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Hong Kong pictures 1958 (2 files)

PMR.HK-44 Hong Kong 1958: a colourful pagoda in Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens). Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East
PMR.HK-42 Hong Kong 1958: like a filigree wedding cake - the all-white pagoda in Haw Par Villa (Tiger Balm Gardens). Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

Penang pictures 1959 (5 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-10 Malaya, Penang Island 1959: Ayer Itam Buddhist Temple - Pagoda of the 7 million Buddhas. Keywords: British colonies, nostalgia, historic, island, tropics, Far East

Travel (46 files)

PMR058-08 South Africa, Natal, Durban: Japanese Water Gardens - the lake with pagoda-island for nesting ducks Keywords: landscape, peace haven, artistic, artistry, picturesque, reflections
PMR-D4863 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. Pagoda-like structure. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
PMR-D4861 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. Partially reconstructed building adjoining the pagoda-like structure. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, Silk Road, archeology, ancient, historical, antiquity, culture, heritage, architecture, adobe, erosion, weathered
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-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-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-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-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-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-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-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-D0861 Myanmar, Mandalay: striking mosaic panel in Sutaungpyei Pagoda on the top of Mandalay Hill. Keywords: Buddhist, 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
PMR333-04 Denmark, Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens at night: boating pool with pagoda and weeping willow tree. Keywords: architecture, picturesque, culture, historic, colourful, heritage, capital city, illuminations, lights, bright, reflections, entertainment, attraction, spectacle
PMR274-02 U.S.A., Florida, Orlando, Walt Disney World: World Showcase in the EPCOT Center: Japanese Pagoda, modelled on an 8th century structure in Japan. The building behind was inspired by Gosho Imperial Palace in Kyoto. Keywords: colourful, picturesque, culture, geographical, educational, new-technology, human achievement, innovation, recreation
PMR241-12 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: Biergarten by the Chinese Pagoda in the Englischer Garten in summer. Keywords: München, architecture, picturesque, historic, beer garden, traditional, drinking, sociable, tipsy, drink & drive
PMR-D3866 People's Republic of China, Guizhou Province, Zhaoxing Dong Village: handsome traditional buildings at the entrance to the village, with wooded hills as a backdrop. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Asian, culture, minority, heritage, picturesque, architecture, Kam, carpentry, artisan, pagodas
PMR-D3668 People's Republic of China, Jiangxi Province, Jingdezhen: pagoda near the entrance to Jingdezhen Ceramic Institute, the country's largest producer of fine china. Keywords: Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, photogenic, culture, tourist attraction
PMR-D3579 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: the pagoda, open to visitors. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic
PMR-D3578 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: the pagoda, with reflections in the water. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic
PMR-D3573 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: riverside cafes, with pagoda in the background. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, picturesque, national heritage, Venice of the East, ancient, photogenic
PMR-D3556 People's Republic of China, Jiangsu Province, Suzhou: Garden of the Humble Administrator (Zhuozheng Yuan), built in the Ming Dynasty (1509), the largest of the Suzhou gardens: lotus-filled lake with pagoda in the background. Keywords: architecture, Middle Kingdom, Han, Asian, horticulture, flora, dendrology, landscaping, picturesque, national heritage
PMR169-06 U.S.A., California, San Francisco: the Japanese Tea Garden in Golden Gate Park, created out of sand dunes - the lake, waterfall and pagodas, backed by eucalyptus trees, introduced from Australia. Keywords: architecture, metropolis, heritage, picturesque, historical, culture, coastal city, reflections
PMR157-08 U.S.A., California, Los Angeles: the Golden Pagoda Restaurant in Chinatown. Keywords: architecture, colourful, oriental, ethnic, Chinese, cuisine, food
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
PMR112K-26 Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - the "Ting" or pavilion forms the focal point of the garden. Keywords: metropolis, Chinese architecture, Chinese gateway, Chinese, western seaboard, panorama, picturesque, Confucius, pagoda
PMR023K-02 Viet Nam, Saigon: Museum of Vietnamese History with pagoda-style roof in the zoo park. Keywords: Vietnam
PMR374-10 Australia, Sydney: Chinese Garden of Friendship near Darling Harbour; pagoda and twin-pavilion reflected in the lake. Keywords: architecture, modern architecture, Oz, antipodes, harbour
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
PMR660-08 Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - view of another "Ting" (pavilion) through the circular Moon Gate in the Double Corridor. Keywords: Oriental Garden, pagoda
PMR660-07 Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - Tai Hu Rocks, fantastically shaped stones from Lake Tai in China. Note the intricate courtyard patterns of pebbles and stones. Keywords: Oriental Garden, pagoda
PMR660-06 Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - the Jade Water Pavilion from the opposite side, with water-lily pool. Keywords: Oriental Garden, pagoda
PMR660-05 Canada, Vancouver BC: Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden - view of the "Ting" (pavilion) through the circular "Heaven" gate of the Jade Water Pavilion. Keywords: Oriental Garden, pagoda