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Huángshān Jewish Cemetery
Located in the far eastern suburbs of Harbin, this is the largest Jewish cemetery in East Asia. There are more than 600 graves here, all well maintained. A taxi here takes around 45 minutes and costs about ¥100.
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Dàiluó Peak
For great views of the town, you can trek, take a chairlift (one-way/return ¥50/85) or ride a horse (¥50 one-way) up to the temple on Dàiluó Peak, on the eastern side of Qīngshuǐ River (清水河; Qīngshuǐ Hé).
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Dà Zhào
Dà Zhào is a large, well-maintained lamasery (monastery for lamas) that is still used as a temple. In the sacred main prayer hall you may come upon groups of Mongol monks chanting and praying (usually at 9am).
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Garden of Harmony
Less visited than other gardens around Sūzhōu is the small Qing dynasty Garden of Harmony , which has assimilated many of the features of older gardens and delicately blended them into a style of its own.
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St Stephen’s Beach
A short walk south of Stanley village is this great little bolthole which comes handily with a cafe, showers and changing rooms. In summer you can hire windsurfing boards and kayaks from the water-sports centre.
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Lùzhí Cultural Park
This huge, faux Ming-dynasty complex is filled with tourist shops and a couple of exhibition halls. Admission is free and the landscaped gardens, ponds, pavilions and an opera stage make it a nice area to amble.
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Catholic Church
Visit or take part in prayer at this splendid 1866 Catholic church in Qībǎo.
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Buddhist Temple of the Sea of Wisdom
One of the most attractive pavilions on Longevity Hill, the interior features mural paintings. The exterior is covered in glazed yellow and green bricks and tiles with representations of Buddha on them.
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Orchid Garden
Across from Yuèxiù Park is this charming orchid garden. On the western edge of the park is an old Muslim grave that’s supposedly the burial site of Abu Waqas, who is credited with bringing Islam to China.
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Nánshān Temple
For great views of the surrounding hills, walk 2.5km south of Dàiluó Peak to the isolated, fortress-like Nánshān Temple, which sees far fewer tour groups than the nearby temples and has beautiful stone carvings.
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Gongtang Bumpa Chörten
The large Gongtang Bumpa chörten was allegedly commissioned by Vairocana as a way to resolve a border dispute between rival kings. Its just off the main Tsetang-Chongye road and marks the turn-off to Bhairo-puk.
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Gokung (Tsegu) Monastery & Caves
In the hills above Purang are many retreat caves formed around the cliffside Gokung (Tsegu) Monastery. A ladder leads up to a couple of upper-floor cave chapels decorated with prayer flags and impressive murals.
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Zhāměi Temple
On the outskirts of Yǒngníng, this is a Tibetan monastery with at least 20 lamas in residence. Admission is free, but a donation is expected. A private minivan costs ¥20 per person for the half-hour ride.
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Yangs Restaurant
Octogenarian and travel guru Mr Yang and his wife run this small restaurant in the living room of their home. They serve simple but tasty local food and he may regale you with tales of his life while you eat.
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Sān Chí
Welcome to Third Lake, the largest of the five interconnected lakes that give rise to the regions name. Here, you can feel the wind whip through your hair on a zippy 40 minute boat ride across the still water.
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Printing Press
Before leaving the monastery it’s worth having a look at the printing blocks in this new hall. Photos are ¥5. Prints made on site are for sale (¥25). A small building to the side holds three sand mandalas .
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Museum of the War of Chinese Peoples Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
This modern propaganda-driven museum, on the north side of the main road in Wǎnpíng Town, is dedicated to the July 7th Incident (as it’s called here) and the ensuing war with Japan. Includes English captions.
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Shangri
Thangka master Lobsang Khudup trains young monks in painting and Buddhist philosophy here. The academy also offers classes for tourists, costing ¥200 per day; a real bargain considering the price includes room and board.
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Grand Prix Museum
Cars from the Macau Formula 3 Grand Prix, including the bright-red Triumph TR2 driven by Eduardo de Carvalho that won the first Grand Prix in 1954, are on display here, while simulators let you test your racing skills.
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Fúhǔ Temple
Located about 1km from Bàoguó Temple, Fúhǔ Temple (630m) is hidden deep within the forest. It houses a 7m-high copper pagoda inscribed with Buddhist images and texts. Not included in the Éméi Shān entrance ticket?
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