Stupa
A stupa is a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics, typically the remains of Buddha, used by Buddhists as a place of worship.
Connected Sites
| Site | Rationale | Link |
| Ajanta Caves | ||
| Ancient Merv | Remains of a Buddhist stupa at Gyaur Kala | |
| Anuradhapura | ||
| Ayutthaya | ||
| Bagan | ||
| Borobudur | ||
| Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur | ||
| Kathmandu Valley | ||
| Luang Prabang | ||
| Lumbini | remains of Buddhist stupas (memorial shrines) from the 3rd century BC to the 15th century AD (AB ev) | |
| Mahabodhi Temple Complex | ||
| Mount Wutai | ||
| Mountain Resort, Chengde | ||
| Nalanda | principle stupa encased in a chaitya (stupachaitya) (AB ev) | |
| Orkhon Valley | Erdene Zuu | |
| Polonnaruva | ||
| Potala Palace | Stupa Tomb of the Thirteenth Dalai Lama inside Potala Palace | |
| Prambanan | Candi Sewu Temple's all main structure are topped by stupa. | |
| Pyu Ancient Cities | still standing monumental brick Buddhist stupas (AB ev) | |
| Rangiri Dambulla Cave Temple | ||
| Sanchi | ||
| Sukhothai | ||
| Taxila | ||
| Three parallel rivers of Yunnan | Stupa row at Deqin |
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