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Yunyan Temple, Buddhist temple in Suzhou, China

The Yunyan Temple features an octagonal seven-story brick pagoda with a height of 47.7 meters and a slight tilt of 2.34 meters at its summit.

Originally established as a villa during the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the site transformed into a Buddhist temple, with the current pagoda construction dating between 959 and 961.

The temple complex stands as a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level, representing traditional Buddhist architectural practices in ancient China.

The temple grounds include a dedicated showroom constructed in 1988, allowing visitors to learn about the pagoda's structural details and preservation efforts.

The pagoda has endured seven fire incidents throughout its history and underwent extensive repairs between 1981 and 1986 to stabilize its increasingly tilting structure.

GPS coordinates: 31.91139,104.80800

Latest update: April 1, 2025 23:09

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