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Heartbroken mother monkey can not bring herself to lay down her dead baby while she is looking for food Baby monkey died shortly after birth on the famous Mount Emei in the southwest of China The sorrow of the mother was recorded on camera by visitors in Sichuan She was seen as she rocked the […]
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Emei Mountain , located in Sichuan province, is one of the most famous mountains in China. It became a UNESCO World Natural and Cultural Heritage…
No need for binoculars to spot these effigies.
Throughout the passage of time, humankind has gone to great lengths to depict, honour, and exalt their gods. Religious monuments are scattered across the earth, ranging from humble, tranquil places for prayer and worship, to colossal statues that can be seen from miles away. These landmarks are hallmarks of human spirit and tenacity, and for wandering travellers, offer a sweet dose of culture and history. Add these stunning religious monuments to your bucket list for 2018!
Christ of the Abyss
We all know of the massive Christ the Redeemer monument. Sitting atop the Corcovado mountain in Brazil’s Tijuca Forest National Park, Christ the Redeemer is one of the seven manmade wonders of the world. It is a must-see for travellers to Brazil, but there is another impressive statue of Jesus Christ unbeknownst to most conventional travellers. While Christ the Redeemer towers above Rio de Janeiro at 38 metres in height, this statue sits 17 metres below sea level. A bronze statue of Christ rests at the bottom of the Mediterranean Sea, off Italy’s San Fruttuoso Coast.
Photo taken on Dec. 23, 2017 shows a sculpture on Mount Emei in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. Mount Emei, one of the four sacred mountains for Buddhism in China, has been placed on the World Heritage list by the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee.
Tourists wait for sunrise on Mount Emei in southwest China’s Sichuan Province, Dec. 23, 2017. Mount Emei, one of the four sacred mountains for Buddhism in China, has been placed on the World Heritage list by the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee.
Photo taken on Dec. 23, 2017 shows a golden statue of Buddha on Mount Emei in southwest China’s Sichuan Province. Mount Emei, one of the four sacred mountains for Buddhism in China, has been placed on the World Heritage list by the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee.
Leshan, a city in southwest Sichuan province, is worth a try for both its natural scenery and historical architecture.
The city was an important point along the South Silk Road 2,000 years ago. Buddhism was introduced into Leshan via the route.
The first temple of Mount Emei, about 37 kilometers away from downtown Leshan, was built in the first century AD, marking the beginning of the city becoming an eastern holy land of Buddhism.
People in Leshan started to carve an unprecedented, huge Buddha statute in 713. It took 90 years to complete the 71-meter-tall stone effigy.
Mount Emei Scenic Area, including Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area, was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996. The Dongfeng Weir, which dates back more than 350 years, was included on the list of Heritage Irrigation Structures in 2014.
