All these architectural forms were recorded in early documents of Chinese history. Pagodas, however, appeared relatively late in China. A Chinese term for pagoda did not exist until the first century.
The construction of pagodas was such a superb integration of foreign and traditional Chinese architectural styles by ancient Chinese architects that it has won respect and admiration all over the ...
NARA--Yakushiji temple here will open its renowned East Pagoda to the public for the first time in more than a decade, from March 1 until June 30, as its restoration work finally finishes.
The Vista Chinesa in Tijuca National Park, which was built in the early 1900s, is a Chinese-style pagoda-like structure offering breathtaking views of the city and standing as a permanent homage ...
NARA—The famed five-story pagoda at Kofukuji temple here will soon be hidden from public view for years as the city’s landmark undergoes a major renovation. Construction to erect steel ...