Tianfeng Tower

Here in America we have a strange concept of what "history" is, or at least a strange time scale. Since our country has only been around 242 years, things going back that far seem really old. I can assure you there are paint flakes on this magnificent structure in China that are older than our oldest standing structure. This is Tianfeng Tower, and it's been standing for over 1300 years! This LEGO version of it by acgshow(G.S) is absolutely jaw dropping. Click through for many more pictures.

Old Chinese Building

When I lived in London I walked through Chinatown all the time, it was one of the routes of my regular commute. I found it appealing because it was always buzzing with it's own energy, and I remember thinking that if it was even infinitesimally close to what it was like to be in Shanghai or Beijing, those places must be intense. But it also had a very paradoxical tranquil side that I really can't explain, how could it be hopping and zen at the same time? And that's sort of the vibe I get from this wonderful MOC by builder HCK_1974. It is at once busy, and relaxed, and so very appealing.