Built in 652 to house the sutras and Buddha images brought to China by Buddhist traveler Xuanzang, the Great Wild Goose Pagoda overlooks the city of Xian in the northwestern province of Shaanxi, China.

The tower was built with bricks without the use of cement. Its characteristic façade was renovated during the Ming Dynasty and after the 1556 earthquake the building began to lean noticeably to the left. A musical fountain is erected in the North Square, where spectacular light and water shows are held regularly.

The Goose Pagoda (also known as the Great Goose Pagoda), a symbol of Xi'an's ancient Zen, has well-preserved ancient buildings and is a sacred place for Buddhists. It is located in the southern suburbs of Xi'an, about 4 km (2.5 miles) from the city center. Located in the Da Sien temple complex, the temple attracts many visitors with its Buddhist significance and simple yet attractive architecture. Giant Goose Pagoda is a major cultural heirloom national sanctuary and an AAAA tourist attraction. It was also listed as a World Heritage Site on June 22, 2014 along with other historic sites along the ancient Silk Road.

• Location: Xian, China

Built on the top of Snake Hill in Wuchang near Wuhan, the Yellow Crane Pagoda was a popular tourist attraction, especially among literati, during the Tang Dynasty, and many people wrote poems about it, and it became famous throughout China. It was believed that climbing the tower brings visitors closer to nature.

In 1985, it was demolished and relocated to create a bridge across the Changjiang River, the 12th in the building's 900-year history. Visitors can still climb to the summit today and enjoy beautiful views of Wuhan and the Yangtze River, even if they don't feel close to nature.

• Location : Wuhan, China

Situated on a small peninsula east of West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi. The 1500-year-old pagoda was recently voted the most beautiful pagoda in the world. The perimeter of Lakeside Pagoda is particularly attractive, and visitors light incense to burn several shrines within the complex. Watch out for the barley. It grew from a tree cut from the original tree where Buddha sat and attained enlightenment in Bogaya, India.

Tran Quoc Pagoda still has a fairly complete statuary system. It is noteworthy that among the Buddha statues in the pagoda, there are Samseongin and the ancestor monks of the pagoda. In particular, inside the pagoda is a statue of a Buddha entering nirvana, which people call a reclining Buddha.

Tran Quoc Pagoda also has many poems and parallel sentences praising the landscape by the kings and mandarins of the Nguyen dynasty. During the period of French rule, the Institute of the Ancient Far East carefully studied this ancient tower, previously considered the tenth historical building of the entire Indochina region. Ministry of Culture and Information.

• Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

The 57-meter-tall Governor's Temple in Kyoto is the tallest pagoda in Japan. Its elegant lines and beautiful furnishings make it a symbol of the city. Toji Pagoda is best seen in the fall when the leaves are in full bloom or in the spring when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

Built by Kobo Daishi in 826, there are four Buddha statues on the first floor, sometimes open to the public. However, most visitors are satisfied with the scenic walks and taking photos of the tower from different angles and beautiful locations.

• Location: Kyoto, Japan

Located in Cebu's exclusive Beverly Hills area, Cebu's Taoist Temples and Pagodas were built in 1972 by the city's large Chinese population. As a recent build, it has some interesting "features", including a concrete dragon with a colorful paint job on the front.

The Temple is open to believers and unbelievers alike. But to ask the priest to pray, you have to throw two pieces of wood into the air. You can contact the priest when both fall to the ground with the printed design facing up.

Note that the temple has a strict dress code and there are parts of the complex where you are not allowed to take photos.

• Location: Cebu Philippines

The famous tower of London's Kew Gardens was built during the height of the Chinoiserie craze in the 18th century and made a splash when it was completed in 1762. With a height of over 50 meters, many were convinced that it would fall.

Still standing after 255 years, these Georgian-era London artifacts continue to delight visitors. Kew Gardens is now restoring its 18th-century splendor, with the first ever painted after construction.
It is also planned to replace the four jerks that were lost in 1784. Rumor has it that they were whipped to pay off the prince regent's debt.

• London, UK

The Three Pagodas in the ancient city of Dali are one of the best-preserved Buddhist structures in China and have survived several man-made and natural disasters since Emperor Quan Fenyu built the middle pagoda in 840 AD.

Two other towers were built after 1st century and are 25 meters long. Together they abound in the swamps around the city, forming a symmetrical triangle designed to fend off dragons, according to legend. They have survived numerous earthquakes in the area and remain one of Dali's most popular tourist attractions.

• Location: Dali, China

Built in 1963 as a Peace Monument and easily reached by train from Tokyo, Fujiyoshida's Chureito Pagoda has a backdrop for one of the world's most amazing Mount Fuji.

Of course, Mt. Fuji is not always visible. However, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom or the leaves are turning autumn, the sight is truly breathtaking. Located in the heart of Arakurayama Sengen Park, the five-storied pagoda is ideally located. For the best view, climb the 400 steps just behind you.

• Location: Fujiyoshida, Japan

Built atop Mount Penn overlooking the town of Reading, Pennsylvania, the new Skyline Drive Pagoda was built in 1908 for $50,000. Built as a hotel and restaurant, it was supposed to become the center of a luxury resort. When it failed, it was donated to the city.

Today The Pagoda on Skyline Drive has a small cafe and gift shop and has become a symbol of the city. It is listed in the US National Register of Historic Places. Here is a little-known fact. A gigantic bell, cast in Japan in 1739, hangs from the top floor inscribed with end-time prophecies.

• Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Although this 1,671-foot tower in Taipei isn't technically a pagoda, its iconic design is inspired by the pagoda. It is designed to withstand an earthquake that occurs once every 2500 years with an extension of the eight tiers, the auspicious number of Buddhism.

Built in 2004, it was the tallest building in the world until it was swept away by Dubai's Burj Khalifiya in 2009. The 101st floor is still unusually high, and a visit to the outdoor observation deck on the 91st floor will confirm that it has definitely achieved the goal of all towers: to connect the earth and the sky.

• Location:Taipei, Taiwan