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Jade Buddha Temple is a famous and much revered Buddhist temple located in the city of Shanghai, China. The present temple was influenced by …
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Leshan Giant Buddha is the world’s largest stone statue of Buddha measuring 71 m in height, situated in southern Sichuan province of China, close …
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The Potala Palace (presently a museum as well as a World Heritage Site), situated between the Sera and Drepung monasteries, was the former winter …
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Located on Barkhor Square in Lhasa, the Monastery of Jokhang is considered one of the most sacred temples by the Tibetans. Founded in the …
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Located in the south-east part of Beijing, The Temple of Heaven is a site of spiritual significance. Built in 1420, during the reign of …
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Located in central Beijing, the Summer Palace is a sublime embodiment of Chinese horticulture. Dominated by Kunming Lake and the Longevity Hill, this historical …
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The Great Wall of China, also known among the Chinese as the “Wan -Li Qang-Qeng” which means 10,000 Li long wall (10,000 Li = …
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Located at a strategic point on the Silk Road, in the Gansu province, China lies the Mogao Caves or Mogao Grottoes. Also known as …