Nanta, the South Stupa of Shenyang, stands as a serene and vigilant sentinel, its whitewashed form a stark emblem of spiritual guardianship. Conceived by the first Qing emperor, Huang Taiji, its construction was an act of imperial policy and personal devotion. Construction began in 1643 and was completed in 1645, an integral part of Shengjing's spiritual fortification.

Built according to an imperial mandate inscribed on a stele, the directive called for the establishment of "grand and solemn temples" at the four cardinal points outside the city walls, a city-planning mandala designed to "spread love and bring peace to the public. It serves as a protected historical monument, now centered within Nanta Park.

Its form is a clear departure from the multi-eaved stupas of earlier dynasties. It belongs to the Tibetan Buddhist tradition—a "lamaist stupa." Its most striking feature is its unique shape. This style is characterized by a distinct evolution from a square base to a bulbous body, culminating in a multi-tier conical spire.

This architectural symmetry was a deliberate echo of the ideal Buddhist cosmology. This was not merely an artistic choice but a profound architectural statement. The South Stupa, along with its northern counterpart, is considered the best preserved of the four. Its luminous white color is deeply symbolic, representing purity and compassion within the Tibetan Buddhist canon.