Twin Jewels of Guilin: The Sun and Moon Pagodas

#springitinerary The Sun and Moon Pagodas built in the 1990s, the towers reflect a blend of modern engineering and traditional Buddhist architecture. The Sun represents masculinity (yang), and the Moon represents femininity (yin), following traditional Chinese philosophy. Sun Pagoda (日塔 / Sun Tower): Height: About 41 meters (135 feet) Material: Constructed of bronze, making it the tallest bronze pagoda in the world. Stories: 9 stories Contains an elevator — rare for a pagoda. Moon Pagoda (月塔 / Moon Tower): Height: About 35 meters (115 feet) Material: Made of glazed tile Stories: 7 stories