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Does China have such a large pagoda?

The upper part of the pagoda at the Great Buddha Temple was destroyed by an earthquake, but the volume of the base is still quite astonishing. I can't think of any place in our country that has a pagoda of such a large size. The Liao Pagoda? It's not that big either. Among the six large elephants, the only genuine one has lost its trunk and ears, which looks somewhat comical. There is a small museum. All these cabinets are for storing scriptures. But the most conspicuous is undoubtedly the city pillar at the entrance, which is said to be the sacred protective pillar of Chiang Mai, erected by the king who founded the city in 1296. Women are not allowed to enter this small hall, for fear of undermining the efficacy of the sacred pillar and causing 'social instability' (original words). There are many murals inside the small hall.
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Posted: Mar 3, 2024
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