12K views · 628 shares | Traditional ancient architecture, pagoda | Billion video | Facebook

The Shaolin Pagoda Forest is a place where ancient monks' legacies are honored and history is carved in stone. Part of the "Center of Heaven and Earth" World Heritage site in Dengfeng, Henan Province, it contains 248 Buddhist pagodas, the oldest dating back 1,400 years to the Tang Dynasty. More than just the largest group of pagodas in China, it's also the most complete timeline of monastic architecture. Each stone and brick structure reveals the skill of ancient artisans – carvings, calligraphy

37K views · 877 reactions | Behold the newly restored Kew Pagoda. The dragons that once adorned this 18th century building were lost for over 200 years... now they’re back!  Discover the Pagoda’s history and climb the 253 steps to the top for stunning views over London. Plan your visit today bit.ly/Kew-Pagoda | Historic Royal Palaces | Facebook

10K views · 476 reactions | The pagoda was built in 1056, during the Liao Dynasty (907-1125), which was founded by the nomadic Khitan and ruled the northern part of China. It's the world's oldest and tallest wooden structure, around 66 meters high, equal to a 23-story building today. Read more: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2021-05-03/World-s-tallest-wooden-pagoda-faces-repair-difficulty-ZXWygRFN72/index.html | CGTN | Facebook