At another site, the Youguo Temple, the Iron Pagoda had similar decorations around it. there is a misconception behind the tower because even though it is called an Iron Pagoda, it is not actually made from iron; it only resembles the appearance of iron. It was originally built of wood during the Song dynasty, but the current structure made of brick was reconstructed in 1044 after a fire. Most of us climbed the pagoda, thirteen stories tall, while ascending a very narrow and poorly lit staircase. However, I could get great aerial pictures of the surrounding grasslands and buildings. There were openings, or cut-outs, along the way where I could look out to see my progress while climbing the tower and also enter into in case another person was moving the in opposite direction as me.
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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Iron Pagoda in Kaifeng
At another site, the Youguo Temple, the Iron Pagoda had similar decorations around it. there is a misconception behind the tower because even though it is called an Iron Pagoda, it is not actually made from iron; it only resembles the appearance of iron. It was originally built of wood during the Song dynasty, but the current structure made of brick was reconstructed in 1044 after a fire. Most of us climbed the pagoda, thirteen stories tall, while ascending a very narrow and poorly lit staircase. However, I could get great aerial pictures of the surrounding grasslands and buildings. There were openings, or cut-outs, along the way where I could look out to see my progress while climbing the tower and also enter into in case another person was moving the in opposite direction as me.
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