Porcelain Tower Of Nanjing

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Traveling to The Porcelain Tower (or Porcelain Pagoda) of Nanjing which is also known as Bao’ensi by the Chinese people (meaning “Temple of Gratitude” ) is a historical site does not exist now. This amazing Porcelain Pagoda tower functioned as a center of pilgrimage is among world wonders. Located on the south bank of the Yangtze in Nanjing, the ancient capital of China. The porcelain tower of Nanking was the largest building in China at the time of its construction only a few Chinese pagodas surpass its height, such as Liaodi Pagoda of 11th century in Hebei or the non-existent 330 ft tall of 7th century in Chang’an. The tower was existed up to the middle of the 19th century. Now traveling to the site only remnants are seen. Each brick was made out of superior quality brilliant white porcelain interlaid with colored stones, Every block in the tower was dried out in the blazing sun during the day , that would shine in sunlight, and by night it was illuminated by 140 lamps were hung to dry them out and to illuminate the pictures (imprinted by glazes and stoneware) of flowers, animals and , landscapes during nights. The nanjing confucius temple was also decorated with numerous Buddhist images. The porcelain walls were decorated with beautiful artwork of nature. A spiral staircase led from the 8th floor up to the roof. A large spire came from the eighth story all the way up to the roof.The top of the roof was marked by a golden sphere. It is believed that the spiral staircase had 140 steps that matched with the number of the lamps that illuminated the outer wall.

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