The couple is also looking to expand their existing naked Home Village facilities that, like naked Stables, are in the scenic Moganshan area that is about a two and a half hour drive from Shanghai.

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Kodai-ji is a historic Zen temple located in the scenic Higashiyama area and was one of the first temples to kick off after-dark illuminations (when the gardens are lit by multicoloured spotlights), allowing cherry blossom viewing to continue well into the night.

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"Members also feel very strongly that this submission cannot be looked at in isolation without also considering the possible impacts of any new underground or overhead power cables in such a scenic and conservation area, " it said in the newsletter.

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