Every MandalaPath design begins with a real place. From Japan’s Chureito Pagoda to India’s Taj Mahal, iconic landmarks inspire original mandalas that reflect their architecture, cultural heritage and surroundings. See the landmarks behind the artwork and how they are reimagined as mandalas to colour.
From Real Landmarks to Original Mandalas
JAPAN
Kinkaku-ji — The Golden Pavilion, Kyoto
Kyoto’s iconic Kinkaku-ji, inspired this original mandala from the MandalaPath Japan colouring book. Its golden architecture, reflecting pond and Japanese gardens are transformed into detailed artwork celebrating Japan’s cultural heritage.
Hōryū-ji — Nara
One of Japan’s oldest Buddhist temple complexes, Hōryū-ji is celebrated for its magnificent five-storey pagoda. Its elegant wooden architecture inspired this original mandala, reflecting the beauty and traditions of Japanese cultural heritage.
Lake Ashi & Hakone Shrine — Hakone
Hakone’s scenic Lake Ashi and iconic red torii gate inspired this original mandala from the MandalaPath Japan colouring book. The tranquil lake, forested mountains and majestic Mount Fuji are transformed into detailed artwork celebrating Japan’s natural beauty and spiritual heritage.
Mount Fuji — Japan
Japan’s majestic Mount Fuji inspired this original mandala. Its iconic snow-capped summit, symmetrical volcanic slopes and surrounding natural landscapes are transformed into detailed artwork celebrating Japan’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
INDONESIA
Candi Cetho — Central Java
Perched on the slopes of Mount Lawu, Candi Cetho inspired this original mandala from the MandalaPath Indonesia colouring book. Its ancient Hindu temple terraces, distinctive stone architecture and surrounding mountain scenery are transformed into detailed artwork celebrating Indonesia’s spiritual traditions and cultural heritage.
Borobudur Temple — Central Java
Borobudur’s stone stupas, intricate carvings and serene Buddha statues inspired this original mandala. Its distinctive Buddhist architecture is transformed into detailed colouring artwork, inviting you to bring the temple’s geometric patterns and ancient stonework to life through colour while discovering Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage.
Indonesian Batik — Traditional Textile Art
Indonesia’s traditional batik art, known for its intricate patterns and symbolic motifs, inspired this original mandala. Flowing lines, geometric shapes and nature-inspired designs are transformed into detailed colouring artwork, inviting you to discover the beauty and craftsmanship of Indonesia’s rich textile heritage.
Bukit Lawang — Sumatra
Deep in Sumatra’s tropical rainforest, Bukit Lawang offers a glimpse into the natural habitat of the endangered orangutan. This original mandala captures the animal’s distinctive features and lush jungle surroundings, inviting you to bring Indonesia’s extraordinary wildlife to life through colour while celebrating its rich biodiversity.
CHINA
Beijing National Stadium — The Bird’s Nest
Built for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the iconic Bird’s Nest Stadium is renowned for its extraordinary interwoven steel structure. Its sweeping curves and intricate geometric framework inspire an original mandala, transforming modern Chinese architecture into detailed colouring artwork that invites you to explore its striking patterns through colour.
Crescent Lake — Dunhuang
Surrounded by the golden dunes of the Gobi Desert, Dunhuang’s remarkable Crescent Lake inspired this original mandala from the MandalaPath China colouring book. Its graceful crescent shape, traditional Chinese pavilions and sweeping desert landscapes are transformed into detailed colouring artwork, celebrating the beauty of this extraordinary oasis.
The Forbidden City — Beijing
Once the imperial residence of Chinese emperors, Beijing’s Forbidden City is renowned for its magnificent golden rooftops, grand courtyards and traditional architecture. These elegant structures and intricate decorative details are reimagined as an original mandala, inviting you to explore China’s imperial heritage through the creativity of colouring.
Huangshan Mountains — Anhui
Rising above a sea of clouds, the dramatic granite peaks of the Huangshan Mountains create one of China’s most breathtaking landscapes. Winding stone pathways, ancient pine trees and mist-covered cliffs come together in this original mandala, offering a relaxing colouring journey through the natural beauty of the Yellow Mountains.
VIETNAM
Golden Bridge — Da Nang
Suspended high above the mountains of Ba Na Hills, the Golden Bridge is supported by two enormous stone hands emerging from the landscape. In the MandalaPath Vietnam colouring book, this remarkable architectural landmark is reimagined through flowing patterns, sculptural details and surrounding mountain scenery, creating a mandala that combines modern creativity with Vietnam’s natural beauty.
Ban Gioc Waterfall — Cao Bang
Cascading over limestone terraces along the Vietnam–China border, Ban Gioc Waterfall creates a spectacular landscape of rushing water, turquoise pools and lush greenery. Its layered cascades and surrounding vegetation offer a rich variety of shapes and textures to colour, capturing the movement and natural beauty of one of Vietnam’s most remarkable waterfalls.
Golden Bridge — Da Nang
Suspended high above the mountains of Ba Na Hills, the Golden Bridge is supported by two enormous stone hands emerging from the landscape. In the MandalaPath Vietnam colouring book, this remarkable architectural landmark is reimagined through flowing patterns, sculptural details and surrounding mountain scenery, creating a mandala that combines modern creativity with Vietnam’s natural beauty.
Ban Gioc Waterfall — Cao Bang
Cascading over limestone terraces along the Vietnam–China border, Ban Gioc Waterfall creates a spectacular landscape of rushing water, turquoise pools and lush greenery. Its layered cascades and surrounding vegetation offer a rich variety of shapes and textures to colour, capturing the movement and natural beauty of one of Vietnam’s most remarkable waterfalls.