- A
paifang, also
known as a pailou, is a
traditional style of
Chinese architecture,
often used in arch or
gateway structures. The word
paifang (Chinese:...
- to the
Indian Torana from
which it is derived. The word
paifang (Chinese: 牌坊; pinyin:
páifāng) was
originally a
collective term for the top two levels...
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across Asia
specially where Buddhism was
transmitted from India;
Chinese paifang gateways ****anese
torii gateways,
Korean hongsalmun gateway, and Sao Ching...
- Some
paifang can be made of wood,
masonry or
steel and may
incorporate an
elaborate or
simple design.
Chinatown landmarks Entrance to
Sydney Paifang in...
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Paifang **** and
Manchu Ethnic Township (Chinese: 牌坊回族满族乡) is an
ethnic township in
Feidong County, Hefei, An****, China.
Paifang was
established in 1994...
- the
Indian subcontinent,
Southeast Asia and
parts of East Asia.
Chinese paifang gateways, ****anese
torii gateways,
Korean Hongsalmun gateways, and Thai...
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demolished due to the
temple had
fallen into a
great state of disrepair. A
paifang built of
white marble in the
front of the temple. A
stupa is the oldest...
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between Grote and
Gouger streets in the
Adelaide city centre. Two
large Paifang,
which were
erected by the city council, are
guarded by the
Chinese guardian...
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Friendship Archway is a
paifang installed at Chinatown, Washington, D.C.,
United States. It is one of the
largest ceremonial arches outside of China....
- The area is also
notable for its Chinese-style architecture; with the
paifang on
Nelson Street being the largest, multiple-span arch of its kind outside...
