【Exploring the Mysteries of Hongtong, Shanxi: A Journey to the Bixia Holy Mother Palace】
by Bella~Ward
Sep 8, 2024
The Feihong Pagoda is truly magnificent! Standing beneath it is absolutely breathtaking!
Located within the Guangsheng Temple scenic area in Hongtong County
As a masterpiece among China's glazed pagodas
Every shot looks like a cinematic masterpiece 📸
🌈 Legends of Feihong Pagoda:
✔ Originally built during the Eastern Han Dynasty
✔ Its predecessor was the miraculous Ashoka Pagoda
✔ The current structure was built between 1515 and 1527 during the Ming Dynasty
✔ The reconstruction took a full 12 years!
✨ In-Depth Pagoda Analysis:
Shape: Octagonal, 13-story pavilion-style
Height: 47.31 meters (the tallest multicolored glazed pagoda in the world!)
Material: Entirely built with blue bricks
Decoration: Adorned with vibrant yellow, green, blue, and other colored glazed tiles
Details: Exquisite carvings of buildings, shrines, Buddhas, and bodhisattvas
🏯 Must-See Highlights:
✅ The first, second, and third floors are the most exquisite
Filming location for the 1986 "Journey to the West" episode "Sweeping the Pagoda to Solve a Mystery"
🎫 Practical Info:
Scenic area combo ticket: ¥90/person
Includes round-trip shuttle service
Address: Guangsheng Temple Town, Hongtong County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province
Post by COHEN SHARP | Jul 9, 2025

















