Posts Tagged With: leshan
UNESCO in China and my New Goal
UNESCO is an international organization that recognizes places all over the world that have either unique natural properties or a special culture. Once they are on “the list” the places get a special level of protection (and access to special funds) but it is up to the individual countries to maintain and control the &hellip Continue reading
Categories: China, Chinese Culture, Traveling
Tags: Beijing, Forbidden City, giant buddha, Huang shan, leshan, lijiang, Mountain, sights, sites, Tai Shan, Tourist sites, travel, UNESCO
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Leshan’s Giant Buddha
There are so many famous giant stone statues in the world. The Sphinx in Egypt is one, the carved building front in Petra is another. We hear about all these wonders and marvels as they are featured in movies, documentaries and on the cover of National Geographic. But there is one stone marvel I had &hellip Continue reading
Categories: China, Chinese Culture, Traveling
Tags: giant buddha, leshan, monk, stone carving
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