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famagusta-cyprus
Famagusta, Cyprus Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Nature,Island,Temple


The harbor of Famagusta, under Turkish profession, lies in a cove on the east coast of Cyprus, at the eastern end of the fertile Mesaoria Plain. The ancient city of Salamis, which had a good nat...

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coxs-bazar-bangladesh
Coxs Bazar, Bangladesh Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Beauty of Temples and Monuments


Situated at a distance of 152 kilometer to the south of Chittagong, Cox's Bazaar is the tourist capital of Bangladesh. Having the world's greatest unbroken beach slanting gently down to ...

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maheskhali-bangladesh
Maheskhali, Bangladesh Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple


A significant sightseeing attraction of Cox's Bazar is the Maheskhali, Cox's Bazar. It is an isle along the shore of Cox's Bazar with an area of 268 square kilometers. The eastern pa...

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mahasthangarh-bangladesh
Mahasthangarh, Bangladesh Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temples


The ancient archeological site of Mahasthangarh is believed to date back as far as 700 BC and appears to have been engaged right up to the 1700s. Mahasthangarh is situated in the Shibganj Upzila...

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Rajshahi, Bangladesh Heritage, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


Formerly known as Rampur Boaliaand and currently the Rajshahi, a township located besides the river Padma is often referred to as the education capital of the country. In monsoon the great Padma...

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dinajpur-bangladesh
Dinajpur, Bangladesh Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temples


 Dinajpur, a district of North Bengal in Bangladesh was once called Kotivarsha or Devkot was a Vishayas district under Pundravardhana Bhukti in the early period. The historical and archeolo...

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cologne-cathedral-germany
Cologne Cathedral, Germany Heritage, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temples and Monuments


The inquisitive thing about the Cologne Cathedral is that, though its conclusion took around 600 years, the product not for an inch departs from the original design. On the grounds of being a wo...

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Acropolis Akropolis, Greece Land, Pilgrim

Famous for: Mountaineering


The temple of Olympian Zeus built in 6th c. B.C., one of the biggest in antiquity and close by Hadrian’s Arch which forms the emblematic entrance to the conurbation Crowned...

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athens-greece
Athens, Greece Land, Entertainment, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple


The Greek capital is undergoing a drastic period of urban regeneration that did not stop with the 2004 Olympics. The splendid Acropolis, crowned by the iconic Parthenon temple, mounts above the ...

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temple-bar-area-ireland
Temple Bar Area, Ireland Heritage, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple


Temple bar Area is situated on the south bank of the River Liffey in central Dublin. Contrasting the areas neighboring it, Temple Bar has conserved its medieval avenue prototype, with many slend...

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londonderry-ireland
Londonderry, Ireland Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple


Londonderry, also well-known as Derry, is the only enduring completely fortified metropolis in Ireland and one of the finest exemplars of Walled Cities in Europe. The Walls were constructed duri...

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kusu-island-singapore
Kusu Island, Singapore Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple


Kusu Island is a petite piece of terrain on the maritime. The island has a breathtaking milieu, which shells out a legendary touch to the place. The name 'Kusu islet means ...

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Temple Of 1000 Lights Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya, Singapore Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple


Temple of 1,000 Lights (Sakya Muni Buddha Gaya) is a temple that has been devoted to the reminiscence of the birth, growth, and downfall of Lord Buddha. On the walls of the sanctuary are de...

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Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery, Singapore Pilgrim

Famous for: Monastery


Kong Meng San Phor Kark See Monastery is the biggest Buddhist temple in the conurbation of Singapore and it has a distinguishing role to play in the heart and spirit of the Buddhists of Sin...

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dhulikhel-nepal
Dhulikhel, Nepal Land, Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple, Monuments, Mountains


Dhulikhel is positioned in the central part of Nepal. This antique town is located 30 km east of Kathmandu. The main attractions of Dhulikhel are the majestic and panoramic mountains views, copi...

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palanchowk-bhagawati-nepal
Palanchowk Bhagawati, Nepal Land, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple


Palanchowk Bhagawati is one of the most stunning and most imperative Goddess images in Nepal, three feet tall gauzily engraved on black stone and festooned with charms. Many pilgrims’ stop...

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charikot-nepal
Charikot, Nepal Land, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple and Mountain


About 133 kilometers from Kathmandu, Charikot provides a fabulous mountain view of Gaurishankar. In the eastern upper part of Dolkha town one can find the illustrious roofless temple of Dolkha B...

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janakpur-nepal
Janakpur, Nepal Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple


Janakpur is located in the south of the Tarai 22 km from the Indian boundary. The township is the heartland of the antique Maithili culture which gave birth to its own language and script. Janak...

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Baraha Chhetra Temple Sunsari, Nepal Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple


Baraha Chhetra is one of the four greatest Hindu pilgrimages. This is the spot where Varaha, the boar incarnation of Lord Vishnu, protector of the universe, fought with the demon Hiranakshya and...

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al-faw-saudi-arabia
Al Faw, Saudi-arabia Heritage, Pilgrim

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


Cuddled under the sandstone crags of the Jebel Tuwaiq Escarpment on the western border of the Empty Quarter, Al-Faw was once a great trading centre, as well as an enactment post for camel convoy...

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Tarragona, Spain Heritage, Pilgrim

Famous for: The Santa María Cathedral, The Ferrán Castle, The Visigothic Basilica, The Roman Museum,


Tarragona is the capital of Hispania Citerior. One can see many edifices demeanor the mark of the Roman period in Tarragona. Tarragona is surrounded by a wall. This wall was built in t...

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merida-spain
Merida, Spain Heritage, Pilgrim

Famous for: Merida Roman Circus, Shopping, Teatro Romano, Museo del Arte Romano


Of the many destinations in the country of Spain, the coastal city of Mérida is certainly one of the most charming destinations in the country. Situated in close proximity to the sea, Mer...

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Giza Pyramids, Egypt Pilgrim

Famous for: Pyramids


The charming and awe-inspiring attractions in Egypt are found in the Pyramids of Giza, Cairo. Most of situates you’ll get to witness in Giza are...

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abu-simbel-temples-egypt
Abu Simbel Temples, Egypt Heritage, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


The Abu Simbel Temples are said to be one of the biggest historical sites in Egypt. This place is simply unique because of the number of visitors who would love to stopover here, ...

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luxor-temple-egypt
Luxor Temple, Egypt Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple


Luxor Temple was mainly constructed for the ancient people to gather to celebrate or carry out their rituals for the gods. This was formed particularly for Amun, Chons and ...

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Moses Mountain, Egypt Land, Pilgrim

Famous for: Mountain


Moses Mountain is the place where Moses acknowledged the directives made by God. Being a significant prophet in the Bible, Moses and this mount has played a momentous part in t...

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karnak-temple-egypt
Karnak Temple, Egypt Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple


For 4,000 years, the Karnak Temple is a splendid attraction that has outlasted time and rot. A lot of dutiful practices were performed in this place in the past and is...

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siwa-oasis-egypt
Siwa Oasis, Egypt Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Sea


Siwa Oasis is one of Egypt's most secluded townships, with 23,000 people, typically Berbers-speakers who speak a distinct lingo of the Berber clan identified as Siwi. Its...

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borobudur-temple-indonesia
Borobudur Temple, Indonesia Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


Located at Borobudur District, South of Magelang, Central Java, the Borobudur Temple is said as one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the multifaceted of the temple is one of the greatest mo...

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prambanan-indonesia
Prambanan, Indonesia Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temples


Prambanan temple is astonishingly beautiful structure constructed in the tenth century during the sovereignty of two emperors namely Rakai Pikatan and Rakai Balitung. Towering up to 47 meters, t...

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pura-besakih-indonesia
Pura Besakih, Indonesia Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temples


Pura Besakih, one of the most holy sites in Bali is suspended high on the gradients of Bali's Mount Agung and is extensively referred to as the "Mother Temple" of Hinduism in Bali....

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shaolin-temple-china
Shaolin Temple, China Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple


The China Shaolin Temple, situated in the Henan region, is the one place in China where faith and art blend under the same theoretical philosophy. The China Shaolin Temple, which the humanity br...

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shangri-la-china
Shangri La, China Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temples & Scenic Beauty


Shangri-la (also known as Zhōngdiàn) is abode to secluded temples, rocky scenery and the start of the Tibetan world. And while travelers have hit their way to northern Yunnan’...

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asakusa-kannon-temple-japan
Asakusa Kannon Temple, Japan Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Sensō-ji , Nakamise-dōri , Shinto festival, Kaminarimon, Nakamise-Dori


The temple is devoted to Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of compassion. It has been here since the establishment of the conurbation. Though the buildings have been shattered numerous times, they st...

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Byodoin Temple Kyoto, Japan Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temples and Architechtures


The Byodoin Temple, a typical exemplar of the temple architecture of the Heian period is the site initially occupied by a country residence which belonged to Minamoto Toru, Fujiwara-no-Michinaga...

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Ginkakuji Temple Kyoto, Japan Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple


The Ginkakuji (or Silver Pavilion) Temple lies in the northeast part of the conurbation. In contrast to the Kinkakuji, also called the Golden Pavilion Temple, this was never festooned with a cas...

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hachiman-shrines-japan
Hachiman Shrines, Japan Pilgrim

Famous for: Shrine


The Hachiman shrines are the second most admired set of shrines in Japan after the Inari shrines. Hachiman is a popular goddess in Japan and is considered the Shinto God of war and the divine gu...

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The Roman Baths, United-kingdom Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


It is upon this spring that the initial Bathhouse was built in 4 AD subsequent the Roman invasion of Britain. The remarkably well conserved Great Bath remains to this day, as well as the holy sp...

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kandy-sri-lanka
Kandy, Sri-lanka Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Gorgeous Royal Botanical Gardens


Kandy, the majestic city, cuddled amongst the mid-country hilly terrain was the last hold of the Sinhalese King, Sri Wickremarajasinghe. Every holiday to Sri Lanka should comprise its second mai...

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inari-shrines-japan
Inari Shrines, Japan Pilgrim

Famous for: Shrine


Inari is one of the chief deities that are found in Japan and it is connected with fertility, rice, agriculture and foxes. The goddess can be portrayed in both male and female form and thought t...

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matara-sri-lanka
Matara, Sri-lanka Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: The Ancient Temples and Memorials


Matara traditionally fist in to the region called Ruhana, one of the three realms in Sri Lanka. Initial Indians who arrived to the isle nation according to the Mahawansa established in the regio...

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polonnaruwa-sri-lanka
Polonnaruwa, Sri-lanka Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: The Temples and Other Spiritual Structures


The second most primordial of Sri Lanka's realms, Polonnaruwa was first affirmed the capital city by King Vijayabahu I, who defeated the Chola invaders in 1070 CE. Polonnurawa is situated at...

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Kun Iam Temple, Macau Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Kun Iam Temple- The Most Remarkable and Glorious Temple


Kun Iam Temple is the most remarkable and glorious of the three most renowned temples of Macau. With a history dating back as early as 1632 in the Ming Dynasty, it has many likenesses with primo...

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Lin Fung Temple Lotus Temple, Macau Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: The Most FamousTemple and Palaces


Lin Fung Temple, together with A-Ma Temple and Kun lam Temple are the three most famous temples in Macau. Lin Fung Temple was constructed during the Ming Dynasty and initially named Tianfei Temp...

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ama-temple-macau
AMa Temple, Macau Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: The Oldest Temple in Macau


Approximately four hundred years ago, the Portuguese landed on a sea peninsula near a temple. They inquired the local populace the name of the terrain, but the locals misunderstood, presuming th...

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Kyichu Lhakhang, Bhutan Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Kyichu Lhakhang- Famous Buddist Temple and Old Monastery


Kyichu Lhakhang is a Buddhist temple in Paro and is one of the oldest monasteries in the realm built in the 7th century by the Tibetan King Songsten Gampo. The story goes that a giant demon lay ...

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chimi-lhakhang-bhutan
Chimi Lhakhang, Bhutan Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Chimi Lhakhang- Temple of Fertility


The Chimi Lhakhang, located on a small hill in the centre of the valley, is dedicated to Lama Drukpa Kuenley, who in the late 15th century used comedy, songs and outrageous behaviour to dramatis...

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trongsa-dzong-bhutan
Trongsa Dzong, Bhutan Land, Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


Like almost all townships in the realm, this Dzong architecture dominates the entire Trongsa horizon dwarfing the neighbouring buildings. Constructed in 1648, it was the seat of power over centr...

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mrauk-u-myanmar
Mrauk U, Myanmar Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Mahamuni Shrine and Old Ancient Temple


Until recently, it was not so easy to get information about the ancient town mrauk u and the area was not so accessible. Although it is often recommended to the adventurous travellers, mrauk u i...

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yangon-myanmar
Yangon, Myanmar Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Pagoda- Most Glorious Monuments


Scott market (yangon) yangon which literally means end-of -strife is the capital of myanmar and also the gateway to myanmar. It is a courteous once-colonial city, laid out in a conventional &quo...

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bago-pegu-myanmar
Bago Pegu, Myanmar Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Sightseeing- Exciting Temples and Open-air markets


Bago, earliest capital of the Mon Kings of the 14th to 16th century and of second Myanmar Empire fashioned by king Bayinnaung, is positioned only 80 km from Yangon. Sightseeing here includes exc...

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mandalay-myanmar
Mandalay, Myanmar Land, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Hilltop Myanmar Temple


Mandalay Hill was the reason that the conurbation of Mandalay was founded in the first place. In 1857, King Mindon founded Mandalay to accomplish an ancient Buddhist prophecy that Gautama Buddha...

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ananda-temple-myanmar
Ananda Temple, Myanmar Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


Ananda Temple is one of the finest, largest and best conserved of the Bagan Myanmar temples. It was built by Myanmar King Kyanzittha in 1105 AD and contains statues of Buddha and stone sculpture...

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thatbyinnyu-temple-myanmar
Thatbyinnyu Temple, Myanmar Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Thatbyinnyu Temple- Most Noteworthy Monuments


The Thatbyinnyu Temple, a white stucco building, is the Bagan's highest pagoda. It was built by King Alaungsithu in mid-12th century. The view from its terraces is amazing both at dawn and d...

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Mookini Heiau State Monument, Hawaii Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Mookini Heiau State Monument


Over 1500 years old, Mookini Heiau State Monument is one of Hawaii’s oldest and most holy historical sites. A heiau is an early Hawaiian sacred temple, and Mookini Heiau was also a luakini...

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Puukohola Heiau National Historic Site, Hawaii Entertainment, Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: The Great Royal Stone- Puukohola Heiau


The royal, stone Puukohola Heiau can be seen off the road, just north of the resorts of the Kohala Coast. This National Historic Site is home to one of the biggest restored heiau (temple) i...

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jodo-mission-hawaii
Jodo Mission, Hawaii Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


Off the beaten track in Lahaina is a sight that not many tourists find:  the colossal Buddha statue at Lahaina Jodo Mission. This 12-foot-high figurine of the Amida Buddha was made in Japan...

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bangkok-thailand
Bangkok, Thailand Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Grand Palace & Wat Prakeaw, Floating Market, Chinatown, Wat Pho


Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is a conurbation where one can find together old and new, East and West, conventional and up-to-the-minute, unified together in a melodious way. Samut Prakan (2...

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chiang-mai-thailand
Chiang Mai, Thailand Land, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Doi Suthep, Umbrella Factory and the Silk Factories, Wat Chedi Luang, Sai Nam Phung Butterfly Farm and Orchid Nursery


Chiang Mai is a metropolis and province in the northern part of Thailand. Renowned for its forests and mountain ranges, Chiang Mai is one such destination for those who want indulge in the beaut...

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ayutthaya-thailand
Ayutthaya, Thailand Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Ayutthaya Historical Park, Wat Phra Mahthat, Wat Chaiwattanarm,


Ayutthaya, full name Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, is a primeval capital and contemporary city in the Central plains of Thailand, located 85 km north of Bangkok. Ayutth...

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Doi Suthep Chiang Mai, Thailand Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Waterfalls, hiking and mountain-biking trails


Wat Phra Borommahathat Doi Suthep was constructed in 1383 by King Gue-Na on a highland authoritative a remarkable view of the city of Chiang Mai, Thailand's northern capital. The temple comprise...

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golden-triangle-thailand
Golden Triangle, Thailand Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Mekong river, Treasure ship, Hall of Opium


Positioned 9 km to the north of Chiang Saen is the world renowned place where the boundaries of Thailand, Burma and Laos meet up. On the right, are the Laos PDR and the triangle land, on the lef...

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Marble Temple Wat Benjamabopit, Thailand Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Marble Temple


The Marble Temple or "Wat Benjamabopit," as it is identified in Thai was built in 1899 A.D., during the sovereignty of King Rama the 5th as the place of religious legacy for the future...

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Wat Traimit Golden Buddha Temple, Thailand Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Scenic Beauty


The outstanding temple of Wat Traimit houses in the world's biggest concrete gold Buddha image. Formed of about 83% pure gold and weighing in at five and a half tons, the 15-foot giant seate...

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religious-buildings-kenya
Religious Buildings, Kenya Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temples, Mosques and Churches


There are numerous Hindu and Sikh temples found all through Nairobi, one of the most extraordinary is the Swami Narayan Temple on Forest Road, a huge temple multifaceted with a splendid collecti...

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oaxaca-mexico
Oaxaca, Mexico Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Beaches, Churches, Museum, Temple, Monuments


Oaxaca is a state and also happens to be the capital city of Mexico. The city of Oaxaca exudes rich history and culture. Oaxaca was once the historic home of the Zapotec and Mixtec peoples. With...

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Food Of Gods Festival, Mexico Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple, Mexican Cuision, Beverages, Cakes, Seven Moles, Corn, Chocolate


Food of the Gods Festival held in Oaxaca offers travellers with the best of the country’s gastronomy. This food festival is well-known all over the world and attracts tourists and certainl...

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failaka-island-kuwait
Failaka Island, Kuwait Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Beaches, Monuments, Temple, Swimming Pools, Restaurants, and Playgrounds


Failaka Island is an ideal mélange of rich history and natural beauty. This gorgeous island has only soldiers as its permanent residents, as it was once left shattered by the Gulf War. Ho...

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hollywood-road-hong-kong
Hollywood Road, Hong-kong Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Antiques and Chinoiserie,Horizon Plaza, Landmarks, Street Markets, Antique Shops


Hollywood Road and Upper Lascar Row are must-see stops on every tourist’s circuit. The street is overcrowded with antique shops and open-air knick-knackbazaar; these old-fashioned loc...

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Temple Street, Hong-kong Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Street Bazaar, Open Air Night Market, Fortune Tellers, Wonton Noodles, Clay Pot Rice, Cantonese Opera Singers


Named after Tin Hau Temple, Temple Street is situated at Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon and is a Hong Kong renowned open air night souk. Temple Street is famous partially due to the many Hong Kong films se...

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Wong Tai Sin Temple, Hong-kong Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: The Main Altar, Entrance of the Wong, Lamp holding statues, The Nine Dragon Wall, Fortune-telling stalls.


Wong Tai Sin Temple is one of Hong Kong most legendary temple, devoted to the Great Immortal Wong.When Wong Chuping was 15, he began to follow Taoism. Forty years later, he reached enlightenment...

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penang-malaysia
Penang, Malaysia Entertainment, Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Butterfly Farm, Museum, Kek Lok Si Temple, Penang National Park , Penang Botanical Gardens, Islands, World Heritage Site


Penang is a gorgeoushumid island, situated at the northwest of Peninsular Malaysia. The isle is also called ‘Pinang’ and enjoys a sultry climate with moderatelyconsistent temperature...

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panauti-nepal
Panauti, Nepal Entertainment, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Old Temples, Rivers, Fair


Panauti an ancient Newari town located 32km away from Kathmandu is one of Nepal's chief edifying tradition sites. The small township which is situated at the conve...

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angkor-wat-cambodia
Angkor Wat, Cambodia Land, Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Temple, Architecture, Mountain


Angkor Wat is the most famed ancient temple site in Cambodia, and visiting the ancient Angkorian temples is the reason most visitors come to Cambodia. Angkor Wat was constructed from the early t...

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Wat Ounalom, Cambodia Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Library, temple, architecture


A visit to Wat Ounalom allows insight into the holy teachings, philosophies and history of Buddhism in Cambodia. Perhaps the most famous and oldest of five pagodas in the country, Wat Ounalom is...

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Ta Prohm Temple, Cambodia Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Monastery, Jungle, Temple


Ta Prohm is a quiet and extensive monastery, and unlike most other sites, it has only been partly cleared of overgrowth, and has been deliberately left more or less the way it was initially foun...

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bayon-temple-cambodia
Bayon Temple, Cambodia Entertainment, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple, Park, Scenic Beauty


The Bayon Temple is at the centre of the great walled metropolis of Angkor Thom, which is at the heart of the Angkor Archeological Park. Bayon has some 50 towers, with four colossal engraved fac...

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banteay-samre-cambodia
Banteay Samre, Cambodia Heritage, Pilgrim

Famous for: Art, Temples, Archaeological Park


Built in the idiosyncratic Angkor Wat-style of construction and art, this is a huge, comparatively low-rise temple. It was built around the same time as Angkor Wat, and the influence can seen in...

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Chau Say Thevoda, Cambodia Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple, Libraries, Carvings


Somewhere between 1120 and 1150AD, King Suryavarman II began building this smallish, elegant Hindu temple. It has a central sanctuary, two libraries and four gopuras which are at the four prime ...

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Phimeanakas, Cambodia Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Tower, Temple, Monarchy


A huge, tiered pyramid of laterite and sandstone construction, it is the tallest climbable temple in Angkor Thom, and from the top, it offers a good view of the neighbouring area. The staircase ...

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Preah Khan, Cambodia Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple, Carvings, Monastery


Preah Khan, which means 'sacred sword’ is a temple that has been left in a largely unreconstructed condition. It is not as visually spectacular as Ta Prohm, but it is a big, explorable...

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pre-rup-cambodia
Pre Rup, Cambodia Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple, Carvings, Monastery


A huge temple-mountain, it contains well- conserved carvings of fine detail. This architecturally and attractively excellent temple is situated just south of the East Baray, and is similar in co...

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ta-keo-cambodia
Ta Keo, Cambodia Land, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple, Mountain, Sandstone Blocks


This is a large, temple-mountain style structure, built of massive sandstone blocks. It was built by three different kings: Jayavarman V, Jayaviravarman, and Suryavarman I. When Jayavarman V sta...

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The Ruluos Group Of Temples, Cambodia Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temples, Museum, Monuments


East of Siem Reap alongside National Highway No. 6 is the 9th century group of temples named for the close by town of Roluos. This group of ancient structures are what remains of Hariharalaya, t...

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The Baray Lakes, Cambodia Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Lakes, Resorts, Temples


One of the most outstanding aspects of Angkor is the huge Baray. They are enormous ancient rectangular artificial reservoirs, and the two biggest are on the east and west sides of Angkor Thom. T...

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Cao Dai Temple, Vietnam Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Architecture, temples, churches


The Cao Dai Temple was completed in 1955 when the Cao Dai Army was created following the Japanese occupation of Indochina. Caodaists believe that all religions are eventually the same and seek t...

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Giac Lam Pagoda, Vietnam Entertainment, Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Garden, Amusement Park, Temples


Giac Lam Pagoda, built in 1744, is the oldest Buddhist temple in Ho Chi Minh City and as such was listed as a momentous historical site by the Vietnamese Department of Culture in 1988. Situated ...

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Cholon Ho Chi Minhs Chinatown, Vietnam Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Market, Chinese temples, Chinese restaurants


Ho Chi Minh City’s Cholon is Vietnam’s biggest Chinatown with roots dating back to 1778; it’s also a place of great historical and cultural significance. Chinese minorities hid...

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Mariamman Hindu Temple, Vietnam Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple, Market, Scenic Beauty


Situated close to the Ben Thanh market, the Mariamman Hindu temple serves the small commune of 100 or so Chinese and Vietnamese Tamil Hindus living in Ho Chi Minh City. It is the only Hindu...

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Ephesus, Turkey Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Temple, Church, Mosque, Fishing


Grassy hills neighbouring the ancient city of Ephesus, conceal the remains of a Neolithic settlement dating from 6000 B.C. Excavations have revealed tools of stone, obsidian and bronze among wal...

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Alacahoyuk, Turkey Entertainment, Nature, Pilgrim, Water

Famous for: Park, Sea, Museum


The place of Alacahoyuk is said to be one of the most imperative archaeological discoveries in Anatolia. It was here that the Majestic Graves dating to the Bronze Age were discovered. Archaeolog...

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Terrace Of The Elephants And Terrace Of The Leper, Cambodia Heritage, Nature, Pilgrim

Famous for: Temple, Archaeological Park, Elephants Terace


The terrace of the Elephants is a remarkable 300 meter long, and two and a half-meters high, and is festooned with carved elephants and garudas(Eagles). The north part of the wall contains a num...