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Pench National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Pench National Park in Madhya Pradesh, spread over a massive 292.85 sq.kms, nestling in the lower southern reaches of the Satpura Hills, has acquired the name owing to he river Pench, criss-crossing the land scape of hte national park from norhth to south. It is located on the southern boundary of Madhya Pradesh, touching Maharashtra, in the districts of Seoni and Chhindwara. It was declared a

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Bandhavgarh National Park, Madhya Pradesh

Bandhavgarh National Park : If you have somehow missed the Tiger at Kanha, you will definitely spot one at Bandhavgarh. Once known for its White Tigers, Bandhavgarh has the highest density of tiger population in India. With rocky cliffs and densely forested valley bottoms, Bandhavgarh is surrounded by the Vindhyachal mountain range. Spread over 448 sq. kms, one of the most amazing sights of the

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Chao Sam Phraya National Museum


Chao Sam Phraya National Museum of Arts and Crafts of the characteristics of the Thai Ayutthaya era. The number of ancient Buddha statues are presented together with the local relics, carved panels, the Thai Buddhist sculpture and other objects in the local temples. A good place to visit for people interested in the history of the region, but probably best to visit with the others, if you have enough time.

Details: The museum is open daily, except Mondays, Tuesdays and holidays from 09.00 to 16.00. Entrance fee is 10 Baht.

Directions: The museum is located opposite the Thai Tourism Authority, and Rajabhat Institute Rotchana near the intersection of roads and Si Sanphet Road. Tuk-Tuk rate from the middle of the two costs about 30 Baht. see other destination in Ayutthaya

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Tongyeong - Part 2

I walked around 4 hours until 12.30 noon before I met Danielle, Kang Yong Hee and Kim Jae Joong (Not Hero of DBSK ok? Hehehe) for lunch.

Tongyeong is a city full of artists - painter, poet, dramatist. It is full of arts and their pride is General Yi Sun Sin - http://www.koreanhero.net/en/NationalHeroOfKorea.htm

The turtle ship used in great Hansan war.


The clothes of soldiers.


The canon in turtle ship.

General Yi Sun Sin


A small museum to explain the wars led by General Yi Sun Sin

Jung Ang Live Fish Market

Later I hiked Nammangsan Park. Generally you have to hike loads of hills in Korea but the view is breathtaking. Need to work out some legs..hehe.


Tongyeong from Nammangsan Park


Open Air Sculpture Park.

Citizen Culture Hall.


The landscape is marvelous because of the trees.

A pavillion is a must in Korea.


General Yi Sun Sin's statue.

Me with General!

I lost my way to find Sebyenggwan but this ahjusshi took his time off and be my tour guide for an hour! What a kind soul.

On my back is Sebyenggwan Guest House.







Later I met Danielle and her colleagues. On the left is Kim Jae Joong (not DBSK!) Heheh. Danielle likes this restaurant!



Chung Guk Jang - This is so yummmy. Just like Danielle, I didn't find it smelly at all.


Danielle, Kang Yong Hee and me.


At Danielle's school. On the right is the teacher's room.

She teaches at one of those classes.


Tongyeong Girls Middle School.


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