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Guardian gods at the Fenxian Temple in Luoyang

China, UNESCO

The Longmen Grottoes in Luoyang

by Westwards / 13 January 2016

As we are preparing our trip to Sri Lanka we read up on Buddhism and we also recall some of …

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Archer figure of the Terracotta Army in Xian

China, UNESCO

Terracotta Dreams: our Xian highlights

by Westwards / 6 July 2006

Emperor Shi Huangdi wanted to be immortal. It could have been possible. He had just conquered every kingdom he knew …

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Meridien Gate of the Forbidden City Beijing with visitors

China, UNESCO

Forbidden Capital-ism? A visit to the Forbidden City

by Westwards / 11 June 2006

“Mao brought great happiness to the people of China,” tells us a young shopkeeper. “And the Buddha is also very …

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