The pagoda was built in 1964, after the ups and downs of the history of the pagoda, it was restored and put on a new, more beautiful and splendid shirt. Currently, the pagoda has a distinctive and unique oriental beauty from many different architectural backgrounds such as China, Taiwan, Korea, the most prominent of which is Japan with its architecture similar to temples. curved roof, bringing a classic feature. (Photo: alongwalker) Only about 2 km from the city center, Minh Thanh Pagoda is located on a gentle hill on Nguyen Viet Xuan Street. From a distance, you will easily see the curved roofs of the temple amidst the blue sky, white clouds floating. Minh Thanh Pagoda possesses a space and architecture rarely seen in any other temple in the country. Along with mossy patches bearing the traces of time. Embraced by the fanciful mist, the journey to visit the temple will make you feel like you are lost in the land of Phu Tang. (Photo: @hueandsuntravel) The temple yard is quite large and decorated with miniatures, stone statues, carved wooden materials in a very sophisticated way. In addition, the pagoda also has a green space that is reasonably designed with trees to make the atmosphere very fresh and pure. (Photo: 123didulich) Small willow trees droop around the lake, and the whole sky is silhouetted against the water, creating a very poetic scene that makes many people flutter. You will easily see in the small aisles of the temple the mossy walls that have been built for a long time, the interlaced vines walls as a proof of the age of the temple. (Photo: alongwalker) Referring to Minh Thanh Pagoda, it is impossible not to mention the relics stupa with 9 floors 72 m high, the main color is red – bright eye-catching yellow located on the left side of the main hall. This can be considered as the most unique stupa in Vietnam and in the top of the tallest architectural works of Pleiku city. (Photo: @hihii0210) (Photo: wiki-travel) Standing from afar, under the blue sky with golden rays of sunlight, the shimmering stupa appears as a symbol of majesty and reverence. Any guest who sets foot here will be impressed by this unique architecture and think that they are lost in a certain temple of the land of the rising sun of Japan. (Photo: 123didulich) (Photo: @yenretro) (Photo: @tung23096) Those who have come often find it difficult to leave the peaceful beauty of this temple. You can visit Minh Thanh Pagoda at any time of the year. People from far away come to Gia Lai, to Minh Thanh Pagoda to enjoy a little peace, quiet and peace in the misty land of the mountain town.

A temple in Kalmykia during the Buddha’s birthday. Where heaven and earth are in harmony Kalmykia is located in southern Russia, on the western coast of the Caspian Sea. In Kalmykia, there is no shortage of natural reserves, the most famous of which is the natural diversity reserve called Chornye Zemli next to Manych-Gudilo, the largest saltwater lake in Kalmykia. Every year, this lake welcomes millions of spotted cauldrons, white-necked ducks and many different types of wild geese returning from the winter migration. Another animal in the reserve that gets a lot of attention is the moose. Like birds, individual groups of elk migrate from Chornye Zemli to Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan in winter, and then in spring they return. The best time to see the elk falls around March and April, when their plumage changes from brown to red. Russians have long known the therapeutic uses of Manych-Gudilo and other salt-water lakes in Kalmykia. The Soviet government (former) built a number of combined healing resorts next to saltwater lakes, the most prominent of which are the two villages Berezovoe and Solenoye on the shores of Lake Yashalta. Many Kalmykian herbal remedies have been recognized worldwide, especially for skin and respiratory diseases. From Berezovoe and Solenoye, tourists can head up north to reach the Ergeni hills. Contrary to the grasslands stretching out of sight, Ergeni is the only place with forests and mountains in Kalmykia. Tourists can explore the scenery or hunt for many valuable medicines in the forests. The Sarpa Freshwater Lake area is especially famous for its fishing and hunting activities. People in the area today also offer sand bath services. Tourists who want to see the Caspian Sea with endless stretches of white sand, come to Lagan. From a small fishing village, Lagan has now become a famous homestay tourist destination. Visitors need to keep in mind only one thing: Russian naval forces regularly patrol this coast. So, remember to bring your own documents, preferably with a tour guide. Chess is everywhere in life in the capital Elista. The city of temples Located on the transport axis connecting Central Asia with Northern Europe, Kalmykia has long absorbed many different cultures. The Kalmyk ancestors, the main ethnic group in this country, migrated from Xinjiang, China, to Kalmykia. They preserve their Central Asian culture while receiving activities and art from the Mongolian, Turkish and Russian communities living next to them. By the beginning of the 5th century, Tibetan Buddhism was introduced into Kalmykia and popularized until now. Kalmykia is also known with the nickname: “The only Buddhist republic in Europe”. Elista, the country’s capital and largest city, is also known as one of the few Buddhist centers in Europe. Tibetan Buddhism plays a key role, but there are also traditional features of Chinese and Japanese Buddhism here. The largest temple in Europe is the Golden Temple, located in the center of Elista. The temple was started construction in 2004 under the witness of the Dalai Lama during his visit to Kalmykia. Today, the Golden Temple is an attraction for Buddhists to pilgrimage from all over the world, with the tallest Buddha statue in Europe (9m high). Right next to the temple is the National Museum of Kalmykia, where guests can learn more about the history of Buddhism in particular and the history of Kalmykia in general. In addition to Buddhism, the capital Elista has many other interesting things to explore. Former President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov of Kalmykia was former President of the World Chess Federation. He put a lot of effort into making chess into the national sport. Nowadays, chess is included in the curriculum in schools, so wherever you go you can see people setting up chess boards or watching chess. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov’s greatest achievement is “Chess City”. It is a sports complex associated with the athletes village built on the occasion of the 1998 Chess Olympics and is now a tourist destination. Even the architecture here is also influenced by the chessboard that creates amusing, such as the International Chess Museum. In addition to watching the international chess tournaments held regularly, the favorite activity of tourists in the chess city is to play chess on the outdoor chess boards with giant chess pieces.