My grand padlet by Jacob Terpsma

Great Wall of China, Huairou District, China

26jjt01_ — 2023-11-21 19:25:09 UTC

My first destination in China was the great wall of China. Fun fact that the Great Wall is over 2,300 years old or over 10+ dynasties! The great wall was created to protect from raids and attacks. China was prime territory for attacks and raids due to them having a huge portion of silk in the world.

Temple of Heaven, Tiantan East Road, Dongcheng, China

26jjt01_ — 2023-11-27 19:15:14 UTC

My next stop is a bit deeper into the heart of china at the Temple of Heaven. Fun fact if you stand at the north end of the Echo Wall you can hear voices from the south end. This was made to serve as a way to pray to heaven for a good harvest in the coming months

Taj Mahal, Dharmapuri, Forest Colony, Tajganj, Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India

26jjt01_ — 2023-11-28 18:58:06 UTC

My next trip brings me to the Taj Mahal.

Fun fact the Taj Mahal took 22 years to construct

The Taj Mahal is used as a memorial for Shah Mahals favortie wife Mumtaz Mahal who sadly died

Golden Temple, Golden Temple Road, Atta Mandi, Katra Ahluwalia, Amritsar Cantt., Punjab, India

26jjt01_ — 2023-11-28 19:05:06 UTC

The next destonation is the Golden Temple.

Fun fact the Golden temples top dome is made from Gold!

This was build to show respect and worship to the guru

Kotoku-in, 4 Chome-2-28 Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan

26jjt01_ — 2023-12-13 17:45:05 UTC

My last location on my trip takes me to Japan where the Great Buddha of Kamakura resides. The statue is a symbol of enlightenment for those of the Budist religion.

Fushimi Inari Taisha, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Japan

26jjt01_ — 2023-12-13 17:47:03 UTC

My final pit stop brings me to Fushimi Inari Shrine where it was tolg this was used for worship to Inari Okami for good harvests in the coming years with the addition of good fertilities.