The Badain Jaran Temple, affectionately known as the \"Forbidden City in the Desert,\" stands as a testament to devotion and resilience in the heart of the arid landscape.
Constructed over 200 years ago by dedicated followers of Tibetan Buddhism, the temple's bricks, tiles, and timber were meticulously transported across vast desert expanses by camels and livestock from hundreds of kilometers away, as documented by researchers.
Today, the temple boasts a magnificent, solemn, and elegant appearance, seamlessly blending with its serene lakeside location. Remarkably, despite its proximity to the water, the temple has never been submerged, indicating remarkably stable water levels over the centuries.
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