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2024.05.24 16:04 GMT+8

Huata Pagoda, one of the most exquisite ancient pagodas in China

Updated 2024.05.24 16:04 GMT+8
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The Huata Pagoda at the Guanghui Temple of Zhengding, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province is seen on May 23, 2024. /IC

The Huata Pagoda at the Guanghui Temple of Zhengding, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province is seen up close on May 23, 2024. /IC

The Huata Pagoda at the Guanghui Temple of Zhengding, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province is seen up close on May 23, 2024. /IC

The Huata Pagoda at the Guanghui Temple of Zhengding, Shijiazhuang City, Hebei Province is seen from a distance on May 23, 2024. /IC

At the Guanghui Temple of Zhengding stands the Huata Pagoda, celebrated as one of China's most exquisite ancient pagodas. Revered by the renowned Chinese architect Liang Sicheng as a "unique specimen in the country," this octagonal brick-carved tower, with its intricate design resembling a wooden structured pavilion, comprises four tiers, including a main tower and auxiliary small towers.

Liang Sicheng hailed Zhengding County in Shijiazhuang, Hebei Province, as a testament to over 1,600 years of urban development, earning it the distinction of being a treasure trove of ancient Chinese architectural artistry. Described as a "condensed version of half of China's architectural history," Zhengding stands as a remarkable showcase of China's rich cultural heritage.

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