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April 10, 2009

A Chinese girl admires Buddhist carvings at UNESCO site, Luoyang. - Luoyang, Henan, China - Daily Travel Photos
(Luoyang, Henan, China)
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Buddhist carvings at the UNESCO World Heritage site in Luoyang.

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