Buddhism made its way to China during the Han Dynasty. Originally, from India, this philosophy entered through the Silk Road with its sacred texts, art and ritual architecture. The pagoda has its origin in the Indian stupa, a semihemispherical structure on a circular base that contains the relics of Buddha. In China, it took on a new shape with a square base standing as a multi-level building and projecting in four directions; North, South, East, West. This is an example of how the ancient Chinese civilization began to shape the new religion in its own way.
A pagoda is an important place for Buddhists as it represents the spiritual transcendence and enlightenment of Buddha, called Siddharta Gautama or Shakyamuni.