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This is one of many such Pagodas erected in the neighbourhood of Pekin, and that resemble each other very closely, the base of these Columns are built of white marble very elaborately carved, and all bearing an impress of the same idolatrous worship.

As our photograph plainly indicates these structures are very much neglected, and are fast crumbling into decay: As we approach the Capital from Tung-chow these commanding's towers are discernable a considerable distance off and are well calculated to improve the landscape.