"Leaning" Pagoda at Chongsheng Temple in Dali (Yunnan, China)
N 25° 42.465 E 100° 08.731
47R E 614927 N 2843818
Quick Description: One of the famous Three Pagodas at Chongsheng Temple in Dali (Yunnan province in South-West China) is thanks to architect's mistake considerably inclined...
Location: China
Date Posted: 6/11/2009 2:20:23 PM
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Long Description:
The Three Pagodas are an ensemble of
three independent pagodas, built in 9 and 10th century, arranged on
the corners of a symmetric triangle. The main (69.6 m tall) Qianxun
pagoda is encompassed by two lower (42 m tall) pagodas. One of
these two sibling pagodas is thanks to ancient architect's mistake
slightly inclined. The inclination is close to 5° angle and is the
result to inadequate strength of pagoda's foundation.
Three pagodas with Chongsheng Temple
in Dali are symbol of the history of Dali City, and a record of the
development of Buddhism in the area.