March 17 is more than just another date on the calendar; it marks a significant moment in history that shaped the dynamics of empires. This article delves into the historical relevance of March 17, ...

Built during the Liao Dynasty (916-1125) and later restored, the pagoda has withstood severe earthquakes and political turbulence for nearly a millennium. It has five visible stories and four ...

The pagoda itself functions as a temple, making it a “vertical monastery” — or, as its name suggests, “The Palace of Buddha.” ...

Temple fairs are a Beijing custom that dates back to the Liao Dynasty. In the Yuan Dynasty, the bustling temple fair in Chenghuangmiao (Temple of the City God) Street -- present-day Chengfang ...

Located outside Guang'anmen in Beijing, it is one of the earliest tall buildings in the ancient capital, a valuable memento of the Liao Dynasty. Construction of the pagoda is estimated to have ...

The Jurchen Jin rose to power amid rebellions against the region's Liao dynasty in the 12th century and fell to invading Mongols in the 13th century. They were also the ancestors of the Manchus ...