19/26.- Hangzhou, Leifeng Pagoda, decorated walls

The walls of the Pagoda have been exquisitely decorated with statues and murals. In the picture you can see some of the wooden statues that adorn the top floor. They depict Buddhist scenes.

Another pagoda you should not miss when visiting Hangzhou is the 6 Harmonies Pagoda, on Yuelun Hill on the north bank of the Qiantang River. This pagoda, which was named after the six Buddhist harmonies (heaven, earth, north, south, east, and west), was first built in 970 AD. The Six Harmonies Pagoda is an ancient Chinese architectural masterpiece.

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