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Key Features of People’s ParkHistorical Significance: People’s Park, established in 1911, is Chengdu’s first public park. It was created during the late Qing Dynasty and has since been a place of recreation, relaxation, and historical importance. It contains several monuments, such as the Monument to the Martyrs of the Railway …

Wenshu Temple is a renowned Buddhist temple located in the heart of Chengdu, Sichuan Province, China. It’s dedicated to Wenshu (Manjushri), the Bodhisattva of Wisdom, and is one of the most significant religious and cultural landmarks in the region. Here’s an overview of the temple:HistoryWenshu Temple dates back to the …

A thangka, also spelled as “tangka,” “thankga,” or “tanka,” is a traditional Tibetan Buddhist painting on cotton, silk appliqué, or paper, usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, or mandala. The word “thangka” means “recorded message” in Tibetan, reflecting its use as a teaching tool or visual aid in religious practice. …

Danba County (丹巴县), located in the Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture in Sichuan Province, China, is renowned for its stunning natural landscapes, unique architecture, and rich Tibetan culture. Often referred to as the “Kingdom of Thousands of Ancient Watchtowers,” Danba is a picturesque destination, known for its photogenic Tibetan villages, rivers, …

Guide Danxia Geopark is famous for its colorful Danxia landforms. Located in Guide county near the yellow river, 100km south of Xining. The Danxia here is colorful and diverse in shape. It is very spectacular and is a good place for photography. The geopark covers a large area, including Akong …