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Penang pictures 1959 (6 files)

PMR.PN-15 Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - view of the turtle and fish pools from the pagoda. Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia
PMR.PN-14 Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - view of the pagoda from the courtyard. Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East
PMR.PN-13 Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - view towards the sea from the pagoda. Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East
PMR.PN-12 Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - Pagoda of the 7 million Buddhas. Keywords: British colonies, Far East, tropics, island, historic, nostalgia
PMR.PN-11 Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - part of the crowded turtle pool. Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East
PMR.PN-10 Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - Pagoda of the 7 million Buddhas. Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

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PMR-D4373 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: flowers of the Glory tree or Flaming Glorybower (Clerodendrum splendens). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant
PMR-D1242 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. View of the monastery and village from a lookout above Hepo Ri. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1240 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. View from Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D5438 Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum: Shiva Nataraja, the dancing Shiva, a bronze temple ornament from Tamil Nadu, India.. Chola dynasty, 12th century. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, art, Buddhist
PMR-D5437 Switzerland, Zurich: Rietberg Museum: "the temptation of Buddha by Mara's dauchters", a stone carving from Pakistan. 2nd-4th century. Keywords: picturesque, architecture, culture, financial centre, heritage, historic, street scene, art, Buddhist
PMR-D4914 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO
PMR-D4913 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site. View of the eastern complex, on the other side of the Kuqa River. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO
PMR-D4912 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO
PMR-D4911 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO
PMR-D4910 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO
PMR-D4909 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site. View of the eastern complex, on the other side of the Kuqa River. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO
PMR-D4908 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site. General view of the ruins. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO
PMR-D4906 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Kuqa: Subashi Buddhist ruins, the site of an active Buddhist community from the 3rd century until destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in the 13th century. UNESCO World Heritage site. Inscribed stone marking the entrance to the site. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, UNESCO
PMR-D4900 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Southern Buddhist Temple, a cave-temple, is an imposing earthen mound, 20 metres long. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4899 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Southern Buddhist Temple, a cave-temple, is an imposing earthen mound, 20 metres long. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4896 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Jiaohe ruined city stands on a high plateau between two deep river valleys. It was capital of Jushi kingdom from 108 BC to 450 AD, later destroyed by the forces of Genghis Khan in 13th century. Northwest Buddhist Temple, built in the 5th century and restored during the 9th-10th centuries. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Turfan
PMR-D4875 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Statue of Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who visited in 602-4 AD, whilst walking to India. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, monument
PMR-D4872 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Reconstructed Buddhist stupa. The alcoves probably contained figures of Buddha. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4860 People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Gaochang ruined city (Uighur name: Qocho), an oasis city on the edge of the Taklamakan Desert, dating back to 1st century BC, destroyed and abandoned in 14th century AD. Statue of Buddhist monk Xuanzang, who visited in 602-4 AD, whilst walking to India. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, monument
PMR-D4859C People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur
PMR-D4859B People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur
PMR-D4859A People's Republic of China, Xinjiang Province, Turpan: Bezeklik Caves, in the valley of the Flaming Mountains, on the edge of the Taklmakan Desert, were occupied by Buddhist monks from the 5th to 14th centuries, when they fell victim to Genghis Khan's hordes. The best murals were removed to museums in the early 20th century Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered, Uighur
PMR-D4784 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Finale. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4783 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Finale. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4782 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4781 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4780 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4779 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4778 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Battle between Rama and Ravana. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4777 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4776 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Demon. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4775 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Hanuman. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4774 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4773 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4772 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4771 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Fisher dance. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4770 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4769 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4768 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4767 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4766 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4765 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4764 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4763 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4762 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4761 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4760 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4759 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4758 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Traditional Dance Show in the National Museum including a variety of classical and folk dances. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dancers, girls, graceful, beautiful, attractive, culture, elegant, symmetry, rythm, fluent, colouful, refinement, taste, controlled, balanced, ornate, Apsara
PMR-D4693 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: nobles supporting a golden naga which guards the entry steps to the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, culture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4692 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: facade of the Buddhist Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, culture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4691 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: monkeys supporting a golden naga which guards the entry steps to the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, culture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4690 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: some of the colourful murals depicting scenes from the life of Buddha in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, historic, heritage, fresco
PMR-D4689 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: shrine of the Buddhist Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island) Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4688 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: pool with surfacing catfish in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, nature, freshwater, fish
PMR-D4687 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: silk weaving on a wooden loom in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, local, production, artisan, workshop, weaving
PMR-D4686 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: taking up silk thread from silkworm cocoons in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, local, production, artisan, workshop, weaving
PMR-D4685 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Eastern or Pacific Reef Heron (Egretta sacra) in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, ornithology, birds, wildfowl, egrets
PMR-D4684 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: examples of typical stilt houses in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dwellings, traditional , native
PMR-D4683 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: jackfruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) with fruit, in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, botany, nature
PMR-D4682 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: flowers possessing a red juice which is used for dying silk in Koh Oknha Tey Commune, on Silk Island. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, botany, plants, nature, colourful
PMR-D4681 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: stilt houses on Koh Oknha Tey (Silk Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dwellings, traditional, native
PMR-D4680 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: ferryboat crossing to Koh Oknha Tey (Silk Island) from Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, transport, river
PMR-D4679 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: stilt houses on Koh Oknha Tey (Silk Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, dwellings, traditional, native
PMR-D4678 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: feature on a traffic island, seemingly based on the ancient stone carvings of Angkor Wat. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, sculpture, art
PMR-D4677 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: howdah, and steps used for getting up to it, on display in the Royal Palace museum with other historic items. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4676 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: ornate royal palanquin preserved in the Royal Palace museum. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, transport
PMR-D4675 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: model of Angkor Wat temple complex, in the Silver Pagoda complex of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4674 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: episode in the Ramayana Saga (known as the Reamker in Cambodia), which is depicted in murals all round the walls of the Silver Pagoda complex. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, fresco, epic, Rama
PMR-D4673 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: belltower in the Silver Pagoda complex of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4672 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: episode in the Ramayana Saga (known as the Reamker in Cambodia), which is depicted in murals all round the walls of the Silver Pagoda complex. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, fresco, epic, Rama
PMR-D4671 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the Silver Pagoda from the adjoining gardens, in the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, historic, heritage
PMR-D4670 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: stupa or shrine of King Norodom and pavilion containing his equestrian statue with the Silver Pagoda in the background, in the grounds of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4669 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: equestrian statue of King Norodom on a roofed plinth, in the Silver Pagoda complex of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4668 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: stupa or shrine of King Norodom in the Silver Pagoda complex of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4667 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: flowers of Dark Red Meranti (Pentacme Siamensis) growing in the grounds of the Royal Palace. According to legend Buddha was born under a tree of this species in one of his reincarnations. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, botany, trees, shrubs
PMR-D4666 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: musiciams playing traditional Cambodian instruments in the grounds of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, music, drums, percussion, band
PMR-D4665 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: stupa or shrine of Princess Kantha Botha, daughter of King Sihanouk, in the Silver Pagoda complex of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage
PMR-D4664 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Royal Palace: revered figure in the Silver Pagoda complex representing Madame Penh, from whom the city takes its name. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4663 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Royal Palace: the Silver Pagoda, also known as the Pagoda of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Preah Keo), is paved with 5000-plus silver tiles, each weighing 1kg. Originally built under King Norodom in 1892, it resembles the Wat Phra Keo in Bangkok. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, architecture
PMR-D4662 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: episode in the Ramayana Saga (known as the Reamker in Cambodia), which is depicted in murals all round the walls of the Silver Pagoda complex. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, fresco, epic, Rama
PMR-D4661 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Preah Reach Damnak Chan in the Royal Palace grounds, in traditional Khmer style, is the administrative centre of the palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4660 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the face on the principal spire of the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, was inspired by the Bayon at Angkor. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4659 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, in traditional Khmer style, was inaugurated by King Sisowath in 1919. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4658 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: library building (Hor Samritvimean) in the grounds of the Royal Palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4657 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the King's quarters in the Royal Palace, are normally closed to visitots. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4656 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Throne Hall of the Royal Palace, in traditional Khmer style, was inaugurated by King Sisowath in 1919. Figure of a Garuda supporting the roof. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4655 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, in traditional Khmer style, was inaugurated by King Sisowath in 1919. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4654 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Throne Hall (Preah Tineang Tevea Vinichhay) of the Royal Palace, in traditional Khmer style, was inaugurated by King Sisowath in 1919. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, colourful, picturesque, architecture, historic, heritage
PMR-D4653 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the National Assembly Building, opened in 2007 and built in traditional Khmer style at a cost of US$30m. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, contrast
PMR-D4652 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: this traffic island is part of Samdech Hun Sen Park, Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4651 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Langka, founded in 1442, one of the principal temples of the city, on Sihanouk Boulevard. The vihara was used as a storeroom during the Khmer Rouge rule. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4650 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Langka, founded in 1442, one of the principal temples of the city, on Sihanouk Boulevard. View of the shrine. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4649 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. The main entrance is by the eastern stairway, guarded by nagas. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple
PMR-D4648 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. A monk in the grounds and bougainvillea blossom. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple, colourful, gardens
PMR-D4647 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Phnom, founded in 1373, according to legend to house four statues of Buddha rescued from the Mekong River by Madame Penh. View of the interior of the vihara, with presiding figure of Buddha. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple
PMR-D4646 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Samdech Hun Sen Park, with the new Naga World Hotel and Entertainment Complex in the background. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture
PMR-D4645 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the National Assembly Building, opened in 2007 and built in traditional Khmer style, is overshadowed by rising tower blocks Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, contrast
PMR-D4644 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Hotel Cambodiana, built in traditional style. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, accommodation
PMR-D4643 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". Memorial, surrounded by marble slabs inscribed with the names of the victims. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4642 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". Memorial, surrounded by marble slabs inscribed with the names of the victims. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4641 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". Historical photograph of the population being driven out of the city. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4640 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". The 2nd floor, where the rooms were divided into tiny individual cells, 1-metre wide. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4639 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". The courtyard contains 14 anonymous graves - bodies found after liberation. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4638 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, formerly Svey Prey High School which was taken over by the Khmer Rouge regime and used as Security Prison 21. More than 17,000 people were held here for torture and later murdered in the "killing fields". The courtyard contains 14 anonymous graves - bodies found after liberation. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, inhumanity, cruelty, victims, barbarity
PMR-D4637 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Independence Monument, built in 1958 in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, in traditional Angkor style. Architect: Vann Polyvann. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, heritage, landmark, architecture
PMR-D4636 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful pavilion on Sihanouk Boulevard houses a statue of Norodom Sihanouk. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, memorial
PMR-D4635 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful Kinnara (half woman and half bird) in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4634 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful stupas in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4633 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful stupas in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4632 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful stupas in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4631 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful stupas in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4630 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful stupas in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4629 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: colourful stupas in the Golden Temple on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis
PMR-D4628 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: standing figure of Buddha in a park on Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, monument, statue, plinth
PMR-D4627 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the waterfront across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island) with traditional boats, some acting as dwellings, moored in the foreground. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway
PMR-D4626 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the latest high-rise blocks across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway
PMR-D4625 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the waterfront and the Grand Waterfront Hotel across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island). Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway, architecture
PMR-D4624 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the waterfront and Sisowath Quay across the Tonle Sap River, from Koh Dach (Mekong Island) with traditional boats moored in the foreground. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, skyline, panorama, waterway
PMR-D4623 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Ounaloom, headquarters of the country's Buddhist religion, was founded in 1443. It has been successfully restored after the destruction wrought by the Khmer Rouge. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, temple, historic, heritage
PMR-D4622 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: riverfront promenade with palm trees and flags, and Sisowath Quay (Road) behind. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, street scene, picturesque
PMR-D4621 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the city from the roof of the Grand Waterfront Hotel, with the Tonle Sap River in the background. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, accommodation, panorama, rooftops
PMR-D4620 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: swimming pool on the roof of the Grand Waterfront Hotel, with view of the Tonle Sap River Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, accommodation, panorama, leisure
PMR-D4619 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Memorial Stupa at Choeung Ek Genocidal Center in the "Killing Fields" where about 17,000 men, women and children were bludgeoned to death by the Khmer Rouge regime. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, Pol Pot, murder, genocide, inhumanity, cruelty
PMR-D4618 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: the Independence Monument, built in 1958 in the form of a lotus-shaped stupa, in traditional Angkor style. Architect: Vann Polyvann. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, heritage, landmark, architecture
PMR-D4617 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: approaching the Independence Monument on Norodom Boulevard. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, street scene, traffic
PMR-D4616 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. A valuable collection of standing Buddhas from different periods. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4615 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Head of Devata, sandstone, Angkorian period, Bayon style, late 12th to early 13th century? Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4614 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Figure opposite the entrance is a Garuda, sandstone, Angkorian period, Koh Ker style, first half of 10th century. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4613 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. The gallery surrounding the courtyard also houses interesting exhibits. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4612 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Carved sandstone fronton depicting the combat between Bhima and Duryodhana. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4611 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Wrestling Apes, sandstone, Angkorian period, Koh Ker style, first half of 10th century. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4610 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Standing figure, sandstone. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4609 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Buddha figure, sandstone, pre-Angkorian period, Phnom Da style, 6th century. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4608 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the main hall with a collection of standing figures. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits, archeology, ancient
PMR-D4607 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. Portrait of George Groslier, designer of the National Museum, founder of the School of Fine Arts, and curator and protector of Khmer art. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4606 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the garden in the central courtyard with its graceful pavilion. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4605 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the garden in the central courtyard with its graceful pavilion. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4604 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20. View of the main hall with a collection of seated Buddhas. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, traditional, Khmer art, historic, heritage, exhibits
PMR-D4603 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: main entrance to the National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20 in traditional style. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, terracotta , architecture
PMR-D4602 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20, with flamboyant Flame-of-the-Forest tree. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, terracotta
PMR-D4601 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: National Museum of Cambodia, built 1917-20, viewed from the adjoining park with its guardian figures. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, terracotta
PMR-D4600 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Chan Chaya Pavilion, entrance to the royal palace. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4599 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Chan Chaya Pavilion, entrance to the royal palace Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4598 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Ounaloom, headquarters of the country's Buddhist religion, was founded in 1443. It has been successfully restored after the destruction wrought by the Khmer Rouge. Statue of mounted soldiers in the foreground. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, temple, colourful, monument, horses, equestrian, historic, heritage
PMR-D4597 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: Wat Ounaloom, headquarters of the country's Buddhist religion, was founded in 1443. It has been successfully restored after the destruction wrought by the Khmer Rouge. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, colourful, temple, historic, heritage
PMR-D4596 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the promenade. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, architecture
PMR-D4595 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the promenade and Tonle Sap River shortly before the confluence with the Mekong. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, picturesque, waterway
PMR-D4594 Cambodia, Phnom Penh: view of the Grand Waterfront Hotel from the promenade. Keywords: capital city, Khmer, kingdom, Indo-China, orient, Buddhist, metropolis, architecture, picturesque, park
PMR-D4454 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: historic cast-iron letter box in the Post Office Museum. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, mailbox, postbox, pillar box
PMR-D4453 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: historic cast-iron letter box in the Post Office Museum. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, mailbox, postbox, pillar box
PMR-D4452 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the Night Market offers a wide range of food and snacks, including coconuts, mangoes, grapes, papayas, kiwis, apples, oranges, pineapples, plums and bananas. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, resort, tourists, shopping, trading, bazaar, fruit
PMR-D4451 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the Night Market offers a wide range of food and snacks, including chicken, fish, beef and crocodile meat grilled on skewers. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, resort, tourists, shopping, trading, bazaar
PMR-D4450 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the Night Market offers a wide range of food and snacks, including coconuts, mangoes, durian, ramputans, papayas and bananas. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, resort, tourists, shopping, trading, bazaar, fruit
PMR-D4449 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the Night Market offers a wide range of food and snacks, including fish, pork and chicken, grilled on sticks. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, resort, tourists, shopping, trading, bazaar
PMR-D4448 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the Night Market offers a wide range of food and snacks, including crocodile steaks. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, resort, tourists, shopping, trading, bazaar
PMR-D4447 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the Night Market offers a wide range of food and snacks besides the usual articles. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, resort, tourists, shopping, trading, bazaar
PMR-D4446 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: Royal Paradise Hotel and Spa Tower seen from the pedestrian shopping mall, with fountain in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, high-rise, skyscraper, resort, tourist
PMR-D4445 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: a tribute to much-revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) who died on 13th October 2016 after ruling for over 70 years. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, memorial, floral, display, funerary
PMR-D4444 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the palm-tree-lined promenade, sandy beach, and hotels on the far side of the bay. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, bathing, swimming, leisure
PMR-D4443 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the palm-tree-lined promenade, sandy beach, and hotels on the far side of the bay. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, bathing, swimming, leisure
PMR-D4442 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the broad, sandy beach lines the bay, backed by palm trees. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, bathing, swimming, leisure
PMR-D4441 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: the broad, sandy beach lines the bay, backed by palm trees. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, bathing, swimming, leisure
PMR-D4440 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: Bangla Road (Walking Street), centre of the night life after dark. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort
PMR-D4439 Thailand, Phuket Island, Patong Beach: husbands relaxing at their Day Care Center. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, tourist, resort, beer, pub
PMR-D4405 Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Still unfinished in November 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful
PMR-D4404 Thailand, Phuket Island: palm trees, silhouetted against a golden sunset, on Mount Nagakerd. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, twilight
PMR-D4403 Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Rear view, with entrance to the temple beneath the Buddha figure. Still unfinished in November 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith
PMR-D4402 Thailand, Phuket Island: face of the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful
PMR-D4401 Thailand, Phuket Island: the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd, is 45 metres high, made of reinforced concrete faced with white Burmese jade marble. Still unfinished in November 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, statue, giant, monolith, serene, peaceful
PMR-D4400 Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Khao Khat Hill on the far side of Chalong Bay, with the pier in the foreground, from the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama, landscape
PMR-D4399 Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Phuket City from the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama, landscape
PMR-D4398 Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Phuket City from the Big Buddha, on Mount Nagakerd. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama, landscape
PMR-D4397 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The crematorium building viewed from the terrace of the vihara or chedi. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4396 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. One of the smaller meditation halls. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4395 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. Buddha figures convey a feeling of peace and serenity in the vihara or chedi. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4394 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. Buddha figures convey a feeling of peace and serenity in the vihara or chedi. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4393 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. Facade of the vihara or chedi. Visitors have access to the two floors and the terrace. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4392 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The approach to the vihara or chedi. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4391 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The ornate entry gate with the temple in the background. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4390 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The "ubosot" or prayer hall where ordinations are carried out. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4389 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. View of the main temple, with the belltower in the foreground. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4388 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The ornate tower which crowns the main temple. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4387 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. A closer view of the elegant spire of the chedi or vihara. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4386 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. The main temple boasts 4 roof tiers. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4385 Thailand, Phuket Island: Wat Chaiyathararam (Wat Chalong), dedicated to two Buddhist monks, Luang Pho Chaem and Luang Pho Chuang, who helped many injured in 1876 through their knowledge of herbal medecine. The leading Buddhist Temple on Phuket Island. This vihara or chedi is filled with many diverse Buddha figures. Keywords: temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden, pomp, splendour
PMR-D4384 Thailand, Phuket Island: Pukhet Aquarium on Cape Phanwa. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, sea life
PMR-D4383 Thailand, Phuket Island: gardens and steps up to the lookout tower on Khao Khat Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D4382 Thailand, Phuket Island: telephoto view of Phuket city from Khao Khat Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama
PMR-D4381 Thailand, Phuket Island: view of moored boats in Chalong Bay from Khao Khat Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama
PMR-D4380 Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Lon Island in Chalong Bay from Khao Khat Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama
PMR-D4379 Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Taphao Noi and Taphao Yai Islands from Khao Khat Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama
PMR-D4378 Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Phuket city from Khao Khat Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, panorama
PMR-D4377 Thailand, Phuket Island: view of Chalong Bay from the belvedere below Khao Khat. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, seascape, panorama
PMR-D4376 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: vista of palm trees and Bromeliads. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant, epiphyte
PMR-D4375 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: display of Bromeliads. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant, epiphyte
PMR-D4374 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: orchid flower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant
PMR-D4372 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: display of Bromeliads. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant, epiphyte
PMR-D4371 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: part of the palm tree and fern garden. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant
PMR-D4370 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: topiary garden. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant
PMR-D4369 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: Bromeliad with red foliage. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant, epiphytes
PMR-D4368 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: water lily flower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant
PMR-D4367 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City, Chalong: Phuket Botanic Gardens: orchid flower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, horticulture, plants, park, nature, exotic, fragrant
PMR-D4366 Thailand, Phang-nga: monkey eating a banana outside the Wat Tham Suwankhuha Buddhist Temple (Heaven Grotto Temple). The monkeys are fed by the monks. Keywords: Siam, orient, far east, macaque, wild animals, fauna
PMR-D4365 Thailand, Phang-nga: view of the Wat Tham Suwankhuha Buddhist Temple (Heaven Grotto Temple), situated in two large caverns, with the reclining Buddha on the right. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography
PMR-D4364 Thailand, Phang-nga: reclining Buddha, 15 metres long, in the Wat Tham Suwankhuha Buddhist Temple (Heaven Grotto Temple), situated in two large caverns. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography
PMR-D4363 Thailand, Phang-nga: entrance to the Wat Tham Suwankhuha Buddhist Temple (Heaven Grotto Temple), situated in two large caverns. Keywords: picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography
PMR-D4349 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: a remarkable planed-smooth cliff face, leaning on its neighbour, on Ko Phing Kan ("Leaning on itself Island"). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4348 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4347 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4346 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there), seen from the sandy beach. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4345 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there), seen from the sandy beach. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4344 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4343 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the much-photographed rocky pinnacle on Ko Phing Kan (known as "James Bond Island" since the film "The Man with the Golden Gun" was shot there). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4342 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: longtail boats near Ko Phing Kan Island, with karst rocks in the background Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4341 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4340 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4338 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the canoe-centre on Talu Island, backed by karst limestone cliffs. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4337 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the stalactite-bedecked cave on Talu Island. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4335 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: bizarre limestone cliffs on Talu Island. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4332 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: canoes swarming through the strange limestone cave on Talu Island. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4331 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: canoes swarming through the strange limestone cave on Talu Island. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4330 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: canoes swarming through the strange limestone cave on Talu Island. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4329 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the stalactite-bedecked cave on Talu Island. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4327 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4326 Thailand, Ao Phang-nga Marine National Park: the remarkable limestone karst rock formations, mostly covered with trees. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, geology, rock-formations, wooded, remarkable, extraordinary, topography, Andaman Sea
PMR-D4325 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: one of the gaily-painted traditional long tail boats. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, transport, water-bus
PMR-D4324 Thailand, Phuket Island: swivelling power unit which drives the traditional "long tail boats". Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, engine, power-unit
PMR-D4323 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4322 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4321 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4320 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4319 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Nimit Dudani Circle with its colourful gardens and fountain with seahorse motif. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR-D4318 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Nimit Dudani Circle with its colourful gardens and fountain with seahorse motif. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR-D4317 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Nimit Dudani Circle with its colourful gardens and fountain with seahorse motif. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR-D4316 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: tribute to King Bhumibol Adulyadej ("Rama IX") who died on 13th October 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, royal, monarch, reign, mourning
PMR-D4315 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: the old Police Station (1907) with its clock tower is a local landmark. In the background is the old Standard Chartered Bank building. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4314 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: the old Police Station (1907) with its clock tower is a local landmark. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4313 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Phang-Nga Road. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4312 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese house facade on Phang-Nga Road Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4311 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: colourful graffiti art on the corner of Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, artistic, striking
PMR-D4310 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4309 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: colourful gable on the Wat Phuttha Mongkhon Nimit Buddhist Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4308 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Phuttha Mongkhon Nimit Buddhist Temple with golden stupas in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D4307 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: name plate on Soi Rommanee, where many of the Sino-Portuguese facades have been restored. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4306 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese house on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4305 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: restored Sino-Portuguese houses on Soi Rommanee. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture, facades
PMR-D4302 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: historic clock tower on Surin Circle traffic island, with the Metropole Hotel in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, architecture
PMR-D4301 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: reflections in the canal, looking towards the Phang-Nga road bridge. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D4300 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: the historic Standard, Chartered Bank building, a fine exponent of Sino-Portuguese architecture. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D4299 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: the separate bell tower, with "naga" in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4298 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: an ornate, gilded gable on the meditation hall. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4297 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: a row of "nagas" guarding the approach steps. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4296 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: closer view of the ornate gable. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4295 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: entrance to the "bot", surmounted by an ornate gable. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4294 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Wat Wichit Songkhram Temple: three-headed "naga" guarding the approach steps. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, golden
PMR-D4293 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: tribute to King Bhumibol Adulyadej ("Rama IX") who died on 13th October 2016. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful, royal, monarch, reign, mourning
PMR-D4292 Thailand, Phuket Island, Phuket City: Chinese Gate surmounted by a pair of dragons. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0623 Thailand, Bangkok: row of standing Buddhas in the cloisters of Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D1200 People's Republic of China, Tibet: a lookout terrace on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, at a former river-burial point. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, landscape
PMR-D1199 People's Republic of China, Tibet: fishing boats on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, with plantations of poplar trees in the background. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1198 People's Republic of China, Tibet: an arm of the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River. Keywords: architecture, landscape, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1197 People's Republic of China, Tibet: an arm of the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, with plantations of poplar trees. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1196 People's Republic of China, Tibet: new bridge over the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River near Dagar. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1195 People's Republic of China, Tibet: colourful Buddha figure carved in the cliffs, with shrine, on the road to Lhasa. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1194 People's Republic of China, Tibet: colourful Buddha figure carved in the cliffs, on the road to Lhasa. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1193 People's Republic of China, Tibet: the snowline on the High Plateau, with snow-covered mountains as a backdrop. Keywords: Asian, inhospitable, harsh, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, cold
PMR-D1192 People's Republic of China, Tibet: the snowline on the High Plateau, with snow-covered mountains as a backdrop. Keywords: Asian, inhospitable, harsh, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, cold
PMR-D1191 People's Republic of China, Tibet: yaks/dzo and sheep grazing on the High Plateau. Keywords: Asian, harsh, inhospitable, cold, fauna, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D1190 People's Republic of China, Tibet: houses on the High Plateau, with snow-covered mountains behind. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1189 People's Republic of China, Tibet: railway depot on the snow-covered High Plateau. Keywords: Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, cold, inhospitable
PMR-D1188 People's Republic of China, Tibet: yaks/dzo on the snow-covered High Plateau. Keywords: Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, fauna, cold, inhospitable
PMR-D1187 People's Republic of China, Tibet: yaks/dzo on the snow-covered High Plateau. Keywords: Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, fauna, cold, inhospitable
PMR-D1186 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Na Qu station, 4513 metres a.s.l., one of the highest stations on the newly opened Tibet Railway. Keywords: Asian, heritage, historical, Buddhist
PMR-D1185 People's Republic of China, Tibet: locomotive of the newly opened Tibet Railway, the highest in the world, hauling a train through typical scenery. Keywords: religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, picturesque
PMR-D1184 People's Republic of China, Tibet: restaurant car in the newly opened Tibet Railway, the highest in the world. Keywords: religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, picturesque
PMR-D1183 People's Republic of China, Tibet: a carriage in the newly opened Tibet Railway, the highest in the world. Keywords: religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, picturesque
PMR-D1182 People's Republic of China, Xining: TV Tower. Keywords: architecture, Buddhist, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, colourful
PMR-D1181 People's Republic of China, Xining: a game of Chinese checkers? Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist
PMR-D1180 People's Republic of China, Xining: devout follower prostrating herself in the courtyard of Kumbum Monastery, where Tsongkapa is said to have been born. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist
PMR-D1179 People's Republic of China, Xining: row of chedis at Kumbum Monastery, where Tsongkapa is said to have been born, not far from Xining. Keywords: architecture, Buddhist, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, colourful
PMR-D1178 People's Republic of China, Xining: a revered chedi in Kumbum Monastery. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist
PMR-D1177 People's Republic of China, Xining: view of Kumbum Monastery, with the roof of the Golden Tiled Temple visible. Keywords: architecture, Buddhist, metropolis, municipality, Asian, Han, Middle Kingdom, colourful
PMR-D1176 People's Republic of China, Xining: refrigerated figures, modelled out of yak's butter, in Kumbum Monastery. The largest figure represents Guan Yin, goddess of mercy, here interpreted as a man. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist
PMR-D1175 People's Republic of China, Xining: courtyard and temple of Kumbum Buddhist Monastery, where Tsongkapa is alleged to have been born, a short distance from the city. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist
PMR-D1174 People's Republic of China, Xining: entrance to Kumbum Buddhist Monastery, where Tsongkapa is alleged to have been born, a short distance from the city. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, municipality, metropolis, Buddhist
PMR-D1081 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: part of the beach with motor boat hire. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D1080 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: coastline, with Royal Cliff Beach Resort. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D1079 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: balconies at Royal Cliff Beach Resort Hotel. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach, patterns, repetition
PMR-D1078 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: South Pattaya and Pratumnak Road, view from Buddha Hill Look-out. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1077 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: close-up of the beach and Beach Road, view from Buddha Hill Look-out. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1076 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: hotels and condominiums lining the beach, view from Buddha Hill Lookout. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1075 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: Pattaya jetty and floating restaurants from Buddha Hill Lookout, with Plumeria flowers in the foreground. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1074 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: Pattaya Bay from Buddha Hill Lookout, with Plumeria flowers in the foreground. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D1073 Thailand, Chonburi, Sriracha: shrine and ferry terminal. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1072 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: ferryboat "Sichang Palace" on the crossing to Sriracha (approx. 1 hour). Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1071a Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: ferryboat "Sichang Palace" arriving from Sriracha. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1071 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: colourful Buddhist grave monuments. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1070 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: bustling Tha Lang Pier with fishing boats and scooter hire, and the look-out tower in the background. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1069 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: colourful jumble of spars and masts in the harbour. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1068 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: colourful fishing boat, with the Chinese Temple in the distance. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1067 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: colourful fishing boats in the harbour, with the look-out tower behind. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1066 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: a closer view of Taam Pang Beach, the only beach on the island. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1065 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: Taam Pang Beach, the only beach on the island. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1064 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: Asdang Pier and fishing boats at Ta Wang. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1063 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: Asdang Pier and fishing boats at Ta Wang. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1062 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: colourful fishing boat moored by the promenade at Ta Wang. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1061 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: fishing boats moored at Ta Wang. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1060 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: view of the jetty with look-out tower from a lower terrace. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1059 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: view of the elegant walkway and beach from the pavilion at Chom Kao Kard. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1058 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: view of the bay with pavilion and white walkway at Chom Kao Kard. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1057 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: view of the raised board walk and the stony beach at Chom Kao Kard. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1056 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: divers pavilions for rest or meditation with a raised board walk down to the rocky shore at Chom Kao Kard. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1055 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: brilliant red flowers of Erythrina. Keywords: holiday resort, flora, hoticulture, botanical, botany, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1054 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: close-up of the colourful boats in the harbour, from the terrace of the San Jao Phaw Khao Yai Chinese Temple. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1053 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: view of the town and a reservoir from the top terrace of the San Jao Phaw Khao Yai Chinese Temple. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1052 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: dragon pillars and Buddha figures on the concourse of the San Jao Phaw Khao Yai Chinese Temple. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1051 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: colourful Chinese decor in the concourse of the San Jao Phaw Khao Yai Chinese Temple. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1050 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: applying gold foil to a revered figure in a cave in the rock at San Jao Phaw Khao Yai Chinese Temple. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1049 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: niche shrine in the rocks at San Jao Phaw Khao Yai Chinese Temple. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1048 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: view of the harbour from a terrace of the San Jao Phaw Khao Yai Chinese Temple, with colourful roof figures. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1047 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: view of the town and harbour from a terrace of the San Jao Phaw Khao Yai Chinese Temple. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, beach
PMR-D1046 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: a shrine in a small cave at San Jao Phaw Khao Yai Chinese Temple. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1045 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: one of many shrines at San Jao Phaw Khao Yai Chinese Temple. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1044 Thailand, Chonburi, Ko Si Chang Island: the Yellow Buddha and its two companion figures at the Tham Chakrabongse Meditation Centre, seen from the ferry. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1043 Thailand, Chiang Mai: colourful entrance to the Myanmar Buddhist Temple, Wat Sai Moon. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D1042 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, framed by trees. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1041 Thailand, Chiang Mai: wooden footbridge over the moat, opposite Buat Hat Park. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1040 Thailand, Chiang Mai: model elephants on a traffic island, with Ku Ruang corner of the city wall in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1039 Thailand, Chiang Mai: Ku Ruang Corner of the old city wall, with the moat in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1038 Thailand, Chiang Mai: Spotted Dove (Streptopelia chinensis). Keywords: Buddhist, fauna, ornithology, birds, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1037 Thailand, Chiang Mai: the Chang Lom Chedi in Wat Chiang Mun dates back to 1297. It is borne on the backs of 15 brick-and-stucco elephants. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1036 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, with reflections. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1035 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, with reflections. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1034 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides, with Doi Suthep Hill in the distance. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1033 Thailand, Chiang Mai: part of the moat which surrounds the city on four sides. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1032 Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. The red and gold interior of the "wihaan". Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam
PMR-D1031 Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. Intricate decoration on the gable of the "wihaan", with Buddha figure and twin nagas in front of the entrance. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam
PMR-D1030 Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. One of the monks ringing the bell for prayers. Keywords: Buddhist, Siam, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D1029 Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. The famous Emerald Buddha was housed in the eastern niche in 1475, Closer look at one of the reconstructed nagas guarding the south entrance, with reconstructed elephants in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam
PMR-D1028 Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from 1441. The famous Emerald Buddha was housed in the eastern niche in 1475, Buddha in the south niche, with five reconstructed elephants on the terrace. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam
PMR-D1027 Thailand, Chiang Mai: partially restored temple complex Wat Chedi Luang, dating from1441. The famous Emerald Buddha was housed in the eastern niche in 1475, Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Siam
PMR-D1026 Thailand, Chiang Mai: some of the colourful shrubs growing in a coomb on the mountainside, near Nam Tok Monthathon Waterfalls on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, horticulture, flowers, botany, botany, flora, picturesque, Siam, colourful, religious
PMR-D1025 Thailand, Chiang Mai: young Thai girl posing in Hmong costume near colourful shrubs growing in a coomb on the mountainside, near Nam Tok Monthathon Waterfalls on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, Siam, picturesque, pretty girl
PMR-D1024 Thailand, Chiang Mai: young Thai girl posing in Hmong costume near colourful shrubs growing in a coomb on the mountainside, near Nam Tok Monthathon Waterfalls on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, pretty girl, picturesque, Siam, colourful, religious
PMR-D1023 Thailand, Chiang Mai: young Thai girls posing in Hmong costumes near colourful shrubs growing in a coomb on the mountainside, near Nam Tok Monthathon Waterfalls on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, Siam, picturesque, pretty girls
PMR-D1022 Thailand, Chiang Mai: young Thai girls posing in Hmong costumes near colourful shrubs growing in a coomb on the mountainside, near Nam Tok Monthathon Waterfalls on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, Siam, picturesque
PMR-D1021 Thailand, Chiang Mai: some of the colourful shrubs growing in a coomb on the mountainside, near Nam Tok Monthathon Waterfalls on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, flowers, botany, flora, religious, colourful, Siam, picturesque
PMR-D1020 Thailand, Chiang Mai: some of the colourful shrubs growing in a coomb on the mountainside, near Nam Tok Monthathon Waterfalls on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, flowers, botany, flora, picturesque, Siam, colourful, religious
PMR-D1019 Thailand, Chiang Mai: some of the 300+ steps up to Wat Phra That on Doi Suthep Hill (1676 metres), guarded by twin nagas. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, religious, colourful, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D1018 Thailand, Chiang Mai: intimidating gate guard or "yak" at the entrance to Wat Phra That Temple on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1017 Thailand, Chiang Mai: worshippers at the shrine of Wat Phra That on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1016 Thailand, Chiang Mai: row of seated Buddhas, backed by murals of Buddha's life, in Wat Phra That, on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1015 Thailand, Chiang Mai: Lanna-style, copper-plated stupa of Wat Phra That Temple, on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1014 Thailand, Chiang Mai: Wat Phra That on Doi Suthep Hill was founded by King Phaya Kue Na, sixth king of the Lanna Kingdom, in 1383, when a white elephant, carrying a relic of the true Buddha, chose the spot, trumpeted three times, and died. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1013 Thailand, Chiang Mai: a young Hmong girl from a mountain village, with traditional headdress. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1012 Thailand, Chiang Mai: close view of the head of a "naga" at Wat Phra Singh Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1011 Thailand, Chiang Mai: twin nagas guarding the entrance at Wat Phra Singh Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1010 Thailand, Chiang Mai: shrine with large golden Buddha figure in a secondary "wihaan" at Wat Phra Singh temple. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1009 Thailand, Chiang Mai: group of statues of monks, including one life-like wax effigy, in Wat Phra Singh Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1008 Thailand, Chiang Mai: remarkably life-like wax effigy of a deceased monk in Wat Phra Singh Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D1007 Thailand, Chiang Mai: the Lanna-style "wihaan" of Wat Phra Singh temple dating from about 1400, with the Lion Buddha at the end. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D1006 Thailand, Chiang Mai: Wat Phra Singh Temple with the much revered "Lion Buddha", from which the temple takes its name. On the wall some fine "Laai Kham" gold pattern stencilling is to be seen. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D1005 Thailand, Chonburi: entrance to Sriracha Tiger Zoo. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D1004 Thailand, Chonburi, Sriracha Tiger Zoo: 12 tigers in an enclosure - a small part of the inventory. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D1002 Thailand, Chonburi, Sriracha Tiger Zoo: young girl with head in crocodile's mouth. Keywords: holiday resort, pretty girl, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D1001 Thailand, Chonburi, Sriracha Tiger Zoo: young girl with crocodile. Keywords: holiday resort, pretty girl, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D1000 Thailand, Chonburi, Sriracha Tiger Zoo: young girl with crocodile. Keywords: holiday resort, pretty girl, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D0999 Thailand, Chonburi, Sriracha Tiger Zoo: trainer with arm in crocodile's mouth. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D0998 Thailand, Chonburi, Sriracha Tiger Zoo: trainer with crocodile. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D0996 Myanmar, Yangon: aerial view of the Aung Zeya Suspension Bridge over the Hlaing River. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0992 Myanmar, Bagan: part of a typical rural Burmese village on the road to Bagan. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0991 Myanmar, Bagan: part of a typical rural Burmese village on the road to Bagan. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0990 Myanmar, Bagan: view of Mount Popa (737 metres above Bagan Plain) from the flower-seller's stall. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0989 Myanmar, Bagan: monkey relaxing on Mount Popa, with a temple below in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0988 Myanmar, Bagan: portrait of one of the monkeys on Mount Popa. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0987 Myanmar, Bagan: one of the "Nat" shrines, with some of the 37 Nat principals, on Mount Popa. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0986 Myanmar, Bagan: view of the access road to Mount Popa, with village at the foot of the hill. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0985 Myanmar, Bagan: one of the principal "Nat" (Spirit) figures, worshipped on Mount Popa. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0984 Myanmar, Bagan: hilly landscape with zedi behind Mount Popa, with monkeys in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0983 Myanmar, Bagan: a group of "Nat" spirits, worshipped on Mount Popa. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0982 Myanmar, Bagan: the free-ranging monkeys on Mount Popa are always hungry. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0981 Myanmar, Bagan: shrines on the top of Mount Popa (Sanscrit = "flower"), 737 metres above Bagan Plain. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0980 Myanmar, Bagan: sunset on Bagan Plain. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0979 Myanmar, Bagan: sunset on Bagan Plain. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0978 Myanmar, Bagan: sunset on Bagan Plain. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0977 Myanmar, Bagan: Upali Thein, on the North Plain of Bagan, is a mid-13th century ordination hall and houses some brightly painted frescoes. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0976 Myanmar, Bagan: a pair of bearers with a gong, in the grounds of Alo-pyi Paya on the North Plain of Bagan. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0975 Myanmar, Bagan: the Wetkyi-In-Gubyaukgyi Temple dates from the 13th century and contains some fine frescoes of scenes from the Jataka. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0974 Myanmar, Bagan: woodcarving is a speciality of the Bagan area. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0973 Myanmar, Bagan: some of the pavilions and temples, old and new, on the terrace of Shwezigon Paya at Nyaung U. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0972 Myanmar, Bagan: some of the gilded pavilions on the terrace of Shwezigon Playa, at Nyaung U. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0971 Myanmar, Bagan: the figure of Thagyamin, King of the 37 Nats (Spirits), in a pavilion of Shwezigon Paya, at Nyaung U. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0970 Myanmar, Bagan: the magnificent Shwezigon Paya at Nyaung U was bult in the 11th century during the reign of King Anawrahta. It served as the prototype for virtually all of the later stupas in Myanmar. Keywords: Buddhist, golden, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0969 Myanmar, Bagan: the "hti" (umbrella) of Shwezigon Paya, near Nyaung U, is adorned with numerous bells. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0968 Myanmar, Bagan: demolished in the 1975 earthquake, this reconstruction of Bupaya Stupa is completely gilded. The original probably dated back to about 850. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0967 Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Temple was built by King Zeyatheinkha in 1215 using the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, as a model. It has 465 Buddha figures in the niches in the Indian-style tower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0966 Myanmar, Bagan: Pitaka Taik (Library) built by King Anawrahta in 1058 to house scriptures pillaged from Thaton. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0965 Myanmar, Bagan: Shwegugyi Paya, built by King Alaungsithu in 1131, contains some fine stucco mouldings. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0964 Myanmar, Bagan: Pyu-influenced Pahtothamya, probably built about the beginning of the 12th century. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0963 Myanmar, Bagan: a pair of chinthe (half lion, half dragon mythical beasts) guarding the stairway to Mimalaung Kyaung (Monastery), constructed in 1174 by Narapatisithu. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0962 Myanmar, Bagan: a completely new-build paya in Old Bagan. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0961 Myanmar, Bagan: ruined Tharaba Gate to Old Bagan (9th century). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0960 Myanmar, Bagan: roadside zedis near Nyaung U. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0959 Myanmar, Bagan: sunset on Bagan Plain. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0958 Myanmar, Bagan: traditional gathering of visitors on Shwesandaw Paya to watch the sun going down. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0957 Myanmar, Bagan: an anonymous zedi on Bagan Plain in late sunlight, with Bougainvillea flowers. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0956 Myanmar, Bagan: young Burmese girl wearing the traditional "thanakha" sun protection/make-up. Keywords: Buddhist, pretty girl, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0955 Myanmar, Bagan: forest of towers and spires on Bagan Plain, seen from the terrace on Shwe Gugyi. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0954 Myanmar, Bagan: seated Buddha in Shwe Gugyi Temple built by King Alaung Sithu in 1141. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0953 Myanmar, Bagan: Ananda Phaya, built about 1100 by King Kyanzittha is one of the biggest and most beautiful of the Bagan temples. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0952 Myanmar, Bagan: Ananda Phaya, built about 1100 by King Kyanzittha is one of the biggest and most beautiful of the Bagan temples. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0951 Myanmar, Bagan: the 9.5-metre-tall Buddha in the northern chapel (Kakusanda) of Ananda Phaya. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0950 Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Temple was built by King Zeyatheinkha in 1215 using the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, as a model. It has 465 Buddha figures in the niches in the Indian-style tower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0949 Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Temple was built by King Zeyatheinkha in 1215 using the Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, Bihar, India, as a model. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0948 Myanmar, Bagan: Bagan Jetty, on the Ayeyarwady River, from Bupaya. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0947 Myanmar, Bagan: Mingala Zedi Paya, built in 1284, in the reign of King Narathihapate. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0945 Myanmar, Mandalay: sunset on the Ayeyarwady River, from the Mandalay jetty. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0944 Myanmar, Mandalay: ablutions and clothes-washing in the Ayeyarwady River. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0943 Myanmar, Mandalay: spectators of a volleyball match include a number of monks. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0942 Mandalay. Myanmar, Mandalay: monks crossing the Thinga Yarzar Canal on a wooden bridge. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0941 Myanmar, Mandalay: golden paya reflected in the Thinga Yarzar Canal. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0940 Mandalay. Myanmar, Mandalay: two carved wooden bell-bearers in the Shwe In Bin Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1895, entirely of teak. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0939 Mandalay. Myanmar, Mandalay: realistic Buddha figure in the shrine of the Shwe In Bin Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1895, entirely of teak. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0938 Myanmar, Mandalay: details of some fine wood carving on the roof of the Shwe In Bin Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1895, entirely of teak. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0937 Myanmar, Mandalay: details of some fine wood carving in the Shwe In Bin Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1895, entirely of teak. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0936 Myanmar, Mandalay: light cargo boat on the Ayeyarwady River near Mingun. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0935 Myanmar, Mandalay: light cargo boat on the Ayeyarwady River near Mingun. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0934 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: the ferryboat, waiting to return to Mandalay, about 1-hour away on the Ayeyarwady River. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0933 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: recently completed Molmi Paya, built in memory of monk Molmi Sayadaw, who appears in the Guiness Book of Records for reciting scriptures. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0932 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: the Mingun Bell, cast in 1808 to go in the unfinished Mingun Paya, it weighs 90 tonnes, making it the largest HUNG AND UNCRACKED bell in the world. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0931 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: a newly opened old people's home paid for by charitable gifts. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0930 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Hsinbyume Paya in Mingun, built by King Bagyidaw in 1816 as a representation of the Sulamani Paya, which stands atop Mt. Meru. The seven whitewashed wavy terraces around the stupa, represent the seven mountain ranges around Mt. Meru. Scafolding in place for repairs to the upper part. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0929 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: view of the ruin of Mingun Paya from the terrace of the Hsinbyume Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0928 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Hsinbyume Paya in Mingun, built by King Bagyidaw in 1816 as a representation of the Sulamani Paya, which stands atop Mt. Meru. The seven whitewashed wavy terraces around the stupa, represent the seven mountain ranges around Mt. Meru. Scafolding in place for repairs to the upper part. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0927 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: old, unidentified paya, in need of restoration. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0926 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: the hulk of Mingun Paya, started by King Bodawpaya in 1790 using a labour force of thousands of slaves. If it had been completed, it would have been 150 metres high (three times the present height) and the world's largest paya. It was abandoned in 1819 when the king died, and was later riven by the earthquake in 1838. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0925 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Young Burmese schoolboy. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0924 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Pretty Burmese girl with a fan and the traditional "thanakha" (sun screen/make-up) on her face. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0923 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: Pretty Burmese girl with a fan and the traditional "thanakha" (sunscreen/make-up) on her face. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0922 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: ox carts collect visitors from the boats at the landing stage. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0921 Myanmar, Mandalay: barge, laden with timber, on the Ayeyarwady River. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0920 Myanmar, Mandalay: roadside stall serving breakfasts near the jetty on the Ayeyarwady River. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0918 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Picture shows some of the 812 stone lanterns, each of which contains a candle, surrounding the pagoda. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0917 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0916 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: approach to Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Two chinthes guard the road. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0915 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: approach to Yaza Mani Sula Kaunghmudaw Paya, 46 metres high, built between 1636-48 in the reign of King Thalun, and modelled on the Ruwanwelisaya Pagoda in Sri Lanka. Until recently it was always painted white like the original. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0914 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: the giant sitting Buddha in Soon U Ponya Shin Shrine on Sagaing Hill, 240 metres high. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0913 Myanmar, Mandalay: distant view of the British-built Ava bridge, the only bridge to span the Ayeyarwady River until recent years. Now replaced with a new bridge. Plumeria flowers in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0912 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: two monks being photographed in front of the handsome golden zedi of Soon U Ponya Shin Shrine on Sagaing Hill, 240 metres high, with colourful tiled terrace in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0911 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: the colourful tiled terrace and golden pavilions of Soon U Ponya Shin Shrine on Sagaing Hill, 240 metres high. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0910 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: the handsome golden zedi of Soon U Ponya Shin Shrine on Sagaing Hill, 240 metres high, showing the colourful tiled terrace. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0909 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: the handsome golden zedi of Soon U Ponya Shin Shrine on Sagaing Hill, 240 metres high. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0908 Myanmar, Mandalay: inside the walls of Mandalay Fortress ("Fort Dufferin" during the British occupation). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0907 Myanmar, Mandalay: the compound of Mandalay Palace (inside the fort) which was completely destroyed during WWII and is in the process of being rebuilt. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0906 Myanmar, Mandalay: the compound of Mandalay Palace (inside the fort) which was completely destroyed during WWII and is in the process of being rebuilt. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0905 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: typical colourful horse carriages which transport visitors around the unpaved roads of Inwa. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0904 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: a handsome terraced tower of Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1822 for Queen Meh Nu, wife of King Bagyidaw. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0903 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1822 for Queen Meh Nu, wife of King Bagyidaw. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0902 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: Nanmyin, a 27-metre-high watchtower which is all that remains of the Ava Palace built by King Bagyidaw. It leans since the earthquake of 1838. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0901 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: neglected old zedi and temple behind Htilaingshin Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0900 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: doorway of the neglected, Khmer-style Htilaingshin Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0899 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: the pagoda-like tower of Bagaya Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1834 entirely of teak. The royal family was traditionally educated here and there is still a flourishing school for trainee monks. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0898 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: the lofty interior of Bagaya Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1834 entirely of teak. The royal family was traditionally educated here and there is still a flourishing school for trainee monks. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0897 Myanmar, Mandalay: young girl with decorated face and head crowned with flowers, near Amarapura. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0896 Myanmar, Mandalay: colourful boats awaiting custom on Lake Taungthaman, near Amarapura. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0895 Myanmar, Mandalay: villagers crossing U Bein's Teak Bridge on Taungthaman Lake, near Amarapura. At 1.2 kilometres, it is the world's longest. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0894 Myanmar, Mandalay: "landscape with figures" from U Bein's Bridge on Taungthaman lake near Amarapura. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0893 Myanmar, Mandalay: fisherman casting his net on Taungthaman Lake, near Amarapura. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0892 Myanmar, Mandalay: figures of monks in Kyauktawgyi Paya, in Taungthaman Village, near Amarapura. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0891 Myanmar, Mandalay: gate guards at Kayauktawgyi Paya near Amarapura - half human, half feline. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0890 Myanmar, Mandalay: the entrance to Kyauktawgyi Paya, near Amarapura, on Taungthaman Lake. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0889 Myanmar, Mandalay: boats with sightseers on Taungthaman Lake, Amarapura, with reflections of a distant zedi. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0888 Myanmar, Mandalay: the courtyard of Mahamudi Paya, containing the revered Mahamudi Buddha, which has acquired a 15cm. thick covering of gold leaf over the years. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0887 Myanmar, Mandalay: a valuable collection of Buddha figures in a corner of Mahamudi Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0886 Myanmar, Mandalay: Mahamudi Paya with the revered Mahamudi Buddha, which has acquired a 15cm. thick covering of gold leaf over the years. There is a permanent queue of followers waiting to pay their respects. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0885 Myanmar, Mandalay: Mahamudi Paya with the revered Mahamudi Buddha, which has acquired a 15cm. thick covering of gold leaf over the years. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0884 Myanmar, Mandalay: preparing breakfast in one of the ubiquitous street cafes. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0883 Myanmar, Mandalay: Atumashi Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1857 under King Mindon Min, was burnt down in 1890. It was rebuilt in1996 using forced labour. Unusually, the roof is formed of rectangular terraces. Bougainvillea in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0882 Myanmar, Mandalay: Atumashi Kyaung (Monastery), built in 1857 under King Mindon Min, was burnt down in 1890. It was rebuilt in1996 using forced labour. Unusually, the roof is formed of rectangular terraces. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0881 Myanmar, Mandalay: entrance and clocktower of State Pariyatte Sasana University. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0880 Myanmar, Mandalay: carved wooden nagas on the exterior of Shwenandaw Kyaung which was built in the 19th century under King Mindon Min and was originally part of his palace, becoming a monastery in 1880. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0879 Myanmar, Mandalay: wooden carvings cover the exterior of Shwenandaw Kyaung which was built in the 19th century under King Mindon Min and was originally part of his palace, becoming a monastery in 1880. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0878 Myanmar, Mandalay: wooden carvings cover the exterior of Shwenandaw Kyaung which was built in the 19th century under King Mindon Min and was originally part of his palace, becoming a monastery in 1880. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0877 Myanmar, Mandalay: Vessantara Jakata - intricate gilded carvings in front of the shrine of Shwenandaw Kyaung illustrating the story of King Vessantara, one of the incarnations of Buddha. It is central to the celebrations of Thet Mahachat in Theravada Buddhism. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0876 Myanmar, Mandalay: a Starflower Tree (Mimusops elengi) in the compound of Kuthodaw Paya is reputed to be more than 118 years old. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0875 Myanmar, Mandalay: the enormous, 57-metre-high golden zedi of Kuthodaw Paya was built in the reign of King Mindon Min, and was based on the pagoda at Shwezigon Pya in Nyaung U. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0874 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0873 Myanmar, Mandalay: traditional masks on display at Kuthodaw Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0872 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0871 Myanmar, Mandalay: one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world") at Kuthodaw Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0870 Myanmar, Mandalay: the pagoda of Kyautawgyi Paya, covered with gided filligree-work, with its impressive "hti" or umbrella. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR-D0869 Myanmar, Mandalay: 900-tonne Buddha, carved from a single block of marble in 1865, in Kyautawgyi Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0868 Myanmar, Mandalay: a resident washing clothes under the shade of a Bougainvillea tree, on Mandalay Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0867 Myanmar, Mandalay: pointing, standing Buddha (Shweyattaw Buddha) in the Byar Deik Paye Pagoda near the summit of Mandalay Hill. According to legend he once prophiesied that a great city would arise here in the year 2400 of the Buddhist Era (1857 AD, the year King Mindon founded Mandalay). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0866 Myanmar, Mandalay: gilded zedi and shrine on Mandalay Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0865 Myanmar, Mandalay: butterfly on Bougainvillea flowers, on Mandalay Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, Lepidoptera, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0864 Myanmar, Mandalay: an ogre king, with his army behind him, making obeisance in the Sanda Muhki shrine on the top of Mandalay Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0863 Myanmar, Mandalay: the terrace of Sutaungpyei Pagoda on the top of Mandalay Hill, with the pagoda-like roof of the lift shaft. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0862 Myanmar, Mandalay: view from the top of Mandalay Hill, 240 metres high, ascended by 800+ steps. The two white Chinthes guarding the entrance are clearly visible. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, panorama
PMR-D0861 Myanmar, Mandalay: striking mosaic panel in Sutaungpyei Pagoda on the top of Mandalay Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0860 Myanmar, Mandalay: view from the top of Mandalay Hill, 240 metres high, ascended by 800+ steps. The two white Chinthes guarding the entrance are clearly visible. Keywords: Buddhist, panorama, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0859 Myanmar, Mandalay: standing Buddha in Pyilone Chamtha Pagoda, one of the stations on the ascent of Mandalay Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0858 Myanmar, Mandalay: defensive walls and moat, 3.2 km x 3.2 km. square, surrounding Mandalay Palace and Fortress ("Fort Dufferin" under British occupation). Keywords: Buddhist, defence, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0857 Myanmar, Mandalay: domestic fowl for sale in an animal dealer's store. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0856 Myanmar, Yangon: Maha Wizaya Paya, built 1980 under General Ne Win, to celebrate the unification of Theravada Buddhism in Myanmar. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0855 Myanmar, Yangon: Maha Wizaya Paya, built 1980 under General Ne Win, to celebrate the unification of Theravada Buddhism in Myanmar. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0854 Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Lake Kandawgyi, floodlit at night, with reflections in water. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0853 Myanmar, Yangon: Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, reflected in Kandawgyi Lake, in the north of the city. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0852 Myanmar, Yangon: Kandawgyi Palace Hotel, on Kandawgyi Lake, in the north of the city. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0851 Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Lake Kandawgyi. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0850 Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Lake Kandawgyi, with a colourful pier-based shrine on the right. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0849 Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Lake Kandawgyi. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0848 Myanmar, Yangon: the Customs House, on Strand Road, built in 1915. Keywords: Buddhist, colonial style, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0847 Myanmar, Yangon: the legendary Strand Hotel, opened in 1896. Keywords: Buddhist, colonial style, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0846 Myanmar, Yangon: the Law Courts on Strand Road. Keywords: Buddhist, colonial style, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0845 Myanmar, Yangon: Dining Room in the former home of General Aung San (now the "House of Memories" Restaurant). Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0844 Myanmar, Yangon: personal shrine in the former home of General Aung San (now the "House of Memories" Restaurant). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0843 Myanmar, Yangon: diesel locomotive in Yangon's main station. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples, railway
PMR-D0842 Myanmar, Yangon: inside a carriage of a local train on the city ring line. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0841 Myanmar, Yangon: close-up view of Shwedagon Paya from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0840 Myanmar, Yangon: close-up view of Sule Paya from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0839 Myanmar, Yangon: view of Sule Paya and Yangon River from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0838 Myanmar, Yangon: Bogyoke Aung San Road from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of the Sakura Tower, with St. Mary's cathedral. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0837 Myanmar, Yangon: prayer column on the platform of Sule Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0836 Myanmar, Yangon: gilded carvings of a pavilion on the platform of the Sule Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0835 Myanmar, Yangon: the golden zedi of Sule Paya (46 metres high), from the platform. It probably dates back about 2 millennia. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0834 Myanmar, Yangon: reclining Buddha in one of the shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0833 Myanmar, Yangon: gilded mythical figure holding two nagas, on a pole on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0832 Myanmar, Yangon: some of the hundreds of shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, which covers 5 hectares. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0831 Myanmar, Yangon: followers annointing the figure at their own "planetary post" (birth day of the week = planet) on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR-D0830 Myanmar, Yangon: the 23-tonne Maha Ganda bell, cast in 1775-9, removed by the British but dropped in the Yangon River. Later recovered by the Burmese and displayed on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0829 Myanmar, Yangon: close-up of the enormous "hti" or umbrella on the top of the zedi of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0828 Myanmar, Yangon: Botataung Paya Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0818 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): head of the large Buddha figure at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0817 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): remains of ancient chedis at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, with a row of Buddha figures, decked in saffron robes. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0816 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): row of Buddha figures decked in saffron robes at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious, historic, national heritage
PMR-D0815 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): row of Buddha figures decked in saffron robes at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0814 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): one of a pair of giant seated Buddhas in front of the chedi at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0813 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): line of Buddha figures in saffron robes at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0812 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): centrepiece at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon is this enormous chedi. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0811 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): reclining Buddha in the compound of Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon temple. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0810 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Phra Thinang Varobhas Bimam (Residential Hall) and Aisawan-Dhipaya-Asana Pavilion reflected in the lake in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0809 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Devaraj-Kunlai Building contains a collection of royal carriages, in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0808 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): one of the western-style buildings in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0807 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Ho Withun (Tower) and Phra Thinang (Royal Residence) with reflections in the lake in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0806 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): reflections of a Chinese-style teahouse in the lake in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0805 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant "topiary" in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0804 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant "topiary" in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0803 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): carved and painted screen in the temple in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0802 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Chinese-style Phra Thinang (Royal Residence) Wepart Chamrun (Heavenly Light) in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0801 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): carved and painted screen in the temple in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious, historic, national heritage
PMR-D0800 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Ho Withun (Tower) in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0799 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant "topiary" in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0798 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Aisawan-Dhipaya-Asana Pavilion in Bang Pa-In Palace Gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0797 Thailand, Bangkok: Jim Thompson's House, an assemblage of traditional Thai buildings, is now a museum housing his collection of ethnographical art. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0795 Thailand, Bangkok: wild Monitor Lizard (Varanus spec.) in the moat surrounding Dusit Park. Keywords: Buddhist, fauna, amphibians, wild animals, metropolis, capital city, Siam
PMR-D0794 Thailand, Bangkok: peacock monument at one corner of the moat surrounding Dusit Park, reflected in the water. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0793 Thailand, Bangkok: peacock monument at one corner of the moat surrounding Dusit Park, reflected in the water. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0792 Thailand, Bangkok: one side of the moat surrounding Dusit Park. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0791 Thailand, Bangkok: Rama VIII Suspension Bridge over the Chao Phraya River. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0790 Thailand, Bangkok: the Democracy Monument (stylised angels' wings) erected in 1932. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0789 Thailand, Bangkok: view of Wat Saket, on the Golden Mount, from Wat Rajanadda. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0788 Thailand, Bangkok: Buddha figures in Wat Rajanadda. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0787 Thailand, Bangkok: unusual prangs on the roof of Wat Rajanadda, from the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0786 Thailand, Bangkok: the shrine of Wat Saket Ratcha Wora Maha Wihan, built during the reigns of Rama III, IV and V, and completed in Carara marble in the early 20th century, stands atop the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0785 Thailand, Bangkok: view of the city from Wat Rajanadda, with colourful temple roofs in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0784 Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Rajanadda (mid 19th century) in unusual (Burmese?) style. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0783 Thailand, Bangkok: this birdman figure is the symbol of the Siam Bank. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0782 Thailand, Bangkok: a long line of tuk-tuks. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0781 Thailand, Bangkok: line of prayer bells in Wat Saket on the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0780 Thailand, Bangkok: view of the city from the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, panorama, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0779 Thailand, Bangkok: the golden chedi of Wat Saket on the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0778 Thailand, Bangkok: Buddha shrine in Wat Saket on the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR-D0637 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the Great Golden Phra Stratana Chedi, erected in 1885 by King Chulalongkorn. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0636 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a close view of the roof gables of Dusit Maha Prasat Hall, built in 1783 by Rama I for coronations, but now used exclusively for lying in state. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0635 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the striking Dusit Maha Prasat Hall, built in 1783 by Rama I for coronations, but now used exclusively for lying in state. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0634 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the King's Grand Palace Building, where the Amarinda Hall is still used for coronations. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0633 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: two fierce yaks guarding one of the entrances. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0632 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0631 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0630 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of many frescos depicting the Ramayan/Ramakien Legends in the cloisters. Painted in 1824, restored in 1982. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east
PMR-D0629 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: three of the eight prangs, each different. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0628 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a golden pang supported by colourful demons. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east
PMR-D0627 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the Emerald Buddha is carved from jasper; originally in Vientiane, after much travelling it finally has a home in Wat Phra Keo. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0626 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a colourful demon supporting a golden prang. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east
PMR-D0625 Thailand, Bangkok: the Great Reclining Buddha, gilded, 45 metres long, in Wat Pho Temple. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0624 Thailand, Bangkok: entrance to Wat Pho , the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, guarded by two yaks. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0622 Thailand, Bangkok: Buddha's magnificent golden shrine in the bot of Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0621 Thailand, Bangkok: giant standing Buddha in Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0620 Thailand, Bangkok: the entrance to Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, flanked by prangs. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0619 Thailand, Bangkok: a prang in Wat Pho, the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, orient, far east, colourful
PMR-D0615 Laos, Vientiane: paintings depicting the life of Buddha round the main doorway of Wat Xieng Nheum temple. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0614 Laos, Vientiane: the ornate gable of Wat Inpeng temple, with scenes from the life of Buddha, was restored 1968-75, at the same time as the magnificent gateway, on the right. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0613 Laos, Vientiane: the President's Palace stands in its own grounds. looking up Lane Xang Avenue. Keywords: capital city, architecture, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0612 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing. Keywords: capital city, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0611 Laos, Vientiane: monks' quarters at Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan Buddhist temple. Keywords: capital city, architecture. picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, largest city, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom
PMR-D0610 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Mixay Buddhist Temple, founded in the reign of King Setthathirat I (1550-71). Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0609 Laos, Vientiane: That Dam Stupa (Black Stupa), said to be inhabited by a seven-headed naga. Keywords: capital city, architecture, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0608 Laos, Vientiane: tuk-tuks lined up outside the bus station. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom, street scene,
PMR-D0607 Laos, Vientiane: tuk-tuk passing the bus station. Keywords: capital city, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom, street scene, traffic
PMR-D0606 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0605 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Children on a school visit, demonstrating traditional Lao dancing. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0604 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. "Young pioneers" on a school visit, practising Lao dancing. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0603 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Some of the "young pioneers" on a school visit. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0602 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. The head of a giant reclining Buddha. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0601 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. In this construction one enters Hell's mouth and progresses through the earth to Heaven. Keywords: capital city, ex-Kingdom, relaxed city, largest city, Buddhist, temples, Lao people, colourful, picturesque, architecture
PMR-D0600 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Many of the visiting "young pioneers" have digital cameras. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0599 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. A group of "young pioneers" on a school visit. Keywords: Capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0598 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. A group of "young pioneers" on a school visit. Keywords: capital city, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0597 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Two "young pioneers" on a school visit. Keywords: capital city, pretty girls, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0596 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Three young aspiring models. Keywords: capital city, colourful. Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom, pretty girls
PMR-D0595 Laos, Vientiane: Xieng Khuan (Buddha Park), 24 km. south of Vientiane, displays a plethora of giant Buddhist/Hindu deities formed in concrete, built by Luang Pu in 1958. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0594 Laos, Vientiane: a pair of gilded lions and two nagas, guarding the entrance to a temple. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0593 Laos, Vientiane: Lao youth offering to sell caged birds for release near Pha That Luang. Keywords: capital city, Lao people, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0592 Laos, Vientiane: ornate gable of Wat That Luang Neua, adjacent to the Pha That Luang stupa. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0591 Laos, Vientiane: ornate gable of Wat That Luang Neua, adjacent to the Pha That Luang stupa. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0590 Laos, Vientiane: statue of King Setthathitath, founder of Pha That Luang, founded by King Setthathitath in 1566. It is the largest and most important stupa in Laos and a natianal monument. The spire allegedly represents an elongated lotus bud. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0589 Laos, Vientiane: statue of King Setthathitath, founder of Pha That Luang in 1566. It is the largest and most important stupa in Laos. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0588 Laos, Vientiane: statue of King Setthathitath, founder of Pha That Luang in 1566 (visible behind). It is the largest and most important stupa in Laos. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful. Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0587 Laos, Vientiane: typical grave stupas in the temple grounds. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0586 Laos, Vientiane: An ornately decorated gable of a Buddhist temple. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0585 Laos, Vientiane: the "sim" of Wat Si Saket, Vientiane's oldest surviving temple, built by Chao Anou between 1819 and 1824. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0584 Vientiane: Row of Buddhas in the cloisters of Wat Si Saket, Vientiane's oldest surviving temple, built by Chao Anou between 1819 and 1824. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, ex-kingdom
PMR-D0582 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - landscaped gardens and natural rock formations. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, geology, bizarre
PMR-D0581 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - landscaped gardens and natural rock formations. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, geology, bizarre
PMR-D0579 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a natural rock formation (imported). Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, bizarre
PMR-D0578 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - landscaped gardens and natural rock formations. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, botanical
PMR-D0577 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - landscaped water terraces and natural rock formations. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, botanical
PMR-D0576 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - landscaped water terraces and natural rock formations. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, botanical
PMR-D0575 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - landscaped water terraces and natural rock formations. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, botanical
PMR-D0574 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a natural rock formation (imported). Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, geology
PMR-D0573 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - feeding the giant catfishes. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, fishes
PMR-D0572 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a pool in the landscaped gardens. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, reflections
PMR-D0571 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - crocodiles in the lake being fed with meat on a line held by visitors. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, reptiles
PMR-D0570 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - crocodiles in the lake being fed with meat on a line held by visitors. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, reptiles
PMR-D0569 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - crocodiles in the lake being fed with meat on a line held by visitors. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, reptiles
PMR-D0568 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - crocodiles in the public pavilion before the performance. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, reptiles
PMR-D0567 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a crocodile wrestler holding up a young crocodile. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, showmanship
PMR-D0566 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a crocodile wrestler putting his head in a crocodile's jaws. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, showmanship
PMR-D0565 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a crocodile wrestler. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, showmanship
PMR-D0564 Thailand, Chonburi: the Million Years Stone Park (Pattaya Crocodile Farm) - a crocodile wrestler. Keywords: Siam, Buddhist, showmanship
PMR-D0563 Laos, Vientiane: aerial view of Vientiane and the River Mekong. Keywords: capital city, architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, largest city, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom
PMR-D0562 Thailand, Pattaya: 109-metre-high sculpture of Buddha on Khao Chi Chan rockface to commemorate the golden jubilee of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's rule. The seated image of Buddha subduing Mara recalls a Sukhothai and Lanna style image. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0561 Thailand, Chonburi: Clocktower and Pavilion across the lake from Wat Yansangwararam. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0560 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - detail of a pavilion roof with Chinese dragons. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0559 Thailand, Chonburi: view of Wat Yansangwararam from Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien). Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0558 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - detail of a colourful Chinese dragon on the roof of a pavilion. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0557 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - view of the second floor terrace with Chinese figures, and the lake beyond. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0556 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - the magnificent shrine of Lu Dong Bin, one of the eight immortals. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0555 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - a gilded Thai kinara figure welcomes visitors. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0554 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - bronze figure of a Shao Lin martial arts master. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0553 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - 18 bronze, life-size figures of Shao Lin monks, each demonstrating a different type of martial art. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0552 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - Chinese figures on the second floor terrace. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0551 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - colourful Chinese dragon coiled round a pillar. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0550 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - bronze figure of Lao Tsu, founder of Taoism (centre). Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0549 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - granite Peking lions and Chinese figures guarding the entrance to a shrine. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0548 Thailand, Chonburi: Anek Kusala Sala (Viharnra Sien), a collection of works of art presented by China in a building completed in 1993 - statue of the Eight Immortals Crossing the Ocean. Keywords: Siam, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0547 Thailand, Chonburi: Buddhist school near Wat Yansangwararam. Keywords: Siam, architecture, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0546 Thailand, Chonburi: Wat Yansangwararam, completed in 1976 in honour of King Naresuan the Great (1590-1605) and King Taksin the Great (1767-1782). A centre of the Thammayut Nikaya, a Thai order of monks. Keywords: Siam, architecture, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0545 Thailand, Chonburi: Wat Yansangwararam, completed in 1976 in honour of King Naresuan the Great (1590-1605) and King Taksin the Great (1767-1782). A centre of the Thammayut Nikaya, a Thai order of monks. Keywords: Siam, architecture, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0544 Thailand, Chonburi: shrine in a Buddhist temple near Wat Yansangwararam. Keywords: Siam, holiday resort, picturesque, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0543 Thailand, Chonburi: Water temples near Wat Yansangwararam. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, picturesque, temples, Buddhist
PMR-D0542 Thailand, Pattaya: PATTAYA look-out point overlooking the harbour. The letters are illuminated at night and can be seen from afar. Keywords: Siam, holiday resort, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D0541 Thailand, Pattaya: some of the gilded figures surrounding the huge golden figure of Buddha in Wat Big Buddha. Keywords: Siam, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque
PMR-D0540 Thailand, Pattaya: golden figure of Buddha in Wat Big Buddha. Keywords: Siam, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque
PMR-D0376 Cambodia, Siem Reap: wooden figure of Buddha, carved from a boat in 1500 AD by monks of the Wat Preah Prohm Rath Temple, Siem Reap. Keywords: Khmer, shrine, Buddhist, religious, tradition
PMR-D0368 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR-D0367 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: view of the approach to Angkor Wat Temple across the causeway over the moat. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR-D0366 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: one of the many faces which adorn the temple. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR-D0365 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: two of the many faces which adorn the temple. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR-D0364 Cambodia, Siem Reap: a happy seller of jos sticks in Angkor Wat Temple. Keywords: shrine, jolly, cheerful, Buddha-figure, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, Khmer
PMR-D0361 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: a battle scene from the Ramayana. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR-D0271 Thailand, Chonburi: traditional Thai dancing at Nong Nooch Gardens. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D0270 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: a dog's life! Keywords: holiday resort, smoking & drinking, dissipated, humour, humor, dog, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR-D3956 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. A colourful shrine to a Chinese martial figure. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3955 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. A gilded figure of Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, with 1000 arms. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre, colourful
PMR-D3954 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. A grotto of fantastic shapes, at the end of the temple lake. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3953 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. The statue of Sakyamuni, a present from the King of Thailand. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3952 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. The colourful and highly decorated wooden building has been restored many times in its history. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3951 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Water pavilion in the temple lake, reached by stone bridges. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre, reflections
PMR-D3950 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Reflections in the temple lake, with the wooded hillside beyond. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3949 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Water pavilion in the temple lake, reached by stone bridges. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre, reflections
PMR-D3948 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3947 People's Republic of China, Yunnan Province, Kunming: Yuantong Buddhist Temple is the largest in the city and dates back over 1000 years. The impressive entrance to the grounds. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, heritage, picturesque, metropolitan, architecture, historic, street scene, religious centre
PMR-D3689 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Tang Dynasty figures near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, culture, Buddhist, temple, statue
PMR-D3687 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Tang Dynasty figure near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, culture, Buddhist, temple, statue
PMR-D3686 People's Republic of China, Guangxi Province, Guilin: Tang Dynasty figures near the top of the Yao Mountain, at 903 metres, the highest in Guilin, reached by chair-lift. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, ancient, culture, Buddhist, temple, statue
PMR-D3574 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Wuzhen, a historic village with wooden buildings dating from the Ming and Qing Dynasties, made prosperous by its former silk trade: figure of the god "Guan" in the courtyard of a Buddhist temple. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic, statue, sculpture, religion
PMR-D3143 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: view to the south, with the new developments in Jomtien in the distance, from Yensabai Condotel. Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: view to the south, with the new developments in Jomtien in the distance, from Yensabai Condotel. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D3142 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: view to the south-west, with the wooded hill on which Big Buddha is to be found, from Yensabai Condotel. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D3141 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: view to the north-west, with Pattaya Bay, from Yensabai Condotel. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D1687 Nepal, Dhulikhel: unrestored Newari architecture: finely carved window frames. Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1686 Nepal, Dhulikhel: unrestored Newari architecture in the town centre. Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1685 Nepal, Dhulikhel: traditional lion figure on a column in front of the Bhagwati Shiva Temple. Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1683 Nepal, Dhulikhel: unrestored historic housing. Keywords: architecture, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1682 Nepal, Dhulikhel: Silk Oak (Grevillea robusta) with orange flowers. Keywords: architecture, flora, flowering trees, trees, botanical, botany, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1681 Nepal, Dhulikhel: Silk Oak (Grevillea robusta) with orange flowers. Keywords: architecture, flora, flowering trees, trees, botanical, botany, Hindu, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1680 Nepal, Dhulikhel: wash day at the local water pump (from Hotel Arniko). Nepal, Dhulikhel: washday at the local water pump. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1679 People's Republic of China, Tibet: first glimpse of the Himalayas from Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1678 People's Republic of China, Tibet: the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Valley. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1653 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the kitchen of Drepung Monastery. At one time it catered to over 7000 monks. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1652 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: original monks' quarters in Drepung Monastery. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1651 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: rock paintings by the kora of Drepung Monastery, with the mantra "om mani padme hum" ("Hail to the jewell in the lotus") featuring prominently. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1650 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace at twilight, with reflections in the lake. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1649 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace at twilight, with reflections in the lake. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1648 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Kalsang Dekyil Palace, built in 1926 for the 13th Dalai Lama, in the Norbulingka. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1647 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Chensek Podrang, the Summer Palace of the 13th Dalai Lama, in the Norbulingka. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1646 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Oriental Turtle Dove (Streptopelia orientalis) in the Norbulingka. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, ornithology, birds, fauna, wildlife
PMR-D1645 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Common Tern (Sterna hirundo) in the Norbulingka. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, ornithology, birds, fauna, wildlife
PMR-D1644 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: temple reflected in the lake of the eighth Dalai Lama in the Norbulingka. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1643 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: temple reflected in the lake of the eighth Dalai Lama in the Norbulingka. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1642 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: temple reflected in the lake of the eighth Dalai Lama in the Norbulingka. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1641 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the New Summer Palace (Takten Migyu Potrang) of the 14th Dalai Lama, in the Norbulingka, with artistic flower displays. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1640 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the New Summer Palace (Takten Migyu Potrang) of the 14th Dalai Lama, in the Norbulingka, with artistic flower displays. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1639 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the New Summer Palace (Takten Migyu Potrang) of the 14th Dalai Lama, in the Norbulingka, with artistic flower displays. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1638 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: royal viewing pavilion for open-air performances in the Norbulingka. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1637 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: alleyway leading to the Norbulingka. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1636 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: alleyway leading to the Norbulingka. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1635 People's Republic of China. Tibet, Tsetang: mural of mandala-shaped Samye Monastery in Tsetang Hotel. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1634 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: a battery of sewing machine operators offer their services in the pedestrian zone. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1633 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: a street in the old quarter with the red-painted Tsetang Monastery in the background. Note the photo-voltaic street lighting. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1632 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: typical Tibetan houses in the old quarter with stocks of firewood on the roof. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1631 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: young Tibetan girl. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1630 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: shy young Tibetan girls in the old quarter. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1629 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: young Tibetan girls on the way home from school. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1628 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: typical Tibetan houses in the old quarter with stocks of firewood on the roof. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1627 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: livestock live on the streets or in back yards in the old quarter. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1626 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: typical colourful doorway to a Tibetan house in the old quarter. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1599 Nepal, Kathmandu: the old quarter from Kantipath Road. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1598 Nepal, Kathmandu: Rani Pokhari ("Queen's Pool"), laid out in 1667, with clocktower (left) and Shiva Temple (right). Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, religion, Hindu, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1597 Nepal, Kathmandu: folklore dancers at the Hotel Shankar. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, pretty girls
PMR-D1596 Nepal, Kathmandu: folklore singer at the Hotel Shankar. Keywords: architecture, pretty girls, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1595 Nepal, Kathmandu: gardens of the Hotel Shankar. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1594 Nepal, Kathmandu: swimming pool of the Hotel Shankar. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1593 Nepal, Patan: old wooden carvings on the gallery of an inner court. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1592 Nepal, Patan: a group of Buddhists singing (prayers?) round an open fire on the street. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1591 Nepal, Patan: preparations for the Rato Machendranath (Patron Saint of Kathmandu Valley) Jatra Festival, for which a 15m-high tower of bamboo poles is towed precariously through the streets on a massive wooden wagon. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Hindu, religion, Asian, colourful
PMR-D1590 Nepal, Patan: preparations for the Rato Machendranath (Patron Saint of Kathmandu Valley) Jatra Festival, for which a 15m-high tower of bamboo poles is towed precariously through the streets on a massive wooden wagon. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Hindu, religion, Asian, colourful
PMR-D1589 Nepal, Patan: Durbar Square, with stone Krishna Temple (1723), Taleju Bell (1737), and Hari Shankar Temple (1704), and the King's Palace complex on the right. Keywords: architecture, colourful, religion, Asian, Hindu, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1588 Nepal, Patan: Durbar Square, with stone-built Cyasilim Deval (Krishna) Temple (1723) in the foreground and the King's Palace complex to the right. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Hindu, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical
PMR-D1585 Nepal, Kathmandu: Gompa (Buddhist Monastery) adjoining the Bodhnath Stupa. The monks are mainly Tibetan at this stupa. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1584 Nepal, Kathmandu: ornate incense burner and prayer flags on the platform of the Bodhnath Stupa. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1583 Nepal, Kathmandu: part of the kora around the Bodhnath Stupa, lined with shops selling religious souvenirs and offerings. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1582 Nepal, Kathmandu: Buddha shrine in the temple at Bodhnath Stupa. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1581 Nepal, Kathmandu: Buddhist monks in the temple at Bodhnath, chanting prayers to the accompanyment of a drum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1580 Nepal, Kathmandu: Bodhnath Stupa, 40 metres wide and dating from the 7th century, is one of the most revered Buddhist shrines in Nepal. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1568 Nepal, Kathmandu: a youthful street demonstration. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1567 Nepal: Buddha "World Peace Pond" on Swayambhunath Hill, about 2 kilometres out of Kathmandu. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1566 Nepal: Swayambhunath Stupa, which stands on a hill 2 kilometres out of Kathmandu, with all-seeing eyes of Buddha on the "Harmika". Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1565 Nepal, Kathmandu: one of the monkeys which frequent the Swayambhunath Hill. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1564 Nepal: view of Kathmandu from Swayambhunath Hill. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1563 Nepal: view of Kathmandu from Swayambhunath Hill. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1562 Nepal: Swayambhunath Stupa, on its hill about 2 kilometres out of Kathmandu, was founded before 1129. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1561 Nepal, Kathmandu: window in the Kumari Bahal (Palace) where the "Living Goddess" occasionally shows herself. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1560 Nepal, Kathmandu: Basantapur Square, from Basantapur Tower in the King's Palace. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1559 Nepal, Kathmandu: statue of King Pratap Malla with his four sons on a column in Durbar Square, with the Jagannath Temple in the background. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1558 Nepal, Kathmandu: (from right) Basantapur Tower, Kirtipur Tower and Bhaktapur Tower, from Nasal Chowk (Courtyard) in the King's Palace, with the coronation dais to the right. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1557 Nepal, Kathmandu: coronation dais in Nasal Chowk (Courtyard) of the King's Palace, with Pancha Mukhi Hanuman Tower behind. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1556 Nepal, Kathmandu: corner of Lohan Chowk (Courtyard), with Bhaktapur Tower, in the King's Palace. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1555 Nepal, Kathmandu: Parvati, mounted on a white lion, one of a pair guarding the entrance to the King's Palace. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1554 Nepal, Kathmandu: Kumari Chowk (Courtyard) of the Kumari Bahal, where the "Living Goddess" resides. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1553 Nepal, Kathmandu: Basantapur Square, with Basantapur Tower and Patan Tower of the King's Palace. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1552 Nepal, Bhaktapur: typical, modern, carved door which would allegedly cost about 400 Euros to purchase. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1551 Nepal, Bhaktapur: wells supply water for those not connected to the water mains. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1550 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Thangka painting school. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1549 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Potters' Square, long established centre of production for clay pots. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1548 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Potters' Square, long established centre of production for clay pots. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1547 Nepal, Bhaktapur: a street scene in the old quarter. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1546 Nepal, Bhaktapur: view of Taumadhi Tol (Square) from the steps of Nyatapola Temple. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1545 Nepal, Bhaktapur: an exhaustive display of souvenirs in Taumadhi Tol (Square). Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1544 Nepal, Bhaktapur: coppersmith's shop in Taumadhi Tol (Square). Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1543 Nepal, Bhaktapur: the 5-roofed Nyatapola Temple, at 30 metres, the highest in the Kathmandu Valley, in Taumadhi Tol (Square). Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1542 Nepal, Bhaktapur, Taumadhi Tol (Square): pair of giant wagon wheels used to transport the "Lingam", a 25m high pole or tree (a phallic symbol for Shiva), through the streets of the town. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1541 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Siddhi Lakshmi Temple (1696) in Durbar Square. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1540 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Fasidega Temple of Shiva in Durbar Square. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1539 Nepal, Bhaktapur: stone figures on the steps of the Siddhi Lakshmi Temple (1696) in Durbar Square. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1538 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Siddhi Lakshmi Temple (1696) in Durbar Square. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1537 Nepal, Bhaktapur: erotic wooden carvings on Yaksheswor Mahadev Temple in Durbar Square. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1536 Nepal, Bhaktapur: erotic wooden carvings on Yaksheswor Mahadev Temple in Durbar Square. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1535 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Vatsala Temple (1672) with its Taleju Bell (right) in Durbar Square. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1534 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Vatsala Temple and Chayasilin Mandap, from the steps of Siddhi Lakshmi Temple in Durbar Square. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1533 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Durbar Square, with bronze lions defending Chayasilin Mandap, and statue of King Bhupatindra Malla on its column (erected by his son). Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1532 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Durbar Square, with Rameshwor and Krishna Temples, arched entry gate, and National Art Gallery with twin stone lions. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1531 Nepal, Bhaktapur: bronze lions guarding the Chayasilin Mandap Shrine in Durbar Square, with the Krishna Temple in the background. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1530 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Naga Pokharil swimming pool with bronze cobras, in the royal palace. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1529 Nepal, Bhaktapur: carved wooden gate with nagas and guardian figures in Durbar Square, Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1528 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Rameshwor (Shiva) Temple and Krishna Temple in Durbar Square. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1527 Nepal, Bhaktapur: Rameshwor Temple, dedicated to Shiva, in Durbar Square. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1526 Nepal: red earth cultivation terraces in the lower Po Chu Valley. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1525 Nepal: Banyan tree growing on a large boulder in the Po Chu River. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1524 Nepal: leaving the "Last Resort" Campsite on the suspension bridge. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1523 Nepal: village woman returning after field work, with the campsite in the background. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1522 Nepal: two teenage Hindu girls from the local village. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1521 Nepal: two teenage Hindu girls from the local village. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1520 Nepal: colourful villager. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1519 Nepal: dwelling houses and cultivation terraces in the Po Chu Valley. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1518 Nepal: winnowing corn in the local village. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1517 Nepal: winnowing corn in the local village. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1516 Nepal: the Friendship Highway in the Po Chu Valley with cultivation terraces in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1515 Nepal: corn on the threshing floor in the local village. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1514 Nepal: view of "Last Resort" Campsite from above, with local village in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1513 Nepal: view of Po Chu Gorge from the suspension bridge. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1512 Nepal: crossing the suspension bridge to the "Last Resort" Campsite. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1511 Nepal: crossing the suspension bridge to the "Last Resort" Campsite. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1510 Nepal: bungee jumper in the Po Chu Gorge, using the suspension bridge to "Last Resort" Campsite. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1509 Nepal: close view of the wild bees' nests hanging on the cliff face in the Po Chu Valley. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1508 Nepal: wild bees' nests hanging on the cliff face in the Po Chu Valley. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1507 Nepal: waterfall in the Po Chu Valley. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1506 Nepal: the Friendship Highway follows the river along the Po Chu Valley. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1505 Nepal, Kodari: tour bus, parked in Kodari, after crossing the Friendship Bridge on the Tibetan border. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1504 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhangmu: view of part of the town, in the Po Chu Valley, looking towards Nepal, from hotel window. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1503 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhangmu: view of part of the town, in the Po Chu Valley, from hotel window. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1502 People's Republic of China, Tibet: the Friendship Highway loses 3000 metres of height along the Po Chu Gorge before the Nepal border. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1501 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhonggang: young Tibetans. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains, toddlers
PMR-D1500 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhonggang: young Tibetans. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains, toddlers
PMR-D1499 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Zhonggang: young Tibetans. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains, toddlers
PMR-D1498 People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in Zhonggang. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1497 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Zhonggang, on the floor of the valley, from the Friendship Highway. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1496 People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in Zhonggang. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1495 People's Republic of China, Tibet: sunshine reflecting on a snow-covered peak, from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m) Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1494 People's Republic of China, Tibet: sunshine reflecting on a snow-covered peak, from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m) Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1493 People's Republic of China, Tibet: sunshine reflecting on a snow-covered peak, from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m) Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1492 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Lobuche Kang Massif (Labujikang) (7367m) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1491 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Lobuche Kang Massif (Labujikang) (7367m) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1490 People's Republic of China, Tibet: souvenir stall on Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) with Lobuche Kang Massif (Labujikang) (7367m) in the background. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, mountains
PMR-D1489 People's Republic of China, Tibet: shrine on Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) with snow-covered Himalayas in the background. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1488 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Lobuche Kang (Labujikang) Massif (7367m.) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1487 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Shisha Pangma (8027m.) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1486 People's Republic of China, Tibet: prayer flags on Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) with the Lobuche Kang Massif 7367m) in the distance. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1485 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Lobuche Kang II (7072m.) from Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1484 People's Republic of China, Tibet: souvenir stall on Lalung La (Pass)(5050m.) with snow-covered Himalayas in the distance. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1483 People's Republic of China, Tibet: snow-covered peak, approaching Lalung La (Pass). Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1482 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Gyachung Kang (7952m.), Cho Oyu (8153m.) Nangpai Gosum (7351m.) and Jobo Rabzang (7666m.) from the High Plateau near Tingri. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1481 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Cho Oyu (8153m.) and Nangpai Gosum (7351m.) with part ofTingri in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1480 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Cho Oyu (8153m.) and Nangpai Gosum (7351m.) from Tingri. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1479 People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses not far from Shegar. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1478 People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses not far from Shegar. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1477 People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses not far from Shegar. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1476 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery near Shegar. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1475 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery near Shegar. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1474 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: close-up view of Chode Monastery (1269) on its cliff, from the town. Keywords: architecture, mountains, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1473 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: view of Chode Monastery (1269) on its cliff, from the town. Keywords: architecture, mountains, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1472 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: ladies of the town enjoying the sunshine. Keywords: architecture, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1471 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: colourful chapel with prayer drums at the foot of the path up to Chöde Monastery. Keywords: architecture, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1469 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: view of the town and its river from Chöde Monastery. Keywords: architecture, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1468 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shegar/Shekar: view of the town and surrounding mountains from the Chode Monastery. Keywords: architecture, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1467 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mural showing Shegar/Shekar Chode Monastery (1269) and the Dzong in their former glory. Keywords: architecture, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1466 People's Republic of China, Tibet: the prayer hall of Shegar/Shekar Chode Monastery (1269). Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, Shekar
PMR-D1465 People's Republic of China,Tibet: a shrine in Shegar/ Shekar Chode Monastery (1269). Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, Shekar
PMR-D1464 People's Republic of China, Tibet: the courtyard of Shegar/Shekar Chode Monastery (1269) with prayer pole and view of the Dzong on its pinnacle in the background. Keywords: architecture, mountains, Shekar, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1463 People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house near Shegar, with dung stored on the walls and firewood on the roof. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1462 People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road and mountain scenery on the way down to the Friendship Highway from Passum, with Tibetan village on the left. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1461 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the way down to the Friendship Highway from Passum. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1460 People's Republic of China, Tibet: twisted layers of volcanic rock on the road down to the Friendship Highway from Passum. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological
PMR-D1459 People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road leading down to the Friendship Highway from Passum. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1458 People's Republic of China, Tibet: surface humus layer breaking up in a permafrost area. It takes about 60 years to reform. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1457 People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.), with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1456 People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.), with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1455 People's Republic of China, Tibet: abandoned Tibetan mud-brick dwellings near Passum. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1454 People's Republic of China, Tibet: eroded mountain scenery on the road from Everest Base Camp. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological
PMR-D1453 People's Republic of China, Tibet: eroded mountain scenery on the road from Everest Base Camp. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological
PMR-D1452 People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in barren surroundings near Passum. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1451 People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses in Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1450 People's Republic of China, Tibet: part of the family of the manager of Qomolangma Yak Hotel in Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1449 People's Republic of China, Tibet: early morning sunlight on Mount Everest, seen from Qomolangma Yak Hotel in Passum. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1448 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mine host playing Tibetan 3-stringed guitar in Qomolangma Yak Hotel in Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1447 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mine host playing Tibetan 3-stringed guitar in Qomolangma Yak Hotel in Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1446 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery near Everest Base Camp. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1445 People's Republic of China, Tibet: summit of Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) and Lhotse (8510m.) from the Base Camp (5200m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1444 People's Republic of China, Tibet: grazing dzo by eroding cliffs near Everest Base Camp. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1443 People's Republic of China, Tibet: waiting for the shuttle bus to return to Base Camp from the forward position. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1442 People's Republic of China, Tibet: "blonde" dzo grazing at Everest Base Camp. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1441 People's Republic of China, Tibet: a group of dzo grazing at Everest Base Camp. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1440 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) with Rongphu Glacier and the Base Camp, with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1439 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) with Rongphu Glacier and the Base Camp. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1438 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Summit of Mount Everest/Qomolangma (8848m.) from the Base Camp (5200m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1437 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from the Base Camp (5200m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1436 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) with Rongphu Glacier and the Base Camp. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1435 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) at Everest Base Camp (5200m.) Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1434 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rongphu/Rongbuck Monastery, at 4980 metres, the highest in the world. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1433 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from the Base Camp (5200m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1432 People's Republic of China, Tibet: a fully laden caravan of yaks/dzo near Passum. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1431 People's Republic of China, Tibet: unusual patterns of erosion on a rock face near Passum. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage, geology, geological
PMR-D1430 People's Republic of China, Tibet: a span of dzo in Passum. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1429 People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house in Passum. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1428 People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house in Passum. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1427 People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan houses, not far from Shegar. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1426 People's Republic of China, Tibet: shepherds with flock of sheep in a barren landscape on the road to Everest Base Camp. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1425 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rotel bus emerging from a tunnel on the road to Everest Base Camp. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1424 People's Republic of China, Tibet: a rock cutting on the road to Everest Base Camp, a Chinese engineering feat. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1423 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rotel bus waiting to enter tunnel, on the road to Everest Base Camp. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1422 People's Republic of China, Tibet: the road to Everest Base Camp, a Chinese engineering feat. Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1421 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Cho Oyu Massif (8201m) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1420 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1419 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1418 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.) Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1417 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1416 People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road leading to Everest Base Camp, with Himalayas in the distance. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, mountains
PMR-D1415 People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road leading to Everest Base Camp, with Everest in the distance. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1414 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest/ Qomolangma (8848m.) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1413 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Cho Oyu Massif (8201m) from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1412 People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.), with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1411 People's Republic of China, Tibet: stone tablet with mountain panorama in Tibetan, Chinese and English, with Everest/Qomolangma in the distance, from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1410 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Mount Everest (8848m.) with summit obscured by cloud, from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1409 People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the Himalayas from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1408 People's Republic of China, Tibet: part of the Cho Oyu Massif which reaches 8201m, from Pang La (Pass)(5150m.) Keywords: architecture, mountains, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1407 People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road and mountain scenery on the road to Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1406 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1405 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1404 People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road and mountain scenery on the road to Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1403 People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road and mountain scenery on the road to Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1402 People's Republic of China, Tibet: serpentine road and mountain scenery on the road to Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1401 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1400 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum, with Tibetan village in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1399 People's Republic of China, Tibet: check point and entry to Everest/Qomolangma Nature Reserve. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1398 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1397 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1396 People's Republic of China, Tibet: mountain scenery on the road to Passum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1395 People's Republic of China, Tibet: barren river valley, approaching Shegar. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1394 People's Republic of China, Tibet: prayer-flag-festooned entry to the Everest/Qomolangma National Nature Preserve. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1393 People's Republic of China, Tibet: souvenirs on offer on the Lhakpa La (Pass)(5248m.) Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1392 People's Republic of China, Tibet: marker stone on the Lhakpa La (Pass)(5248m.) with prayer flags. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1391 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rufous-necked Snowfinch (Montifringilla ruficollis) on Lhakpa La (Pass) (5248m.) Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1390 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rufous-necked Snowfinch (Montifringilla ruficollis) on Lhakpa La (Pass) (5248m.) Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1389 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Rufous-necked Snowfinch (Montifringilla ruficollis) on Lhakpa La (Pass) (5248m.) Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1388 People's Republic of China, Tibet: dating from 1268, Sakya Monastery is surrounded by high defence walls with towers at each corner. Sakya was the capital of Tibet from 1268 to 1354, thanks to an alliance with the Mongol Khans. View of the northern monastery buildings, largely reduced to ruins during the Cultural Revolution, hitherto one of the largest monasteries in Tibet. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1387 People's Republic of China, Tibet: dating from 1268, Sakya Monastery is surrounded by high defence walls with towers at each corner. Sakya was the capital of Tibet from 1268 to 1354, thanks to an alliance with the Mongol Khans. View of the outer courtyard from the high defence walls. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1386 People's Republic of China, Tibet: dating from 1268, Sakya Monastery is surrounded by high defence walls with towers at each corner. Sakya was the capital of Tibet from 1268 to 1354, thanks to an alliance with the Mongol Khans. View of the colourfully decorated inner courtyard with well. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1385 People's Republic of China, Tibet: dating from 1268, Sakya Monastery is surrounded by high defence walls with towers at each corner. Sakya was the capital of Tibet from 1268 to 1354, thanks to an alliance with the Mongol Khans. This building is painted in the traditional Sakya colours - ash grey, with red and white vertical lines. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1384 People's Republic of China, Tibet: dating from 1268, Sakya Monastery is surrounded by high defence walls with towers at each corner. Sakya was the capital of Tibet from 1268 to 1354, thanks to an alliance with the Mongol Khans. View of the outer courtyard with incense burner. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1383 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Tsuo La (Pass)(4500m.), approaching Lhatse, festooned with prayer flags. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1382 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Chinese monument on the Friendship Highway marking 5000 kilometres from Peking. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1381 People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan house on a barren hillside, near Lhatse. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1380 People's Republic of China, Tibet: typical Tibetan farmhouse with stock, near Lhatse. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1379 People's Republic of China, Tibet: highly eroded hills of schist, near Lhatse. Keywords: architecture, geological, geology, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1378 People's Republic of China, Tibet: cultivated land with irregation channel near Lhatse. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1377 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse: view of the modern town from the kora of the monastery. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1376 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse: the Dzong was formerly the residence of the kings of Tsang, but was largely destroyed during the Cultural Revolution. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1375 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: view of the monastery buildings and part of the town, from the kora. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1374 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: pilgrims on the kora, with the huge wall for displaying thangkas, and the monastery buildings below. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1373 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: monastery buildings, seen from the kora. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1372 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: prayer drums on the kora, with pilgrims. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1371 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: view from the kora with prayer flags. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1370 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: prayer drums on the kora, with pilgrims. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1369 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: prayer drums on the kora. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1368 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: typical street in the monastery compound. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1367 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse, Tashilhunpo Monastery: two chedis and an incense burner. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1366 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse: entance to Tashilhunpo Monastery, with prayer flags covering the mountainside behind. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1365 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Shigatse: bronze figure of a tourist with camera in front of the entrance to Tashilhunpo Monastery. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1364 People's Republic of China, Tibet: farmer ploughing with a pair of dzo, near Shigatse. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1363 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Dorje Ying Lhakhang (Vajradhatu Chapel): original Buddha murals from the time the monastery was established. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful
PMR-D1362 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Dorje Ying Lhakhang (Vajradhatu Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figure of Amitayus (?), the Buddha of longevity, with dancers and musicians to the sides. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful
PMR-D1361 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Dorje Ying Lhakhang (Vajradhatu Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figure of Sakyamuni Buddha with dancers and musicians to the sides. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful
PMR-D1360 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Dorje Ying Lhakhang (Vajradhatu Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figures of female deities. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful
PMR-D1359 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: the 14th century Dzong, and Pelkor Chode Monastery buildings. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1358 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery (1418), with thangka wall in the background. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1357 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: the 14th century Dzong, and Pelkor Chode Monastery buildings. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1356 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse, Pelkor Chode Monastery: throned deity in one of the chapels of the Kumbum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1355 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse, Pelkor Chode Monastery: six-armed deity in one of the chapels of the Kumbum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1354 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse, Pelkor Chode Monastery: protector deity in one of the chapels of the Kumbum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1353 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse, Pelkor Chode Monastery: protector deity in one of the chapels of the Kumbum. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1352 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: the famous Kumbum (1427), 35 metres high, with 77 chapels on 6 floors. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1351 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Maitreya Lhakhang (Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figure of Matreya (Jamba, the Future Buddha). Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1350 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Maitreya Lhakhang (Chapel): original murals from the time of the establishment of the monastery. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1349 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Maitreya Lhakhang (Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figures of the three Dhama Kings of Tibet: Songtsen Gampo, Tisong Detsen and Ralpacen, with part of the library. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1348 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Maitreya Lhakhang (Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figure of Manjushri, Bothisattva of Wisdom. Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1347 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery, Maitreya Lhakhang (Chapel): ancient (Newari?) figures: Atisha Dipamkara Shrijnana (982-1054), Karmalashila (ca.713-763), and Padmasambhava (Guru Rinpoche). Keywords: architecture, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1346 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: prayers at Pelkor Chode Monastery, with drum accompanyment. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1345 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: colourful stucco work on the upper "drum" of the Kumbum, Pelkor Chode Monastery. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1344 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Kumbum (1427) in Pelkor Chode Monastery. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1343 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: courtyard of Pelkor Chode Monastery, with incense burner. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1342 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: Pelkor Chode Monastery (1418), with enclosing-wall in the background. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1341 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: prayer drums in Pelkor Chode Monastery (1418), with Kumbum in the background. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1340 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: proud mother. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1339 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Gyantse: modern (Chinese) shops lining the main street. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1338 People's Republic of China, Tibet: dammed river Nyang Chhu, approaching Gyantse. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1337 People's Republic of China, Tibet: dammed river Nyang Chhu, approaching Gyantse. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1336 People's Republic of China, Tibet: dammed river Nyang Chhu, approaching Gyantse. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1335 People's Republic of China, Tibet: summit of Najin Kangsang (7191m.) from Karo La (Pass)(5045m.). Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1334 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Najin Kangsang (7191m.) from Karo La (Pass)(5045m.). Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1333 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) on Karo La (Pass)(5045m.). Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1332 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) on Karo La (Pass)(5045m.). Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1331 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Brandt's Mountain Finch (Leucosticte brandti) on Karo La (Pass)(5045m.). Keywords: architecture, fauna, wildlife, birds, ornithology, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1330 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Najin Kangsang (7191m.) from Karo La (Pass)(5045m.), with prayer flags and Rotel bus. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1329 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Najin Kangsang (7191m.) from Karo La (Pass)(5045m.). Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1328 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Himalayan Blue Sheep or Bharal (Pseudois nayaur). Keywords: architecture, fauna, animals, wildlife, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1327 People's Republic of China, Tibet: farmer with a pair of yaks/dzo near Nagartse. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1326 People's Republic of China, Tibet: grazing sheep near to Yamdrok.tso (4488m.). Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1325 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake, with snow-covered Himalayas in the distance. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1324 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake, with stone cairns and prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1323 People's Republic of China, Tibet: a 5000-metre snow-covered peak from Yamdrok.tso. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1322 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake, with the snow-covered Himalayas behind. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1321 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake, with the snow-covered Himalayas behind. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1320 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1319 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1318 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1317 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1316 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yamdrok.tso (4488m.), a dazzling turquoise lake. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1315 People's Republic of China, Tibet: descent from Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.) with the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Valley below. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1314 People's Republic of China, Tibet: descent from Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.) Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1313 People's Republic of China, Tibet: descent from Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.) Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1312 People's Republic of China, Tibet: ascent to Kamba La (Pass)(4794m.) with the Yarlung Tsangpo (Brahmaputra) Valley below. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1311 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: shopfront display of an exotic fungal root/mummified catapillar, Ophiocordyceps sinensis ("yartse gompu" in Tibetan), currently in great demand for medicinal purposes. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1310 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: view of Potala Palace from the park lake, with reflections. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1309 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: view of Potala Palace from Potala Square. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1308 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: view of Potala Palace from the formal gardens. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1307 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery youngsters "blessed" by the Lama receive a dab of soot on the nose. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1306 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: telephoto view of Potala Palace from Sera Monastery.. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1305 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1304 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1303 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily in the debating courtyard. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1302 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery student monks engage in al fresco debates from 15.30 to 16.00 daily. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1301 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: at Sera Monastery youngsters "blessed" by the Lama receive a dab of soot on the nose. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1300 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Sera Monastery, founded in 1419. Its five Gelugpa colleges of instruction are now reduced to three. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1299 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: entrance gate to Sera Monastery, founded in 1419. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1298 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Drepung Monastery, seat of the Dalai Lamas until the fifth moved to Potala Palace in 1649, and once home to 7000+ monks. The tombs of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lamas are to be found in Drepung. The monastery extends up a steep hillside. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1297 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Drepung Monastery, seat of the Dalai Lamas until the fifth moved to Potala Palace in 1649, and once home to 7000+ monks. The tombs of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lamas are to be found in Drepung. View of the monks' quarters. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1296 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: monks grinding corn in Drepung Monastery. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1295 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Drepung Monastery, seat of the Dalai Lamas until the fifth moved to Potala Palace in 1649, and once home to 7000+ monks. The tombs of the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Dalai Lamas are to be found in Drepung. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1294 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: a monk forming clay vessels in Drepung Monastery. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1293 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the kitchen of Drepung Monastery. At one time it catered to over 7000 monks. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1292 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace at night, with reflections in the lake. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1291 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace at night, floodlit. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1290 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace at twilight, with reflections in the lake. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1289 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace at twilight, with reflections in the lake. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1288 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the Golden Yak, a local landmark. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1287 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Chinese models, posing in front of Potala Palace. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1286 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: start of the market area on Mentsikhang Lam, which is lined with vendors' stalls. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1285 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: followers prostrating themselves in front of the Jokhang shrine. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1284 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: pilgrims walking round the Barkhor kora of the Jokhang. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1283 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: pilgrims walking round the Barkhor kora of the Jokhang. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1282 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: pilgrims walking round the Barkhor kora of the Jokhang. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1281 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: pilgrims walking round the Barkhor kora of the Jokhang. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1280 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: pilgrims walking round the Barkhor kora of the Jokhang, giving alms. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1279 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: pilgrims walking round the Barkhor kora of the Jokhang. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1278 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the Jokhang, dating from the 7th century, contains the most revered Budda image in all Tibet, the Jowo Sakymuni. Here: part of the colourful cloisters. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1277 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the Jokhang, dating from the 7th century, contains the most revered Budda image in all Tibet, the Jowo Sakymuni. Here: the upper storey and golden roof, from the courtyard. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1276 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the spokes of the Wheel of Law represent the 8 parts of the Noble Eightfold Path (on the roof of the Jokhang). Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1275 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: golden roof of the Jokhang with snow-covered Himalayas in the background. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1274 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: view of Potala Palace from the roof of the Jokhang. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1273 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the Jokhang, dating from the 7th century, contains the most revered Budda image in all Tibet, the Jowo Sakymuni. Here: the central courtyard, seen from the roof. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1272 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: view of Potala Palace from the roof of the Jokhang, with prayer pole in the foreground.. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1271 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the Jokhang, dating from the 7th century, contains the most revered Budda image in all Tibet, the Jowo Sakymuni. Here: the central courtyard, with golden figures on the roof holding strings of bells. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1270 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1269 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Tibetan pilgrims making offerings at a shrine in the wall of Potala Palace. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1268 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Here: view of Lhasa, which now has more than one million inhabitants, from the walls Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1267 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Here: Tibetan pilgrims leaving the palace. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1266 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Here: coin offerings, glued to a tree trunk. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1265 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Here: view of Lhasa, which now has more than one million inhabitants, from the walls Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1264 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Here: the White Palace from the courtyard (Deyang Shar), the living quarters of the Dalai Lamas. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1263 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Here: the White Palace from the courtyard (Deyang Shar), the living quarters of the Dalai Lamas. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1262 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Here: the climb up to the entrance. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1261 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Here: the climb up to the entrance. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1260 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Partial view with flowering bush in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1259 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1258 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Closer view of the Red Palace. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1257 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1256 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1255 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: the New Summer Palace (Takten Migyu Potrang) of the 14th Dalai Lama, in the Norbulingka. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1254 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: group photograph of pilgrims in the Norbulangka. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1253 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: a follower with prayer wheel turning the prayer drums, in the old Tibetan quarter. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1252 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: a street in the old Tibetan quarter. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1251 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Tsetang Monastery (14th century) in the old quarter of the city. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1250 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Tsetang Monastery (14th century) in the old quarter of the city, with prayer drums in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1249 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. Jampa Ling Chapel, where Samye's Great Debate was held, with prayer pole in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1248 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. Monks on Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1247 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. Hepo Ri Hill with incense burner and prayer flags from the higher lookout. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1246 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. View of Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley from the monastery walls. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1245 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. View of golden-roofed Utse from a lookout above Hep Ri Hill. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1244 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. View of the monastery buildings from a lookout above Hepo Ri Hill. The Green, White, Red and Black Stupas can be made out. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1243 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. View from Hepo Ri Hill with a monk in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1241 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. View of golden-roofed Utse from Hep Ri Hill, a revered spot. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1239 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. View from Hepo Ri Hill, a revered spot. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1237 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. Shops in traditional style on the approach to the monastery. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1236 People's Republic of China, Tibet: device to boil water using the sun's rays, at Samye Monastery. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1235 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. This picture: view from the central Utse, showing the stubby tower (originally nine storeys high) to display the thangkas. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1234 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. This picture: the green stupa, one of four, including black, white and red, standing at the four points of the compass. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1233 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. This picture: shrine of 1000-armed Chenresig (Avalokiteshvara). Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1232 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. This picture: monks sweeping the courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, a daily task. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1231 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. This picture: monks sweeping the courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, a daily task. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1230 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. This picture: monks sweeping the courtyard, a daily task. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1229 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. The courtyard in front of the gold-roofed Utse, with incense burner and prayer poles. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1228 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. The Utse, with golden roof, is the central building of the mandala. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1227 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Samye Monastery, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet, founded in the late 8th century in the reign of King Trisong Detsen, is laid out in the form of a mandala, representing the Buddhist cosmos. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1226 People's Republic of China, Tibet: plantation of poplars in the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley. near Tsetang. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1225 People's Republic of China, Tibet: sand dunes in the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley near Tsetang. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1224 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: view of Yarlung Tsangpo Valley from the Tselong Pass, near Tsetang, with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1223 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: view of the Tselong Pass, near Tsetang, with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1222 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: view from the Tselong Pass, near Tsetang, with prayer flags in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1221 People's Republic of China, Tibet: sand dunes in theYarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley, near Tsetang. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1220 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley, near Tsetang, showing efforts at sand dune stabilisation. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1219 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley, near Tsetang. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1218 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra Valley, near Tsetang. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1217 People's Republic of China, Tibet: colourful Buddha figure at a hill shrine on the site of theTombs of the Tibetan Kings at Chongye, not far from Tsetang. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1216 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Bactrian camel at the foot of the hill, with Yumbulagang Monastery at the top. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1215 People's Republic of China, Tibet: descending the hill from the Yumbulagang Monastery to the modern settlement at the foot of the hill. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1214 People's Republic of China, Tibet: a young Tibetan scout at Yumbulagang Monastery. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1213 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. This picture. view of the monastery from the adjoining hill. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1212 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. This picture. view of the monastery from the adjoining hill. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1211 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. This picture: starting out on the "kora" which passes over an adjoining peak. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1210 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. This picture. Buddhist symbols on the roof. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1209 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1208 People's Republic of China, Tibet: Yumbulagang Monastery, said to have been established in the 2nd century BC by the first Tibetan king, Nyatri Tsenpo. Later it was used as a summer palace by Songsten Gampo, the 33rd king. It lies about 9 km. south of Tsetang, overlooking the Yarlung Tsangpo Valley. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1207 People's Republic of China, Tibet: view of the fertille valley floor from Yumbulagang Monastery. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1206 People's Republic of China, Tibet: horses near the top of the hill, just below Yumbulagang Monastery, waiting for custom to descend. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1205 People's Republic of China, Tibet: horses for hire for the ascent of the hill to Yumbulagang Monastery. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1204 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: a young Tibetan guarding his father's scooter. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1203 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Tsetang: fruit stalls in the centre of town. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion
PMR-D1202 People's Republic of China, Tibet: shrine at the lookout terrace on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, at a former river-burial point. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, landscape
PMR-D1201 People's Republic of China, Tibet: a lookout terrace on the Yarlung Tsangpo/Brahmaputra River, at a former river-burial point. Keywords: architecture, heritage, historical, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, Asian, colourful, religion, landscape
PMR177-10 Germany, Bavaria, Munich: IVth International Horticultural Exhibition, 28th April to 9th October 1983: the Thai contribution - Buddhist water temple, ornate and gilded. Keywords: plants, gardens, botany, botanical, flowers, display, gardening, colourful, flowerbeds
PMR132K-23 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots with a side gallery in their grip. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR369-08 Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn, is one of the trademarks of Bangkok. The 74-metre-high "prang" or Cambodian Tower is surrounded by four smaller ones, and was begun under Rama II and finished under Rama III. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR143K-25 Laos, Vientiane: Pha That Luang (official name: Pha Chedi Lokajulamani), is the most important national monument, first built in this form by King Setthathirath in 1566 and constantly altered and improved since then.. Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture, chedi
PMR-D1003 Thailand, Chonburi, Sriracha Tiger Zoo: trainer with six tigers. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR-D2306 Laos, Luang Prabang: aerial view of the old town on a peninsula between the Nam Khan and the Mekong River. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2299 Laos, Luang Prabang: the Haw Tai Pha Sai-nyaat (Red Chapel) houses an unusual reclining Buddha which is said to date from 1569. It stands in the grounds of Wat Xieng Thong. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2301 Laos, Luang Prabang: 25 kilometres upstream, where the Nam Ou flows into the Mekong, the Pak Ou Caves overlook the river and house a collection of gilded Buddhas (no lighting!) Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2300 Laos, Luang Prabang: the Nam Khan River at its confluence with the Mekong. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2298 Laos, Luang Prabang: The side wall of the Haw Tai Pha Sai-nyaat (La Chapelle Rouge) is covered with mirror-shard mosaics depicting scenes of everyday life. It stands in the grounds of Wat Xieng Thong and dates from the 1950s. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2297 Laos, Luang Prabang: this "Tree of Life" on the rear wall of the Sim of Wat Xieng Thong was created in 1957 out of glass mosaics to celebrate the 2500th year of the birth of Buddha. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2296 Laos, Luang Prabang: the Haw Tai Pha Sai-nyaat chapel in the grounds of Wat Xieng Thong was dubbed "La Chapelle Rouge" (the Red Chapel) by the French. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2295 Laos, Luang Prabang: finely carved and gilded door of the Hóhng Kép Mien building housing the funeral carriage of Lao royalty. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2294 Laos, Luang Prabang: finely carved and gilded door of the Hóhng Kép Mien building housing the funeral carriage of Lao royalty. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2293 Laos, Luang Prabang: the ceremonial carriage used to carry the funeral urns of Lao royalty has five nagas as figureheads. It is housed in a special building, the Hóhng Kép Mien. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2292 Laos, Luang Prabang: the Buddha and shrine of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, built in 1821 to replace a 1796 original. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2291 Laos, Luang Prabang: the carved and gilded doors of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham (1821) illustrate in detail the local way of life and the Ramayana. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2290 Laos, Luang Prabang: the carved and gilded doors of Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham (1821) illustrate in detail the local way of life and the Ramayana. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2289 Laos, Luang Prabang: the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre has an extensive display of local arts and crafts including these traditional woven Hmong skirts. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong, costume
PMR-D2288 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Pa Huak contains some unique murals, dating from 1860, showing visiting Chinese diplomats arriving on the Mekong River. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2287 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Pa Huak contains some unique murals, dating from 1860, showing visiting Chinese diplomats arriving by horse caravan. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2203 Laos, Luang Prabang: Saynamkhan River View Hotel, dating from French colonial times. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2202 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2201 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867. View of the richly decorated door and portico, with Nagas lining the steps. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2200 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2199 Laos, Luang Prabang: built in 1904, the former Royal Palace (Ho Kham) is now a museum displaying the royal furniture and accoutrements. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2198 Laos, Luang Prabang: built in 1904, the former Royal Palace (Ho Kham) is now a museum displaying the royal furniture and accoutrements. The last to live there was King Sisavang Vong (ruled 1905-59 whose statue stands in the grounds. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2197 Laos, Luang Prabang: built in 1904, the former Royal Palace (Ho Kham) is now a museum displaying the royal furniture and accoutrements. The approach is through an avenue of Palmyra Palms. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2196 Laos, Luang Prabang: built in 1904, the former Royal Palace (Ho Kham) is now a museum displaying the royal furniture and accoutrements. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2195 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, one of the most impressive temples in the city, was inaugurated in 1788 and housed the golden Pra Bang Buddha until 1947. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2194 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Mai Suwannaphumaham, one of the most impressive temples in the city, was inaugurated in 1788 and housed the golden Pra Bang Buddha until 1947. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2193 Laos, Luang Prabang: Sisavangvong Road, the main street of the old town. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2192 Laos, Luang Prabang: Hmong children in colourful traditional dress in a hill village near Luang Prabang. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2191 Laos, Luang Prabang: palm-thatched houses of the Hmong hill people in a village near Luang Prabang. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2182 Laos, Luang Prabang: Asian Black Bears (Ursus thibetanus) in the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang. In April 2014 they had 23 bears in care. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2181 Laos, Luang Prabang: Asian Black Bear(Ursus thibetanus) in the Tat Kuang Si Bear Rescue Centre, about 30 km. from Luang Prabang. In April 2014 they had 23 bears in care. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2180 Laos, Luang Prabang: river craft on the Mekong. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2179 Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2178 Laos, Luang Prabang: moored river craft on the Mekong River outside the Buddha Caves. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2177 Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2176 Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2175 Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2174 Laos, Luang Prabang: spectacular wooded hills on the Mekong River, approaching the Buddha Caves. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2173 Laos, Luang Prabang: water buffalo with calf on the bank of the Mekong River. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2172 Laos, Luang Prabang: river craft on the Mekong. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2171 Laos, Luang Prabang: temple in the trees overlooking the Mekong, surrounded by Flamboyant trees (Delonix regia). Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2170 Laos, Luang Prabang: river craft on the Mekong. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2169 Laos, Luang Prabang: view upstream of the Nam Khan River with mountainous background. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2168 Laos, Luang Prabang: the seasonal bamboo bridge across the Nam Khan River which flows into the Mekong after a few hundred metres. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2167 Laos, Luang Prabang: the seasonal bamboo bridge across the Nam Khan River which flows into the Mekong after a few hundred metres. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2166 Laos, Luang Prabang: the Morning Food Market Street. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2165 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Pa Huak with facade showing Buddha riding Airavata, the three-headed elephant from Hindu mythology which featured on the Lao flag before 1975. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2164 Laos, Luang Prabang: view of sandbanks in the Mekong River from Phu Si hill, with Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia). Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2163 Laos, Luang Prabang: gilded Buddha teaching novices near Wat Thammothayalan on Phu Si hill. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2162 Laos, Luang Prabang: gilded Buddhas near Wat Thammothayalan on Phu Si hill, with reclining Buddha in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2161 Laos, Luang Prabang: gilded Buddhas near Wat Thammothayalan on Phu Si hill. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2160 Laos, Luang Prabang: the steps (329) up Phu Si hill with a Flamboyant tree (Flame of the Forest tree) (Delonix regia). Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2159 Laos, Luang Prabang: view of Sisvangvong Road and the old town from Phu Si hill, with the Mekong River on the left and a Flamboyant tree in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2158 Laos, Luang Prabang: view across the Mekong River from Phu Si hill, with the old town in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2157 Laos, Luang Prabang: view of Sisvangvong Road and the old town from Phu Si hill, with the Mekong River on the left and a Flamboyant tree in the foreground. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2156 Laos, Luang Prabang: Wat Haw Pha Bang Buddhist Temple, newly built to house the historic Pha Bang, an 83 cm-tall gold-alloy Buddha, after which the whole city is named. It arrived in 1512, was twice carried off to Thailand, but was returned by Rama IV in 1867. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2155 Laos, Luang Prabang: Sisavangvong Road, the main street of the old town. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR-D2154 Laos, Luang Prabang: Saynamkhan River View Hotel, dating from French colonial times. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, colourful, Lao people, temples, Buddhist, relaxed city, ex-Kingdom, culture, former capital, French colonial, Mekong
PMR146K-21 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: North Pattaya and floating restaurants, with Bougainvillea flowers in the foreground. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR146K-20 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: South Pattaya, with hotels and condominiums lining Beach Road. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR146K-19 Thailand, Chonburi, Pattaya: Pattaya Bay, with Plumeria flowers in the foreground. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR146K-18 Thailand, Chiang Mai: a peaceful scene in Buak Hat Park with its lake and footbridge, in the heart of the city. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR146K-17 Thailand, Chiang Mai: the golden chedi of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep is an angular shape. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR146K-16 Thailand, Chiang Mai: a row of gilded standing Buddha figures at Wat Phra That shrine on Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR146K-15 Thailand, Chiang Mai: shrine with fine gilded wood-carvings and a large bell, near the top of Doi Suthep Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR146K-14 Thailand, Chiang Mai: panorama view of the city from Doi Suthep Hill (1676 metres), 16 kilometres north-west of the city centre. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR146K-13 Thailand, Chiang Mai: Phrathat Luang (Big Chedi) and wiharn at Wat Phra Singh, home of the Lion Buddha. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR146K-12 Myanmar, Bagan: Mount Popa, with flower decorations for sale as offerings, in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR146K-11 Myanmar, Bagan: Mount Popa, with its shrine to the Nats (Spirits), 737 metres above Bagan Plain. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR146K-10 Myanmar, Bagan: divers temples on Bagan Plain, from the terrace of Htilominlo Pahto. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR146K-09 Myanmar, Bagan: divers temples on Bagan Plain, from the terrace of Htilominlo Pahto. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR146K-08 Myanmar, Bagan: Htilominlo Pahto, built by King Nantaungmya in 1218, with enclosing wall and entry gate tower. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR146K-07 Myanmar, Bagan: magnificent Shwezigon Paya, one of the oldest stupas in Bagan, and the prototype for most of those which followed. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR146K-06 Myanmar, Bagan: Shwezigon Paya - row of small gilded stupas, which surround the main zedi. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR146K-05 Myanmar, Bagan: Shwezigon Paya - detail of gilded figures on a pavilion roof. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR146K-04 Myanmar, Bagan: Thatbyinnyu Pahto, built in 1144 by King Alaungsithu, at 63 metres, is Bagan's highest. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR146K-03 Myanmar, Bagan: Ananda Pahto, with Thandawgya Paya (?) in the foreground, from Shwegugyi Pahto. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR146K-02 Myanmar, Bagan: the modern Archeological Museum, from Shwegugyi Pahto. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR146K-01 Myanmar, Bagan: view of Bagan Plain, Dhammayangyi Pahto and the mountains, from Shwegugyi Pahto. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-36 Myanmar, Bagan: Ananda Pahto, dating from ca. 1100, "one of the largest, finest, best preserved and most revered temples in Bagan". Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-35 Myanmar, Bagan: Mahabodhi Paya, dating from 1215, is based on its namesake in India, and has 465 Buddha figures in its tower niches. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-34 Myanmar, Bagan: Gaw Palin Pahto (60 metres high), one of the largest Bagan temples, generally regarded as the "crowning achievement of the late period", with flowering Bougainvillea in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR145K-33 Myanmar, Bagan: Gaw Palin Pahto (60 metres high), one of the largest Bagan temples, generally regarded as the "crowning achievement of the late period". Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-32 Myanmar, Bagan: temples dotting Bagan Plain, with one in the foreground being demolished/renovated (?) Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-31 Myanmar, Bagan: NanPaya, probably built in the 11th century, contains fine bas-relief carvings of three-faced Brahma. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-30 Myanmar, Bagan: the "two sisters": Seinnyet Nyima Paya (stupa, in the foreground) and Seinnyet Ama Pahto (temple, in the background). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-29 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: the hulk of Mingun Paya, started by King Bodawpaya in 1790 using a labour force of thousands of slaves. If it had been completed, it would have been 150 metres high (three times the present height) and the world's largest paya. It was abandoned in 1819 when the king died, and was later riven by the earthquake in 1838. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR145K-28 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: colourful tiling and golden zedi of the shrine on Sagaing Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-27 Myanmar, Mandalay: some of the halls of Mandalay Palace, within the fortress, completely destroyed during WWII, and recently rebuilt. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-26 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: Maha Aungmye Bonzan Monastery, built in 1822 by Meh Nu, chief queen of King Bagyidaw. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-25 Myanmar, Mandalay, Amarapura: land workers in "coolie hats", with a stupa reflected in Lake Taungthaman in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-24 Myanmar, Mandalay, Amarapura: U Bein's Teak Bridge across Lake Taungthaman is 1.2 kilometres long, the world's longest. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-23 Myanmar, Mandalay, Amarapura: closer view of the colourful boats on Lake Taungthaman. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-22 Myanmar, Mandalay, Amarapura: boats awaiting custom on Lake Taungthaman, with U Bein's Teak Bridge behind. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-21 Myanmar, Mandalay: a corner of Mahamudi Paya, containing the revered Mahamudi Buddha, which has acquired a 15cm. thick covering of gold leaf over the years. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR145K-20 Myanmar, Mandalay: some of the 729 gleaming white stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, with smaller golden stupas in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-19 Myanmar, Mandalay: serried rows of gleaming white stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, with Mandalay Hill in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-18 Myanmar, Mandalay: wood-carvings on Shwenandaw Kyaung, originally part of the king's palace, but in 1880 became a monastery. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-17 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR145K-16 Myanmar, Mandalay: the golden zedi of Kuthodaw Paya, which was modelled on Shwezigon Paya at Nyaung U, Bagan. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-15 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-14 Myanmar, Mandalay: the coloured tiles of the terrace and mosaics distinguish the shrine on Mandalay Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR145K-13 Myanmar, Mandalay: small shrine on Mandalay Hill with the golden zedi behind. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR145K-12 Myanmar, Mandalay: a colourful mosaic screen in the shrine on the top of Mandalay Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR145K-11 Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine, reflected in Kandawgyi Lake. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR145K-10 Myanmar, Yangon: traffic on Sule Paya Road approaching the golden zedi. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-09 Myanmar, Yangon: eye-catching clocktower on Sule Paya Road, with the zedi visible at the end. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-08 Myanmar, Yangon: colonial architecture on Strand Road, with Sule Paya visible at the end of Sule Paya Road. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-07 Myanmar, Yangon: railway station and sports stadium, seen from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of Sakura Tower. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-06 Myanmar, Yangon: Shwedagon Paya, seen from the Thripyitsaya Bistro on the 20th floor of Sakura Tower. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR145K-05 Myanmar, Yangon: the golden zedi of Sule Paya (46 metres high), from the platform. It probably dates back about 2 millennia. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR145K-04 Myanmar, Yangon: the golden zedi of Sule Paya which stands on a large traffic island in the city centre. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-03 Myanmar, Yangon: City Hall, designed by Burmese architect U Tin and built 1926-36, since twice rebuilt. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR145K-02 Myanmar, Yangon: assorted shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, with the previous golden "hti" (umbrella surmounting the spire of the zedi) second from the left. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR145K-01 Myanmar, Yangon: temple on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, modelled on Mahabodi in India, and showing colourful scenes from Buddha's life. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR144K-36 Myanmar, Yangon: a group of white and gold highly decorated prangs on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-35 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: this small stupa has eight niches for the days of the week (Wednesday has am and pm), each with its corresponding animal (garuda, tiger, lion, elephant, naga, rat, mole). Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR144K-34 Myanmar, Yangon: colourful figure of a chinthe biting the tail of a naga, in a shrine on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-33 Myanmar, Yangon: some of the hundreds of shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, which covers 5 hectares. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR144K-32 Myanmar, Yangon: carved Buddha figure in a shrine on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR144K-31 Myanmar, Yangon: followers annointing the figure at their own "planetary post" (birth day of the week = planet) on the platform of Shwedagon Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR144K-30 Myanmar, Yangon: a row of golden shrines on the platform of Shwedagon Paya, which was founded ca. 6-10 century. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-29 Myanmar, Yangon: magnificent golden zedi of Shwedagon Paya (98 metres high), founded ca. 6-10 century, visible for miles around. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-28 Thailand, Bangkok: attractive guides at Jim Thompson's House, a museum displaying his ethnological collections. Keywords: Buddhist, pretty girls, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-27 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: many prangs are leaning dangerously, as these three examples. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-26 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: three of the surviving prangs still in a vertical position. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-25 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: the effects of ground subsidence show clearly on this former gateway. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-24 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat Temple, built in 1374, in the reign of King Boroma: overgrown remains of a giant prang. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-23 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767), Wat Phra Mahathat: ruins of a vihara, with surviving Buddha figure. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-22 Thailand, Ayuthaya (formerly the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Mahathat's main attraction is this Buddha's head in the grip of tree roots. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-21 Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant posing with riders, with Wat Phra Ram in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-20 Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): elephant rides, with Wat Phra Ram in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, architecture, colourful, religious, historic, national heritage
PMR144K-19 Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Phra Ram, probably dating from 1448, lies in a picturesque landscape of lakes. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-18 Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): Wat Lokayasutha, where the main attraction is this reclining Buddha, 40 metres long, of unknown age. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-16 Thailand, Ayuthaya (the royal capital 1350-1767): the centrepiece at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon Temple is an enormous chedi. Keywords: Buddhist, national heritage, historic, religious, colourful, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-15 Thailand, Bangkok: dome of Ananda Samakhom Throne Hall, built in 1907 by Rama V, seen from Dusit Park lake. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-13 Thailand, Bangkok: figure on the platform of Wat Saket on the "Golden Mount", an artificial hill. Keywords: Buddhist, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR144K-12 Laos, Vientiane: three identical prangs behind Wat Sidamduan Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-11 Laos, Vientiane: gateway to Wat Sidamduan Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-10 Laos, Vientiane: strikingly-decorated end-wall of Wat Sidamduan Temple, which is outside the city centre. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-09 Laos, Vientiane: a 7-headed naga by the entrance to Wat That Fune Temple. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-08 Laos, Vientiane: Wat That Fune Temple stands in its own spacious grounds. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-07 Laos, Vientiane: ornate, gilded gable of a temple guarded by 3-headed nagas either side of the entrance. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-06 Laos, Vientiane: handsome gateway and tower guarded by nagas either side of the entrance. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-05 Laos, Vientiane: ornate gable of a "three-roof" temple guarded by nagas either side of the entrance. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-04 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Mahawihan ("Heavy Buddha") Temple, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat. A monk stands in front of a Buddha figure seated on the coils of a 7-headed naga. Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture, religion, capital city
PMR144K-03 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Mahawihan ("Heavy Buddha") Temple, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat. Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture, religion, capital city
PMR144K-02 Laos, Vientiane: handsome gate of the Wat Inpeng Temple, with nagas on each side. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR144K-01 Laos, Vientiane: intricate gable of Wat Inpeng Temple, with scenes from the life of Buddha, restored 1968-75. Keywords: Buddhist, capital city, religion, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR690-05 Thailand, Chonburi: Pattaya beach and Beach Road, from Buddha Hill lookout, with Plumeria flowers in the foreground. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR690-04 Thailand, Chonburi: hotels of North Pattaya, with Bougainvillea and Frangipani blossom in the foreground, from Buddha Hill lookout. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR690-03 Thailand, Chonburi: Pattaya Bay from Buddha Hill lookout, with pink Plumeria flowers in the foreground. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR690-01 Myanmar, Bagan: the magnificent Shwezigon Paya, near Nyaung U, was bult in the 11th century during the reign of King Anawrahta. It served as the prototype for virtually all of the later stupas in Myanmar. Here: two of its pavilions with Burmese finely carved and gilded roofs. Keywords: Buddhist, golden, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, golden
PMR689-12 Myanmar, Bagan: the magnificent Shwezigon Paya, near Nyaung U, was bult in the 11th century during the reign of King Anawrahta. It served as the prototype for virtually all of the later stupas in Myanmar. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, golden
PMR689-11 Myanmar, Bagan: Thatbyinnyu Pahto, the highest temple in the area (63 metres), was built in 1144 and thus belongs to the middle period. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR689-10 Myanmar, Bagan: completely destroyed in the 1975 earthquake, the Bupaya Stupa has been faithfully rebuilt. The original probably dated back to about 850 AD. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR689-09 Myanmar, Bagan: Indian-style Gubyaukgyi Temple contains a number of well preserved frescoes, thought to date back to its original construction date of 1113. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR689-08 Myanmar, Mandalay: wooden monastery, Shwe In Bin Kaung, built entirely of teak, was commissioned in 1895 by two wealthy Chinese jade merchants. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR689-07 Myanmar, Mandalay, Mingun: "tazaung" built to accommodate the Mingun Bell. Cast in 1808 to go in the unfinished Mingun Paya, it weighs 90 tonnes, making it the largest HUNG AND UNCRACKED bell in the world. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR689-06 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: red and gold gateway to the golden dome (46 metres high) of Kaunghmudaw Paya, built in 1636 and modelled on the Mahaceti Stupa in Sri Lanka. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR689-05 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: Umin Thounzeh Paya, whose 30 caves in the hillside are fronted by this magnificent colonnaded crescent containing 45 seated Buddha figures. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR689-04 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: a few of the payas to be seen from the hilltop shrine, with the colourful tiled floor of the terrace. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR689-03 Myanmar, Mandalay: reconstructed "pagoda" roof of the King's Palace in the fortress, which was totally destroyed during WWII, with Mandalay Hill in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR689-02 Myanmar, Mandalay, Inwa: stupa of Maha Aung Mye Bonzan Paya, built by Meh Nu, chief queen of King Bagyidaw in 1822. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR689-01 Myanmar, Mandalay: Kyauktawgyi Paya (1847), near Amarapura on Taungthaman Lake, and its half-feline, crouching guard. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR688-12 Myanmar, Mandalay: a row of carved and gilded doorways in the Atumashi Kyaung (Monastery), which was burnt down in 1890 and rebuilt in 1996. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR688-11 Myanmar, Mandalay: fine wooden carvings on the exterior of Shwenandaw Kyaung, originally part of King Mindon's Palace. It became a monastery in 1880. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR688-10 Myanmar, Mandalay: the colourful red and gold gateway to Kuthodaw Paya, work on which began in 1857. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR688-09 Myanmar, Mandalay: stupas at Kuthodaw Paya, each containing one of 729 marble slabs inscribed with the entire 15 books of the Tripitaka Buddhist scriptures ("the largest book in the world"). Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR688-08 Myanmar, Mandalay: the shrine on Mandalay Hill is covered with colourful tiles and mosaics and has a golden roof. Keywords: Buddhist, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, picturesque, temples
PMR688-07 Myanmar, Mandalay: two enormous white "Chinthes" guard the entrance to the stairway to the shrine on Mandalay Hill, 230 metres (and 800+ steps) high. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
PMR688-06 Myanmar, Yangon: floating Shin Upagot Shrine on Kandawgi Lake in the north of the city. Keywords: Buddhist, golden, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR688-05 Myanmar, Yangon: Independence Obelisk (46 metres high) in peaceful Mahabandoola Garden, with Sule Paya in the background. The garden is named after General Maha Bandoola, who fought a number of battles against the British. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR688-04 Myanmar, Yangon: Independence Obelisk (46 metres high) in peaceful Mahabandoola Garden, with Sule Paya in the background. The garden is named after General Maha Bandoola, who fought a number of battles against the British. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR688-03 Myanmar, Yangon, Sule Paya: the shrine stands on a large traffic island in the middle of the city. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR688-01 Myanmar, Yangon, Sule Paya: the 46-metre-high golden zedi of the shrine, in which is said to be a hair of the Buddha. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma, Rangoon
PMR687-12 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: finely carved and gilded roof of a pavilion with the figure of a dancer in the centre. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-11 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: Chinese Merchants' Tazaung, displaying a variety of Buddha figures. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-10 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: this golden zedi houses a popular wonder-working Buddha figure. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-09 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: visitors to the paya among the multitude of shrines; the small stupa on the right has eight niches for the days of the week (Wednesday has am and pm), each with its corresponding animal (garuda, tiger, lion, elephant, naga, rat, mole). Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-08 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: finely-carved roof of one of the entrances to the platform. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-07 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: a gilded "tazaung" hall contains a revered Buddha shrine. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-06 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: gilded, intricately-carved Burmese-type roofs on a shrine, with the main zedi in the background. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-05 Myanmar, Yangon, Shwedagon Paya: some of the many shrines and prangs, some gilded, on the platform of the main zedi. Keywords: Buddhist, Rangoon, Burma, religious, colourful, architecture, metropolis, capital city, picturesque, temples
PMR687-04 Thailand, Bangkok: Victory Monument, erected in 1941 to commemorate the outcome of the brief Franco-Thai war. The obelisk represents 5 bayonets clasped together, and the 5 figures - the army, navy, air force, police, and civilian bureaucracy. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, capital city, metropolis, architecture, colourful, religious
PMR-D0919 Myanmar, Mandalay, Sagaing: the ring of stone pillars surrounding the zedi of Kaunghmudaw Paya. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, architecture, colourful, religious, Burma
pmr143K-26 Laos, Vientiane: the Prime Minister's Office, with reflections in the Patuxai fountain pool. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR143K-36 Laos, Vientiane: Wat That Fune temple stands in its own grounds near the Patuxai triumphal arch. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR143K-35 Laos, Vientiane: the Presidential Office stands in its own grounds, looking up Lane Xang Avenue. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR143K-34 Laos, Vientiane: the Prime Minister's Office, from the top of the Patuxai triumphal arch. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR143K-33 Laos, Vientiane: Patuxai triumphal arch from the gardens, with pool and shrubs in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR143K-32 Laos, Vientiane: two handsome shrines in the gardens of Wat Inpeng temple, restored 1968-75. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR143K-31 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Haysok temple, noted for its 5-tier-roof and elaborately carved temple doors on themes from the Ramayana. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR143K-30 Laos, Vientiane: Ornately decorated gable depicting Buddha preaching, in Wat Mixay (?) temple grounds. Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture
PMR143K-29 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Mixay temple gate from inside with twin naga serpents guarding the temple entrance. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR143K-28 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Mixay temple gate with guardian "yaks", from outside. Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture
PMR143K-27 Laos, Vientiane: the Prime Minister's Office, the facade from the road. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR143K-24 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Si Saket temple, built 1819-24 by Chao Anou, is Vientiane's oldest surviving temple. View of the cloisters where are displayed many of the 6400 Buddha figures in the temple, from the courtyard. Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture
PMR143K-23 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Si Saket temple, built 1819-24 by Chao Anou, is Vientiane's oldest surviving temple. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR143K-22 Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. View of the sanctuary on its peninsula in the sea, from the arrival terrace. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR143K-21 Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. A carved panel devoted to Buddhist "devata" figures (female deities). Keywords: Buddhist, erotic, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR143K-20 Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. View of the external carving through a window on the ground floor. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR143K-19 Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. Detail of the carving: Airavata (Erawan), the three-headed elephant, mount of Indra. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR143K-18 Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. The main entrance is surrounded by prolific carvings. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR143K-17 Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. Elephant rides are available for visitors to the sanctuary. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR143K-16 Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. A closer view of the roof carvings Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR143K-15 Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. View across the lake, with reflections. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR138K-03 Mongolia, Dundgov Aimag (Province): a small grazing herd of Bactrian Camels in the Gobi Desert. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR138K-02 Mongolia, Dundgov Aimag (Province): Rotel bus at speed, creating a dust cloud on the steppe. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR138K-01 Mongolia, Dundgov Aimag (Province): Ongiin Khiid (Monastery), actually consists of two Buddhist monasteries, both laid waste by the Communists in the 1930s. Most of the buildings were built of mud bricks which have largely weathered away. A small group of monks began rebuilding a temple in 2004 and is dependent on donations for further restorations. This picture: a surviving marble stupa, with the rebuilt temple and a museum/shop ger in the background. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-36 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: visit from a ger (yurt) owner and his daughter. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR137K-35 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: the remains of a bronze age burial site, one of many. Keywords: Mongol, archeological, archeology, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-34 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Rotel bus parked for the night at a "wildernis site" by the Orkhol River. Picturesque landscape and skyscape. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-33 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Rotel bus parked for the night at a "wildernis site" by the Orkhol River. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-32 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Rotel bus parked for the night at a "wildernis site" by the Orkhol River. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-31 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: landscape with the Orkhon River in the foreground. Keywords: Mongol, picturesque, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-30 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: a typical "multi-track" route across the steppe. After heavy rain all the tracks may be impassable for wheeled traffic. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-29 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: a group of yaks. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-28 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Edelweiss (Leontopodium alpinum) is not uncommon in the park. Keywords: Mongol, alpine flowers, botanical, botany, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR137K-27 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: a mare with foal near the Orkhon Waterfall. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-26 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). A picturesque view of the river above the waterfall. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-25 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). The river flows through a gorge with pine trees after the waterfall. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-24 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Orkhon Khürkhree (Orkhon Waterfall) drops 20 metres abruptly into a gorge. An attraction for tourists, although it is likely to be dry for about 10 months of the year. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-23 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Orkhon Khürkhree (Orkhon Waterfall) drops 20 metres abruptly into a gorge. An attraction for tourists, although it is likely to be dry for about 10 months of the year. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-22 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Visitors arriving at the gorge to see the waterfall. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-21 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). A flock of goats drinking at the river on a deep valley floor. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-20 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Here the river flows along the bottom of an escarpment where a few trees manage to thrive. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-19 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon), with the river and leaves of Iris lactea in the foreground. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-18 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Young Great Crested Grebes (Podiceps cristatus) scurrying for cover. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-17 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon), with shamanistic "ovoo" and blue cloth offerings. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-16 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-15 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Khangai Nuruu National Park: Orkhon Khöndii (Valley of the River Orkhon). Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-11 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: two of the newer Buddhist temples. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR137K-10 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: Buddhist monks leaving the monastery. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR137K-09 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: the Tibetan-style Lavrin Süm, where a Dalai Lama lived during his last visit. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR137K-07 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: the courtyard in front of the three original temples. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR137K-06 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: a newer Buddhist temple in the grounds. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR137K-05 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: the three surviving original temples, dedicated to Buddha's childhood, adolescence and adulthood. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR137K-04 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: a small temple and the handsome Golden Prayer Stupa (1799), in the grounds. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR137K-03 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: souvenir stalls outside the north-west gate, with grazing goats. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR137K-01 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: one of two surviving stone turtles, four of which originally marked the four gates of ancient Karakoram. Little else is visible of the ancient city. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR136K-36 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: one of two surviving stone turtles, four of which originally marked the four gates of ancient Karakoram. Little else is visible of the ancient city. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR136K-34 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: the massive boundary wall with some of its 108 stupas. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR136K-01 Mongolia, Bulgan Aimag (Province): pair of ornate Buddhist stupas on the steppe, with the usual blue cloth offerings. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR135K-18 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: a little Mongolian girl with the pigeons in the central courtyard. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-17 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: the Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara Temple contains a 26.5-metre-high gilded staue of Migjid Janraisag, a bodhisattva (a monk who has voluntarily decided not to enter Nirvana, but to devote himself to saving other souls). The yellow building in the foreground is the Dechengalpa Datsan, rebuilt in 1992. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-16 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: the Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara Temple contains a 26.5-metre-high gilded staue of Migjid Janraisag, a bodhisattva (a monk who has voluntarily decided not to enter Nirvana, but to devote himself to saving other souls). A mythical creature and a row of prayer wheels in the foreground. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-15 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: the Boddhisattva Avalokiteshvara Temple contains a 26.5-metre-high gilded staue of Migjid Janraisag, a bodhisattva (a monk who has voluntarily decided not to enter Nirvana, but to devote himself to saving other souls). A gilded stupa surrounded by prayer wheels in the foreground. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-14 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: a long row of brass prayer wheels behind the Golden Temple. Keywords: Mongol, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, statue, monument, capital, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR135K-13 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: the central, cobbled courtyard has its resident population of pigeons. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan
PMR135K-12 Mongolia, Ulaanbaatar, Gandantegchinlen Khiid ("Great Place of Complete Joy"), one of Mongolia's largest and most important Buddhist monasteries. Started in 1838, it suffered under the Stalinist purges of 1937, when most other monasteries were completely demolished, but survived to resume its original purpose in 1990. It now has more than 600 monks. This picture: a row of colourful shelters containing prayer wheels. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, capital, monument, statue, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan
PMR133K-16 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: an unusual pool and golden chedi in the gardens of the monastery. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-15 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the golden boat built by the Venerable Monk Cheakaro to commemorate the legend. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-14 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: view of the gardens and chedis in front of the monastery. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-13 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the entrance to the monastery, with assorted chedis in line. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-12 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: topiary-work and model peacocks in the monastery gardens. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR133K-11 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Monastery, the oldest monastery in Siem Reap, was founded about 500 years ago, in the reign of King Ang Chan. Preah Ang Chang-han Hoy, a monk revered to this day, lived here, and according to legend, when his small boat was attacked by sharks it broke into two pieces, the prow containing the monk miraculously returning to the monastery. The reclining, gilded Buddha figure in the monastery incorporates wood from this boat. This picture: the main entrance gate to the monastery, showing the handsome tiled floor. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-36 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the gods (on the left) and the demons (on the right) each tugging on a 7-headed naga (foreground) on the south causeway, with the south gate in the background. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-35 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the peaceful, rural view from the south causeway. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-34 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: "asuras" (demons) on the south moat causeway, tugging a 7-headed naga (serpent). Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-33 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Angkor Thom, a large, walled city, built in the late 12th century: the south gate, decorated with 3-headed elephants and human faces. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-32 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. View from the south-east pool, now almost dry, with reflections in the water. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-31 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. A bas relief of dancing "apsaras" (celestial dancers) on a column of the outer gallery. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-30 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-29 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: The Bayon (13th century), the state temple of King Jayavarman VII, is famous for its numerous carved faces. 37 of the original 49 towers are still standing. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-28 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; the east "gopura" (entrance pavilion) to the third enclosure, with the remains of the Hall of Dancers. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-27 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree growing on a boundary wall, with sanctuary towers in the background. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-26 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton trees growing on a low building in an open courtyard. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-25 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; side gallery with square pillars and carved stone roof imitating tiles. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-24 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; blind door in the side ofa sanctuary, with "devatas" (female deities) flanking the window. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-22 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; strangler-fig roots enveloping a sanctuary tower. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-21 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; strangler-fig roots covering a sanctuary tower. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-19 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots embracing the corner of an enclosure. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-18 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Prohm ("Jungle Temple"), built by King Jayavarman VII in 12th-13th centuries, has been left in its natural ("as found") state as an example for visitors; silk-cotton tree roots embracing a gallery. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-17 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: rice field and typical countryside close to Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-16 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: all three sanctuaries with guardian figures, from the west. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-15 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: central sanctuary with "mandapa" (antechamber) and "antarala" (connecting corridor). Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-14 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: guardian figures (modern replicas) with human and monkey heads Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-13 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Banteay Srei Temple (Citadel of the Women), built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century: bas relief on a lintel, with nagas and elephants. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-12 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: a peaceful part of the rustic east moat of Angkor Wat Temple, with grazing cattle. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-11 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: south-east view of Angkor Wat, the world's largest religious monument, built by King Suryavarman II. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-10 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: one of the seven-headed nagas in Angkor Wat Temple. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-09 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: view of Angkor Wat Temple from the east, showing three of the five towers, gopura, and nagas. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-08 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: the east gallery, level one, from the east gopura of Angkor Wat Temple, with corner pavilion. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-06 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: apsara dancers taking a break between performances in Angkor Wat Temple. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-05 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: bas relief of the fight of the monkey brothers, Valin and Sugriva, from the Ramayana legend in Angkor Wat. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR132K-04 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: part of one of the four (now dry) basins in the "Cruciform Cloister" in Angkor Wat Temple. Formerly fish were probably stocked here. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-03 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: view of Angkor Wat Temple from the west gopura, showing the 350-metre-long approach causeway from the moat. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR132K-01 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Angkor Wat, seen from the 190-metre-wide moat which surrounds the temple. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR131K-36 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: causeway across the moat, leading to the entrance of Angkor Wat Temple. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR131K-35 Thailand, Pattaya: Baan Sukhawadee Mansion, opened in 2000 as a Buddhist shrine, was presented to the community by a local businessman. Here, the mansion, seen through a colonnade in the garden. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR131K-34 Thailand, Pattaya: Baan Sukhawadee Mansion, opened in 2000 as a Buddhist shrine, was presented to the community by a local businessman. Here, the circular pool in the gardens, with the mansion in the background. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-33 Thailand, Pattaya: Baan Sukhawadee Mansion, opened in 2000 as a Buddhist shrine, was presented to the community by a local businessman. Here, the richly furnished mansion house offering conference facilities as well as shrines. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-32 Thailand, Pattaya: Baan Sukhawadee Mansion, opened in 2000 as a Buddhist shrine, was presented to the community by a local businessman. Here, the well-tended formal gardens. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR131K-31 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of St. Basil's Cathedral in Red Square, Moscow. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-30 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-29 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of a typical Thai community of the past. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-28 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of the Victory Monument in Bangkok, erected in 1942 to honour Thai war heroes. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-27 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of the Khmer Temple of Phimai in Nakorn Ratchisima province. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR131K-26 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: model of Tower Bridge, with Sydney Opera House and the Eiffel Tower, behind. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR131K-25 Thailand, Pattaya, Mini Siam: a giant "Yak" warrior guards the entrance. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-25 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: Love Bird in the zoo. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-24 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: topiary elephant and rabbit collection. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-23 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: aloe wall. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-22 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: aloe wall. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-21 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: elephant rides. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-20 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: mammoth gardens with topiary and urns. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR122K-19 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: Butterfly Hill. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-18 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: a reproduction of Stonehenge. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-17 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: the French formal garden. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR122K-16 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: the French formal garden. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-15 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: the cactus house. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-14 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: the cactus house. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-13 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: multi-coloured ant colony. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-12 Thailand, Pattaya, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Resort: mammoth gardens with topiary. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR122K-11 Thailand, Pattaya: 109-metre-high sculpture of Buddha on Khao Chi Chan rockface to commemorate the golden jubilee of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's rule. The seated image of Buddha subduing Mara recalls a Sukhothai and Lanna style image. Flame of the Forest/Poinciana/Flamboyant tree (Delonix regia) in the foreground. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR122K-10 Thailand, Pattaya: 109-metre-high sculpture of Buddha on Khao Chi Chan rockface to commemorate the golden jubilee of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's rule. The seated image of Buddha subduing Mara recalls a Sukhothai and Lanna style image. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR122K-09 Thailand, Pattaya: 109-metre-high sculpture of Buddha on Khao Chi Chan rockface to commemorate the golden jubilee of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's rule. The seated image of Buddha subduing Mara recalls a Sukhothai and Lanna style image. With flowerbed in the foreground. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-08 Thailand, Pattaya: view of the waterfront and skyline, with the Dolphin floating seafood restaurant. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR122K-07 Thailand, Pattaya: Samae Beach on Koh Larn Island (formerly Coral Island) occupies about 300 metres of the 4.65-kilometre-long island. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR122K-06 Thailand, Pattaya: view of the open expanse of Samae Beach from a belvedere on the hill on Koh Larn Island (formerly Coral Island). Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-05 Thailand, Pattaya: carved and gilded gables of the Buddhist Temple at Naban, Koh Larn Island (formerly Coral Island), with Bougainvillea bush in the foreground. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-04 Thailand, Pattaya: view of Jomtien and Pattaya Park Beach Hotel Tower from Naban, Koh Larn Island (formerly Coral Island). Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR122K-03 Thailand, Pattaya: carved and gilded facade of the Buddhist Temple at Naban, Koh Larn Island (formerly Coral Island). Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR122K-02 Thailand, Pattaya: view of the Buddhist Temple at Naban, Koh Larn Island (formerly Coral Island), with reflections in a pool. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR122K-01 Thailand, Pattaya: golden Buddha at the Buddhist Temple at Naban, Koh Larn Island (formerly Coral Island). Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR121K-36 Thailand, Pattaya: view of Pattaya Bay from the Wat Big Buddha lookout. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-35 Thailand, Pattaya: some of the figures surrounding the Buddha in Wat Big Buddha, with a bi-coloured Bougainvillea bush. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR121K-34 Thailand, Pattaya: Wat Big Buddha - the gilded, seated, giant figure of Buddha. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR121K-33 Thailand, Pattaya: the approach steps to Wat Big Buddha, between two "nagas", seven-headed serpents. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR121K-32 Thailand, Pattaya: Wat Chai Mongkhon Buddhist Temple on South Pattaya Road. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-31 Thailand, Pattaya: one of 24 "zip-lines" in the rainforest canopy in Chompoo Nature Reserve. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-30 Thailand, Pattaya: Tanya, from Odessa, "ziplining" from a rainforest canopy platform in Chompoo Nature Reserve. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR121K-29 Thailand, Pattaya: kitted out for "ziplining" between rainforest canopy platforms in Chompoo Nature Reserve. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR121K-27 Thailand, Pattaya: fountain in front of the Thai Airlines office, with Beach Road in the background. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-26 Thailand, Pattaya: the entrance to Yensabai Condotel, South Pattaya. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-25 Thailand, Pattaya: the entrance to Yensabai Condotel, South Pattaya. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-24 Thailand, Pattaya: a street shrine with twin elephants on Beach Road. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-23 Thailand, Pattaya: the beach at Central Pattaya, with Holiday Inn, hotels and condominiums in the north. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-22 Thailand, Pattaya: beach umbrellas at Central Pattaya, with the hotels of North Pattaya in the distance. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-21 Thailand, Pattaya: "Walking Street", hub of Pattaya nightlife but deserted during daylight hours. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-20 Thailand, Pattaya: entrance to "Walking Street", the hub of Pattaya nightlife. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-19 Thailand, Pattaya: skyline, with traditional fishing boats in the foreground. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-18 Thailand, Pattaya: waterfront, with traditional fishing boat in the foreground. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-17 Thailand, Pattaya: waterfront and skyline, with Thai flag in the foreground. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-16 Thailand, Pattaya: "Carnival Star" floating seafood restaurant. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-15 Thailand, Pattaya: Pattaya Park Beach Hotel Tower, 240 metres high. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-14 Thailand, Pattaya: view of south Pattaya and the "Wat Big Buddha" from Pattaya Par Beach Hotel Tower (240 metres high). Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-13 Thailand, Pattaya: view south-east from Pattaya Park Beach Hotel Tower (240 metres high) over Jomtien. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-12 Thailand, Pattaya: new multi-storey hotels and condominiums at the north end of Pattaya Bay. Keywords: holiday resort, Siam, seaside, picturesque, temples, Buddhist, sunshine, night life, beach
PMR121K-11 Thailand, Pattaya: view north from Pattaya Park Beach Hotel Tower (240 metres high) over Pattaya Bay. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR094K-17 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: a colourful Thai dancer performing a traditional wedding dance in Munich's West Park. Keywords: Buddhist
PMR094K-16 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: reflections of the Thai water temple in the West Park, surrounded by trees in autumn hues. Keywords: Buddhist Temple, autumn colours
PMR024K-23 Singapore: Altar in a Buddhist Temple. Keywords: religion, Buddha
PMR370-02 Thailand, Bangkok: more ramshackle stilt-houses on the verge of the Chao Phraya River. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR370-01 Thailand, Bangkok: houseboat or boat-house (?) on the bank of the Chao Phraya River. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR369-12 Thailand, Bangkok: modern stilt-houses on the Chao Phraya River. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR369-11 Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Phai Lorm ("Stork Sanctuary") colony of Open-billed Storks on the bank of Chao Phraya River outside the capital. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR369-10 Thailand, Bangkok: Golden Mount reflected in one of the "klongs". It takes its name from the golden "chedi" on the top, and Wat Sraket, its temple, lies at the foot of the Golden Mount. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR369-09 Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Arun, Temple of the Dawn, is one of the trademarks of Bangkok. The 74-metre-high "prang" or Cambodian Tower is surrounded by four smaller ones, and was begun under Rama II and finished under Rama III. The "bot" or sanctuary houses a large Buddha figure, and the entrance is guarded by two giant "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR369-07 Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Arun - view of the Chao Phraya River from one of the higher terraces, with modern buildings in the distance. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR369-06 Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Arun - view from one of the lower terraces, with one of the smaller "prangs" and temple roofs. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR369-05 Thailand, Bangkok: newly completed multi-storey living accommodation on the banks of the Chao Phraya River. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR369-04 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Dusit Maha Prasad, built in 1783 as a Coronation Hall by Rama I, but now the traditional place for the royal lying-in-state. View of the gilded double main entrance and first of the nine stepped gables. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR369-03 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Dusit Maha Prasad, built in 1783 as a Coronation Hall by Rama I, but now the traditional place for the royal lying-in-state. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR369-02 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: courtyard of the Amarinda Coronation Palace with potted plants and a small pavilion for meditation and prayer. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR369-01 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of the gateways to the Royal Palace with columns and roof encrusted with ceramic ornamentation. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-12 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: the Great Palace of the King, built by Rama V (King Chulalongkorn) in 1880 in a mixture of European and oriental styles. Ashes of previous rulers are preserved in urns in the central tower. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-11 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: two mythical bronze creatures guard the entrance to the Hall of Prayer. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-10 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Hall of Prayer (Phra Viharn Yot) almost church-like, with a roof decorated with hundreds of ceramic flowers, in the style of old Siam. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-09 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a pair of fierce giants guarding a gate look on as Thai schoolgirls cross the courtyard to their classroom. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-08 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: ornate temple-roofs seen from a courtyard where "naga" snakes lurk on the corners of the roofs. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-07 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a pair of sentries in curious dress, guarding an internal gate. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-06 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a mandarin-figure next to a small white and gold shrine and gilded gable. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-05 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a forest of spires, all with multicoloured ceramic inlaid decoration. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR368-04 Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Intraviharn, with a colossal standing Buddha figure, 33 metres high, the highest in Thailand. Erected in 1830 for King Rama III. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-03 Thailand, Bangkok: "hang-yao" motor boat, a frequent sight on the Chao Phraya River. With its high prow and steered by a propeller on a ten-foot extension of the tiller, it is very fast and highly manoeuvrable. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-02 Thailand, Bangkok: Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) seen from the river, with Hang-Yao motor boat in the foreground. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR368-01 Thailand, Bangkok: Buddhist temple near Klong San in the suburbs. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-12 Thailand, Bangkok: "self-service" from the baskets of produce at the open-air greengrocer's shop. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-11 Thailand, Bangkok: typical shopping street in the suburbs. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-10 Thailand, Bangkok: almost every dwelling and office building has a small shrine to the "house god" or "phis" which must be regularly tended. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-09 Thailand, Bangkok: two "bum-boats" selling straw hats and umbrellas on one of the smaller canals. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-08 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: a "kinara" figure, half cockerel, half human, and demons supporting a golden "chedi". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-07 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks", with a group of Buddhist monks crossing the courtyard. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-06 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: gateway, surmounted by a "chedi" and guarded by two giant "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-05 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: golden "kinara", half human and half animal, holding a rose. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-04 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: colourful demon, symbolically supporting a golden "chedi". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-03 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: detail of ceramic decoration. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-02 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR367-01 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: three, out of a row of eight "prangs", each one individually decorated and with its own attribute. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR366-12 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: closer look at one of the giant gate-guards or "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR366-11 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: Hor Kanthararasdr, a shrine decorated with faience in intricate patterns. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR366-10 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of six gateways guarded by pairs of giant sentries or "yaks". Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR366-09 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: golden shrine and hall for meditation and prayer. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR366-08 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: one of two gold "chedis" flanking the entrance to the Royal Pantheon, Prasad Phra Tepidorm. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR366-07 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: blue and gold glazed ornamentation on a gable. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR366-06 Thailand, Bangkok: the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Keo: general view on approaching the palace, showing the golden "chedi", "mondhop" and "prang", and roof of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Keywords: Buddhist, far east, orient, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR366-05 Thailand, Bangkok: almost every dwelling and office building has a small shrine to the "house god" or "phis" which must be regularly tended. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR366-03 Thailand, Bangkok: six lanes of traffic on Sukhumvit passing under the new overhead expressway. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR366-02 Thailand, Bangkok: five-lane traffic jam on Sukhumvit - the usual state of affairs. Keywords: Buddhist, temples, picturesque, Siam, orient, far east
PMR550-9 Vietnam, Saigon/Ho Chi Min City: Giac Lam Pagoda; the adjoining chua (temple) was founded in 1744, renewed in 1804 and 1908, and thus is one of the oldest in Saigon. Within are 153 large, carved wooden figures and 60 Buddhas. Keywords: religious building , architecture, Buddhist
PMR550-12 Vietnam, Saigon/Ho Chi Min City: The impeccably restored Chua (Temple) Quang Duc. Keywords: religious building, architecture, Buddhist
PMR686-09 Laos, Vientiane: gilded figure of Buddha seated on the coils of a seven-headed naga in Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR686-08 Laos, Vientiane: meditation tower of Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR686-07 Laos, Vientiane: Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, founded in 1566 by King Sai Setthathirat, formerly functioned as the king's temple. The name refers to the "heavy Buddha" (Phra Ong Tu) at the rear of the sim. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR686-06 Laos, Vientiane: view north-east from the top of the Patuxai triumphal arch, with Kaysone Phomvihane Road. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR686-05 Laos, Vientiane: view south-west from the top of the Patuxai triumphal arch, with Lane Xang Avenue and gardens. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR686-04 Laos, Vientiane: entrance to the monks' accommodation, Wat Chan. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR686-03 Laos, Vientiane: monks' quarters in Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan, with two nagas guarding the entrance to the sim. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR686-02 Laos, Vientiane: That Dam black stupa, reputed to be inhabited by a 7-headed naga which helped to protect the citizens during an attack by the Siamese army in 1827. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, picturesque, national heritage, monument, colourful, temple
PMR685-12 Laos, Vientiane: Pha That Luang stupa, 45 metres tall and completely gilded, is the country's biggest, and seeks to imitate a lotus flower bud. It was built in this form by King Setthathirath from 1566 onwards. Keywords: Buddhist, temple, colourful, monument, national heritage, picturesque, architecture
PMR685-10 Thailand, Pattaya: the "Sanctuary of Truth" intended for meditation, at 100 metres high, is believed to be the highest building in the world built entirely of wood (teak). Wood carvers and carpenters have been working on its construction since 1981. Keywords: Buddhist, architecture, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR678-08 Mongolia, Töv: Mandshir Khiid, a monastery of 350 monks, now in the Bogdkhan Strictly Protected Area, was destroyed on Stalin's orders in 1937, but one temple has been rebuilt as a museum. Buddhist stele in the Foreground. Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR678-02 Mongolia, Töv: a Buddhist stupa at the foot of Eej Khad (Mother Rock/Holy Mountain). Keywords: Mongol, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR677-04 Mongolia, Dundgov: Baga Gazriin Chuluu, an area of granite outcrops in the Gobi Desert. A family Buddhist stupa on a deserted, winter homestead. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR674-08 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: one of the three remaining temples in the grounds, dedicated to the childhood of Buddha. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism, Buddhist
PMR674-07 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: a row of prayer wheels in the grounds. Keywords: Mongol, Buddhism, Buddhist, sharmanism, religious monuments, Chinggis Khaan, Genghis Khan, steppe, Outer Mongolia
PMR674-06 Mongolia, Övörkhangai Aimag (Province), Kharkhorin, formerly Karakorum: Erdene Zuu Khiid (Monastery) is Mongolia's oldest monastery, founded in 1586 by Altai Khaan. It contained up to 100 temples within its walls as well as numerous gers. Perhaps 1000 monks were in residence at its peak. With the exception of three temples, the monastery was laid waste in the Stalinist purges of 1937, and the monks dispersed or killed. Since 1990 it has resumed its religious role. This picture: the Golden Prayer Stupa (1799) surmounted by the flame symbol, in the grounds. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism, Buddhist, Buddhism
PMR674-04 Mongolia, Bulgan Aimag (Province): pair of ornate Buddhist stupas on the steppe, with the usual blue cloth offerings. Keywords: Mongol, Outer Mongolia, steppe, Genghis Khan, Chinggis Khaan, religious monuments, sharmanism
PMR673-02 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Rath Monastery, founded about 500 years ago by King Ang Chan is the oldest monastery in Siem Reap. Here: a row of gilded chedis with a stone lion in the foreground. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR673-01 Cambodia, Siem Reap: Preah Prohm Rath Monastery, founded about 500 years ago by King Ang Chan is the oldest monastery in Siem Reap. Here: a row of gilded chedis with a finely carved stone chedi in the foreground. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR672-12 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: a peaceful wooded scene, with traditional boats on the moat of Angkor Thom, one of the largest cities built by the Khmer. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR672-11 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: head of one of the "asuras" (demons) tugging a "naga" (7-headed serpent) on the causeway leading to the south gate of the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century. Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR672-10 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: south gate to the city of Angkor Thom, built by King Jayavarman VII and successors, from the late 12th century, showing the 3-headed elephants and "face tower". Angkor Thom was one of the largest cities built by the Khmer. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR672-09 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Keo, built by King Jayavarman V in the late 10th to early 11th centuries, has five massive towers, the largest, central one representing Mount Meru, the centre of the world and seat of the gods. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR672-08 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: the well-preserved east "gopura" (entrance pavilion) to the third enclosure of Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR672-07 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, was deliberately left "as discovered", in the grip of strangler fig and silk cotton trees, as an example. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR672-06 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Ta Prohm (the "Jungle Temple") built in the late 12th to early 13th centuries by King Jayavarman VII, was deliberately left "as discovered", in the grip of strangler fig and silk cotton trees, as an example. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR672-05 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Banteay Srei, built by King Rajendravarman in the 10th century, displays some of the finest Khmer sandstone carving in its peaceful setting. Keywords: historic, shrine, Khmer, architecture, religion, Buddhist, Hindu, temples, picturesque, national heritage
PMR672-04 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II between 1113 and 1150, showing the steps leading to the upper level, where the four basins occupy the courtyard, with the central tower in the background. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR672-03 Cambodia, Siem Reap: the Khmer temples were built as the Khmer civilization flowered, from the 8th to the 14th centuries AD in what is now Cambodia and Thailand. The architectural style closely resembles that of India at the same period, but Hindu gods are often joined, or even replaced, by figures of Buddha. Angkor is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This picture: Angkor Wat, built by King Suryavarman II between 1113 and 1150, showing one of the four basins in the "cruciform cloister" of the temple. Keywords: historic, national heritage, picturesque, temples, Hindu, Buddhist, religion, architecture, Khmer, shrine
PMR667-03 Thailand, Khau Chi Chan: figure of Buddha, 108 metres high, sculpted on a rock to mark the 50th anniversary of King Bumipol Abdulyadej. The seated immage of Buddha subduing Mara is in the style of Sukhothai and Lanna. Keywords: Buddhist, Siam, picturesque, temples
PMR667-02 Thailand, Pattaya: Koh Larn Island (formerly Coral Island): colourful Buddhist temple at Naban, showing Buddha riding on the back of a turtle. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR667-01 Thailand, Pattaya: Koh Larn Island (formerly Coral Island): colourful Buddhist temple at Naban. Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, seaside, Siam
PMR666-12 Thailand, Pattaya: view of new developments on the Jomtien coast from the tower of Pattaya Park Beach Hotel (240 metres high). Keywords: holiday resort, beach, night life, sunshine, Buddhist, temples