Pagoda of Fogong Temple
- Chinese name: 佛宫寺释迦塔 Sakyamuni Tower
- Foreign name: Pagoda of Fogong Temple
- Location: Northwest corner of Ying County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province
- Climatic conditions: temperate continental climate
- Opening hours: all year round 08:30-18:00
- Attraction level: AAAA level
- Ticket price: 60 yuan / person
- Best time to travel: April-October
- Suggested play time: 2 hours
- Suitable play season: all seasons
Pagoda of Fogong Temple
Fogong Temple which is renowned for its impressive wooden pagoda, which is the oldest and tallest existing wooden structure in China.
The Fogong Temple was built during the Liao Dynasty (907-1125), and the construction of the wooden pagoda began in the year 1056.
Highlight:
- The wooden pagoda at Fogong Temple is a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture.The pagoda was built entirely of wood, without the use of any nails or iron bars.
- The structure stands at a height of 67.31 meters, with a diameter of 30.27 meters at the base, and 10.7 meters at the top.
- It is supported by 54 huge pillars and has a unique architectural design with a large central column, which is believed to provide extra stability in case of earthquakes.
- The pagoda is also famous for its exquisite wood carvings, which depict scenes from Buddhist stories and Chinese legends.
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