Guojie Tower in Guanyin Temple
Guancaiyuan Upper Street, Xicheng District, Beijing, China
Description:
The Guojie Tower in the Guanyin Temple, according to historical records, was built under the Tang Dynasty Emperor Wude.
The construction of the tower is associated with the begging shaman Yuantong. It was originally called the Futushi Tower. During the Song Dynasty it was reconstructed and renamed the Guanyinshi Tower.
The tower has a hexagonal shape. Its height is twenty-seven meters. Some elements of the tower are destroyed, but in general it is well preserved and perfectly complements the architectural ensemble of the temple Guanyin.