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Taiqing Palace

662 Xian Dao
Do you want wealth or long life? Qianxinan Buyizumiaozuzizhizhou China

Do you want wealth or long life?

At the gates of Taiqing Palace, travelers will choose their fate by picking either wealth or longevity. The doorway on the left will lead to wealth; the door on the right will lead to longevity. The door in the middle is not available, unless you are the Emperor.
By Carrie Finley-Bajak , AFAR Local Expert

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