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Film City (Dadasaheb Phalke Chitranagri)
- Film City is large and you may have to walk outside a lot, so wear sunscreen and comfortable shoes.
- Travelers aren’t allowed to visit on their own, so make sure to sign up for a tour in advance.
- Bottled water and food are available for purchase on-site.
- Photos and videos are restricted in some areas of the complex.
British Residency
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Crawford Market
- Wear comfortable shoes and prepare to walk.
- Bargaining for housewares and decor is acceptable, but you may not want to bother if you’re just buying fruits and vegetables.
- Always ask before taking photos.
- The meat section of the market is gory, and sensitive travelers or those with kids may want to avoid it.
Flagstaff House
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Covelong Beach
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Crafts Museum
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Doi Inthanon
- Doi Inthanon is a must-see for adventure travelers and nature lovers.
- Dress in layers; daytime temperatures in the park can be surprisingly cool.
- Wear comfortable shoes suitable for walking on uneven surfaces.
- Most day tours from Chiang Mai include roundtrip transportation and lunch.
- Expect a full-day tour to last upwards of eight hours.
Dong Ba Market
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Flag Tower
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Don Antonio Blanco Museum
- Parents might want to exercise caution before visiting: much of Blanco’s work involves female nudes and topless models.
- The Blanco family are still very much involved in the running of the art museum: it’s not uncommon to meet them on-site.
- Kids will love the aviary, home to a wealth of gaudy parakeets.
Arashiyama Park
For classic Kyoto in a nutshell, head to Arashiyama Park. The perennially popular area is rich in temples and a riot of fall colors in November, with pink cherry blossoms in April.
The park area embraces several major sights, including Tenryu-ji Temple, founded in 1339. The main temple of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism, Tenryu-ji is a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by tranquil Zen gardens and bamboo forest.
There are many other temples in Arashiyama, including the Gio-ji, Jojakko-ji and Daikaku-ji temples. Another highlight is walking across the Moon Crossing Bridge, with views over to Mt Arashiyama.
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Arashiyama Park is north-west of central Kyoto, by the Oi River. Buses run to Arashiyama from the city center, and the closest train station is JR Saga Arashiyama.
Doi Suthep-Pui National Park
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Do Temple
- This is an active place of worship, so visitors should be respectful of worshippers.
- Visitors must wear modest clothing that covers the shoulders and the knees.
- It’s free to enter the temple but donations are accepted.
- The temple is not wheelchair friendly, as there are a number of steps throughout the grounds.
DMZ
- The DMZ is a must-see for history buffs.
- Choose a full- or half-day tour, lasting between 6 and 10 hours.
- The DMZ can only be visited on a guided tour; no independent visits are permitted.
- Don't forget your passport, as you'll need it for security check.
- Dress conservatively and avoid wearing any "commercial" military clothing.
Corregidor Island
- A must for history buffs, Corregidor Island is also great for kids, and child-centered tours are available.
- Corregidor Island is over 2 square miles (5.5 square kilometers) in area. Consider an open-sided tram tour if seeing much of the island is important to you.
- Corregidor’s terrain can be rugged in places. If taking a walking tour, wear comfortable shoes.
- Bring a refillable water container and fill it up from containers around the island. Snacks will come in handy if traveling with kids.
Doi Mae Salong
Crab Island (Pulau Ketam)
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Finns Recreation Club (Canggu Club)
- Finns Recreation Club is a natural choice for families or anyone who wants easy day access to a gym or tennis courts.
- Most taxi drivers known Finns Recreation Club as the Canggu Club. Ask for the Canggu Club, or you may be taken to Finns Beach Club instead.
- Children are welcome to drop in at some of the after-school clubs that run under the Junior Sports Academy umbrella.
Disneyland Tokyo
World Bazaar serves as the entryway into the park and is similar to Main Street USA in other Magic Kingdom Parks, an area dominated by shops and restaurants. Adventureland is home to popular attractions like the Jungle Cruise and Pirates of the Caribbean. Westernland, similar to Frontierland in other parks, has an Old West theme with rides like Big Thunder Mountain and the Mark Twain Riverboat. Critter Country, one of the park’s smaller areas, has only one ride, Splash Mountain. Fantasyland, Toontown and Tomorrowland are all nearly carbon copies of the same areas in the US.
While most of the park’s attractions can be found at other Disney parks, Tokyo Disneyland has one unique ride, the Western River Railroad, which takes guests on a tour of Critter Country, Westernland and Adventureland. Tokyo DisneySea, a new park that opened in 2001, is exclusive to Japan.
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Bridge on the River Kwai
Due to illness, starvation and neglect, thousands of people lost their lives building the bridge and railway – you can visit the graves of nearly 7,000 POWs at the nearby Kanchanaburi War Cemetery. Parts of the original bridge are now displayed in the War Museum here. You can walk along the restored railway bridge on foot or take a train specifically for tourists.
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The Bridge on the River Kwai is in Kanchanaburi about 80 miles (130 km) west of Bangkok. Tours often depart directly from Kanchanaburi or from Bangkok Noi Railway Station.