Kingdom of Bhutan
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Bhutan – The Kingdom of the Thunder Dragon, a small, gentle country nestled between India and Tibet, right next to the Himalayas. This is the only Buddhist Kingdom remaining in the world. Although still quite unfamiliar to many people, for those who have set foot here, this place is no different from heaven on earth. The most wonderful pilgrimage to Bhutan is to hike through the majestic mountain ranges to reach the sacred Taktsang monastery located on a cliff in the middle of the sky.
Rome
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Vatican City is considered the center of power of the Catholic Church, having great influence on Catholic people all over the world. For many Christians, one of the things to do in life is to visit the Vatican to see the Pope in St. Peter's Square.
In addition, pilgrims to Rome, Italy often visit 7 churches. One of the most famous stops is St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
Myanmar
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Pilgrimage tourism Burma or Myanmar is a country of religious temples and a spiritual world expressed through the power of spiritual values. For a long time, this country has become a favorite pilgrimage destination for Buddhist followers. The most prominent is the Shwedagon Pagoda complex, which is considered one of the wonders of religion. Shwedagon is most beautiful at sunset, the beauty of the stupa stands out in the sky with the sound of bells and the smoke of incense creating a surreal, magical picture.
Older brother
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This is a traditional annual pilgrimage for Catholics from all over Norfolk, England. The Shrine of Our Lady of Walsingham was founded around the 11th century. Since then, millions of people have flocked here because of the house that Richeldis de Faverches built based on a dream of the Virgin Mary. Although the house was destroyed in 1539, about 300,000 people still make the pilgrimage here every year.
Portugal
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Fatima is a small village about 70 miles from Lisbon, where the Virgin Mary appeared to three children, Lucia, Francisco, and Jacinta De Marto. Pilgrimages to Fatima will bring mysterious stories about the holy land, where every year more than 4 million Catholics come to give thanks and pray to the Virgin Mary, especially on the 13th of each month. The Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima surprises visitors with its sparkling neoclassical beauty both inside and out. 2017 is the 100th anniversary of the Virgin Mary's apparitions at the shrine of Fatima.
India
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India, one of the cradles of human civilization, is the birthplace of Buddhism. The land of four sacred relics and world cultural heritage always urges the footsteps of pilgrims around the world to visit this place once. Bodh Gaya or Bodh Gaya, a land in the state of Bihar, India is considered by Buddhists to be the most sacred place because here Buddha attained enlightenment. This place is currently home to the Mahabodhi Temple (Great Enlightenment Temple) with a 55 meter high tower.
Israel
Israel is a multicultural country, modern and traditional intertwined, a prosperous country located in the desert. When traveling on pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Israel, visitors must follow some rules such as: no shorts, no public displays of affection, women are not allowed to expose their legs, arms, hair, etc. In particular, this country has the Wailing Wall - part of the Temple Mount, Jerusalem - the holiest place for Jews. The Bar Mitzvah ceremony for young men of age to obey the laws of Judaism, often takes place here. Pilgrims coming here will also write their wishes on paper and put them in the cracks of the wall (there are separate areas for men and women).
Ngoc Anh (TH)
