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Buddhist heritage inspiring sights

Hong Kong

The Giant Buddha of Po Lin Monastery, an important Hong Kong site

Taiwan

The impressive classical architecture of the Mengjia Longshan temple

Singapore

Singapore's Asian Civilisations Museum, a big sample of the Asian people big diversity

Thailand

The golden pagoda of Doi Suthep, an impressive place of Buddhist pilgrimage

Thailand

Ayutthaya, the monumental capital of the ancient Kingdom of Siam

Cambodia

The jewel in Cambodia's crown: the architectural marvel of the Angkor Wat temple

Hong Kong

The monastery of the 10,000 golden Buddhas

Bangladesh

Somapura Mahavihara, the wonder of pre-islamic Bangladesh

China

Mogao Caves, the great ancient treasure of the Silk Road

India

The Ellora Grottoes, an impressive display of religious art and architecture

Sri Lanka

Dambulla, grottoes of relics and mysticism in the heart of Sri Lanka

Nepal

Lumbini, the brithplace of Buddha

Indonesia

Borobudur, the great monument to the Buddhist religion

Taiwan

Turn bad luck into fortune by touring Kaohsiung's Dragon and Tiger Pagodas

China

The majestic cliffside sanctuaries of Maijishan grottoes