{"id":28690,"date":"2013-10-08T16:25:19","date_gmt":"2013-10-08T15:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/?p=28690"},"modified":"2021-02-12T07:39:29","modified_gmt":"2021-02-12T07:39:29","slug":"places-to-visit-to-explore-buddhist-temples","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelhouseuk.co.uk\/news\/destinations\/places-to-visit-to-explore-buddhist-temples.htm","title":{"rendered":"Places to visit to Explore Buddhist Temples"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you have been craving for an adventure and the thrill of exploring new horizons then the best way to spend your holiday is to visit the Buddhist temples.<\/p>\n

You head to a place which has some of the most stunning temples. There are a few options of destinations to choose from so take your pick and gear up for an adventure of a lifetime when booking cheap flights to Thailand<\/a>. This is your chance to visit places such as India, China, Japan, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand and several others as they all have one thing in common: the stunning Buddhist temples.<\/p>\n

Thailand<\/strong><\/p>\n

This is the best place to get a dose of some of the best Buddhist sanctuaries. This place boasts of landmarks which are hundreds of years old and have been preserved in its present form until today. These landmarks are the Buddhist temples and hence are a must see especially when you visit Thailand and especially Bangkok.<\/p>\n

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    Do not miss out on the Temple of Dawn<\/a> which is more commonly known as the Wat Arun and is situated on the side of the famous Chao Phraya River. What is most fascinating about this temple is that it is known as the centre of the universe in Buddhist cosmology and hence holds great significance. Watch the sun set behind this stunning temple and witness one of the most beautiful views and sceneries that you will ever see.<\/p>\n

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    China<\/strong><\/p>\n

    This is a place that is home to some of the most important temples that attract thousands of pilgrims each year. One of the temples that should be under your radar is the Jokhang Temple<\/a> which is situated in Lhasa. This is a temple which is sacred especially in Tibetan Buddhism. If you ever wanted to explore the mesmerizing architecture of the Buddhist temples, China is the perfect place to start.<\/p>\n

    Indonesia<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Who hasn\u2019t heard of Borobudur<\/a> which is the single most famous Buddhist temple in the world? This temple is located on an Indonesian island and was known to be built over a period of 75 years so this is your chance to go back in time and be the first out of your friends to witness one of the largest and widely popular temples.<\/p>\n

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    Japan<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Buddhist temples in Japan are exquisite, their unique in design and marvelled by tourists and locals alike. These temples are a combination of smaller segments usually encompassing a huge main hall which is sometimes referred to as the Buddha hall, a Pagoda representing a relic or an ancient Buddhist artifact, a meditation hall where the serene environment of these beautiful temples allows those who come to meditate to achieve mental satisfaction which in Buddhism is referred to as nirvana. Nirvana being the calm and peace of the mind after it has been desecrated with desires and material wants.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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