Famous attractions in Nepal: Lumbini Park, suitable for checking in and taking photos📸

#MarchGoodPlaces2025 Lumbini in Nepal is a world-famous tourist resort city, with thousands of tourists coming here for sightseeing and vacation every day. There are many attractions in Lumbini. This time I will introduce a famous local attraction: Lumbini Park. Lumbini is the birthplace of Gautama Buddha, located in the southern plains of present-day Nepal, close to the Indian border. Lumbini is listed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO and is one of the four holy sites of Buddhism. It is of great significance to Buddhists around the world. History and Importance of Lumbini Gardens: 1. The Birth of Sakyamuni Buddha According to Buddhist scriptures, Gautama Siddhartha was born in the Lumbini Garden around 623 BC. At that time, his mother, Queen Maya, was on her way to her parents' home when she held onto a Bodhi tree in the garden and gave birth to the Buddha. 2. Archaeological Discoveries The core of the Lumbini site is a stone stele (Ashoka Pillar), erected by Ashoka of the Maurya Empire of India in the 3rd century BC, with an inscription confirming that this is the birthplace of the Buddha. In addition, ancient temple ruins, practice sites and early Buddhist buildings were discovered. 3. World Cultural Heritage In 1997, Lumbini was listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and became a pilgrimage site for Buddhists and cultural enthusiasts around the world. The main attractions of Lumbini Park: 1. Mayadevi Temple Inside the temple are the remains of the scene where Lady Maya gave birth to Sakyamuni, as well as a stone sculpture depicting her giving birth while holding onto a Bodhi tree. 2. Ashoka Pillar There is an inscription on the stone pillar that clearly indicates that Lumbini is the birthplace of Buddha. 3. Holy Pool (Puskarini Pool) It is said that after Sakyamuni Buddha was born, his mother purified herself in this pond. 4. Peace Pagoda and International Temple Buddhist groups from all over the world have built temples with unique characteristics here, showcasing the Buddhist culture of different countries.