Expressive You: [FunOnTheNet] 7 Most Gorgeous Pagodas in China

 7 Most Gorgeous Pagodas in China    
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. Let's take a  look at 06 more and most amazing pagodas in China today after the break...
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.

 
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.
 
 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.
 
 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.
 
 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.
 
 01 Sun and Moon Pagodas
 Sun  and Moon pagodas are one of the most popular attractions of  Guilin,located on Banyu Lake. 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.