The body, or main part, of the pagoda, often used to enshrine a statue of Buddha, held to various styles of traditional Chinese architecture, unless the pagoda had a domed steeple. The base ...

construction of the pagoda began between 1403 and 1424 and was completed in 1474 during the Ming Dynasty. The purpose of building the pagodas was to house five gold statues of Buddha presented to ...

In 2012, the One Pillar Pagoda was recognized by the Asian Record Organization as ... adorned with golden statues and intricate carvings. The roof, crafted from terracotta tiles, is embellished ...