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The '''Pazhou Pagoda''', |
The '''Pazhou Pagoda''', also known as the '''Whampoa Pagoda''', is an ancient [[Chinese pagoda]] on [[Pazhou Island]] in [[Haizhu District]], [[Guangzhou]], the capital of [[China]]'s [[Guangdong]] [[provinces of China|Province]].<ref name="pz">{{cite web|url=http://www.gz2010.cn/09/1104/16/5N9O5B0Q0078023A.html|title=Pazhou Pagoda|date=2009-11-04|work=Source: gz.gov.cn }}</ref> |
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== History == |
== History == |
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The Pazhou Pagoda, also known as the Whampoa Pagoda, is an ancient Chinese pagoda on Pazhou Island in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, the capital of China's Guangdong Province.[1]
History
The Whampoa Pagoda initiated work in 1597 and it was completely built in 1600.[1] The pagoda is situated on a knoll at the south bank of Pearl River. Although it was built as a Buddhist landmark, it was also a useful navigation point for merchant ships travelling to Guangzhou.[1][2][3]
Architecture
It is an octagonal tower with 9 main sections and 17 sub sections.[4] The tower stands at about 59 meters (194 ft) and has a diameter at the base of 12.7 meters (42 ft).[4] It covers a total area of 111 square metres.[4][5]
As similar functions to Chigang Pagoda, it was built for Fengshui and allow safe navigation of merchant ships travelling along the Pearl River towards Guangzhou.[4]
Gallery
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Whampoa Pagoda, 1853 -
Whampoa from Dane's Island (Changzhou), c. 1850
References
- ^ a b c "Pazhou Pagoda". Source: gz.gov.cn. 2009-11-04.
- ^ "Ancient Architecture of Guangzhou: Pagodas". www.newsgd.com. 2003-05-29.
- ^ "琶洲塔简介".
- ^ a b c d China Travel. "Pazhou Tower".
- ^ "琶洲塔".
23°06′06″N 113°22′13″E / 23.10176°N 113.37027°E
External links
Media related to Whampoa Pagoda at Wikimedia Commons