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Ta’er Monastery, Kumbum Monastery in the Tibetan language, is the birthplace of Tsong Kha-pa, the founder of the yellow sect, is one of the six major lamaseries of yellow sect in Tibetan Buddhism. It is 26km away from Xining, the capital city of Qinghai Province and it was built in 1379.

 

Ta'er is a garden-like architectural complex of blending Han and Tibetan architecture. Its main buildings include eight pagodas; the great golden-tiled hall; a small golden-tiled hall; the grand scripture hall;

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Celebrating the Day of the Dead in Mexico City

Travelers to Mexico at the start of November are be fortunate enough to witness – and participate in, if you choose – one of Mexico’s most celebrated holidays: the Day of the Dead. photo
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The Day of the Dead can be traced back to pre-Colombian indigenous cultures; the Aztecs spent an entire month each year performing formal rituals in honour of their ancestors. The modern holiday falls on November 1st and 2nd, with preparations beginning days before. People go to cemeteries to be with
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CheapOair Announces Its Top 10 Halloween Destinations

While many travelers tend to think about Thanksgiving and the December holidays as your typical “travel” holidays – don’t overlook Halloween. This spooky, sugary event has adventurers crossing the globe in search of their next scare. If you’re wondering where to go, check out the travel trends on our most popular destinations. And remember, with CheapOair, you’ll get cheap flights – not cheap frights.

1) Las Vegas

Las Vegas hosts their “Howl-o-Week” from October 25-November 3. Here, you can experi

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“Buffalo Tours gives you a better opportunity to enjoy beach breaks in Thailand by introducing fresh beach breaks Thailand tour packages. Make the most of your Thailand beach tours or customize them as per your comfort by booking exclusive Thailand tour packages with Buffalo Tours”

 

Let Buffalo Tours take you on a fresh journey with beach breaks in Thailand. Thailand holidays offer a sultry experience of the charm and freshness of the bustling beaches, offshore luxurious hideaways, striking coast

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Explore the magical Temples of Angkor and the ecological wonder of the Tonle Sap Lake along with the frenetic capital of Phnom Penh. Give your family an ultimate Cambodian experience with a relaxing stay at one of the best accommodations. Travel with children is very popular in Cambodia and the country has a reputation of safe and interesting destination for families. The kingdom of Cambodia boasts some of the most spectacular sights on the planet. From massive ancient temples to varied wildlife

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India Group Holidays

The term Group holidays can sound a little daunting to people who don’t know what it means, but help is at hand, and if you’re unaware of what a group holiday is, then here is your chance to find out. A group holiday means, is exactly what it sounds like, it entails going on holiday as part of a group of people, this group is usually family or friends, so if you’re going on holiday with a group of strangers, that is not a group holiday.

So now you know what a group holiday is, it sounds really st

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Holidays from Agra to Auli

I do not know what it is with us people living on the plains – many among us have this insane urge to go visit the mountains in winter, as if the cold in the plains was not enough. And so it was with me…. Wifey wanted to see the Taj Mahal, I wanted to build a snow-man and so we went from Agra to Auli in the last week of December. A poorly designed trip it was – we ended up sitting in a car and rushing through the country-side much more than we had bargained for, only doing a spot of sight-seeing

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It’s easy to be romantic about rural life. In the UK we have the Victorians to thank for the cutesy rural images which adorn greetings cards showing young girls standing outside thatched cottages carrying beautiful wicker baskets overflowing with flowers and produce. This was far from the reality of the tough rural existence which prompted so many to abandon their fields and head for the city.

To a certain extent the Italians are far more pragmatic and that’s probably because so many people still

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Goa Holidays and Nightlife

Partying at Beaches
Goa Beaches are quite different from those found in other parts of the country. The difference lies in the way people love to party at Goa beaches. Arjuna Beach and many others have night clubs, bars and other venues that are highly admired for the Goa nightlife entertainment. By choosing a Goa package tour, you will find yourself in the mood of partying all the time.

Goa Carnival and Festivals
If you choose one of the Goa carnivals tours, you can witness the real festive spirit

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Traveler Tips and Advice for Lost Luggage

With more than 20 million pieces of luggage going missing every year around the world there’s a possibility that this could happen to any one of us. Whilst there’s nothing that we can do to prevent it happening to us, if the worst should happen here is some advice on what you can do and what your rights are.

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When any piece of checked-in luggage goes missing it is the responsibility of the airline you are travelling with. Therefore, when it becomes apparent that your luggage has gone

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Gung Hei Fat Choi! This weekend marks the start of Chinese New Year celebrations. The New Year in China, (also called “Lunar New Year”) does not occur on the same calendar day each year – at least not in the traditional Western sense. The first day of the New Year coincides with the second new moon after the Winter Solstice, which means it can begin anywhere from late January to mid-February, depending on the year. photo
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Each lunar year is tied to the Chinese zodiac, which rotates t
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Nha Trang travel introduction

Welcome to Vietnam’s ocean city! The capital of Khanh Hoa Province, Nha Trang sees a heavy local and international tourist influx, especially in the summer. The central beachside city area is quite busy and full of cheap guesthouses and small restaurants. The beach and its outlying islands have sprouted some fine new resorts. The surf isn’t bad (for frolic, not for surfing) along the vast crescent-shaped beach in Nha Trang’s central city, and the bright-blue vista is dotted by more than 20 surro

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Overview tourism in Vietnam's .

Vietnam country located in Southeast Asia, is known for the beauty that nature bestowed on this country. The following article provides some general information about tourism in Vietnam.


The history of Vietnam's tourism industry


In the war with France, Emperor Bao Dai (last emperor of Vietnam) was established tourism base in South Vietnam 06/05/1951. Introduction to the tourism industry of Vietnam is a three position until now very popular with international tourists as Nha Trang, Da Lat resort, V

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Tuscany in general and Florence in particular, are places to visit in the spring, summer and autumn. The food and wine are marvellous and the Renaissance culture and beautiful countryside even more so. However, the winter in this North Tuscan region is also magical and a magnet for keen skiers.

Abertone
Just an hour and a half drive north of Florence, Abertone nestles in the foothills of the Apennines. It's about half way between Florence and Modena and just south west of Bologna. This region is

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Which Is Your Favorite Winter City?


Christmas is a special time of year in and its festive magic will soon put a spell on as all - the glittering lights, the sparkling festive ornaments - from traditional to modern, from miniature to bombastic, the seasonal aroma of mulled wine and baked cinnamon stars, cream-filled pastries, candied fruit, roasted chestnuts, grilled sausages and local delicacies, they all provide a magnificent setting and an incomparable atmosphere…so enchanting…which is your favorite Christmas city?
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Dia de Los Muertos is the ONLY holiday that is truly Mexican with Pre-colombian origins, symbols and practices still observed today in all communities. Dia de los Muertos begins on Oct. 31st and ends on Nov. 2 with the celebrations on tombstones washed clean and decorated with flowers and incense. Day of the Dead.jpg
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Vacations in Winter

Those looking for unusual destinations for the winter, climb volcanoes, explore deserted beaches or enjoy the holiday all the romance of winter.Christmas Holidays in winter is highly popular. When the days get shorter and the gray day, it attracts many in southern climes. In addition to popular destinations like the Dominican Republic or the Maldives, there are a number of other countries that are particularly in the winter months a visit. These do not always lie at the equator.

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The Moscatel of Setubal, Portugal

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The Moscatel of Setubal

Portugal is one of the most renowned producers of wine in the world and this large area of Setubal, influenced by proximity of the sea, soil poverty, and by low productions is the cradle of the famous Moscatel.

This large are of Setubal, influenced by the proximity of the sea, soil poverty and by the low productions is the cradle of the Moscatel. The Moscatel wine obtained from the Setubal peninsular region is constituted by the liquerous casta or grape variety.

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Luxury holidays can break the monotony, and refresh your mind and soul. Cheap luxury holidays will provide comfort and relaxation from an active lifestyle or a hard working environment. In The current climate everyone wants to save their hard income and enjoy cheap luxury holidays at every possibility.


Many tour operators offer cheap luxury holidays to multiple destinations. It is possible to find cheap luxury holidays, by ensuring you take advantage of the early booking discounts available from

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