Raiguang Pagoda and Hall of Four Merits

this is taken from a third pagoda in the garden


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Blog: Life in Suzhou
Date: July 20th 2006

We have been in Suzhou for a few days now. I have only really had one day of sightseeing. Please forgive the scattered nature of the description. I have familiarized myself withhistory of the area that gives a big picture of the history. On Tuesday, I went to the park that is next door to the hotel while Dave was at work. It is down the street and around the corner. On the way, I sto ... read more







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