the twin pagodas of kaiyuan temple -k8凯发百家乐

the twin pagodas of kaiyuan temple are located inside kaiyuan temple at no. 176 west street, licheng district, quanzhou, fujian province. the east and west pagodas are the tallest and largest pair of stone pagodas in china.

built during the southern song dynasty, the twin pagodas show clear features of traditional song-style architecture. they are famous for combining architecture, painting, carving, and religious culture. the relief carvings on the pagodas are highly detailed and rich in meaning, and are rarely seen on other ancient stone pagodas in china. the figures follow the realistic style of the song dynasty, showing lively expressions and elegant forms. they not only highlight the superb stone-carving skills of southern fujian, but also reflect its colorful culture.