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The Renshou Pagoda is the western stone pagoda at Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou, Fujian Province, China, forming a pair with the eastern Zhenguo Pagoda. It is an octagonal, five-story Buddhist pagoda associated with the Song dynasty rebuilding history of the temple, including reconstruction during the thirteenth century. Carved reliefs and inscriptions on the pagoda reflect the religious and artistic traditions of medieval Quanzhou.
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Where is the Renshou Pagoda?
The Renshou Pagoda is at Kaiyuan Temple in Quanzhou, China. It is one of the historic stone pagodas associated with the temple complex.
How many stories does the Renshou Pagoda have?
The Renshou Pagoda is a five-story stone tower. Its compact vertical design is characteristic of the historic pagodas at Quanzhou's Kaiyuan Temple.
When was the Renshou Pagoda reconstructed?
The Renshou Pagoda was reconstructed in 1228. That date refers to the rebuilding of the five-story stone tower, not to a modern restoration.
What is the twin pagoda of the Renshou Pagoda?
The Renshou Pagoda is the historic twin of the Zhenguo Pagoda at Kaiyuan Temple. Both towers are located in the Quanzhou temple complex.
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