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2026.05.17 15:17 GMT+8

A wooden pagoda showcases love and craftsmanship

Updated 2026.05.17 15:17 GMT+8
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Visitors admire the Qing Dynasty golden nanmu pagoda at the Luoyang Museum in Henan Province. /CGTN

This exquisite pagoda reflects a son's love for his mother.

A close-up shows the Buddhist niches and gilded Buddhas of the golden nanmu pagoda at the Luoyang Museum in Henan Province. /CGTN

A close-up shows the Buddhist niches and gilded Buddhas of the golden nanmu pagoda at the Luoyang Museum in Henan Province. /CGTN

The Qing Dynasty golden nanmu pagoda, one of the most treasured artifacts at the Luoyang Museum in Henan Province, was commissioned by Emperor Qianlong as a birthday tribute for the 70th birthday of his mother in 1761.

A close-up shows the Buddhist niches and gilded Buddhas of the golden nanmu pagoda at the Luoyang Museum in Henan Province. /CGTN

A close-up shows the base of the golden nanmu pagoda at the Luoyang Museum in Henan Province. /CGTN

Standing 6 meters tall and weighing 4 tons, the pagoda is crafted from precious golden nanmu wood and features a three-tiered octagonal design. Carved into the pagoda are 304 Buddhist niches, each enshrining a gilded Buddha, showcasing the extraordinary craftsmanship of traditional Chinese woodworking art.

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