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Of the three most famous temples, the Kun Iam temple comes in at number one. Its history goes back to the 1600s and borrows unique architectural tweaks from the Ming dynasty. It’s also famous because it is the place where the first Sino American treaty was signed in 1844.

So what do tourists have to see? The temple comprises of three main shrines which are placed behind each other. The Buddha of longevity hall, a hall of Sakyamuni and the Kun Iam Hall all have many smaller shrines which surround these main halls. Non Buddhists make the trek to this temple to take in the beautiful art work on the walls of these temples. Typical to its Ming Dynasty origins these halls feature detailed and intricate work making them more beautiful to look at.

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From the luxurious ambiance of its opulent palaces to the rustic beauty of its desert, Rajasthan is all wrapped up in breathtaking beauty. Every city of this Rajput land has its own stories of bravery and romance to tell. The very mention of this land of Raja-Maharajas paints a royal, romantic and bold image in the mind. The sight of colorful turbans and glittering ghagras(skirts) is something you can never forget.

A great hit with tourists across the globe, Rajasthan occupies a cherished place on the map of India. Soaked in royalty, this fascinating destination of India is highly praised for its rich cultural heritage, glorious history and numerous tourist attractions. Palaces, havelis, forts, gardens, lakes, desert, mountains and wildlife…Rajasthan has everything.

Jaisalmer city of this famous Indian tourist destination give you a taste of a colorful desert, Jaipur takes pride in its architectural marvels and precious and semi-precious stones, Udaipur leaves you spell bound with stunning palaces, Pushkar invites you to the world famous cattle fair, Jodhpur wins heart with its forts and handicrafts, Ajmer houses one of the most famous pilgrimage, and the list seems to be endless.

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The Camoes Garden and Grotto is the oldest and largest among Macau’s public gardens. Spanning an area of 20,000 square meters, the park is a haven of lush tranquility. Meandering pathways take the visitor through the sights of hills, majestic trees, and grass brightened by an abundance of colorful flowers.

The garden was originally a section of the residence of the Chairman of the British East India Company. In 1886, following the death of the succeeding owner, a Portuguese merchant, it was gifted to the state in memory of the renowned Portuguese poet Luis de Camoes. The poet lived for two years in Macau and is said to have spent much time in the park composing poetry. The grotto was built in 1835 by the Portuguese trader encircling a bust of Luis de Camoes. The government later constructed the bronze bust seen today. The grotto also contains inscriptions of the poet’s most widely read poems. On June 10th annually, the Portuguese in Macau gather at the grotto to commemorate the poet.

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When speaking of potatoes, people always consider that they are so common that they are not worthy to talk about. But in the German’s eyes, the potatoes are so excellent food. The German have a special love to the potatoes. The potatoes always help the German solve all kinds of problems every time they meet.

The potatoes museum in Munich is one of the three potatoes museums in Germany. This museum collects thousands of potatoes that come from all over the world. Besides the yellow potatoes, there are also the purple, black and red potatoes while they are in different shapes such as round, pine cone, moon, strip and so on.

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Dense cedar forests, enchanting River Lidder, majestic glaciers, pleasant cool winds and snow clad peaks – all these form the perfect combination required for the best of relaxing holidays. This is Pahalgam, the most beautiful and unspoiled hill resort in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. Also known as the shepherd’s village, Pahalgam also lets you the wonderful opportunity to see large herds of sheep and goats grazing over the vast landscapes on the hills. If this is not enough for you, Pahalgam is the right place to try out the best of adventure sports or to visit the holy cave shrine of Amarnath.

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Located at an altitude of about 2130 meters, Pahalgam is situated at the confluence of the two streams flowing from the Lidder River and Sheshnag Lake. The beautiful hill resort lies at a diatance of 95 km from Srinagar and serves as the gateway to the abode of the lord Shiva. This is the starting point and the base camp for the devotees willing to visit the holy cave of Amarnath. Chandanwari is the last motorable halt and rest of the journey to Amarnath cave is to be taken on foot. The journey is organized in the months of Sawan (July to August) every year.

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