When you visit Isfahan, be sure to go to the Imam Square Museum. Its exterior may seem inconspicuous, resembling an ordinary mosque, but once you step inside the hall, you will be amazed. The interior walls are covered with tens of thousands of small mirrored pieces of various colors, creating a dreamlike and mesmerizing atmosphere.

Tabriz is the largest city in the Iranian Azerbaijan region and one of the ancient cities of Iran, having served as the capital of several dynasties throughout history. It is situated in the northwest of Iran, serving as a gateway and commercial hub, and also the capital of East Azerbaijan Province. Tabriz is a convergence point for east-west and north-south trade routes between Iran and the Indian Ocean as well as the Soviet Union. With a population of 852,000 (1982), the city is located at an altitude of 1,367 meters on the foothills of the Lake Rezaye Plain, northeast of…

Wang Ke Catholic Church is located on Daavid Bishop Street in the New Julfa district of Isfahan, built in 1606 by Bishop David, also known as “Church of the Savior”. The church houses a small museum and a library. The library holds 25,000 volumes, including books in Armenian and other European languages, available for clergy and scholars interested in consulting and studying.

The kingdom of this elf, you don’t have to doubt the magical scenery that your eyes see, just wait quietly for a sunny day and take a hot air balloon to explore! Located in the central part of Turkey, the Anatolian Plateau of Cappadocia is famous for its fairy-tale-like speckled rock formations. When it comes to Cappadocia, the first thing that comes to mind is hot air balloons. But the unique rock formations, cave dwellings, and historical relics of the semi-hermit inhabitants here are even more fascinating. The rolling hills, valleys, and gorges here form a “stone pillar forest” one…

Punakha Dzong is the oldest fortress in Bhutan, the former capital of Bhutan, also known as the “Palace of Great Happiness.” “Dzong” was established in the early 17th century by the first religious and secular leader of Bhutan, Ngawang Namgyal, as a combined monastery and fortress that integrated political, religious, and judicial functions. Almost every important valley in Bhutan has a “Dzong” established as a fortress against external invasions. Punakha Dzong, built in 1636, is the second oldest monastery in Bhutan. Bhutanese people believe that where two rivers or roads converge is a sacred place. Located between the confluence of…

Subic Bay is a bay on the southwest coast of Luzon Island in the South China Sea, located 90 kilometers (35 miles) northwest of the entrance of Manila Bay, extending north to the coast of Luzon Island. Known as the “Oriental Little America,” Subic Bay in the Philippines was once the base of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and has successfully transformed into a unique tourist destination and economic zone. Subic Bay places great emphasis on environmental protection while developing its economy and has managed to achieve a harmonious development between tourism and industrial zones. Local guides explain that when foreigners…

The most important architectural complex in Phnom Penh is the Grand Palace, built in the mid-19th century and located on the banks of the Tonle Sap River. The current residence of the Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni is also situated here, enclosed separately by a wall where visitors can only view from a distance. Along the Tonle Sap River, the grand rooftops and spires of the palace shine brilliantly under the blue sky and white clouds, presenting a majestic sight. At night, the silhouettes of the palaces viewed from the river surface appear quite mysterious.

Pursat Province is located in the southeast of Cambodia, bordering Vietnam to the east. It covers an area of 9,799 square kilometers with a population of 1.07 million (1981). The provincial capital is Pursat City. The province is crossed by the Mekong River, with flat terrain and a relatively hot and dry climate. It is known for its well-drained red volcanic soil, deep soil layers, and favorable conditions for rubber cultivation. The largest rubber plantation in the country is located on the east bank of the Mekong River. Pursat Province also produces rice, corn, bananas, tobacco, jute, sugarcane, and cassava….

Patan is a city where temples are everywhere, and stupas are ubiquitous. For most tourists, Patan is synonymous with Durbar Square and Hindu temples. Separated from Kathmandu by the Bagmati River, Patan is the second largest city in the valley and is also known as the “City of Beauty (Lalitpur)”. With a long Buddhist history, Patan has stupas at each of the city’s four corners, believed to have been built by the great Buddhist Emperor Ashoka around 250 BC. The most magnificent period of architecture in Patan was during the rule of the Malla kings in the 16th, 17th, and…