The Russians named the top five regions with the most beautiful Buddhist temples according to their monumentality and serenity. The rating of such places was made by the global BlaBlaCar carpooling marketplace.Buryatia took the second place. According to experts, the most impressive temples can be seen in its capital, Ulan-Ude. Tourists are advised to visit the Rinpoche Bagsha temple on Lysaya Mountain, next to which there is an observation point. It is from there that one can enjoy views of the mountains, the river and the coniferous forest.
The three leaders are closed by Tuva, where Buddhism has existed since the 9th century. The most significant temple is the snow-white Tsechenling datsan in the city of Kyzyl, built with the use of modern technologies. According to tradition, before visiting the temple, it is necessary to go around it three times clockwise, touching all corners.
Another iconic Buddhist temple is in St. Petersburg. Gunzechoinei is the northernmost datsan in the world. The best architects and craftsmen of the city worked on its creation. For example, the outstanding artist Nicholas Roerich made stained glass windows for the temple.
The fifth place was taken by the Irkutsk region. There, in addition to datsans, travellers are recommended to visit the Buddhist Stupa of Enlightenment - a snow-white three-stage structure topped with a dome and a spire.
