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Ornate Asian Temples

Exquisite photographs of traditional temples in China, featuring elaborate architectural details and cultural significance within serene settings.

Lama Temple on village street
Lama Temple on village street
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View of vibrant red lanterns hanging from a dark wooden pavilion framing a golden dragon sculpture against a blue backdrop, Portland, Oregon, United States.
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Vietnam, Hue Imperial City. Thai Hoa Palace, roof detail
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A pavilion and Kung Fu monument at Shaolin temple, the birthplace of Kung Fu martial art, Henan Province, China
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Shankh Monastery, Mongolia
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Pavilions in Jingshan Park, Beijing, China, Asia
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JARDINES DE LA FAELICIDAD CONSTRUIDO EN EL S XVI EN LA DINASTIA MING POR PAN YUNDUAN PARA RETIRO DE SU PADRE PAN EN. Location: JARDINES DE YUYUAN-YU GARDEN. SHANGHAI. China.
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Ancient Chinese architecture reflected in water on a misty day with visitors exploring the area.
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Ruiguang Pagoda, Suzhou, China
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Summer Imperial Palace on the outskirts of Beijing. China. Summer Imperial Palace on the outskirts of Beijing
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Beihai Park is an imperial garden to the north-west of the Forbidden City in Beijing.. Beihai Park is an imperial garden
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China, Gansu Province, Jiayuguan, Ming Fortress (1372) Western Limit Of Great Wall
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CHINA, SHAANXI PROVINCE, XIAN, BIG WILD GOOSE PAGODA
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China, Yunnan, Tuanshan. A doorway to an old house in the historic Tuanshan village, built in the Qing Dynasty.
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Forbidden City in Beijing, China
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Asia, Mongolia, Kharkhorin. Erdene Zuu Khiid Monastery.
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Unique designs in the top of balusters on a stone railing, beijing china
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Reflection, Phoenix Hall, Byodo-in Temple, Uji, Kyoto Prefecture, Japan
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Japan, Kumamoto, Kumamoto-jo, Castle, exterior, night,
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Shanghai Tower, Second Tallest Building in World, Jin Mao Tower from Yuyuan Garden, Old Town, Shanghai, China
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China, Shanxi Province, Pingyao City (W.H.),, Yamen Street,Gate near the ancient Governor Bldg.
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National Palace Museum, Museum, Taipei, Taiwan, Asia,
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Philipinas, Cebu City. Cebu Island. Taoist Temple Cebu
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Pagoda in Xiangshan Park,  Beijing City of People's Republic of China,
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Vietnam, Hue, Citadel, Imperial City, Thai Hoa Palace
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Cloud Platform South Gate, Great Wall, Juyongguan, Beijing, China. closest gateway to Beijing. Built 1300's. Small Gate Chinese mean Place discuss Country's plan. Big Gate Chinese means 'Most Glorious Gate Under Heaven'.
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Beijing Beihai Park
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Korea,Seoul,Gyeongbokgung Palace,Gwanghwamun Gate
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Inside Huaiyuan Tulou, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nanjing County, Fujian, China
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The entry facade to the Forbidden City in Beijing, China.
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Vietnam: The Xung Khiem Pavilion on Luu Khiem Lake in the grounds of the Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, Hue.  Emperor Tu Duc (22 September 1829 - 17 July 1883) (full name: Nguyen Phuc Hong Nham, also Nguyen Phuc Thi) was the fourth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam and reigned from 1847-1883.  The son of Emperor Thieu Tri, Prince Nguyen Phuc Hong Nham succeeded his father on the throne, with the reigning title of Tu Duc, but family troubles caused his era to have a violent start. Thieu Tri had passed over his more moderate eldest son, Hong Bao, to give the throne to Tu Duc.
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South Korea, Seoul, Gyeongbokgung Palace,
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Summer Palace Suzhou Street at Yuanmingyuan Park Beijing China Asia Beijing, China, June 09 2018: Summer Palace Suzhou Street at Yuanmingyuan Park Beijing China Asia Copyright: xZoonar.com/MichalakisxPpalisx 21832866
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Portrait of Mao Zedong (Chinese communist leader) above the Tiananmen, or Gate of Heavenly Peace, is a monumental gate in the centre of Beijing, widely used as a national symbol of China. First built during the Ming dynasty in 1420, Tiananmen was the entrance to the Imperial City, within which the Forbidden City was located.
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Reflex of ancient building in the Hue Imperial City
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View of the merdeka 108 tower from the Thean Hou Temple
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Area of royal Palace in Seoul, South Korea
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Area of royal Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Asia
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Low angle view of the Temple of Heaven, Beijing, China
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Fortress at Jiayuguan Pass, Gansu, China.
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Tiananmen Square with marble column, Beijing, China.
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The Forbidden City, was the former Chinese imperial palace from the Ming dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty (the years 1420 to 1912). The Forbidden City served as the home of emperors and their households and was the ceremonial and political center of Chinese government for almost 500 years. Constructed from 1406 to 1420, the complex consists of 980 buildings and covers 72 hectares (over 180 acres). The Forbidden City was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987and is listed by UNESCO as the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world.
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Tibetan style roof and entrance, Gandan Monastery, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Asia
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Beautiful chinese building and pond
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Traditional Chinese building illuminated at night in Beijing, China
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Asia, China, Beijing. A brightly-roofed tower and wide moat guard the entrance to the Forbidden City, a World Heritage Site, Beijing, China.
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Chinese ancient buildings with red lamps at the city center of Xian, China
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Vietnam, Da Nang. Historic village of Hoi An, important trading port from the 15th-19th century. Japanese Covered Bridge, c. 1593. A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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China, Gansu, Zhangye, Mati Sa Temple Built In To The Cliff Face
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rooftops at the forbidden city, beijing, china
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season africa  in morocco the old    contruction and the historical village
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Gate of Chua Trinh Pagoda, Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam
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Pavilion with pond in Yuyuan Garden, Shanghai, China
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West Lake, Hangzhou, China HANGZHOU, CHINA, DECEMBER - 2018 - Aerial view of west lake from leifing pagoda viewpoint, hangzhou city, china Copyright: xZoonar.com/DanielxFerreira-LeitesxCiccarinox 13801838
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China Town, Las Vegas
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View of ancient Chinese architecture juxtaposed against modern high-rises, a blend of history and progress in Chongqing, Chongqing, China.
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China, Beijing. Forbidden City, Gate of Supreme Harmony.
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Beihai Park is the imperial garden to the north-west of the Forbidden City in Beijing. China. Beihai Park
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Renmin Peoples Park mit Gebäuden und Brücke in Tianjin Renmin Peoples park with buildings and bridge in Tianjin LicenseRF Copyright: xZoonar.com/MarcxVenemax 23292246
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Daily life in Beijing China.
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Asia, Vietnam, Hue
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Low angle view of a pavilion on a cliff at the Imperial Garden, Forbidden City, Beijing, China
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Two pavilions & the Tea House sits across Zither Lake at the Portland Classical Chinese Garden,  an authentically built Ming Dynasty style garden - PORTLAND, OREGON
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Bell Tower, dating from 14th century rebuilt by the Qing in 1739, Xian City, Shaanxi Province, China
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Forbidden City is the largest palace complex in the world. Located in the heart of Beijing, near the main square of Tiananmen. Forbidden City
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View of traditional Chinese architecture in Yu Garden, Shanghai, China, Asia
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Korean Bell of Friendship pagoda in San Pedro, California

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Beijing Forbidden City turret
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VISTA GENERAL-CONSTRUIDO 1420-SUPERFICIE 267 HECTAREAS-DINASTIA MING. Location: TEMPLO DEL CIELO. Peking. China.
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Interior architecture design details in the Inner courtyard of the Grand Palace (Gyeongbokgung Palace) in Seoul, Korea.
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Lotus Bridge (also called Five Pagoda) Bridge on Slim West Lake (Shouxihu), Yangzhou, Jiangsu, China
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Lingyin Temple, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China, Asia
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JARDINES-FIGURA DE LEON-DRAGON EN BRONCE-(POR DETRAS)DINASTIA QUING. Location: SOMMERPALAIS. Peking. China.
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Kaiyuan Temple at night. The temple was first established 738AD. Chaozhou, Guangdong Province, China
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CHINESE PAGODA & MEETING HALL IN HOI AN    VIETNAM
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High angle view of a palace, Forbidden City, Beijing, China
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Crane in front of Quoc Tu Giam temple Ha Noi, Viet Nam
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Vietnam, Hanoi, Quan Su pagoda, Ambassador's pagoda
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Dun Huang Silk Road Hotel; Jiuquan, Gansu, China
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Thien Tru pagoda, perfume pagoda in Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia
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China, Yunnan province, Dali Town. Three Pagodas and pavilion reflected in a lake at Chongsheng Temple
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architecture
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Village of Thanh-Bao, surrounded by Hà-Nôi, Tonkin, Indochina the Nhu 'T-chu-tu' temple or keyword ("unique pillar pillar") , Léon Busy in Indochina (French - Village de Thanh-bao , environs de Hà-nôi , Tonkin , Indochine Le temple Nhu' t-chu-tu' ou Mot-cot ( «Pagode du pilier unique» )). Buddhism, temple, roof, pagoda, water piece, religious architecture, Religion , Habitat , Architecture, Indochina, Tonkin, Hanoi, pagoda called "Môt Côt", View taken from the interior
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China, Beijin City, Beihai Lake, Beihai Park, White Dagoba
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View of ornate, dark tiled eaves of traditional Chinese architecture contrast with the sleek, modern skyscraper rising behind, blending old and new, Chongqing, Chongqing, China.
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Wutai Shan, Shanxi Province, China, Asia
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The Famous Temple of Heaven Monument in Beijing China
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Chinatown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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Thai Hoa Palace, Hue, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia
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The Linggu Temple and Pagoda was first built in 515 CE, during the Liang Dynasty (502 - 557 CE). The Linggu Pagoda was built in 1929. The temple is Buddhist. Nanjing dates back to the beginning of the Warring States Period (403-221 BCE). Between the 3rd and 6th centuries CE, Nanjing was the capital of the Southern dynasties at a time when non-Chinese were in command in northern China. After various natural disasters and a peasant rebellion, the new Sui dynasty moved the imperial capital to Xian (589 CE) and destroyed Nanjing, along with almost all of its cultural and historical relics. Nanjing regained national importance at the beginning of the Ming dynasty, when its first emperor, Hongwu (Zhu Yuanzhang), set up the seat of government here in the Southern Capital until it was transferred to Beijing in 1421.
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Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island. Aberdeen Fishing Village.
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Temple of the Sun, Beijing, China
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Hien Lam is a monument built to commemorate the Nguyen Dynasty within the Citadel of Hue. It was built in 1821-2 during the reign of Emperor Minh Mang (1791-1841). The shrine is 17m high, making it the tallest structure in the Citadel. Emperor Gia Long ordered the construction of Hue Citadel in 1805. The vast complex is built according to the notions of fengshui or Chinese geomancy, but following the military principles of the noted 18th century French military architect Sebastien de Vauban. The result is an unusual and elegant hybrid, a Chinese-style Imperial City carefully aligned with surrounding hills, islands and waterways, but defended by massive brick walls between 6-12 metres high and 2.5 metres thick, punctuated by towers, ramparts, a massive earth glacis, and 24 Vauban-inspired bastions. The entire complex was further protected by wide moats, crossed by gracefully arched stone bridges leading to ten gates, the chief of which is Cua Ngo Mon, the south-east facing Meridian Gat
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Low angle view of a gate of a monastery, Po Lin Monastery, Lantau, Hong Kong, China
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Gyeongbokgung Palace and its grounds on a fine autumn day in Seoul, South Korea, Asia
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Chinese lanterns hanging in a building, Xidi, Anhui Province, China
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Building in China with background people and motion blur
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Archery tower, also known as Qianmen Gate, adjacent to Zhengyangmen Gate, Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China
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Historic centre with traditional buildings at night, illuminations, Shanghai, China, Asia
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VIETNAM, HUE, THIEN MU PAGODA (HEAVENLY LADY PAGODA)
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A picture of the The Chinatown Gate, in Bangkok
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