The pagodas are most popular structures associated with Buddhism. Let’s take a look at most amazing pagodas in China today:
Liuhe 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.
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.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
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.
Tianning Pagoda
Tianning Pagoda is the 13- story tallest pagoda in the world, standing at 504.6 feet.
Yellow Crane Pagoda
Yellow Crane Pagoda Known as “The First Scenery under Heaven”. It is one of the most popular towers south of the Yangtze River. It was 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.
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.
Sun and Moon Pagodas
Sun Pagoda, is the tallest copper pagoda in the world, 41 meters. And Moon Pagoda is 35 meters tall. The best time to visit the Sun and Moon pagodas of Banyu Lake, is at night, when they both light up in gold and blue.
Liuhe 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.
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.
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
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.
Tianning Pagoda
Tianning Pagoda is the 13- story tallest pagoda in the world, standing at 504.6 feet.
Yellow Crane Pagoda
Yellow Crane Pagoda Known as “The First Scenery under Heaven”. It is one of the most popular towers south of the Yangtze River. It was 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.
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.
Sun and Moon Pagodas
Sun Pagoda, is the tallest copper pagoda in the world, 41 meters. And Moon Pagoda is 35 meters tall. The best time to visit the Sun and Moon pagodas of Banyu Lake, is at night, when they both light up in gold and blue.
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