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: a tower in eastern Asia usually with roofs curving upward at the division of each of several stories and erected as a temple or memorial
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Its nickname is Motor City, after all. Saigon, Vietnam
WHY GO NOW: Much has been written about the hypnotic chaos of Saigon’s streets, and the contrasts between its rising skyline and ancient pagodas.
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Jd Shadel, Them, 2 July 2024
Its orange pagodas can be seen in the distance from many trails in the area, but only one path leads right to it.
—Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
At once futuristic and deeply rooted in the past, Tokyo showcases glimmering skyscrapers alongside ancient pagodas, giant megamalls, and tiny artisan shops that honor centuries-old traditions.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
Others are reading:IMS says TikToker should not have gotten access to pagoda after Indy 500.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 29 May 2024
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Jd Shadel, Them, 2 July 2024
Its orange pagodas can be seen in the distance from many trails in the area, but only one path leads right to it.
—Laura Randall, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2024
At once futuristic and deeply rooted in the past, Tokyo showcases glimmering skyscrapers alongside ancient pagodas, giant megamalls, and tiny artisan shops that honor centuries-old traditions.
—Lindsay Cohn, Travel + Leisure, 19 June 2024
Others are reading:IMS says TikToker should not have gotten access to pagoda after Indy 500.
—Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 29 May 2024
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“Pagoda.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pagoda. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.
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pagoda
noun
pa·go·da
pə-ˈgōd-ə 
: a tower in eastern Asia of several stories erected as a temple or memorial
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