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Amitkumar
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« on: March 07, 2011, 12:59:59 AM » |
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01 Liuhe Pagoda
This architectural wonder is located at the foot of Yuelun Hill, in Hangzhou. It is also known as “Six Harmonies Pagoda”. Liuhe Pagoda was originally built, during the Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127 AD). The octagonal pagoda was built out of brick and wood, and is 196 feet high.
The pagoda is most popular structure associated with Buddhism. Its origin can be traced all the way back to the 3rd century BC.
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2011, 01:00:29 AM » |
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06 Sakayamuni Pagoda Sakayamuni Pagoda is the oldest and fully-wooden pagoda in China. It was originally a big temple and built during the Liao Dynasty. Its total height is 67.31m.
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2011, 01:00:50 AM » |
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05 Big Wild Goose Pagoda
One of the four ancient capitals of China, Big Wild Goose Pagoda is a symbol of Chinese culture and a holy place for Buddhists. Big Wild Goose Pagoda is located in Xian and 211.6 feet high. It is considered a masterpiece of Buddhist architecture, due to its simple style.
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #3 on: March 07, 2011, 01:01:12 AM » |
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04 Tianning Pagoda
13-story Tianning Pagoda is the tallest pagoda in the world, standing at 504.6 feet. Very tough wood, brought in from Burma, and 75 tons of brass and gold were used in the construction of this incredible structure.
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #4 on: March 07, 2011, 01:01:32 AM » |
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03 Yellow Crane Pagoda
Yellow Crane Pagoda Known as “The First Scenery under Heaven”. Yellow Crane Pagoda is one of the most popular towers south of the Yangtze River. Yellow Crane Pagoda a symbol of Wuhan City. Originally built during the Three Kingdoms Period, by Sun Quan. The current structure dates back to 1985, and it copies the design of a Qing Dynasty picture.
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Amitkumar
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« Reply #5 on: March 07, 2011, 01:01:55 AM » |
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02 Leifeng Pagoda The octagonal, five-story pagoda was built out of brick and wood. Constructed in 975, by the King of Wuyue Kingdom, to celebrate the birth of his son, Leifeng Pagoda quickly became one of the most famous buildings in China.Go to The NEXT Page for More Pictures >>>
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