Kaifeng Henan China

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Joss or incense sticks are lit by worshippers in a colourful courtyard with carved stone pillars at the Xiangguo Si, or the Great Xiangguo Temple buddhist temple. The current buildings date back to 1766, however the site dates back to 555. The temple is one of the most important in Buddhism.

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Location: Kaifeng Henan China
Photo credit: © Dennis Stone / Alamy / Afripics
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