It was the strongest earthquake to hit Myanmar in more than a century, according to the United States Geological Survey. | ...
A catastrophic 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread destruction and a soaring death ...
Located over 100 km from Hanoi, Co Le Pagoda in Nam Dinh is a unique Buddhist site featuring a blend of Eastern and Western ...
A pagoda is ideally a tiered tower with multiple eaves which attract lightning strikes because of its height. It is also a resting place for those tired souls in want of some shelter. There's yet ...
After the temple was destroyed by fire and rebuilt five times, the current tower was erected in 1426 during the Muromachi Period (1336-1573). The pagoda seen from nearby Sarusawaike pond is ...
Uncover the timeless beauty of But Thap Pagoda, home to Vietnam’s finest wooden sculptures and centuries-old artifacts.
The authorities said that thousands of buildings had been damaged, including about 150 mosques and pagodas.
Once the tower reopens to the public, visitors can see the central column and other parts from the door of the first tier. Admission to the East Pagoda between March and June is 1,100 yen ($10.50 ...
Since Dingzhou was a strategic point on the border between the Song and the Liao, the pagoda was named Liaodi (Watching for the Enemy) Tower. In fact, the original purpose for building the pagoda ...