700-year-old Chinese pavilion withstands Yangtze River flood

An over 700-year-old pavilion has captured the imagination of Chinese citizens for withstanding the powerful floodwaters on the Yangtze River during the recent heavy rainfall. Over 300 rivers across 19 provincial-level regions have surpassed danger levels this year, and a dozen have seen their most severe floods in recent history, prompting concern for some historical sites located near major waterways. Described as "the first pavilion on Yangtze River," the ancient Guanyin Pavilion dates back to the Song Dynasty in the 13th century. Many were surprised to see it standing in the middle of the overflowing river after the recent flood.

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[catonpillow]

When you build for the ages.. Hope China always honors that tradition. A well build construction can withstand the test of time.

[genghisthegreat]

A venerable structure, exposed to such conditions previously, survives, and I'm glad to see it.

[huaweiY-xjyn]

The only god pavilion left in an ocean like!! Trembling, gosh !! This proven that Ancient Chinese are great builders 😀 and even in 21st century

[tmb]

This scene of the mighty river flooding the ancient Guanyin pavilion seems to be saying that Chinese culture has strong and deep roots and will endure through these turbulent times.

[ComedyLoverGirl]

It survived to be 700 years old for good reason!

[albertla]

I pray all historical site be preserve and save from the flood... may the flood be gone.

[thndrngest]

Her divine name is literally translates to : to observe sound. These images are glimpses of the true resiliency of the Chinese people

[gofar]

there are long ago stories of some naughty boys who mocked the wind... in return, lightning struck in front of them... they got scared out of their wits & cried begging forgiveness ... IT IS NOT HEALTHY TO MOCK ON NATURE's RAGING DISASTERS... express sincere respect instead... like joy to see how families are saved, joy on seeing a pavilion left standing... to see hope of tommorrow...

[klenzyy]

Back then when Made In China stood for Quality

[brelyre]

Every other building this one like nope I'm stand my ground

[samiullah]

From 700 years water never reached this point. Amazing 2020...

[mr.nathang]

I heard indias talk of karma on China... 50 dead in India with floods

[teongbengang]

This pavilion in rough waters shows that China will be strong for a long time.

[Tony]

Back when they actually had standards. They did build the Great Wall after all.

[yabbo]

Back when China could actually make something that lasts.
They can no longer do that . Made in China now is just something that will break.

[Robert-ohfn]

700 years ago in China..work quality as people more honest than today

[hakapelika]

Pagoda includes God... It will be safe.

[jamesgathings]

Amazing, A 700 hundred year old structure that has running water ?

[brianszymanski]

The rains are not over . Just the beginning of the monsoon season. Good luck.

[qxezwcs]

There was a time when Chinese people are the builders of timeless structures and the most ingenious inventions of all.. it will come again when the great awakening of the dragon comes.