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Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya
The Mahabodhi Temple complex is one of the four holy sites associated with the life of Buddha, and especially with enlightenment. The first temple was built by Ashoka in the 3rd century BC, and the current temple was built in the 5th or 6th century AD. It is one of the earliest surviving Buddhist temples in India built entirely in brick, and was built during the late Gupta period.
Tangshan Bay International Tourism Island
Tangshan Bay International Tourism Island is 250 kilometers away from Beijing, 130 kilometers away from Tianjin, 75 kilometers away from Tangshan City, and 30 kilometers away from the Caofeidian National Industrial Zone under planning and the Caofeidian Eco-City under construction, forming three important nodes in Tangshan City. Tanggang Expressway directly reaches the tourist area and is connected to the Beijing-Shenyang, Tangjin and other expressways; the coastal expressway runs across the east and west, connecting Beidaihe in the east and Tianjin in the west; Binhai Avenue passes through the area, connecting the seaport development zone and Caofeidian and running through the northern land of the tourist area. With the opening of Tangshan and Changli airports, it forms a three-hour leisure tourism and entertainment circle with Hong Kong, Osaka and Tokyo in Japan, and Busan in South Korea. After the opening of the Beijing-Qinhuangdao intercity railway, it takes 40 minutes to drive from Beijing to the International Tourism Island. The transportation is well-connected and the location advantage is obvious. The islands of Tangshan Bay International Tourism Island are formed by the alluvial deposits of the Luanhe River and tidal action, with a long history, various forms and rich resources. Bodhi Island has a total area of 5.07 square kilometers and belongs to the Hebei Provincial Marine Nature Reserve and Provincial Scenic Spot. The island is low in the middle and high around, shaped like a cornucopia, with abundant fresh water resources, lush shrubs and green grass, more than 400 bird species, more than 260 kinds of plants, nearly 1,000 bodhi trees of 300-400 years old, rare in the north, with a natural vegetation coverage rate of more than 98%. It is known as the "natural zoo and botanical garden isolated on the sea" and "international bird watching base", and has Buddhist relics such as Chaoyin Temple and Chaoyang Temple Ruins. Yue Island is named after its shape resembling a crescent moon. It has a total area of 11.96 square kilometers and consists of five islands, including Yuetuo, Yaotuo, and Xituo. It is a national AAAA-level scenic spot with lush vegetation and unique landscapes. There are natural bathing beaches around it, with clean sand and clear water. It is a summer resort; Xiangyun Island has a total area of 22.73 square kilometers, a coastline of 26 kilometers, and a belt-shaped knife-shaped plane. The coast is high-quality natural fine sand, the beach slope is gentle, and the hot spring resources are abundant. The north side of the island faces the mainland from afar, forming a double-lane coastline, a rare wonder of land and water in the world. The south side of the island has a wide beach and clear water, making it a natural high-quality beach.