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2023.05.12 11:16 GMT+8

Xiaoyan Pagoda marks advent of Buddhism in China

Updated 2023.05.12 11:16 GMT+8
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A view of the Xiaoyan Pagoda in Xian, Shaanxi. /CFP

A view of the Xiaoyan Pagoda in Xian, Shaanxi. /CFP

A view of the Xiaoyan Pagoda in Xian, Shaanxi. /CFP

A view of the Xiaoyan Pagoda in Xian, Shaanxi. /CFP

The Xiaoyan Pagoda is located on the central axis of Jianfu Temple in Xian, northwest China's Shaanxi. As a national scenic spot and UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Buddhist pagoda has survived since the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Made of brick and featuring 15 steps, it is considered a precious architectural relic. It was built shortly after Buddhism was introduced to China and integrated with the culture of the Han people.

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