Gu Guanyin Temple’s Ginkgo: A Golden Autumn Near Xi’an
A golden canopy rises above the temple roofs, and fallen leaves seem to turn the ground into a second canopy below. The ginkgo at Gu Guanyin...
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Temples: Stories & Places to Explore
Discover the art behind Wat Rong Khun in Chiang Rai, what to notice at the White Temple and how to plan a respectful, relaxed visit. Discover the famous ginkgo at Gu Guanyin Temple near Xi’an, with context for its reported age, seasonal colour and respectful ways to enjoy an autumn tree.
Start with Wat Rong Khun: Visiting Chiang Rai’s White Temple and Gu Guanyin’s Ginkgo: Golden Leaves and a Thoughtful Autumn Visit.
Wat Rong Khun: The White Temple’s Full Photographic Detail
From a distance, Wat Rong Khun seems almost weightless: white forms rise against the sky, and small reflective details catch the light. Come...
Wat Rong Khun: The White Temple’s Art, Symbolism and History
Wat Rong Khun catches the light before you have worked out where to look. White surfaces, mirrored details and elaborate sculpture create a ...
Xuankong Hanging Temple: Architecture Against a Shanxi Cliff
Rows of decorated roofs seem to cling to a cliff, with narrow galleries connecting one part to another. The Hanging Temple near Datong is th...
Ten Sacred Buildings: Temples, a Gurdwara, Churches and a Mosque
A sacred building can impress you before you understand much about it. Water frames a golden shrine, sculpted towers rise above a courtyard ...