The Chinese pavilion and Japanese pagoda at Laeken Royal Palace in a northern suburb of Brussels, capital of Belgium, Nov 9, 2013. The architectural treasures are symbols of oriental culture and have gone through years of wear and tear. The Royal Museums of Art and History in Belgium recently announced that the pavilion and pagoda will be closed to visitors for maintenance. [Photo/Xinhua]

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