what. stamp with lighthouse
where. Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
remarks. The pagoda was originally built as a Buddhist place of worship to pray for the calming of the tidal bore of the Qiantang River. It was also used as a lighthouse.
issue information. 1 value of set of 4 stamps, issued to commemorate ancient Chinese pagodas.
note. Mandarin Chinese for lighthouse: 灯塔 (simplified script; dēngtǎ), 燈塔 (traditional script; dēngtǎ)
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