The original Pavilion of Prince Teng was first built in 653 in the Tang Dynasty (618-907). It was rebuilt during the reign of the Ming emperor Jingtai (1450-1456) outside Zhangjiang Gate. After the Qing Dynasty it was destroyed and reconstructed again. In 1926, a fire set by the Northern Warlords (1912-1927) again burnt it down. Reconstruction of the pavilion began in 1983, and was completed in six years later. Occupying an area of 43,000 square meters, the main structure of the pavilion covers 13,000 square meters. With double eaves, the pavilion boasts nine stories, with a height of 57.5 meters. [Globaltimes.cn]