Yungang Buddhist Grottoes
“The Yungang Grottoes, in Datong city, Shanxi Province, with their 252 caves and 51,000 statues, represent the outstanding achievement of Buddhist cave art in China in the 5th
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Lhasa – Kathmandu Road
“The Friendship Highway is a route connecting Lhasa to Katmandu. It crosses three passes over 5,000m before dropping to 1,750m at the border.” More on Wikipedia.
Jokhang Temple, Potala Palace and Norbulingka in Lhasa
“The Potala Palace, winter palace of the Dalai Lama since the 7th century, symbolizes Tibetan Buddhism and its central role in the traditional administration of Tibet. The complex,
Capital Cities and Tombs of the Ancient Koguryo Kingdom
“The site includes archaeological remains of three cities and 40 tombs: Wunu Mountain City, Guonei City and Wandu Mountain City, 14 tombs are imperial, 26 of nobles. All
Imperial Palace in Shenyang
“Early construction began in 1625 by the founder of the Qing dynasty. Also called the Mukden Palace, it was built to resemble the Forbidden City in Beijing. However,
Classical Gardens of Suzhou
The elegant aesthetics and subtlety of these scholars’ gardens and their delicate style and features flourished in the mid-Ming to early-Qing dynasties. Unfortunately pollution in Suzhou heavily disturbs