White Dagoba on Qionghua Island

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The White Dagoba on Qionghua Island is a prominent Tibetan-style Buddhist stupa and iconic symbol of Beijing, standing atop an island in Beihai Park.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Buddhist stupa
landmark
religious monument
tourist attraction
architect Nepalese lama Anigar (Araniko) NERFINISHED
architecturalStyle Tibetan-style
associatedWith Tibetan Buddhism NERFINISHED
imperial Beijing
builtFor visit of the 5th Dalai Lama to Beijing
color white
commissionedBy Emperor Shunzhi of the Qing dynasty NERFINISHED
constructionStartDate 1651
country China
culturalRole symbol of ethnic and religious harmony in Qing China
dedicatedTo Buddha NERFINISHED
era Qing dynasty NERFINISHED
hasPart base platform
bronze canopy
conical spire
hemispherical body
niches for Buddhist scriptures
prayer wheel-like rings
relic chamber
height about 35 meters
heritageStatus Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level in China
inception 1651
locatedIn Beihai Park NERFINISHED
Beijing
China
Qionghua Island NERFINISHED
Xicheng District NERFINISHED
material brick
stone
white plaster
near Forbidden City NERFINISHED
Zhongnanhai NERFINISHED
partOf Beihai Park NERFINISHED
religion Buddhism
significance iconic symbol of Beijing
visual focal point of Beihai Park
symbolizes good fortune
peace
protection of the city
touristActivity climbing Qionghua Island to view the stupa
photography spot in Beihai Park
underwentRenovation major restoration in the 1970s
repaired after 1679 earthquake
repaired after 1976 Tangshan earthquake
restoration in early 21st century
viewpointFor panoramic views of central Beijing

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Beihai Park hasLandmark White Dagoba on Qionghua Island