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Myitkyina is the capital city of Kachin State. In Burmese it means 'near the big river', and Myitkyina is on the west bank of the Ayeyarwady River, just below 40 km (25 mi) from Myit-son (Burmese for confluence) of its two headstreams (the Mali and N'mai rivers).
Qingyuan is a major economic and transportation hub. The Beijing–Guangzhou Railway, National Highways 106 and 107, and the Bei or North River cross through the city. The maritime infrastructure in Qingyuan plays a vital role in transporting goods to other regional centers in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.
Qingyuan is a major economic and transportation hub. The Beijing–Guangzhou Railway, National Highways 106 and 107, and the Bei or North River cross through the city. The maritime infrastructure in Qingyuan plays a vital role in transporting goods to other regional centers in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.
Qingyuan is a major economic and transportation hub. The Beijing–Guangzhou Railway, National Highways 106 and 107, and the Bei or North River cross through the city. The maritime infrastructure in Qingyuan plays a vital role in transporting goods to other regional centers in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.
The chilli pepper, or just chilli in many countries, is the fruit part of the genus of plants known as Capsicum, which in turn hail from the larger nightshade family known as Solanaceae. The name is derived from the Central-Mexican Nahuatl word chilli.<br/><br/> Though they are now grown throughout the world, chillies originally came from the Americas, before being shipped and traded worldwide after the Columbian Exchange that occurred following Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the Americas in 1492.<br/><br/> There are five domesticated species of chilli peppers grown around the world, with a multitude of varieties and sub-species within each. These various species and subsets of peppers are in turn broken down into three main categories with certain characteristics: bell peppers, hot peppers and sweet peppers.
Qingyuan is a major economic and transportation hub. The Beijing–Guangzhou Railway, National Highways 106 and 107, and the Bei or North River cross through the city. The maritime infrastructure in Qingyuan plays a vital role in transporting goods to other regional centers in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.
The dish consists of yellow egg noodles and red pork and is served either as a soup or dry with broth as a side dish. In addition to the basic ingredients, coriander, scallions, fried garlic and fried pork skin are added. Fine tuning of the dish is done by the customer himself. Tables at street stalls usually have pre-prepared peanut shavings, vinegar with chilli, chilli flakes, fish sauce and sugar to be added to taste.
Satay is a dish of seasoned, skewered and grilled meat, served with a sauce. It is a dish of Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Satay may consist of diced or sliced chicken, goat, mutton, beef, pork, fish, other meats, or tofu.<br/><br/> Satay originated on the Indonesian island of Java. It is available almost anywhere in Indonesia, where it has become a national dish.
<i>Sai krok Isaan</i> is a fermented sausage made with pork and rice and usually eaten as a snack with bird's eye chillies, raw cabbage and sliced ginger.
<i>Miang kham</i> is a snack food that originated in the northern part of Thailand, originally using pickled tea leaves (called <i>miang</i> in the northern Thai language).<br/><br/> In Thailand, <i>miang kham</i> is usually eaten with family and friends. It is also popular in the Central Region of Thailand.<br/><br/> In Vientiane, the capital of Laos, <i>miang</i> is often folded in cooked cabbage leaves or lettuce.
The origins of vegetable carving are disputed: some believe it to have begun in Japan in ancient times, others believe it to have begun in Sukhothai, Thailand 700 years ago, while still others believe that vegetable carving originated in the time of the Tang dynasty (618-906 CE) and the Song dynasty (960-1279 CE) in China.
The origins of vegetable carving are disputed: some believe it to have begun in Japan in ancient times, others believe it to have begun in Sukhothai, Thailand 700 years ago, while still others believe that vegetable carving originated in the time of the Tang dynasty (618-906 CE) and the Song dynasty (960-1279 CE) in China.
One of the great culinary treats of Thailand comes with its abundance of seafood. From 5-star restaurants to street stalls, the varieties of dishes and styles of cooking are immense.
<i>Tom yum</i> or <i>tom yam</i> soup is characterised by its distinct hot and sour flavours, with fragrant spices and herbs generously used in the broth. The basic broth is made of stock and fresh ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, and crushed chilli peppers.
One of the great culinary treats of Thailand comes with its abundance of seafood. From 5-star restaurants to street stalls, the varieties of dishes and styles of cooking are immense.
<i>Puu Cha</i> (Thai stuffed crab shells) is made with fresh crabmeat. The meat is mixed with lime juice, chilli paste, garlic, palm sugar, ground pork, fish sauce, coriander, green onions, soya sauce, egg, salt and pepper. This mix is then stuffed into the crab shells and deep fried.
One of the great culinary treats of Thailand comes with its abundance of seafood. From 5-star restaurants to street stalls the varieties of dishes and styles of cooking are immense.
<i>Kaeng matsman</i> is a southern Thai-style curry. It consists of pieces of beef or chicken, combined with potatoes and onions and peanuts in a mildly-spiced curry sauce flavoured with coconut milk.
Popular in the west for the past 20 years, Thai cuisine now ranks beside French, Italian and Chinese as one of the most highly esteemed in the world.<br/><br/> Perhaps the essence of Thai food is the liberal use of chillies, garlic and lemongrass, with the emphasis most definitely on the chillies.<br/><br/> Just like all peppers from the Capsicum family, a surprising number of everyday fruits, flowers and spices which we accept, without thought, as being indigenous to Southeast Asia are, in fact, relative newcomers. The chilli pepper is today so widespread, prolific, and popular that Thai cuisine can scarcely be conceived of without the fiery ingredient. Despite being so difficult to believe the chilli did, in fact, originate in South America.
Popular in the west for the past 20 years, Thai cuisine now ranks beside French, Italian and Chinese as one of the most highly esteemed in the world.<br/><br/> Perhaps the essence of Thai food is the liberal use of chillies, garlic and lemongrass, with the emphasis most definitely on the chillies.<br/><br/> Just like all peppers from the Capsicum family, a surprising number of everyday fruits, flowers and spices which we accept, without thought, as being indigenous to Southeast Asia are, in fact, relative newcomers. The chilli pepper is today so widespread, prolific, and popular that Thai cuisine can scarcely be conceived of without the fiery ingredient. Despite being so difficult to believe the chilli did, in fact, originate in South America.
Popular in the west for the past 20 years, Thai cuisine now ranks beside French, Italian and Chinese as one of the most highly esteemed in the world.<br/><br/> Perhaps the essence of Thai food is the liberal use of chillies, garlic and lemongrass, with the emphasis most definitely on the chillies.<br/><br/> Just like all peppers from the Capsicum family, a surprising number of everyday fruits, flowers and spices which we accept, without thought, as being indigenous to Southeast Asia are, in fact, relative newcomers. The chilli pepper is today so widespread, prolific, and popular that Thai cuisine can scarcely be conceived of without the fiery ingredient. Despite being so difficult to believe the chilli did, in fact, originate in South America.
Popular in the west for the past 20 years, Thai cuisine now ranks beside French, Italian and Chinese as one of the most highly esteemed in the world.<br/><br/> Perhaps the essence of Thai food is the liberal use of chillies, garlic and lemongrass, with the emphasis most definitely on the chillies.<br/><br/> Just like all peppers from the Capsicum family, a surprising number of everyday fruits, flowers and spices which we accept, without thought, as being indigenous to Southeast Asia are, in fact, relative newcomers. The chilli pepper is today so widespread, prolific, and popular that Thai cuisine can scarcely be conceived of without the fiery ingredient. Despite being so difficult to believe the chilli did, in fact, originate in South America.
Popular in the west for the past 20 years, Thai cuisine now ranks beside French, Italian and Chinese as one of the most highly esteemed in the world.<br/><br/> Perhaps the essence of Thai food is the liberal use of chillies, garlic and lemongrass, with the emphasis most definitely on the chillies.<br/><br/> Just like all peppers from the Capsicum family, a surprising number of everyday fruits, flowers and spices which we accept, without thought, as being indigenous to Southeast Asia are, in fact, relative newcomers. The chilli pepper is today so widespread, prolific, and popular that Thai cuisine can scarcely be conceived of without the fiery ingredient. Despite being so difficult to believe the chilli did, in fact, originate in South America.
<i>Nem nướng</i> can be eaten alone as an appetizer or snack, and dipped in Nước chấm (dipping sauce), or with a peanut dip. Nước chấm is fish sauce diluted with water and flavored with sugar, lime juice, chopped raw garlic, chopped fresh bird's eye chili (Thai chili)/cayenne pepper, and sometimes with vinegar. The peanut sauce is made of peanut butter and hoisin sauce, flavored with fish sauce and crushed garlic, topped with crushed roasted peanut. It is served with fresh vegetables such as lettuce, julienned pickled vegetables like carrots and white radishes, and fresh herbs like mint and basil.
The origins of vegetable carving are disputed: some believe it to have begun in Japan in ancient times, others believe it to have begun in Sukhothai, Thailand 700 years ago, while still others believe that vegetable carving originated in the time of the Tang dynasty (618-906 CE) and the Song dynasty (960-1279 CE) in China.
The food of Northern Thailand, like the language, traditional dress and architecture, is quite distinct from that of Bangkok and central Thailand.<br/><br/> Northern Thai cuisine differs from central Thai cuisine in that it is clearly influenced by the traditions of neighbouring Burma, Laos and Yunnan. To begin with, the staple is not <i>khao suai</i>, the soft, fragrant boiled rice of the central plains so familiar to Westerners. Instead, the Khon Muang prefer to eat <i>khao niaw</i>, or glutinous sticky rice. This is steamed, served in tiny wicker baskets, and eaten with the fingers along with a selection of spicy dips and curries.
The food of Northern Thailand, like the language, traditional dress and architecture, is quite distinct from that of Bangkok and central Thailand.<br/><br/> Northern Thai cuisine differs from central Thai cuisine in that it is clearly influenced by the traditions of neighbouring Burma, Laos and Yunnan. To begin with, the staple is not <i>khao suai</i>, the soft, fragrant boiled rice of the central plains so familiar to Westerners. Instead, the Khon Muang prefer to eat <i>khao niaw</i>, or glutinous sticky rice. This is steamed, served in tiny wicker baskets, and eaten with the fingers along with a selection of spicy dips and curries.
The food of Northern Thailand, like the language, traditional dress and architecture, is quite distinct from that of Bangkok and central Thailand.<br/><br/> Northern Thai cuisine differs from central Thai cuisine in that it is clearly influenced by the traditions of neighbouring Burma, Laos and Yunnan. To begin with, the staple is not <i>khao suai</i>, the soft, fragrant boiled rice of the central plains so familiar to Westerners. Instead, the Khon Muang prefer to eat <i>khao niaw</i>, or glutinous sticky rice. This is steamed, served in tiny wicker baskets, and eaten with the fingers along with a selection of spicy dips and curries.
The main feature of Tachupal Tol is the Dattatreya Temple. This three storey temple was initiated in 1427 by King Yaksha Malla, on the site of an ancient shrine marking the spot where a famous spiritual teacher had died. Yaksha Malla’s construction was originally only a kind of mandap, similar to the Kasthamandap in Kathmandu; and, in common with the Kasthamandap, it was supposedly built from the wood of a single Sal tree and used for the obscure rites of Tantric sects.<br/><br/> In 1558, Vishva Malla renovated the mandap and added a building which was to house an image of Dattatreya, the 'Lord of the Trinity'. Dattatreya is a rare amalgamation of Hinduism’s foremost deities, Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, into a single form. Nevertheless, a Garuda is set high on a pillar facing the temple indicates that the locals considered Dattatreya primarily a manifestation of Vishnu.
The Pa-O are the seventh largest ethnic nationality in the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. They are the second largest ethnic group in the Shan State, and also live in Kayin State, Kayah State, Mon State and Bago Division. They are believed to be of Tibeto-Burman stock, and are ethnolinguistically related to the Karen.<br/><br/> Inle Lake is a freshwater lake located in the Nyaungshwe Township of Taunggyi District of Shan State, part of Shan Hills in Myanmar (Burma). It is the second largest lake in Myanmar with an estimated surface area of 44.9 square miles (116 km2), and one of the highest at an altitude of 2,900 feet (880 m).<br/><br/> The people of Inle Lake (called Intha), some 70,000 of them, live in four cities bordering the lake, in numerous small villages along the lake's shores, and on the lake itself. The entire lake area is in Nyaung Shwe township. The population consists predominantly of Intha, with a mix of other Shan, Taungyo, Pa-O (Taungthu), Danu, Kayah, Danaw and Bamar ethnicities. Most are devout Buddhists, and live in simple houses of wood and woven bamboo on stilts; they are largely self-sufficient farmers.
<i>Nem nướng</i> can be eaten alone as an appetizer or snack, and dipped in Nước chấm (dipping sauce), or with a peanut dip. Nước chấm is fish sauce diluted with water and flavored with sugar, lime juice, chopped raw garlic, chopped fresh bird's eye chili (Thai chili)/cayenne pepper, and sometimes with vinegar. The peanut sauce is made of peanut butter and hoisin sauce, flavored with fish sauce and crushed garlic, topped with crushed roasted peanut. It is served with fresh vegetables such as lettuce, julienned pickled vegetables like carrots and white radishes, and fresh herbs like mint and basil.
Luang Prabang was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. The city is nowadays a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Satay is a dish of seasoned, skewered and grilled meat, served with a sauce. It is a dish of Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Satay may consist of diced or sliced chicken, goat, mutton, beef, pork, fish, other meats, or tofu.<br/><br/> Satay originated on the Indonesian island of Java. It is available almost anywhere in Indonesia, where it has become a national dish.
<i>Nem nướng</i> can be eaten alone as an appetizer or snack, and dipped in Nước chấm (dipping sauce), or with a peanut dip. Nước chấm is fish sauce diluted with water and flavored with sugar, lime juice, chopped raw garlic, chopped fresh bird's eye chili (Thai chili)/cayenne pepper, and sometimes with vinegar. The peanut sauce is made of peanut butter and hoisin sauce, flavored with fish sauce and crushed garlic, topped with crushed roasted peanut. It is served with fresh vegetables such as lettuce, julienned pickled vegetables like carrots and white radishes, and fresh herbs like mint and basil.
<i>Nem nướng</i> can be eaten alone as an appetizer or snack, and dipped in Nước chấm (dipping sauce), or with a peanut dip. Nước chấm is fish sauce diluted with water and flavored with sugar, lime juice, chopped raw garlic, chopped fresh bird's eye chili (Thai chili)/cayenne pepper, and sometimes with vinegar. The peanut sauce is made of peanut butter and hoisin sauce, flavored with fish sauce and crushed garlic, topped with crushed roasted peanut. It is served with fresh vegetables such as lettuce, julienned pickled vegetables like carrots and white radishes, and fresh herbs like mint and basil.
<i>Tom yum</i> or <i>tom yam</i> soup is characterised by its distinct hot and sour flavours, with fragrant spices and herbs generously used in the broth. The basic broth is made of stock and fresh ingredients such as lemongrass, kaffir lime leaves, galangal, lime juice, fish sauce, and crushed chilli peppers.
<i>Nem nướng</i> can be eaten alone as an appetizer or snack, and dipped in Nước chấm (dipping sauce), or with a peanut dip. Nước chấm is fish sauce diluted with water and flavored with sugar, lime juice, chopped raw garlic, chopped fresh bird's eye chili (Thai chili)/cayenne pepper, and sometimes with vinegar. The peanut sauce is made of peanut butter and hoisin sauce, flavored with fish sauce and crushed garlic, topped with crushed roasted peanut. It is served with fresh vegetables such as lettuce, julienned pickled vegetables like carrots and white radishes, and fresh herbs like mint and basil.
The streets of the capital, Hanoi, and especially the largest city, Ho Chi Minh City bustle with enthusiasm and business energy. The abandonment of socialist economics and its gradual replacement by limited market-oriented capitalism has been welcomed by the populace. People everywhere are angling to make money, and the streets are filled with small-scale private enterprises selling all manner of items.
Luang Prabang was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. The city is nowadays a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Luang Prabang was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. The city is nowadays a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Luang Prabang was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. The city is nowadays a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Luang Prabang was formerly the capital of a kingdom of the same name. Until the communist takeover in 1975, it was the royal capital and seat of government of the Kingdom of Laos. The city is nowadays a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The Xun River (Chinese: 浔江, pinyin: Xún Jiāng) is the name of a short section of the main branch of the Pearl River system upstream from the Xi Jiang in China.<br/><br/>Although less than 150 km long, it is of considerable importance in Guangxi Province as it drains the majority of the province.<br/><br/>The Xun River in name is formed by the Yu and Qian rivers, with the Qian being the greater of the two tributaries. The Xun then flows out of Guiping and through Pingnan, finally joining with the Gui Jiang in Wuzhou to form the Xi Jiang. The Xun is also a section of the Pearl's longest tributary.
The Naxi or Nakhi are an ethnic group inhabiting the foothills of the Himalayas in the northwestern part of Yunnan Province, as well as the southwestern part of Sichuan Province in China. The Naxi are thought to have come originally from Tibet and, until recently, maintained overland trading links with Lhasa and India.<br/><br/> The Naxi form one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. The Naxi are traditionally followers of the Dongba religion. Through both Han Chinese and Tibetan cultural influences, they adopted Tibetan Buddhism and, to a lesser extent, Taoism, in the 10th century.<br/><br/> The Old Town of Lijiang dates back more than 800 years and was once an important town on the old Tea Horse Road.
The Naxi or Nakhi are an ethnic group inhabiting the foothills of the Himalayas in the northwestern part of Yunnan Province, as well as the southwestern part of Sichuan Province in China. The Naxi are thought to have come originally from Tibet and, until recently, maintained overland trading links with Lhasa and India.<br/><br/> The Naxi form one of the 56 ethnic groups officially recognized by the People's Republic of China. The Naxi are traditionally followers of the Dongba religion. Through both Han Chinese and Tibetan cultural influences, they adopted Tibetan Buddhism and, to a lesser extent, Taoism, in the 10th century.<br/><br/> The Old Town of Lijiang dates back more than 800 years and was once an important town on the old Tea Horse Road.
The streets of the capital, Hanoi, and especially the largest city, Ho Chi Minh City bustle with enthusiasm and business energy. The abandonment of socialist economics and its gradual replacement by limited market-oriented capitalism has been welcomed by the populace. People everywhere are angling to make money, and the streets are filled with small-scale private enterprises selling all manner of items.
The streets of the capital, Hanoi, and especially the largest city, Ho Chi Minh City bustle with enthusiasm and business energy. The abandonment of socialist economics and its gradual replacement by limited market-oriented capitalism has been welcomed by the populace. People everywhere are angling to make money, and the streets are filled with small-scale private enterprises selling all manner of items.
The streets of the capital, Hanoi, and especially the largest city, Ho Chi Minh City bustle with enthusiasm and business energy. The abandonment of socialist economics and its gradual replacement by limited market-oriented capitalism has been welcomed by the populace. People everywhere are angling to make money, and the streets are filled with small-scale private enterprises selling all manner of items.
Kandy is Sri Lanka's second biggest city with a population of around 170,000 and is the cultural centre of the whole island. For about two centuries (until 1815) it was the capital of Sri Lanka.
The chilli pepper, or just chilli in many countries, is the fruit part of the genus of plants known as Capsicum, which in turn hail from the larger nightshade family known as Solanaceae. The name is derived from the Central-Mexican Nahuatl word chilli.<br/><br/> Though they are now grown throughout the world, chillies originally came from the Americas, before being shipped and traded worldwide after the Columbian Exchange that occurred following Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the Americas in 1492.<br/><br/> There are five domesticated species of chilli peppers grown around the world, with a multitude of varieties and sub-species within each. These various species and subsets of peppers are in turn broken down into three main categories with certain characteristics: bell peppers, hot peppers and sweet peppers.
The chilli pepper, or just chilli in many countries, is the fruit part of the genus of plants known as Capsicum, which in turn hail from the larger nightshade family known as Solanaceae. The name is derived from the Central-Mexican Nahuatl word chilli.<br/><br/> Though they are now grown throughout the world, chillies originally came from the Americas, before being shipped and traded worldwide after the Columbian Exchange that occurred following Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the Americas in 1492.<br/><br/> There are five domesticated species of chilli peppers grown around the world, with a multitude of varieties and sub-species within each. These various species and subsets of peppers are in turn broken down into three main categories with certain characteristics: bell peppers, hot peppers and sweet peppers.
Dejima (literally 'exit island'; Dutch: Desjima or Deshima, sometimes latinised as Decima or Dezima) was a small fan-shaped artificial island built in the bay of Nagasaki in 1634. This island, which was formed by digging a canal through a small peninsula, remained as the single place of direct trade and exchange between Japan and the outside world during the Edo period. Dejima was built to constrain foreign traders as part of the 'sakoku' self-imposed isolationist policy. Originally built to house Portuguese traders, it changed to a Chinese and Dutch trading post from 1641 until 1853. Covering an area of 120 m x 75 m (9000 square meters, or 0.9 hectares) it later became integrated into the city. 'Dejima Dutch Trading Post' has been designated a Japanese national historic site.
Nasir ud-din Muhammad Humayun (1508-56) was the second Mughal emperor who ruled present-day Afghanistan, Pakistan and parts of northern India from 1530–40 and again from 1555–56. Like his father, Babur, he lost his kingdom early, but with Persian aid, he eventually regained a larger one. On the eve of his death in 1556, the Mughal Empire spanned almost one million square kilometers.
The chilli pepper, or just chilli in many countries, is the fruit part of the genus of plants known as Capsicum, which in turn hail from the larger nightshade family known as Solanaceae. The name is derived from the Central-Mexican Nahuatl word chilli.<br/><br/>Though they are now grown throughout the world, chillies originally came from the Americas, before being shipped and traded worldwide after the Columbian Exchange that occurred following Christopher Columbus’ discovery of the Americas in 1492.<br/><br/>There are five domesticated species of chilli peppers grown around the world, with a multitude of varieties and sub-species within each. These various species and subsets of peppers are in turn broken down into three main categories with certain characteristics: bell peppers, hot peppers and sweet peppers.
'In this country, it is the women who are concerned with commerce … Every day a market takes place which begins at six in the morning and ends at noon. There is no market made up of shops where people live. Instead people use a piece of matting, which they spread out on the earth. Each of them has her own position, and I believe that fees are charged for these locations'. The words of Chinese envoy, Chou Ta Kuan, who visited Cambodia during the reign of Indravarman III (1296-1308), and left a 40-page manuscript describing his experiences.
Popular in the west for the past 20 years, Thai cuisine now ranks beside French, Italian and Chinese as one of the most highly esteemed in the world.<br/><br/> Perhaps the essence of Thai food is the liberal use of chillies, garlic and lemongrass, with the emphasis most definitely on the chillies.<br/><br/> Just like all peppers from the Capsicum family, a surprising number of everyday fruits, flowers and spices which we accept, without thought, as being indigenous to Southeast Asia are, in fact, relative newcomers. The chilli pepper is today so widespread, prolific, and popular that Thai cuisine can scarcely be conceived of without the fiery ingredient. Despite being so difficult to believe the chilli did, in fact, originate in South America.