📜 Buddhist stupa, a beacon of Buddhist belief and a giant mandala of peace.🔍 Built around the 14th century, it became a center of Tibetan Buddhism in the 1950s. # Why Go ✨ One of the largest Buddhist stupas globally 🙏 Important Buddhist pilgrimage site and focal point of worship and offering for centuries 👁️ Features unique all-knowing eyes of Buddha on its tower 🌍 Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979 🏛️ Impressive architecture with a giant dome and pyramid tower # Why Avoid ⚠️ Seriously damaged in 2015 earthquake, though fully reconstructed # Tips 🚶 The entrance is a simple gate in a wall. 🛍️ Many shops, restaurants, and cafes circle the stupa, located on an ancient trade route.