ThamelCClaireChiThis little hub inside of Kathmandu is constantly hustling and bustling. You'll find shops and restaurants everywhere, and the people are always kind. Traffic can be a bit daunting at first, but you'll get the hand of it quickly.
Kathmandu Durbar Square郭郭润龙浪迹天涯20240615 afternoon: 1. Kathmandu Duba Square (Kathmandu Durbar Square) is an ancient complex in Kathmandu City. It is the seat of the palace of the Malla Kings and Shah Dynasty (Shah Dynasty), a world cultural heritage, and the political and cultural center of Nepal at that time. There are more than 50 ancient buildings in the 16-19 century. It is a holy place for Hindu believers, with a crowded and lively crowd. The scenic spot is divided into Hanumandoka Palace (Hanumandhoka) and the square. It is a good place for viewing photography, humanistic learning, worshiping Buddha and praying, shopping and shopping. Due to the April 25, 2015 earthquake of magnitude8.1 in Nepal, the ancient buildings were seriously damaged, and many buildings are currently under repair. There are three Durbar squares in Nepal, built by three sons of King Mara VI, and two in Bhaktapur and Patan. ① Address: Kathmandu City, Nepal J P Marg Digha Paheleja② Transportation: Direct bus access, difficult to stop driving ③ peak season: no ④ Time: 1 hour ⑤ Ticket price: 1000 rupees (55.6 yuan, free outside the palace) 2. Hanumandoka Palace is the old palace of the Mara Dynasty and the Shah Dynasty. The king moved to the new palace in 1886 (12 years of Qingguangxu), but major ceremonies such as the crowning of the king were still held here. This four-story dark red building is the core building of the scenic spot, the representative of Newark architecture, the wooden carvings on the building are extremely exquisite, the four corners of the wall house have towers, because the highest tower is nine floors, so it is also known as the nine-story temple complex, covering an area of 1300 ㎡, the building was built during the Nepal earthquake on April 25, 2015. Damage, of which 550 ㎡ area completely collapsed, the Chinese Cultural Relics Bureau repaired its aid, the utilization rate of old components reached 85%, the palace was displayed everywhere by the "China Aid Construction" logo. The palace has: ① Lohan Chowk: The first open-air courtyard courtyard after entering the door, the courtyard is neutral with Chinese and Nepalese text and graphic introduction cards for the restoration of the palace. There is a bunch of small flowers in the center of the courtyard, which is protected by a fence; The three-story wooden frame in the corner shows the building components after the earthquake. It is speculated that the 15% of the useless components in the repair of the building are the Basantapur Tower: the nine-story tower in the southwest corner, the seven to nine floors collapsed after the big earthquake, and the current is repaired. All towers cannot be climbed ③ Lalitpur Tower: six-story tower in the southeast corner, tilted 0.17 meters ④ Bhakatpur Tower: six-story tower in the northeast corner, six-story collapse on the top floor after the big earthquake ⑤ Kirtipur Tower: six-story tower in the northwest corner ⑥ West Courtyard: The promenade on the east side of the courtyard shows the royal throne (golden, The back of the chair is the patron saint of the local faith - giant king cobra snake, very domineering, with chairs of princes and princesses on both sides), sedan chairs... The number of words is overrun, continue in the last picture
Boudhanath Stupa郭郭润龙浪迹天涯20240615 morning: 1. The Bodaha Buddha Tower (Boudhanath Stupa) is a landmark building in Kathmandu, Nepal's capital. It is one of the world's largest round Buddha towers and world cultural heritage. It is 38 meters high and 100 meters in diameter. It is rumored to be built by King Shiva • Dewa of the Lichawei Dynasty in the 6th century. It is an important spiritual totem of Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhists in Nepal. It is said that there is Sheli of Kaye Buddha in the tower. It is an important spiritual totem in Mahayana Buddhism. Because the tower is painted with a bright eye, also known as the big eye tower, it is said that the tower was built in the past when it was drought, and the craftsmen took dew and mud. Therefore, also known as the Dew Pearl Tower, every pilgrimage season, Bhutan, Sikkim, China's Tibetan Buddhists will gather in this pilgrimage, so common Chinese logo. The scenic spot is divided into Buddha Pagoda, Lianshizu Temple, and most of the shops. It is a good place for viewing photography, humanistic learning, worshiping Buddha and praying, shopping, and parent-child walking. When praying around the tower, you must go around 3 times clockwise. ① Address: Kathmandu, Nepal Circle Kathmandu② Transportation: Direct bus access, difficult to stop driving ③ peak season: no ④ duration: 2 hours ⑤ fare: 400 rupees (22.2 yuan) 2. The big Buddha tower contains four floors and five floors of tower body, specific: ① Tower 1st floor: There are small Buddhas, prayer wheels between the entrance and exit, Bells and other Buddha instruments ② tower base 2: A incense burner stands at the front of the pagoda, which is very similar to the spiritual tower in Tibetan Buddhism (the utensils for storing the body of the monks). This layer needs to take off your shoes, and the ground may be hot in summer. This layer can also circle the tower. The new one can enjoy the street view of the tower. The third and fourth floors of the tower are prohibited. There is no landscape in the two floors. The four corners of the tower courtyard: because the courtyard wall of the tower is round, the tower is similar to a cross (12 corners), so there are four corners on the first floor of the tower. There are whitewash pools (painting the pool of pigments used in the white tower body, there is a small statue on the well next to it), green plants (2 places, 1 green plant edges are surrounded by dense stainless steel bowls, each bowl is filled with 2 flowers, orange and yellow 2 colors; another green plant under the small Buddha statue), Small tower ⑤ one layer of tower body: semicircular structure of tower foundation, representing water, also said to create a life of the womb, four sides embedded in the golden Buddha, the internal supply of five parties. A circle on the ground is a prayer wheel. Visitors can turn a circle clockwise to pray for blessings. The second layer of the tower body: square structure, representing the land, four squares with 1 eyebrows, known as "eyes", symbolizing the three layers of the tower body: triangular structure, representing fire, divided into 13 levels, the cross-sectional area is decreasing. Cone-shaped, symbolizing the 13 rows of Bodhisattva from cause to effect ⑧ four layers of the tower body: umbrella structure, representing the wind, hanging the small clock, the breeze will make a sound, symbolizing the five layers of the tower body: spiral structure, representing the essence of life, composed of water, earth, fire, wind composed of all things, In Buddhism, it is called the "Four Great Hehe" ⑩ Colorful ribbon: multiple, connected from the top of the tower to the ground, shaped like a colorful scripture, in the order of blue, white, red, green, yellow... The number of words exceeds the limit, and continues in the last picture
Swayambhunath Stupa郭郭润龙浪迹天涯20240615 afternoon: 1. Swayambun Temple (Swayambhunath Stupa) is a famous Buddhist temple in Kathmandu, Nepal. Because of the many wild monkeys in the temple, it is also called the Monkey Temple (Monkey Temple), also known as the Four Eyes Temple, it is one of the oldest Buddhist temples in Asia with a 2,500-year-old world cultural heritage. It is an important spiritual totem of Mahayana Buddhism, and has a Hindu Buddha, is the only temple in the world where Buddhism and Hinduism coexist. The Buddha spires are full of incense, solemn and sacred, and the mountaintop has a wide view overlooking the panoramic view of Kathmandu. The scenic spot is divided into two large areas of the giant Sheli Tower and the mountaineering road. It is a good place for viewing photography, humanistic learning, worshiping Buddha, shopping, and walking the baby. Every year, there will be celebrations on the Buddha's birthday (April or May) and the Tibetan New Year (February or March). Due to the earthquake of April 25, 2015, Nepal, the ancient buildings were seriously damaged, and there are still buildings under repair. ① Address: Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Nepal Transportation: Direct bus access, difficult to stop driving ③ peak season: no ④ duration: 2 hours ⑤ fare: 200 rupees (11.1 yuan) 2. The giant Sheli Tower is the core building of the whole temple, mainly white, more than 40 meters high, the shape is very similar to the Bodaha Buddha Tower (Boudhanath Stupa), a total of five floors, Specifically: ① the first layer of the tower: semicircular structure tower, representing water, there is also a saying that the uterus that creates life, is embedded in the four sides with golden Buddha, and the internal supply is like a five-way. One circle on the ground is a prayer wheel. Visitors can turn 3 circles clockwise to pray for blessings. The second layer of the tower body: square structure, representing the land, four squares with 1 eyebrows, known as "eyes", symbolizing the three layers of the tower body: triangular structure, representing fire, divided into 13 levels, the cross-sectional area is decreasing. Cone-shaped, symbolizing the 13 rows of Bodhisattva from cause to effect ④ four layers of the tower body: umbrella structure, representing the wind, hanging the small clock, the breeze will make a sound, symbolizing the five layers of the tower body: spiral structure, representing the essence of life, composed of water, earth, fire, wind composed of all things, In Buddhism, it is called the "four major harmony" ⑥ Colorful ribbon: many, connected from the top of the tower to the ground, shaped like a colorful scripture, in accordance with the order of blue, white, red, green, yellow, representing the blue sky, white clouds, flame, green water, loess 3, the platform where the giant Sheli Tower is located is also the core area of the scenic spot, The flow of people is like weaving, the surrounding landscape of the pagoda is dense, and the impression is deeper: ① Stone Pagoda Matrix: The neatly arranged small tower (cover photo), and there are relics such as Sheli, clothes and other relics left after the silence of the high monks of all generations ② Hindu Goddess Temple: The second-story eaves are Buddha, The only temple in the world where Buddhism and Hindu architecture coexist. There is a row of Hindu believers sitting on the ground eating hand-caught rice in the doorless house next to the temple, very exotic ③ small hall: no name, named according to the characteristics, there is a single-story reclining Buddha temple (the main one is a reclining Buddha, surrounded by glass windows with stone cultural relics)... The number of words is overrun, continue in the last picture
Freak St翱翱翔的大鲨鱼Foreigners Street is Foreigners Street. This is the place where international backpackers gather, there are many local local products and souvenirs for sale. There are a lot of people, the bustling is very lively, and the order is relatively peaceful.
National Museum of Nepal胡胡大老顽童The National Museum of Nepal, although there are not many exhibits, this is the concentration of Nepalese cultural characteristics, it is still very worth visiting. There are not many tourists, the price is not expensive, you can slowly appreciate the experience!
Pashupatinath TempleRRobTheTravellerAfter visiting my trekking in the Himalayas I headed to Bouddhanath Stupa in Kathmandu, the biggest Buddhist temple in Nepal. After that it was time for another must-visit spot: the impressive Pashupatinath temple, also in Kathmandu. Pashupatinath is the biggest and holiest Hindu temple in Nepal, situated on the banks of the Bagmati river. Similar to the Ganges in India, here at Pashupatinath, dead bodies are being burned. It's always very impressive to see and makes you think about life over and over again. It feels good to be there, though.
Garden of DreamsEE29***12Garden of dreams, Keshar Mahal, Kathmandu. Built in 1920 and designed by Kishore Narshingh, it consists of 6,895 square metres (74,220 sq ft) of gardens.
Shechen MonasteryYyangduoduo17We were invited to the Fa Society by the monks. On the outside, we took off our shoes and were asked inside. It was great to hear the sound. Finally, we got tea. We were her guests. We loved the place that exudes peace and tranquility in the center of Kathmandu. The monastery, which was hit hard by the 2015 earthquake, is currently under reconstruction. It is ideally located close to the Big Buddha and can eat and sleep (very decent) in the Shechen Guest House which depends on it.
Kumari Chowk郭郭润龙浪迹天涯20240615 pm: 1. The Temple of the Goddess of Kumar (Kumari Bahal) is located in Duba Square (Kathmandu Durbar Square) in Kathmandu. Kathmandu Duba Square is an ancient complex of Kathmandu City. It is the seat of the palace of the Malla Kings and Shah Dynasty (Shah Dynasty), a world cultural heritage, and the political and cultural center of Nepal at that time. There are more than 50 ancient buildings in the 2nd century. It is a holy place for Hindu believers, with a crowded and lively crowd. The scenic spot is divided into Hanumandoka Palace (Hanuman Dhoka) and the square. It is a good place for viewing photography, humanistic learning, worshiping Buddha and praying, shopping and shopping. Due to the April 25, 2015 earthquake of magnitude8.1 in Nepal, the ancient buildings were seriously damaged, and many buildings are currently under repair. There are three Durbar squares in Nepal, built by three sons of King Mara VI, and two in Bhaktapur and Patan. ① Address: Kathmandu City, Nepal J P Marg Digha Paheleja② Transportation: Direct bus access, hard to stop driving ③ peak season: no ④ Term: 1 hour ⑤ Ticket price: 1000 rupees (55.6 yuan, free outside the palace) 2. The Temple of the Goddess of Kumarie (Kumari Bahal): Also known as the Living Children's Temple, the temple is dedicated to the Living Goddess-Kumarie, the patron saint of the Mara Dynasty God, also known as the child goddess, is a few 4-7 years old, no blood, no birthmark, teeth neat and other characteristics of the Sakya girls to create a tragic image, horror scene, etc., among which the faceless, worry-free, no-joy girl will become a new living goddess to worship, She was replaced after the initial menstruation, but marrying an adult goddess is considered bad luck, Kumar means virgin in Indian. The virgin cannot take pictures, and she can visit the temple when she is not in the temple.