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View of the Tower of Buddhist Incense from the Summer Palace. Beijing, China. #138050168
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Tower of Buddhist Incense - a symbol of the Summer Palace and a magnificent example of classical Chinese architecture. The octagonal tower has four floors. Its total height is 36.44 meters, and the height of the stone base on which it stands is 20 meters. This tower is the center of attention in the Summer Palace landscape. The tower was built in 1750 by Emperor Qianlong