Beijing, China

Tianning Temple

Tianning Temple, Beijing

A soaring brick pagoda from the Liao dynasty, raised around 1119, dominates this temple. Standing roughly 57.8 meters tall on an octagonal plan with thirteen dense eaves, it is among Beijing's oldest and most elegant surviving structures.

What the app adds

Roots Earth has a longer story for Tianning Temple, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Location

Coordinates: 39.8937, 116.34

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