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Buddha Park, Vientiane, Laos, also known as Xieng Khuan, meaning “Spirit City”, the park contains over 200 reinforced concrete statues created by priest-shaman Luang Pu Bunleua Sulilat, started in 1958 with the intention to integrate Hinduism and Buddhism.
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Pha That Luang Buddhist temple grounds, Vientiane, Laos
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Vientiane, Laos – carved tree trunks at Pha That Luang temple
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Kunming side streets, Hunan Province, China
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The Great Wall of China – portion near Bejing that has been rebuilt since its original construction during the Ming Dynasty (1368–1644).
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Cicada flies, abundant in China during Summer, are caught as food, using a long pole with a sticky end.
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For two amazing weeks we visited our oldest son, Adrian, where he lives and teaches in Zibo, China. Probably the best vacation we’ve ever had — lots of walking, motorcycles, buses, taxis, trains and planes. Incredible!
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