【Introduction】
In this era when everyone is a photographer, there are always some attractions that are forbidden to tourists to take pictures because of their unique history, culture and mystery. Today, let's explore these 15 photo-no-photo spots and feel their charm!
1. Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes (Dunhuang, Gansu)
Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes, known as the "museum on the wall" of the art holy land, since the Eastern Jin Dynasty and the Sixteen Kingdoms began to build, after thousands of years of wind and frost, now has more than 700 caves, more than 2,400 colored sculptures. It is a treasure trove of Buddhist art and a treasure of Chinese culture.
Photography is forbidden in the Mogao Grottoes, and the long stay and the heat generated by the flash will accelerate the peeling of the mural pigments, thus destroying this precious cultural heritage.
Standing in front of these millennial murals, I was struck by their delicacy and exquisiteness.
2. Potala Palace (Lhasa, Tibet)
The Potala Palace, a Tibetan-style palace standing in the downtown area of Lhasa, is the largest palace and fortress complex in Tibet.
The Potala Palace was built in the seventh century A.D. by Songtsen Gampo to marry Princess Wencheng. The palace is painted with a large number of frescoes, forming a huge painting art gallery.
Walking into the Potala Palace, I was surrounded by its grandeur and strong religious atmosphere. According to the tradition of Tibetan Buddhism, it is forbidden to take pictures of Buddha statues here as a sign of respect for the Buddha.
3. Taer Temple (Xining, Qinghai)
Ta'er Monastery, located in Xining City, Qinghai Province, is one of the six major temples of Tibetan Buddhism
The ghee flowers, murals and pile embroidery here are known as the "Three Uniques of Taer Temple", which are butter flower sculptures, lifelike and breathtaking.
At Taal Monastery, you need to abide by the rules prohibiting taking pictures and feel this unique religious culture with your heart.
4. Jokhang Temple (Lhasa, Tibet)
Jokhang Temple, a Tibetan Buddhist temple on par with the Potala Palace, was built in the seventh century. The temple enshrines the 12-year-old statue of Sakyamuni brought by Princess Wencheng from Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty, which is the treasure of the temple.
Photographs are prohibited for the murals and Buddha statues of the Jokhang Temple.
5. Forbidden City (Beijing)
The Forbidden City, also known as the Forbidden City, was the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties. This huge complex covers an area of 720,000 square meters, with more than 70 palaces and more than 9,000 houses.
Photography is allowed in some areas of the Forbidden City, and many precious artifacts and the interior of the palace are forbidden to take pictures. These regulations are intended to protect cultural relics from flashing lights.
6. Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and Terracotta Warriors (Xi'an, Shaanxi)
The Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and the Terracotta Warriors and Horses are one of the imperial mausoleums with the largest scale, the most peculiar structure and the richest connotation in the world. Thousands of terracotta warriors and horses come to life here, showcasing the exquisite skills of ancient craftsmen.
In order to protect these precious relics, photography is prohibited in the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang and the Terracotta Warriors and Horses Museum.
7. Leshan Giant Buddha (Leshan, Sichuan)
Leshan Giant Buddha, this giant stone Buddha statue with a height of 71 meters, is one of the largest stone Buddha statues in China. It is located at the confluence of the three rivers of Minjiang, Qingyi and Dadu, and sits next to Lingyun Temple.
In order to protect this thousand-year-old Buddha statue, it is forbidden to take pictures in the Leshan Giant Buddha Scenic Area.
8. Yungang Grottoes (Datong, Shanxi)
Yungang Grottoes, a treasure house of Buddhist art in Datong City, Shanxi Province, was built during the Northern Wei Dynasty. There are 252 large and small cave niches and more than 51,000 statues.
In order to protect these precious stone carvings, it is forbidden to take pictures in the Yungang Grottoes.
9. Longmen Grottoes (Luoyang, Henan)
Longmen Grottoes, located in Luoyang City, Henan Province, is one of the treasure houses of Chinese stone carving art. There are 2,345 niches and more than 100,000 statues.
In order to protect these precious cultural relics, photography is prohibited inside the Longmen Grottoes.
10. Maijishan Grottoes (Tianshui, Gansu)
Maijishan Grottoes, located in Tianshui City, Gansu Province, is one of the four major grottoes in China. There are 194 cave niches and more than 7,000 Buddha statues.
In order to protect these precious cultural heritages, photography is prohibited in the Maijishan Grottoes.
11. Yongle Palace (Ruicheng, Shanxi)
Yongle Palace, located in Ruicheng County, Shanxi Province, was built in the Yuan Dynasty to commemorate the Eight Immortals who crossed the sea.
There are exquisite frescoes preserved here, and it is known as the "Venus of the East". The murals are rich in content and highly skilled, and are the treasures of ancient Chinese art. In order to protect these precious murals, photography is forbidden in Yongle Palace.
12. Jincheng Zezhou Jade Emperor Temple (Jincheng, Shanxi)
Zezhou Jade Emperor Temple, located in Fucheng Village, Jincun Town, Jincheng City, Shanxi Province, was built in the ninth year of Xining in the Northern Song Dynasty (1076), and is a treasure house of ancient Chinese sculpture art.
There are 28 colorful clay sculptures of the stars preserved in the temple, representing the highest achievement of ancient Chinese sculpture art. In order to protect these precious clay sculptures, photography is forbidden in the Jade Emperor Temple.
13. Changzhi Faxing Temple (Shanxi eldest son)
Faxing Temple, located in the southeast of Changzi County, Shanxi Province, Cilin Town, Cuizhuang Cuiyun Mountain, was built in the first year of the Sixteen Kingdoms period (401 AD).
The Tang Pagoda, Song Dynasty architecture and colored sculptures in the temple are the precious material materials for studying ancient architecture, stone carving and sculpture art. In order to protect these precious cultural relics, photography is prohibited inside the temple.
14. Wutai Mountain (Xinzhou, Shanxi)
Mount Wutai, located in Xinzhou City, Shanxi Province, is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China. There are many temples here and there is a deep Buddhist culture.
Photography is prohibited inside some temples to respect religious beliefs and protect cultural relics. When visiting, tourists can meditate and feel the breadth and profundity of Buddhist culture.
15. Putuo Mountain (Zhoushan, Zhejiang)
Putuo Mountain, located in Putuo District, Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province, is one of the four famous Buddhist mountains in China.
It is famous as the dojo of Guanyin Bodhisattva, and attracts many worshippers and tourists every year. In order to protect the religious atmosphere and cultural relics here, photography is prohibited in some areas of Putuo Mountain.
summary
The above 15 scenic spots that are not allowed to be photographed have their own unique charm and historical and cultural value. They are either Buddhist holy sites, cultural monuments, or natural wonders, all of which are worth experiencing and feeling with our hearts. Respect local rules and customs when visiting these sites, and refrain from taking photos without permission to preserve these precious cultural heritage and natural environment.
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