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Jīngāng Sì
About 100m past Nánwú Temple along the main road is this 400-year-old Nyingma (Red Hat sect) monastery. Turn right at the sign for Sallys Cafe Chiruman Youth Hostel.
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Chapel of Jampa
This small chapel (Jampa Lhakhang), just across from the exit of the Tomb of Tsongkhapa, holds two large images of the Future Buddha, plus the eight bodhisattvas.
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Couple’s Garden
The tranquil Couple’s Garden is off the main tourist route and sees fewer visitors (a relative concept in China), though the gardens, pond and courtyards are quite lovely.
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Guǎngjì Temple
Now the HQ of the Buddhist Association of China, this small, informal temple is a Ming rebuild of the original Jin-dynasty temple, and is often busy with worshippers.
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Guǎngdōng Museum of Art
At the southern end of Èrshā Island (Èrshā Dǎo), this worthy museum showcases the works of important Cantonese artists and has been the site of the Guǎngzhōu Triennale.
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Guōdá Shān
Guōdá Shān looms large at the eastern end of town and takes a full day to climb up and down. From the peak (1500m) you can take in the breathtaking glaciers to the south.
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Former St Ignatius Convent
The former St Ignatius Convent, standing across North Caoxi Rd from St Ignatius Cathedral, is now a restaurant. It once belonged to the Helpers of the Holy Souls.
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Former Post Office
Dating from 1896, this attractive edifice now serves as a tiny museum devoted to relics of the Qing-dynasty postal system. No English captions, nor photos allowed indoors.
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Power Station of Art
Hosting the Shànghǎi Biennale, the Power Station of Art in the disused Nánshì Power Plant has seen some thought-provoking exhibitions. Check to see what is showing.
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Yánfú Sì
The original Mongol town of Bayanhot was centred on this small 18th-century templeì. Completed in 1742, it once housed 200 lamas; around 30 are resident here now.
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Chángfēng Ocean World
Adults may find this subterranean aquarium dank, dingy and dear, but the little people will adore the clownfish and shark tunnel. There are performances every half-hour.
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South Sea Guanyin
The first thing you see as you approach Pǔtuóshān by boat is this 33m-high glittering statue of Guanyin, overlooking the waves at the southernmost tip of the island.
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Museum of Taipa & Coloane History
This museum has a display of excavated relics and other artefacts on the 1st floor, while the 2nd floor contains religious objects, handicrafts and architectural models.
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No 1 Bathing Beach
South of tree-lined Bādàguān, No 1 Bathing Beach is a very popular spot, perhaps for its snack stalls and kiddie toy selection, but more likely for its muscle beach.
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Liáoníng Provincial Museum
Three floors of exhibits highlight the region’s art and history, from prehistoric times through the late Qing dynasty. English explanations accompany most displays.
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Hóngshān Park
More of an amusement park, but with good city views, particularly from the 18th-century hilltop pagoda. The main southern entrance is to the north of the Xīdàqiáo Intersection.
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Lions’ Grove
The one-hectare Lions’ Grove garden, constructed in 1350 by the monk Tian Ru, is famed for its strangely shaped rocks, meant to resemble lions, protectors of the Buddhist faith.
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Ānyuǎn Temple
Closed for repairs at the time of writing, this is a copy of the Gurza Temple in Xīnjiāng. Only the main hall remains, which contains deteriorating Buddhist frescoes. Take bus 10.
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Guanyin Temple
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Museu do Oriente
This gallery on the premises of Casa Garden, the former headquarters of the British East India Company, stages interesting exhibitions of contemporary and ancient art in Macau.
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