What merits special attention is the so-called palace pagoda system mentioned in the book. "Palace'' here means the traditional style of Chinese palaces. Pagodas were not related to palaces until ...

The Songyue Temple Pagoda is the oldest extant large pagoda in China. Its structure and style are consummate among ancient pagodas. It was constructed in 520 during the Northern Dynasties.

Its unique appearance, resembling one pagoda stacked upon another, is considered a rare architectural style. The Pungmadong reflects influences from Yuan Dynasty China and is praised for its ...