White Pagoda
there are really two pagodas located in Fozhou,
China, with one, the White Pagoda being called, Bai Tai and the
other, Black Pagoda is called Wu Ta. The white pagoda sits on
the western slope of Yu Hill, originally called Ding Guang Ta or
the Pagoda of Eternal Brightness, rising up about 12o feet, is
seven tiered and octagonal, and of course, white in color. It
was originally constructed in 905 AD. but collapsed in 1534
after being struck with lightning, then rebuilt in 1548 AD. It,
along with the nearby Tomb of Song Dynasty is a famous
destination in the city. The Black rests on the southern slope
of the Black Hill and is only 95 feet high, as well as being
seven tiered and octagonal. It was built in 944 AD during the
Five Dynasties. From either pagoda, you will have a fantastic
panoramic view of the city and area surrounding it and they are
gorgeous when lighted with thousands of lanterns.
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