Tiger Hill pagoda

Tiger hill Pagoda in Suzhou,China, was built around 10th century.Pagoda is a type of tower common in the Far East.It usually functions as a Buddhist temple or memorial.First constructed of masonry during the song period,especially in northern China,pagodas were often decorated with complex latticework.Although the Song architect preferred height to breadth,evidence exists that large,low buildings were also built.Such structures often had courtyards,balconies, and large main halls, all features that would become increasingly popular in the Yuan and Ming periods.The Tiger Hill Pagoda is 47.5m(155.8ft) high.