Claim: Pazhou Pagoda, built for Buddha as well as for the citizen’s safe travels, is an octagonal tower that covers a total area of 111 square meters.
Evidence: Although it was built as a Buddhist landmark, it was also a useful navigation point for merchant ships traveling to Guangzhou. It is an octagonal tower with 9 main sections and 17 sub sections. It covers a total area of 111 square meters.