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Things to do in Beijing
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meganeaves
Overview - Beijing has been called the “Celestial Capital” and the “Center of the World”, but today, we’ll unpack some of the more accessible and friendly parts of this thriving metropolis, including Beihai Park and the Yonghe Lama Temple.
Breakfast - No Beijing day would be complete without starting off with a danbing, or breakfast pancake. These savory pancakes are made from an egg crepe stuffed with scallions and sesames and served with a fried wonton. You buy one from a street vendor who prepares it while you watch and then gobble it up on the go!
Morning - You’ll start off today at the Yonghe Lama Temple, a working Buddhist monastery. One of the largest and most important Tibetan temples in the world, Yonghe houses bronze Buddha statues, scriptures and scrolls, and carvings. Make sure to check out the 18m tall Maitreya Buddha in the Pavilion of Ten Thousand Happiness at the very back of the temple. This huge statue was carved out of one continue reading ...
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Things to do in Kyōto
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lduggan9
Once the capital of Japan, Kyoto is filled with temples. We take in a few: Silver Pavilion, Daitoko-ji, and Ryoan-ji. continue reading ...
Tags: Temples, Japanese Gardens
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Things to do in Bangkok
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meganeaves
Bangkok is the capital of Thailand and a veritable hotchpotch of fantastic food, crazy traffic, sexual rabble-rousers, grubby backpackers and enlightenment seekers. Today we’ll go on a lively tour of this dynamic city, exploring some of its spiritual connections and history. continue reading ...
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Things to do in Shanghai
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meganeaves
Often called Mainland China’s “Shopper’s Paradise”, Shanghai is undoubtedly on the list of the world’s top commercial centers. Its rich history as a commercial port to the west has encouraged its development into a true shopping city. Today you’ll explore everything Shanghai has to offer, from name brands to offbeat local shops. continue reading ...
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Things to do in Shaolin
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lduggan9
If you wonder if the Kung Fu movies are real, yes. We visit Shaolin, both for the Buddhist heritage (Bodhidharma) and the Kung Fu temple. continue reading ...
Tags: Temples
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Things to do in Macau
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lduggan9
An Island near Hong Kong, Macau is famous for gambling. But we don't gamble. Visit the temples, and the Portuguese church ruins. continue reading ...
Tags: Temples, History
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Things to do in Bangkok
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Chandra
A magical day visiting local shrines, palaces, and temples. continue reading ...
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Things to do in Seoul
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Chandra
Traveling to Seoul on business can be daunting, but there are some great spots. We visit a temple, a garden, and an amusement park. continue reading ...
Tags: Business Travelers, Temples, Theater, Amusement Park, Shopping
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Things to do in Pune
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lduggan9
Off the beaten track, Pune is famous for hatha yoga. We visit the Iyengar studio, and also take a trip to Alandi for the shrine of an Indian poet saint. continue reading ...
Tags: Yoga, Temples
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Things to do in Woodstock
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lduggan9
Woodstock (for which the festival was named), has a great Buddhist temple, a mountain to climb, and a street full of bookstores. continue reading ...