Unusual Places in Asia – Page 2

Aerial view of the Bailong Elevator, also known as the Hundred Dragons Elevator, in the Wulingyuan area of Zhangijiajie scenic spot in central China's Hunan province, 21 April 2016. China's Bailong Elevator takes visitors up 1,070ft in around a minute. The Bailong Elevator, also known as the Hundred Dragons Elevator, carries tourists 1,070ft (330m) up the side of a massive sandstone column in a mountain range in China's Hunan province. Riding the glass lift, which carries up to 50 people at a time or 1,380 an hour, offers jaw-dropping, not to say vertiginous, views down to the bottom of the rocky mountain range in the Wulingyuan area of Zhangijiajie. Work began on the lift, which cost 120m yuan in 1999 and finished in 2002. Bailong Elevator has set three Guinness world Records i.e. World's tallest full-exposure outdoor elevator, world's tallest double-deck sightseeing elevator and world's fastest passenger traffic elevator with biggest carrying capacity but due to the potential harm caused to the surrounding landscape, its future remains uncertain.

Asia | China

Bailong Elevator: Ride the World’s Tallest Elevator in China

ByJenny April 28, 2024

Tanah Lot Temple in Bali Indonesia - nature and architecture background

Asia | Indonesia

Pura Tanah Lot: Visit a Hindu Sea Temple in Bali

ByJenny April 24, 2024

Jodhpur, the blue city in Rajasthan

Asia | India

Jodhpur: India’s Sunny Blue City

ByJenny April 4, 2024

Registan, an old public square in the heart of the ancient city of Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Asia | Uzbekistan

What is Uzbekistan Famous For? 11 Things You Didn’t Know

ByIlya April 4, 2024

Sala Keoku, the park of giant fantastic concrete sculptures inspired by Buddhism and Hinduism. It is located in Nong Khai, Thailand

Asia | Thailand

Sala Keoku: Mystical Sculpture Garden in Thailand

ByJenny March 29, 2024

Stunning pink beach in Komodo National park, Flores, Indonesia

Asia | Indonesia

Pantai Merah: Visit a Vibrant Pink Beach in Indonesia

ByJenny March 6, 2024

Phu Quoc island, Vietnam, sunset sky. Below is seascape with tropical islands and boats.

Asia | Vietnam

Hon Thom Cable Car: Hop Aboard the World’s Longest Oversea Cable Car in Vietnam

ByJenny February 19, 2024

Meoto Iwa Rocks, Futami, Mie Prefecture, Japan at dawn.

Asia | Japan

Meoto Iwa: Sacred Rocks of Shinto Tradition and Japanese Mythology

ByJenny January 28, 2024January 28, 2024