Wat Long Khun is an 18th century temple located in the village of Xiang Men on the opposite side of the Mekong River from Luang Prabang. The temple is almost directly across from Wat Xieng Thong. Even though it is across the river from one of Laos’ most visited temples, Wat Long Khun is off [...]
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Wat Phnom is one of the most important temples in Phnom Penh. It was built in 1372 or 1422 (depending on the source) and sits atop a 27 meter hill (called phnom in Khmer) near the Tonle Sap River in the northeast section of the city. The first legend regarding the founding of the temple [...]
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Unofficially known as Buddha’s Birthday, Visakha Bucha not only commemorates Buddha’s birth but also his enlightenment and passing away. It is celebrated in many Buddhist countries in South and Southeast Asia including Indonesia (among the Buddhist minority). It falls on the full moon Uposatha day (typically the 5th or 6th lunar month). The date varies [...]
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Wat Chiang Mun is Chiang Mai’s oldest temple, which was constructed at around the city’s development in 1296. It was built by King Mengrai, founder of the city who lived in the temple while the new Lanna capital was being built. The temple is located inside the old city, which is contained within a city [...]
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Bromo-Tengger-Semeru National Park is located in East Java. The National Park is named after its two most popular mountains (Mount Semeru and Mount Bromo) and the Tengger people who inhabit the area. The national park is more than 800 square kilometers in area and its highest point is at Mount Semeru, which is 3,676 meters [...]
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