Beautiful Places

Gyeongju Historic Areas, Beautiful place to visit in South Korea. Once the capital of the ancient kingdom of Silla, Gyeongju is a coastal city in South Korea with a rich selection of cultural and historical attractions. Its Silla heritage stretches back over 1000 years, with ancient sites, relics and ruins found throughout the city. The Gyeongju National Museum is home to countless treasures and the 23 ton Emille Bell cast in AD771. Gyeongju’s other highlights include the scenic Anapji Pond, Tumuli Park which is the site of incredible giant grass-covered burial mounds and the ancient UNESCO World Heritage Listed Bulguk-sa Temple. Just out of town, dramatically located on the slopes of Toham Mountain, Seokguram Grotto is another must see! Gyeongju is the historical and cultural heart of South Korea, providing an unrivaled insight into the country’s history, religion and culture. Source: Beautifulplace

10 Beautiful Temples in The World to See, which include Buddhism, Hinduism, Sikhism, and Taoism. These people worship in temples, which are architecturally as diverse as the religions are different from each other. There are hundreds or might thousands of amazing temples in the world. Take a look at these beautiful sanctuaries and visit them once in the region. Wat Rong Khun, Chiang Rai, Thailand The magnificent contemporary Buddhist temple will be fully finished in 2070 only. However, the brainchild of artist Chalermchai Kositpipat already looks stunning. Gawdawpalin Temple, Bagan, Myanmar The pagoda was built between 12-13th centuries. The temple is used for meditation and other Buddhist rituals. Prambanan, Central Java, Indonesia The Hindu temple was built in 9th century and dedicated to the Trimurti: Brahmā, Vishnu and Shiva. The walls are all covered with impressive carvings, telling the religious stories.  Sheikh Zayed Grand ...