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Chinese New Year (mid-January to mid-February depending on the lunar calendar), thousands of revelers descend upon Pingxi, a small township nestled among the mountains in northeastern Taipei County, an hour’s drive from Taipei. During the celebration, between 100,000-200,000 lanterns are launched.
Lantern launching began in the region when the Han settled there. There was much crime in the area so lanterns were released to let others know they were safe. It eventually evolved into a large-scale lantern festival when the area’s coal mines closed in the late twentieth century and the villagers needed a new source of income.
During the Pingxi Sky Lantern Festival, stalls selling paper lanterns, miniature toy lanterns, food and fireworks line the streets. At night, hundreds of lanterns are simultaneously launched from a school field and visitors can buy their own lanterns. Before launching the lanterns, which cost NT$100-NT$200 (US$3.25-US$6.50), people can pick the lantern color and write their wisheson the lantern. Sparklers are an option add-on. It is believed the wishes are sent to heaven and bring luck in the New Year.
Most Amazing Pictures - Riomaggiore, Italy
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Riomaggiore, Italy is part of the area known as Cinque Terre. The area is part of the rustic Italian Riviera and is comprised of five cities: Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. The history of Riomaggiore and the Cinque Terre area sounds as if it could have been ripped from a movie script. The area along the coast was dangerous and uninhabitable until around 1000 A.D. due to the large population of pirates, marauders and slave traders prone to frequenting the area. After the establishment of several Italian cities nearby it became safe for the area to be populated and, thus, was born the five towns of Cinque Terre.
Today, Riomaggiore is a quaint tourist stop somewhat off the beaten path of busy and popular Italian tourist destinations. The town is known for its vibrant, colorful buildings as well as the Sciacchetrà wine that is unique to this coastal area. Travelers visiting Riomaggiore and the rest of the Cinque Terre will find that taking in the amazing scenery of the natural surroundings as well as the rustic beauty and charisma of the architecture can take up a great deal of time. The breathtaking ocean and cliff views are magnificent both from land and sea. To view the town from the water, simply seek out one of the many boat and water sports rental services available throughout the city. When enjoying the view from dry land, don’t miss the area’s terraced fields, a unique, man-made addition to the local landscape. Riomaggiore is home to the castle of Riomaggiore which was built in 1260 and, today, is a must see tourist delight. There are several churches in town which are also architectural wonders from the past and should not be missed.
The main street in Riomaggiore is a great area to visit with quaint shops, restaurants and other travel destinations. Riomaggiore is also home to a diving center, perfect for seeing the amazing ocean views from a completely unique perspective. To get a true sense of the local culture and lifestyle, explore the streets that stray away from the main tourist area and discover the shops, cafes and restaurants frequented by locals. When staying in Riomaggiore, guests can choose from a wide variety of apartments, hotels, bed and breakfasts and hostels for accommodation. Staying in town will give travelers the ability to experience some of the local night life in one of the many bars, restaurants and special wine bars.
Exploring Riomaggiore and the rest of the Cinque Terre is a great way to experience rustic, small town Italy. Riomaggiore is a great destination for travelers who want to avoid large crowded areas and really experience Italy like an Italian. The amazing scenery and vibrant culture of Riomaggiore give the town a life of its own. Tour the Cinque Terre, take in the breathtaking scenery and share a bottle of Sciacchetrà with friends in Riomaggiore.
Most Amazing Pictures - Restaurant near Sanyou Cave above the Chang Jiang river, Hubei , China.
Most Amazing Pictures - Preachers-Rock-Preikestolen-Norway
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Pulpit Rock or Preikestolen, Prekestolen in Norway, is one of the worlds most profound tourist attractions. This natural rock formation with a 25 meter squared plateau stands 604 meters above the sea. Thousands of tourists visit the Rock every year. The trip takes about two hours by foot, but the rock formation can also be enjoyed from the sea by boat. The original name of the rock formation is “Hyvlatonnå” – which means the tooth of a woodplane. Todays name could have its origin in the shape or possibly be due to that it might have been a place of sacrifice.
Most Amazing Pictures - pic is taken from world's tallest building 'Burj Dubai'
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Well its not a place for tourists and happy moments. But the unique thing about this picture is what you see in the right upper corner of it. it feels amazing. But i am not sure of its authenticity.
Most Amazing Pictures - Norway Alesund Birdseye of City
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Alesund is a city of concentrated traditional Nouveau architecture and is based in the district of Sunnmore in Norway. Its amazing architecture is because of the fact that the entire city has been rebuilt after the destructive fire that ruined over 850 structures of Alesund. The entire city was then redesigned by German architects. Today Alesund is one of the top holiday destinations and major tourist attractions of Norway. The Birdseye view of this city brings out the amazing beauty of this city.