Research on the Geomantic Structure Kuishan Pagoda of the Ming Dynasty in Xuzhou.

This paper introduced the origin of the Kuishan Pagoda and its role in "increasing architectural achievements and reinforcing scenic sights" of Xuzhou from the perspective of the city's Fengshui (geomancy). The round base of the pagoda was 16.7 meters in diameter. The octagonal pagoda had seven stories, with a height of 67 meters. Each story had 4 doors that face each other in pairs. From the second to the seventh story, the pagoda was decorated with brick-carved waist eaves, cornices, rafters, upward angles and tile ranges, which were rigorously and strictly designed and distributed. The outward-pointing waist eaves were narrow and short and boast exquisite shapes. The top of the pagoda pointed skywards and was decorated with interlayered metal wheels. The pagoda top with metal wheels appeared magnifi cent and demonstrated exquisite craftsmanship, adding a particularly imposing atmosphere to the pagoda. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]