Category: Asia

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Kushimoto the southernmost of Honshu

Kushimoto (串本町) is a coastal town located in Wakayama (和歌山) Prefecture in western Japan. The center of the town is on a narrow isthmus named Shionomisaki (潮岬), which has the distinction of being the southernmost point of Japan's main island, Honshu (本州).

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Shennongjia: Tianshengqiao

Shennongjia (Chinese: 神農架) is a forestry district in northwestern Hubei (河北) Province, China. Shennongjia occupies 3,253 square kilometers, while over 90% of its area is virgin forest. Choumeizai will talk about Tianshengqiao (天生橋), one of the famous scenic spots in Shennongjia.

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Shennongjia: Shennong Altar

Shennongjia (Chinese: 神農架) is a forestry district in northwestern Hubei (河北) Province, China. Shennongjia is named after Shennong (神農), once a mythological Chinese ruler who has become a deity in folk religion and is venerated as a culture hero in China.

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Shennongjia: Xiangxiyuan

Shennongjia (Chinese: 神農架) is a forestry district in northwestern Hubei (河北) Province, China. Shennongjia occupies 3,253 square kilometers, while over 90% of its area is virgin forest. Choumeizai will talk about Xiangxiyuan (香溪源), one of the famous scenic spots in Shennongjia.

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Qutb Minar the tallest in India

Qutb Minar (Persian: قطب منار) is a minaret and ‘victory tower’ in the Mehrauli (Hindi: महरौली) area of New Delhi (नई दिल्ली), India. It is one of most visited tourist spots in the city due to it being one of the earliest that survives in the Indian subcontinent.

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Humayun's tomb the canon

Humayun's tomb (Hindi: हुमायूँ का मकबरा) is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun (Persian: همایون‎) in Delhi (नई दिल्ली), India. The tomb was built in 1570, it created a precedent for future Mughal architecture of royal mausolea, which reached its zenith with the Taj Mahal (ताज महल).

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Humayun's tomb the paradise garden

Humayun's tomb (Hindi: हुमायूँ का मकबरा) is the tomb of the Mughal Emperor Humayun (Persian: همایون‎) in Delhi (नई दिल्ली), India. The tomb was built in 1570, it was the first garden-tomb on the Indian subcontinent, the scenery of the garden is beautiful.

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Wudang Mountains: Longtou Incense

Wudang Mountains (Chinese: 武當山) are located in the northwestern part of the Hubei (湖北) Province, China. They are home to a famous complex of Taoist (道教) temples associated with the god Xuanwu (玄武). Wudang Mountains have a lot of scenic spots, Longtou Incense (龍頭香) is amongst the most impressive.

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Wudang Mountains: Nanyan Temple

Wudang Mountains (Chinese: 武當山) are located in the northwestern part of the Hubei (湖北) Province, China. They are home to a famous complex of Taoist (道教) temples associated with the god Xuanwu (玄武). Here Choumeizai will talk about Nanyan Temple (南岩宫).

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Wudang Mountains: Zixiao Palace

Wudang Mountains (Chinese: 武當山) are located in the northwestern part of the Hubei (湖北) Province, China. They are home to a famous complex of Taoist (道教) temples associated with the god Xuanwu (玄武). Here Choumeizai will talk about Zixiao Palace (紫霄宮).

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Night market of Luang Phabang

Luang Phabang (Lao: ຫລວງພະບາງ/ຫຼວງພະບາງ) is a city in north central Laos, it was listed in 1995 for well preserved architectural, religious and cultural heritage. Besides the relics, the night market outside Wat May (ວັດໃໝ່ສຸວັນນະພູມາ) is also a must-visit for tourists.

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Mount Phou Si of Luang Phabang

Luang Phabang (Lao: ຫລວງພະບາງ/ຫຼວງພະບາງ) is a city in north central Laos, it was listed in 1995 for well preserved architectural, religious and cultural heritage. Scenic spots are everywhere in Luang Phabang, Choumeizai will talk about Mount Phou Si (ພະທາດພູສີ).

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Wudang Mountains: Top of Jindian

Wudang Mountains (Chinese: 武當山) are located in the northwestern part of the Hubei (湖北) Province, China. Tianzhu Peak (天柱峰) is the highest peak in Wudang Mountains, on the top of the peak sits Jindian (金殿), one of the most distinctive landmarks of the mountains.

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Wudang Mountains: Beneath Jindian

Wudang Mountains (Chinese: 武當山) are located in the northwestern part of the Hubei (湖北) Province, China. They are home to a famous complex of Taoist (道教) temples associated with the god Xuanwu (玄武). Here Choumeizai will talk about the way to Jindian (金頂).

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Sandanbeki the precipice

Sandanbeki (Japanese: 三段壁) is located in Shirahama (白浜町), Nishimuro District (西牟婁郡), Wakayama (和歌山) Prefecture, Japan. This rock wall consists of approximately two kilometers of steep cliffs which are 50 meters high.

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The relics of Wakayama Castle

Wakayama Castle (Japanese: 和歌山城) is located in the city centre of Wakayama (和歌山), Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The castle sits at the mouth of the Kii (紀依) River, which is a symbol and historical site of Wakayama.

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Autumn garden in Wakayama Castle

Wakayama Castle (Japanese: 和歌山城) is located in the city centre of Wakayama (和歌山), Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. The castle is not just a symbol of the city and historical site, but also an ideal place to enjoy the beauty of autumn.

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Wudang Mountains: Taizipo

Wudang Mountains (Chinese: 武當山) are located in the northwestern part of the Hubei (湖北) Province, China. They are home to a famous complex of Taoist (道教) temples associated with the god Xuanwu (玄武). Here Choumeizai will talk about Taizipo (太子坡).

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Tiantishan Grottoes in the desert

Tiantishan Grottoes (Chinese: 天梯山石窟) are a series of rock cut Buddhist cave temples in the Liangzhou (涼州) District of Wuwei (武威) City, Gansu (甘肅) Province, China. With a history of 1,600 years, Tiantishan Grottoes are amongst the earliest grottoes excavated in China.

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