Unfortunately, many "historic" buildings in China are not. They are not reconstructed but destroyed and cheaply rebuild in concrete and then painted. Be it historic pagodas, city walls, monuments, temples, etc. Quickly build it so that it looks old and then make money from tourism. Its a shame.
[Lived in China six years, traveled the country for another six months]
[Lived in China six years, traveled the country for another six months]