Walking into Bad Gangduba Square is like breaking into Nepal's historical volume. It is located in the Kathmandu Valley, as a collection of medieval Nepalese art and architecture, is a UNESCO-certified world cultural heritage, called the "open-air museum". On the square, red brick ancient buildings are arranged closely, wood carvings and stone carvings can be seen everywhere. The designs on the windows and columns are exquisite and complicated, and the images of characters, animals, gods and other figures are lifelike, quietly telling the story of the past. The temple of Niatabola is the symbol of the square. This five-story pagoda is directly inserted into the clouds. Near the thousand steps, the statues of the beast and the statues of Lux stand majestic. It is also a portrait of Nepalese life. Women draw water by the ancient wells, children laugh on the stone road, and the elderly chat on the steps. The street handicraft shops are full of Tangka, wood carvings, pottery, and can not help but choose. The square was hit by the earthquake in 2015 and many buildings were badly damaged. Although some have been repaired, the ruins are still telling the disaster. This also makes people cherish these historical relics more and more, and wake up to the importance of cultural heritage protection. Bad Gang Duba Square is a visual enjoyment, spiritual baptism, and a dialogue with history. It is worth every visitor to slow down and savor.
Namobuddha Monastery
M.M.R. Maruf
Namobuddha Monastery is a serene and spiritual retreat nestled in the hills of Kavre, Nepal. Known for its peaceful ambiance, breathtaking mountain views, and rich Buddhist heritage, it’s a perfect place for meditation and self-reflection. The monastery's intricate architecture, prayer flags, and chanting monks create a truly calming experience. Visitors can enjoy the tranquil surroundings, learn about Buddhist teachings, and soak in the positive energy.
Nagarkot
番禺Michael
Nagarkot is a village near the Himalayas in Nepal. It is located on a ridge facing the Himalayas. It is known as the "viewing platform of the Himalayas" and offers the widest and most beautiful view of the world's highest peak.
The edge of the Kathmandu Valley is famous for its charming mountain scenery. Among all the scenic spots, the scenery of Nagarkot Resort is the best. You can generally enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery when you go to Nagarkot from October to March of the following year. It is 32 kilometers away from the capital.
To go to Nagarkot, it is recommended to arrange a chartered car to and from, because the shuttle bus takes a long time and the shuttle bus runs infrequently.
Kathmandu Durbar Square
Tuhin007
Kathmandu Durbar Square is a UNESCO World Heritage site showcasing Nepal’s rich history and architecture. Highlights include the Taleju Temple, Kumari Ghar, and the Hanuman Dhoka Palace. Despite earthquake damage, restoration efforts have preserved its cultural significance.
Buddha Stupa
郭润龙浪迹天涯
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1. Boudhanath Stupa is a landmark building in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. It is the world's largest round stupa and one of the world cultural heritage sites. It is 38 meters high and 100 meters in diameter. It is said to have been built by King Shiva Deva of the Lichavi Dynasty in the 6th century BC. It is a cultural relic of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal and an important spiritual totem of Mahayana Buddhists. It is said that there are relics of Kasyapa Buddha in the stupa, which is an important spiritual totem in Mahayana Buddhism. Because the top of the stupa is painted with wisdom eyes, it is also called the Big Eyes Stupa. It is also said that when the stupa was built, it was a drought, and the craftsmen took dewdrops and mud, so it is also called the Dewdrop Stupa. During the worship season, Buddhists from Bhutan, Sikkim, and Tibet in my country will gather here to worship, so Chinese signs are often seen. The scenic area is divided into three major parts: the stupa, the Padmasambhava Temple, and the shop area. It is a good place for sightseeing photography, humanities learning, worshiping Buddha, shopping, and parent-child strolls. When praying around the pagoda, you need to go around it three times in a clockwise direction.
①Address: Circle Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Nepal
②Transportation: Direct bus access, difficult to park by car
③Peak season: None
④Time: 2 hours
⑤Ticket price: 400 rupees (22.2 yuan)
2. The Great Pagoda consists of four-story pagoda base and five-story pagoda body, specifically:
①The first floor of the pagoda base: There are small Buddhist niches, prayer wheels, bells and other Buddhist instruments between the entrances and exits
②The second floor of the pagoda base: There is an incense burner standing at the worship area in front of the pagoda, which looks very much like the pagoda in Tibetan Buddhism (the instrument for storing the corpse of a monk). You need to take off your shoes on this floor, as the ground may be hot in summer. You can also walk around the tower on this floor, and enjoy the street view under the tower
③ The third and fourth floors of the tower base: It is forbidden to go up, and these two floors are blank and have no scenery
④ The four corners of the tower courtyard: Because the tower courtyard wall is circular and the tower base is similar to a cross (12 corners), there are four open spaces in the first floor of the tower base, which are respectively equipped with a painting pool (a pool for painting the white tower body with paint, and a small statue stands on the wellhead next to it), green plants (2 places, the edge of the green plants in one place is surrounded by dense stainless steel small bowls, each bowl contains 2 flowers, orange and yellow; the other place has a small Buddha statue under the green plants), and a small tower
⑤ The first floor of the tower body: The semi-circular tower base represents water, and it is also said to be the womb that creates life. There are golden niches on all four sides, and the five Tathagatas are enshrined inside. The ground is a circle of prayer wheels, and visitors can turn it clockwise to pray for blessings
⑥ The second floor of the tower: a square structure, representing the earth, four squares are painted with a pair of eyebrows and eyes, called "wisdom eyes", symbolizing omniscience
⑦ The third floor of the tower: a triangular structure, representing fire, divided into 13 levels, with a decreasing cross-sectional area layer by layer, in a cone shape, symbolizing the thirteen positions of the Bodhisattva from cause to effect
⑧ The fourth floor of the tower: an umbrella-shaped structure, representing the wind, with a small bell hanging below, and a gentle breeze will make bursts of sound, symbolizing nirvana
⑨ The fifth floor of the tower: a spiral structure, representing the essence of life, composed of all things composed of water, earth, fire, and wind, called "the harmony of the four elements" in Buddhism
⑩ Colorful ribbons: multiple, connecting the top of the tower to the ground, shaped like colorful prayer flags, in the order of blue, white, red, green, and yellow...
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