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Angkor Wat in Hainan

[Southern Tiannan Masterpiece: Little Angkor, Hainan] [Cute][Cute] Angkor Wat, Hainan: In Meilang Village, Jinjiang Town, Chengmai, Haikou, stands a pair of ancient, mysterious, and exquisite twin towers comparable to Angkor Wat, full of the beauty of the collision and fusion of Southeast Asian Buddhism and Central Plains culture. This is the Meilang Twin Towers. [Cute][Cute]Tiannan Jiegu: This twin tower is the oldest and most beautifully shaped ancient tower building in Hainan! The twin towers are built of volcanic stone, using a unique mortise and tenon joint method. The overall shape is harmonious and beautiful, with high artistic value. They have a history of 800 years. [Cute][Cute] Deep connection with Buddhism: It was built by Chen Daoxu, a Buddhist in Song Dynasty, in memory of his two daughters. The hexagonal tower is the elder sister tower, and the quadrilateral tower is the younger sister tower. Therefore, it is also called Meilang Sister Tower. [Cute][Cute]These twin sister towers are unique among ancient Chinese towers in terms of architectural style, craftsmanship, and cultural expression. Friends who are interested in ancient buildings should definitely not miss it!
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Posted: Jan 18, 2025
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