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A Journey through Thailand’s Enigmatic Buddha Splendours

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In an unprecedented revelation, the Bangkok National Museum unveils an exquisite tapestry of 81 Buddha images, each meticulously sculpted over an expansive span of 1,300 years. Until September 10, a captivating fusion of aesthetic allure and profound spirituality beckons visitors to immerse themselves in an extraordinary experience.
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Zhangjiajie: Pillars in the mist

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Once a sleepy town in Hunan’s northwest, Zhangjiajie was unknown to most of the world until its pillar-like rock formations, the 1,080-metre Southern Sky Column, inspired the fictional world of Pandora in James Cameron’s 2009 epic “Avatar”
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Best places to celebrate the candle festival

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Devotees, Buddhist followers, and artists unite to present beautifully-crafted candles to temples, symbolizing the guiding light for monks and novices during their retreat and Buddhist teachings. From Ubon Ratchathani to Nan provinces, here are the country’s best place to celebrate the Khao Phansa Festival.
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Ratchaburi: Journey into the past

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Nestled eight kilometres northwest of downtown Ratchaburi, the Khao Ngu Stone Park is a hidden gem adorned with scattered caves and limestone mountains. Formerly a stone mill, it now offers visitors a chance to bask in the awe-inspiring beauty of the reservoir and relish panoramic mountaintop vistas. The lesser-known sanctuary entices small-time archaeologists and spiritual seekers to explore the timeless allure of ancient Buddhist art adorning the sacred caves.
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Uthai Thani: A Walk Through the Woods

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We all need to get away from time to time, and few places are better than Hup Pa Tat Valley in Uthai Thani province for experiencing the ancient Japanese therapy known as forest bathing.
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BAGAN: Within these walls

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Known as the valley of 2,000 pagodas, the ancient city of Bagan is the highlight of any visit to Myanmar. Located on the vast plains of Upper Myanmar on the bend of the Ayeyarawaddy, its beauty stems not just from its gilded pagodas and stone temples but its murals. And the frescos at one temple alone – the Sulamani – are worth a second and even third trip to Bagan.
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Chiang Rai: The Golden Triangle Revisited

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Fuelled by the myth of the Golden Triangle and home to various tribes and dramatic landscapes, Chiang Rai province in Thailand's north makes a wonderful road trip adventure, You could take a week-long solo road trip from Chiang Saen to the towering Phatang Cliff. If you don't have a week, plan a three-day adventure around the Golden Triangle.
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Japan: Blossoms in the snow

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Pinkish-white cherry blossoms, or sakura as they are known here, peek cautiously from the trees as the cold wind blows, fluttering gently as if welcoming the spring with a round of applause.
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KAZAN- Sweet Revenge for Syuyumbike

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When Ivan the Terrible seized Kazan in Tatarstan – so the tale goes - he wanted Princess Syuyumbike, the beautiful niece of the deposed Tatar khan. Nobody wanted the ugly, paranoid dictator as a husband, so out of sheer desperation she agreed to marry him only if he built a tower higher than anything either of them had ever seen.
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Phetchaburi: A small town with a bold flavour

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The seaside province of Phetchaburi, located 175 kilometers southwest of Bangkok, is already well-known for traditional art, heritage buildings, and natural wonders – but food culture is its newest claim to fame.
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LAOS- A slow boat to Luang Prabang

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Instead of flying to Luang Prabang, former Laos’ capital, visitors can enjoy the leisurely voyage by taking a slow boat down the Mekong River. The two-day trip from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang means less time traveling and more time enjoying  in the local culture and scenery along the great Mekong River.
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Bagan: Pagodas in the mist

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Anyone in Bagan can construct a pagoda. More than 10,000 structures were built between the 11th and 13th centuries, ranging from a commoner's pagoda to the king's stupa with its gilded pinnacle. Today, more than 2,000 pagodas still stand. Visit Bagan, once a capital of a great ancient empire, and discover the beauty and truth hidden within the historical monuments.
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