Makassar once was the main harbor and trade center in pre-colonial Indonesia. Currently, it is a big and pleasant city, with Fort Rotterdam as its main attraction.Sunsets in Makassar can be viewed from a promenade at Penghibur Street or the Paotere anchorage in the north end of the city where the Phinisi schooners are berthed. It is a popular recreational resort for the people of the city and there is entertainment in the evening and on Sundays.
Kuala Lumpur radiates an exciting and enticing charm, which will no doubt pique your interest. The city affectionately known as KL, is an amazing cultural melting pot. Here, you will wander through communities of Chinese, Malays, South Indians, and East Malaysian ethnic groups, Thais, Indonesians, Sikhs and a huge community of expatriates. While each community has its own festivals, food, music, art and fashion, they also enjoy experiencing each other's culture.
Take a trip down the Mekong River or navigate the city's bustling streets on foot, to gain a peek into the soul of its thriving community. Explore the historic sites and architecture of this former French colony, and marvel at the intricacies of local Vietnamese handicraft. See how Ho Chi Minh City has risen from the ashes of war, and enjoy the warm smiles that greet you the moment you set foot in the city.
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Ambon, one of Indonesia’s Spice Islands, attracted European adventurers and colonists as early as 1521. It is the capital of Maluku, a province, made up of about 1,000 islands formerly known as the Moluccas, or Spice Islands. Ambon embraces 294 square miles of general hilly, agricultural terrain that produces coffee, corn, copra, cloves and sugar, among others.
Kupang, a city on the southwestern part of the island of Timor, lies in eastern Indonesia. It is the capital of East Nusa Tenggara province. The city was also an important port and trading point during the Portuguese and Dutch colonial eras. Populated by people of Papuan and Malayan descent, Kupang is a fishing community that exports sandalwood, pearls, fish and hand carved crafts.
Banda Aceh is rich in events, attractions and unique culture. It is also blessed with natural beauty, waves and sea garden for diving. Banda Aceh is located on the northern tip of Sumatra. It has a fascinating history which over the centuries has shaped and transformed the region into what it is today. In 1292, Marco Polo, on his epic voyage from China visited Sumatra on his way to Persia and reported that in the northern part of the island there were as many as six busy trading ports including Perlak, Samudera and Lamri. Islamic writings and Indian inscriptions from around the ninth century also named the area and its importance, primarily as a busy and highly strategic trading post.
Makassar once was the main harbor and trade center in pre-colonial Indonesia. Currently, it is a big and pleasant city, with Fort Rotterdam as its main attraction. Sunsets in Makassar can be viewed from a promenade at Penghibur Street or the Paotere anchorage in the north end of the city where the Phinisi schooners are berthed. It is a popular recreational resort for the people of the city and there is entertainment in the evening and on Sundays
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