Adventures and meditation in Nepal
- By Zhang Lulu
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Visit religious, historical sites in Kathmandu
Nepal is home to less than 30 million people, 80 percent of whom practice Hinduism and the rest embraces Buddhism and other religions. Locals like to say that Nepal has more gods and goddesses than human beings, more temples than houses, and more festivals than calendar days.
There are a number of religious, historical sites that have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. One is the Durbar Square in Kathmandu, which houses the royal palace of the former Kathmandu Kingdom. Several buildings on the square were damaged during the 2015 earthquake, leaving wood and rubbles that are still scattered on the square. A visit to the damaged architecture propped up by wooden beams gives you a uniquely strange sense of the ancient work waiting for rebirth.
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Swayambhu is an ancient architecture complex on top of a hill in Kathmandu. It is a sacred Buddhist pilgrimage site, attracting many pilgrims and tourists every day. [Photo by Zhang Lulu/China.org.cn] |
Another sight is Swayambhu, an ancient architecture complex atop a hill in Kathmandu. Besides admiring the Buddhist stupa, you can also take in a view of the Nepali capital. Just beware of the monkeys that may suddenly jump in front of you and grab your food away!
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