Pazhou Pagoda, Buddhist pagoda in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China.
Description
Pazhou Pagoda is an octagonal tower with seventeen floors rising 50 meters (164 feet) above the southern bank of the Pearl River. The structure covers approximately 111 square meters (1,195 square feet) and defines the island's waterfront with its distinctive form.
History
The tower was built between 1597 and 1600 and served merchant ships as a navigation reference on their journey to Guangzhou port. It marked an important landmark for river traffic during the late Ming Dynasty period.
Culture
The pagoda occupies the former site of Haitang Temple and reflects traditional Chinese building principles through its blue-brick construction. The design and structure follow classical rules that have guided Chinese architecture for centuries.
Practical
The structure sits on Pazhou Island and is easily reached from the waterfront promenade. Visitors can view it from the outside and enjoy perspectives from the water or nearby walking paths.
Did you know?
The tower's interior contains seventeen floors while its exterior visually displays only nine stories. This discrepancy arose from how the structure was originally designed and constructed.
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