Well rested and fed we set out for a magnificent day.
By bus we went from our hotel to the base of another cable car (made in Switzerland).
During the golden periods of the Ming and Qing dynasties, there were as
many as 360 temples and 4,000 to 5,000 monks and nuns.
Everything here has to be carried up - everything....
If it is too much for you - feel free to use the chair-service...
Seriously - it is real steep - no shame about it!
The mountain is
not only famous for its Buddhist culture but also noted for its natural
landscapes featuring old pines, green bamboo forests, strange rocks,
waterfalls, streams and caves.
Mystical Moments
Some detail of some Temple - just as a contrast ;)
Living with a view...
Well yes - this is the toilet - with awesome view too! :P
Have your cucumber peeled... and enjoy!
After a steep climb way better than ice cream. Also helped to create the bon mot:
"Gemeinsam gurkt es sich am schönsten!" <3
This Mr. Monk was awesome.
He actually spoke some English and was quite interested to have a chat with us.
He went as far as to gift us with two holy apples of which you see one below.
We had a Ritter Sport chocolate as a return present. His comment was the best ever!
He looked at it and said "Delicious!" Flavour crispy cereal wrapped in Buddha yellow! :)
Not sure if it is a spelling mistake - most endearing though! :D
Some other Temple we discovered by accident on our way back with the bus...
Which ever way one turns - it going to be a steep one...
The looong stairs are covered with roofs.
This is how they look from underneath. Quite elaborate!
Please note the feather duster on his right knee. Gotta love this culture!
Quite relaxed. It is about you and your belief - not as stiff as some churches in Europe...
Our crew! We had a favourite restaurant where we would let the day come to an end.
Those funky staff would make our stay an enjoyable one - every time. So cute and kind!
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