Jingyang Chongwen Pagoda | The tallest ancient brick pagoda in China

|The tallest ancient brick pagoda in China. Jingyang Chongwen Pagoda, the tallest ancient brick pagoda in China, stands proudly in Jingyang County (now part of Jinghe New City, Xixian New Area). It was built in the 19th year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1591 AD), with a total height of 87.218 meters. The 13-story pagoda bears the weight of history. The pagoda was built by Li Shida, then Minister of Personnel, to encourage students in various counties to study hard. It was officially announced as a national key cultural relic protection unit in 2001.

There are brick stairs inside the pagoda, and you can climb to the top to overlook the view. Each floor is dedicated to a Buddha statue. The Buddha statues on the lower floors are solemn and large, while those on the upper floors are smaller and more delicate. On the 13th floor, there are two metal Buddha statues, which are exquisitely shaped and crafted, and are breathtaking.

After visiting Chongwen Pagoda, you can go to Tongde Building to taste the specialties.

Post by M. Christopher 24 | Dec 19, 2024