#asian architecture

[lotusinjadewell]

Huế, Vietnam. Credit to Kelvin Long.

[evilsment]

🌞 Sun and Moon Pagodas | 日月双塔 🌚

Originally built in Guilin, Guangxi during the Tang dynasty (618-917) the pagodas were reconstructed in 2001.

[madeleineengland]

The Sun and Moon Pagodas in Guilin, China (photo by Nathan Ackley)

Sun & Moon Twin Pagodas are one of the greatest attractions in Guilin, situated in Shanhu (Shan Lake).

The word sun and moon in Chinese character written together meant brightness. They are also known as Gold and Silver Pagodas because of their colors at night. They stand next to each other reflecting the beauty of each other.

Originally built in Guilin's moat during the Tang dynasty, these tiered towers were reconstructed in 2001 and now they are a tourist site combining culture, art, religion, and architecture, technology, and natural landscape.

The "Sun" Pagoda is constructed with copper; it has 9 floors and reaches a height of 41 metres. The "Moon" Pagoda's construction is made of marble; it has 7 floors and measuring 35 meters high. The two pagodas are connected via a tunnel at the bottom of the lake.

From the Moon Pagoda to the Sun Pagoda, there is a 10-meter glass tunnel that links the two under water. When walking through the tunnel, one can see the fish above the head and on both sides.

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I N D I A

[ancientsstudies]

Heartbeat of the World.

[yiska-h]

Yubaba’s house - Spirited Away - Hayao Miyazaki (2001)

[khudrang]

Kuber Bhandari Temple, India

[pastelcheckereddreams]

Dug out my large sketchbook, found some more marker practice sketches! I love the waterside scene in the first photo. I think I'll redraw it 🤔

[le-reseda]

[meowtifullycute]

Regal Reverie: Imperial Tokyo Palace!

[lotusinjadewell]

Thầy Pagoda, Hanoi. Credit to Blog của Rọt.

[evilsment]

🪴 Siheyuan | 四合院 🪴

Is a historical type of courtyard residence that is commonly found across China. Designs differ in every region. For example, in the northwest where dust storms are strong, the walls tend to be higher. In the South the houses are built with multiple stories. In the northeast the weather is cold so courtyards are broad and large to increase the exposure to sunlight, and there are more open rooms inside the walls.

[wgm-beautiful-world]

K A R B A L A

[aestrologist]

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[starsilversword-art]

Some landscape studies. Started out as a doodle. Maybe one of the locations Guiying visits?