temples and things

Buddist delights

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January 12th 2009
Pagodas and temples abound in the Hangzhou are, Buddism is very much alive and well in some parts of China. One of the most famous must sees right in Hangzhou is the LeiFeng Pagoda and surrounding temples. This is a short walk from the hostel and can be seen towering in the sky day and night. It has been rebuilt numerous times, with the last rebuilding in the 1950’s with only the original 97 ... read more

Asia » China » Hangzhou

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For centuries China stood as a leading civilization, outpacing the rest of the world in the arts and sciences, but in the 19th and early 20th centuries, the country was beset by civil unrest, major famines, military defeats, and foreign occupation. A... ... read more