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
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Bhaktapur Durbar Square near Kathmandu
“On 25 April 2015, a major earthquake damaged many buildings in the square. The main temple in Bhaktapur’s square lost its roof, while the Vatsala Devi temple, famous
Patan Durbar Square in Kathmandu
“Patan is one of the oldest known Buddhist cities. It is a center of both Hinduism and Buddhism with 136 bahals or courtyards and 55 major temples. Unfortunately
Swayambunath in Kathmandu
“The Swayambhunath complex, dating back to the 5th century atop a hill west to Kathmandu, consists of a stupa, a variety of shrines and temples. A Tibetan monastery,
Pashupatinath Temple in Kathmandu
“This temple is considered one of the sacred temples of Hindu faith. It serves as the seat of the national deity, Pashupatinath, an incarnation of Shiva.” More on
Chitwan National Park
“The wide range of vegetation types in the Chitwan National Park is haunt of more than 700 species of wildlife and a not yet fully surveyed number of