit in Bangkok during this festive season is Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown.

Many Thais visit Yaowarat during Chinese New Year to pray at the various temples and shrines, walk along Yaowarat Road to view the decorations and taste the wide variety of food offered by the street vendors.

Let’s take a tour of Yaowarat, Bangkok’s Chinatown and enjoy the Chinese New Year atmosphere.

Wat Triamit and the Yaowarat Heritage Centre attracts many visitors
at this time

The Odean Gate, the start of Yaowarat Road

Worshippers at the Golden Shrine Foundation shrine behind Wat Traimit

Goddess of Mercy Shrine at Thian Fa Hospital

Yaowarat Road under streams of red lanterns

Welcome to the Bangkok Chinatown Festival 2012

Here come the goodies!

Little buns made from sweet dough fried in special pans

Fancy some?

Pa tong ko – deep fried dough

Sugar cane juice

Sweet deserts

Lunch at my favourite Teo Chew porridge stall

What I settled for

Here’s something really special. It's called "kanom jin boran".

The person of the left draws out the dough and the next person strings it into thin noodles

The third person wraps crushed sweetened peanuts in the noodles

They are too good to miss. Have a happy and prosperous Year of the Dragon.

Happy Lunar New Year!

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:15:18 GMT

18 January 2012

On 23 January 2012 we usher in the Lunar New Year, the Year of the Dragon, the black water dragon, the symbol of power and dignity.

We wish all our friends and their families good health, happiness and prosperity in the Year of the Dragon. Have a good Dragon Year!

Happy Lunar New Year

To our Chinese readers,

Gong Si Fa Cai

To our Vietnamese readers,

Chuc Mung Nam Moi

Good luck and all the best!

Bangkok Travelbug January 2012 - Don Kai Dee Benjarong Village

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 04:31:16 GMT

10 January 12

Welcome back to the Bangkok Travelbug. We hope 2012 has got off to a great start for you. I am sorry for the late delivery of the January issue.

This month we return to Samut Sakhon to visit a very special place that produces the exquisite Benjarong porcelain.

Benjarong

Don Kai Dee Benjarong Village doesn’t just sell Benjarong porcelain. Visitors are welcome to tour the facilities and to try making and painting the Benjarong porcelain.

What’s more there are comfortable homestay facilities as well.

Homestay at Benjarong Village

Find out more about Don Kai Dee Benjarong Village in the January 12 issue of Bangkok Travelbug.

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Next month, we visit Khon Kaen – the Issarn heritage. Don’t miss it, subscribe to the Bangkok Travelbug.

Mookerheide, Mook

Fri, 23 Dec 2011 14:07:32 GMT

Mookerheide is a part of a region of nature that’s in the middle of the woods. It lies by the Maas River which is called La Meuse in Belgium and France.

Hello from Malta

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:07:11 GMT

Thanks for the interesting information your site provides, keep up the good work. Claud

2011 A Christmas of Hope

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:42:31 GMT

21 December 2011

Even as we close this dismal year of natural calamities and other pressing problems, this Christmas let us find our peace and renewed hope for the year ahead.

Hope

Deny me all the good of earth –
All joy and soul-rebounding mirth,
All wealth and rank and love’s great days;
But leave one thing by which to cope
With ebbing life’s dim evening rays –
Leave me but hope.

Max Ehrmann, author of Desiderata

May the shining star over a humble manger in Bethlehem one dark December night more than 2,000 years ago provide a guiding light and a glimmer of hope to the uncertainties in the future.

Have a warm and peaceful Christmas with your families and friends and a New Year that brings fresh hope and vigour in all your lives.

Best wishes for 2012!

Eric Lim
Bangkok Travelbug
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December 2011

Returning the favour

Sun, 18 Dec 2011 06:10:38 GMT

My first visit to Bangkok was in late October 2009 and I requested for a smooth job change and also to forget my ex then, who has bugging me for three

Memories - Australia

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 05:15:30 GMT

Hello Eric, I am so pleased I found your site. I travelled to Bangkok many times when I was younger and it still has a special place in my heart. My

Bangkok Travelbug December 2011 – Tha Chalom – the fishermen’s patron saints

Sat, 03 Dec 2011 06:20:10 GMT

3 December 2011

Traditionally the Bangkok Travelbug features scenes of Christmas in Bangkok for the December issue. This year it just wouldn’t be appropriate in view of the natural calamity that has hit much of Thailand

By late-November the death toll from the terrible floods in Thailand since August stands at 666. There are still 17 provinces flooded at varying levels.

Almost five million people are still affected from the floods. Samut Sakhon a coastal province stands to receive waters from western Bangkok through canals that would drain into the Tha Chin River.

Besides several industrial estates, Samut Sakhon produces more than half the seafood that is consumed in Thailand or exported. For this reason we feature in this issue Tha Chalom, the fishing community in Samut Sakhon and their patron saints.

Fishing boats of Tha Chalom

Find out more about Tha Chalom in the December 2011 issue of Bangkok Travelbug.

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Model Warship Builder – a master craftsman

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 08:34:07 GMT

30 November 2011 - The model warship builder, Khun Manoth, lives in the Phrayaprasit community located at the end of Soi Sam Sen 28 with his collection of wooden sailing ships and a long history of model ship building.

Trace the career of this remarkable craftsman and admire some of the intricate models of 16th – 18th C European warships in his collection.

USS Bonhomme Richard

Tami - Texas, USA

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 02:43:16 GMT

Have just arrived for a three year stay. So happy to have found your most informative page. I'll be referring to it quite often while making my way around

Four-faced Buddha help me

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 08:04:21 GMT

I came across with the four-faced Buddha just two weeks ago. When I was in my deepest depression, I felt so sad, no hope, no nothing. Didn't even know

Peace and love

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 23:17:55 GMT

I met my Civil Partner almost 20 years ago. Shortly after this, we went to the Erawan Shrine and prayed for many things. We prayed for a lasting relationship.

Bangkok Travelbug November 2011 – Samut Sakhon – the "Chinese port"

Sun, 30 Oct 2011 02:49:03 GMT

30 October 2011 - This month we visit an unusual place with an unusual name using a different mode of transport. The experience of getting there and back was as enjoyable, if not more, than being at the destination itself.

Please join me on this journey to Samut Sakhon.

Tha Chin River - Samut Sakhon

Find out more about Samut Sakhon in the November 2011 issue of Bangkok Travelbug.

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Next month, we visit Tha Chalom, the fishermen’s port in Sakhon Nakhon. Don’t miss it, subscribe to the Bangkok Travelbug.

Bangkok Travelbug October 2011 – Laem Sing Chanthaburi – the Lion Cape

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 05:00:08 GMT

29 September 2011 -

This month we move out of Chanthaburi city to Laem Sing district by the Gulf of Thailand. Laem Sing is endowed with natural beauty; a forest park overlooking the sea, a beautiful beach and two off-shore islands. It’s also home to some ruins of the past.

The Laem Sing estuary

Find out more about Laem Sing in the October 2011 issue of Bangkok Travelbug.

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Next month, we visit Sakhon Nakhon, the fishermen’s wharf in the "Chinese port". Don’t miss it, subscribe to the Bangkok Travelbug.

Pertinent information

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 04:23:59 GMT

Thank you for helping your readers to discover and appreciate Thailand

Exhibitions at the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 08:53:53 GMT

27 September 2011 - There are three interesting exhibitions on at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.

Firstly, there’s the outdoor display of the traditional fishing boats or "Kolae" from southern Thailand. These four colourful boats on display belong to fishermen from Narathiwat, the southern most Thai province that’s adjacent to the Malaysian state of Kelantan.

The boats are more than 50 years old and are made from a hard and resilient wood called Hopea.

Secondly there’s the exhibition on Asian Masks on the 5th level which lasts till the 6 October 2011.

Asian Masks

Lastly the art exhibition on the 7th floor, "Emerging Patterns" features contemporary works by Thai artists from the four southern provinces of Narathiwat, Patani, Songkla and Yala. This exhibition lasts till 16 October 2011.

Contemporary art of southern Thailand

The Bangkok Art and Culture Centre is next to the National Stadium skytrain station and opposite the Mah Boon Khrong mall.

Admission is free to all the exhibitions. However, no photographs are allowed inside the exhibition halls. So if you happen to be in Bangkok during this period, to drop in to take a look at these exhibits.

The answer to my prayer

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 06:58:04 GMT

I have been praying to Phra Phrom for about four years. Phra Phrom always listens to my prayers. Recently a miracle happened to me. It's been two years

Update on the Purple Line

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 08:10:36 GMT

26 September 2011 - During my last visit to Soi Pracha Rat 24, I passed through the Tao Poon junction and Krung Thep-Nonthaburi Road.

The area has changed beyond recognition. The construction of the Purple Line is now in progress and the huge support pillars can be seen all along Krung Thep-Nonthaburi Road.

Pillars of the Purple Line near Tao Poon

Here’s a map showing the various stations and the approximate trace of the Purple Line from Ratburana – Yommarat – Sam Sen – Bang Sue – Bang Sorn – Phra Nang Klao Bridge – Bang Yai (Nonthaburi).

View Purple Line Bangkok in a larger map

The Purple Line is one of the 10 new train lines or extensions to tbe built linking the city centre to the suburbs in the neigbouring provinces. When all the lines are completed and operational, travelling around greater Bangkok would be so much more convenient.

Our Bangkok surprise

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 03:50:06 GMT

My wife and I are in our 60s and we visit Bangkok frequently. We always discover or experience something new during our visits. Our point of reference

Update on Soi Pracha Rat 24 – the Carpenters’ Street

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 09:05:57 GMT

24 September 2011 - The first time I visited Soi Pracha Rat 24 was in 2005/2006. So I thought it would good to take another look and see how things are now. I got a pleasant surprise!

Not only has the surrounding area changed, the very face of the soi is taking a new look.

Soi Pracha Rat 24

New page – Fort Pong Patchamit

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 07:54:52 GMT

20 September 2011 - Fort Pong Patchamit is an old Bangkok fort built in 1852 in Khlong San on the west bank of the Chao Phraya River. Only a small section of the walls remains today. The rest of the fort was demolished over the years.

In 1949 the Fine Arts Department registered Fort Patchamit as a national monument to protect it from further destruction. In October 2007, a surprising discovery added a new twist to the history of this old fort.

Fort Pong Patchamit

Australia via Pattaya

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 07:32:34 GMT

As a journalist/historian I think this is one of the best websites (and, just as important, e-zines) about Bangkok and Thailand available. The author has

Power of the four-faced Buddha

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:14:09 GMT

This story happened 20 years ago. One night I came down from my shop house and was just about to turn off the lights before going to bed. I saw a black

I saw the four-faced Buddha

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:52:48 GMT

When I was about 30 years old, I wore a four-faced Buddha amulet and I had a very unusual experience. I've been wearing the four-faced Buddha amulet for

The Miracle of four-faced Buddha

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 02:29:04 GMT

In my mid 20s , I was possessed by an evil spirit that took over my life . During that attack, my whole body felt very cold, I had difficulty in breathing

Pictures of Old Bangkok

Sat, 10 Sep 2011 04:34:06 GMT

One evening, I was strolling along Sukhumvit Road near the Phrom Phong skytrain station when I noticed a street vendor selling old pictures of Bangkok.

Hello from Singapore

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 17:41:51 GMT

Great website with useful information for visitors to Bangkok. I like the way the information is organised. Eric has clearly put his heart into the website.

SAB Building, Chinatown, Bangkok

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 12:54:37 GMT

The SAB Building is an old building located at the junction of Charoen Krung Road and Chakrawat Road. The junction is called SAB intersection. Unlike Yaowarat

Bangkok Travelbug September 2011 – Chanthaburi – the gem of the east

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 03:35:33 GMT

31 August 2011 - Chanthaburi (chan - moon, buri - city) is a province on the Eastern seaboard of Thailand about 260 km from Bangkok. It shares its eastern border with Cambodia like Trat province to the southeast.

The provincial capital is famous for its gem trade, a result of a thriving gem mining industry in the past. The gems have since been depleted. However, the gem centre in the city is still there.

But I visited Chanthaburi to look for other treasures, old historical gems.

Ruins of the Ancient City

Find out more about Chanthaburi in the September 2011 issue of Bangkok Travelbug.

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Next month, we go to Laem Sing, the Lion Cape at the Chanthaburi River estuary. Don’t miss it, subscribe to the Bangkok Travelbug.

From Chiang Rai, Thailand

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:57:52 GMT

One of the best websites on Thailand

From the sunny island of Singapore !

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 04:56:29 GMT

Eric A big thank-you for creating this website. It allows frequent visitors like myself to discover the lesser-known treasures of this beautiful city.

Thailand/United States

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 09:25:53 GMT

This web site is a great service to visitors to the Thai Kingdom and even for those who have lived here for many years. I am particularly impressed with

Revision of Bangkok skytrain and subway pages

Wed, 24 Aug 2011 07:45:12 GMT

24 August 2011 - Readers have made enquries for Bangkok hotels near their favourite shopping areas or for information on hotels near skytrain or subway stations.

In view of this, we have revised our pages on the Bangkok skytrain and the Bangkok subway to provide details of hotels, Bangkok legacies, shopping malls and other attractions near each skytrain or subway station, where applicable.

The skytrain page has also been updated with details and photos of the new Sukhumvit line extension from On Nut to Bearing which opened recently. All these new stations have facilities for the disabled.

New N13 Bang Na station

Click on these links to find out more.

Bangkok skytrain Bangkok subway Facilities for the disabled

Update – Revisiting Pahaurat Little India Bangkok

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 09:40:41 GMT

22 August 2011 - My last visit to Pahurat Little India was in 2007. I went back to Pahurat yesterday to see the changes to the area. The India Emporium which was under construction in Soi ATM is now ready.

It’s a three-storey air-conditioned shopping mall with banks, restaurants, a food court and plenty of sari and textile shops.

India Emporium

The old textile shops are still around but at least with the India Emporium shoppers can shop in air-conditioned comfort less the crush and congestion of the old textile market.

Inside the India Emporium

Just across the old textile market in Pahurat Road I found another new shopping mall and guess what, it’s called China World!

China World in Little India

For more on the new and old parts of Pahurat, please see the permalink.

Update – Increase in river boats fares

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 13:39:40 GMT

17 August 2011 - Owing to the increase in diesel price, with effect from 1 August 2011, the fares for the various Chao Phraya River boat services will be increased as follows:

Local line (non-express) (Nonthaburi – Wat Ratchasingkorn)

From 9 – 10 baht

From 11 – 12 baht

From 13 – 14 baht

Yellow line (Nonthaburi – Sathorn) from 19 – 20 baht

Yellow line (Nonthaburi – Ratchaburana)

From 19 – 20 baht

From 28 – 29 baht

Orange line (Nonthaburi – Wat Ratchasingkorn) from 14 – 15 baht

Green line (Pak Kred – Sathorn)

From 12 – 13 baht

From 19 – 20 baht

From 31 – 32 baht

The price of the one day river pass for the Chao Phraya River tourist boat has also been revised. It's now 150 baht for adults and 80 baht for children below 100 cm in height.

Update – hotels along the Sukhumvit line extension

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 04:03:31 GMT

16 August 2011 - The opening of the Sukhmvit line extension allows convenient travel to several hotels that are beyond the On Nut station (the former terminal station).

These hotels are near the first three new stations.

E10 Bang Chak

Viva Garden Hotel

E11 Punnawithi

Convenient Park Hotel Golden Pearl Residences

E12 Udom Suk

Lily Residence

We can expect more hotels in the coming months.

Update – Sukhumvit line extension finally opens

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:30:33 GMT

15 August 2011 - The extension of the Sukhumvit line from E9 On Nut to E14 Bearing finally commenced services on 12 August 2011. The stations are:

E10 Bang Chak

E11 Punnawithi

E12 Udom Suk

E13 Bang Na

E14 Bearing terminal station

From 12 August 2011 – 1 January 2012, free rides are provided between E9 On Nut and E14 Bearing.

There are are full facilities for the disabled to gain access to the train station. Lift and ramps on both sides of the road give access to the ticketing platforms. From there separate lifts provide access to the both sides of the train platforms.

Please see Skytrain facilities for the disabled.

For more on the Bangkok skytrain, please see the permalink.

Update – Hotels in Silom

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:26:28 GMT

1 August 2011 - Here are the updates for the hotels in Silom. The hotels have also been grouped according to areas to make it easier for visitors to find hotels in their favourite locations.

Surawongse Road

Suriwongse Hotel New Trocadero Hotel

Decho intersection

Amber Boutique Hotel Diamond Residence Lullaby Inn Silom

Sri Mariaman Temple

Sapphirtel Inn

Chong Nonsi skytrain station

Silom Convent Garden

Bangkok Travelbug August 2011 – Bang Saen – the lovers’ tragedy

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 07:46:44 GMT

29 July 2011 - The sea-side town of Bang Saen on the coast of Chonburi, is a popular holiday place with the Thais. Besides having a rather sad story behind it, Bang Saen also has its place in South-east Asian history.

The town is about 14 km from Chonburi city and about an hour and a half drive from Bangkok. It’s non-touristy place that’s just perfect to spend a quiet day or maybe a few days.

Bang Saen beach

Find out more about Bang Saen and the lovers’ tragedy in the August 2011 issue of Bangkok Travelbug.

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Next month, we go to Chanthaburi the gem of the east near the Thai-Cambodian border. Don’t miss it, subscribe to the Bangkok Travelbug.

Update – Hotels in Ratchadaphisek

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 09:02:37 GMT

28 July 2011 - The updates on the hotels in Ratchadaphisek are grouped according to their proximity to the subway stations.

Petchaburi

Amari Residences FX Makkasan

Phra Ram 9

B U Place Hotel

Huay Kwang

Amaranta Suites Atrium Boutique Resort Atrium Ratchada 13 Hotel

My Hotel CMYK Ratchada Park Residence

Suttisan

Sbp Paradise Hotel

Ratchadaphisek

The Travellers Lodge

Update – Bangkok Airport Hotels

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 09:13:39 GMT

27 July 2011 - The new hotels around the Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang Airports are:

Suvarnabhumi

Bang Na

HTel Resort The Tepp Serviced Apartment

Kingkaeo

Port 43 Rafael Mansion

Ramkhamhaeng

BB Group Inspire@ABAC Synsiri Ladprao 130

Srinakarin

The Color Living Hotel P Park Residence Suvarnabhumi

Don Mueang

European Place Luxor Hotel Mida City Resort

Novotel Impact Hotel Thanapa Mansion

Update – Hotels in Pratunam

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 07:41:27 GMT

25 July 2011 - The new additions to the hotels in Pratunam are:

Pratunam junction

Pratunam Pavilion Hotel

Ratchaprarop airport rail link station

Siam Star Hotel

Ratchathewi skytrain station

Dream Town Pratunam Hotel

Victory Monument skytrain station

507 Residence PT Court

Please take note of the hotels near the Ratchaprarop and Phaya Thai airport rail link stations. Commuting between the airport and these hotels will be so much more convenient.

Update – Hotels in Siam Square

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 04:49:54 GMT

24 July 2011 - The hotels in Siam Square available for online bookings have also increased. Here they are according to their general locations.

Ratchaprasong

Golden House

Lang Suan

Hotel Muse Lang Suan Rongratana Executive Residence

Ploenchit

AETAS Bangkok AETAS Residence

Novotel Fenix Ploenchit Sivatel Hotel

Update – Hotels in Sukhumvit

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 05:15:39 GMT

23 July 2011 - Here’s an update on the latest list of hotels in Sukhumvit available for online bookings. There are a total of 28 new hotels and most of them are around the Nana and Asoke area.

With the impending opening of the Sukhumvit skytrain extension from On Nut to Baring, more hotels have sprung up along this stretch. We will keep you informed once the skytrain services on this extension commences.

Nana

Best Western Hiptique Hotel Citrus Sukhumvit 13 Di Place Hotel

Eightville Miami Hotel Monaco Hotel Ramada Encore Hotel

Ruamchit Travelodge Seasons Boutique Hotel Star Inn Sun City

Asoke

Two Three Mansion Asoke Montri Hostel Asoke Residence Sukhumvit

City Hotel Oakwood Apartments Trilliant Sukhumvit 18

Park Plaza Sukhumvit Soi 18 Room Bangkok Bed & Breakfast Swutel

Phrom Phong

Amora Neolux Suites BB Boutique Mansion

Best Western Hotel 20 Sukhumvit Drop Inn

Thong Lor

Grass Suites Pan Pacific Serviced Suites PTICL Guest House

Phra Khanong

Jasmine Resort Hotel

On Nut

The Bedrooms Boutique Hotel

Terracotta Warriors – the first Emperor and his legacy

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 06:19:30 GMT

17 July 2011 - I was fortunate during this home trip to have a chance to view a rare exhibition of Terracotta warriors in Singapore. This is the first exhibition of the actual Terracotta statues in Southeast Asia.

The Terracotta warriors are a legacy of the Emperor Shi Huangdi (258 – 210 BC), the first emperor of a unified China.

He was responsible for the Great Wall of China and the Terracotta warriors which were emtombed with him in his mausoleum to protect him in his afterlife.

The tomb in Xi'an city, Shaanxi Province, China was discovered by accident in 1974 by a farmer. In 1987, UNESCO designated Xi'an a World Heritage site. Here are some photos of these rare exhibits.

General

Infantry officer

Armoured Infantry officer

Archer

Charioteer

This chariot display is a replica of the original which is too delicate to
be taken out of China.

The Terracotta warriors are on show at the Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore from 24 June – 16 October 2011. This exhibition is jointly organized by the Asian Civilisations Museum and the cultural and heritage organistions from Shaanxi Province.

Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore

The museum is in the former Empress Place building which is just by the Singapore River. So if you happen to be in Singapore during this period, drop in to see these rare exhibits.

Photographs are allowed. Please turn off your flash.

To get there, please see the map below.

View Aisan Civilisations Museum, Singapore in a larger map

Magic of the four-faced Buddha

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 00:49:14 GMT

Back in 2008, I went to the four-faced Buddha as I was establishing a new clinic with partners. At the same time, I was in search of true love. A few

A nice surprise every month

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 06:45:25 GMT

I really like having these great newsletters. Thank you for your effort and devotion