It turns out that Shanxi Province has another eye-catching glazed pagoda besides the Feihong Pagoda.

The first time I saw the Glazed Hanging Pavilion Pagoda at Haihui Temple, I was captivated by its exquisite glazed decorations. Although I had previously been amazed by the Feihong Pagoda at Guangsheng Temple in Hongtong County, the two pagodas each have their own unique charm.

Standing on the stone path, you can see the Glazed Hanging Pavilion Pagoda and the Sarira Pagoda standing side by side, one tall and one short, from a distance. They accompany each other, quietly observing the changing seasons and the blooming and falling of flowers.

The construction of this Glazed Hanging Pavilion Pagoda dates back to the 40th year of the Jiajing reign in the Ming Dynasty. The pagoda has an octagonal shape with thirteen tiers and stands approximately 40 meters tall. A flat terrace was built at the tenth tier and is supported by eight groups of eaves pillars. From afar, it looks like a pavilion in the air. This tier also incorporates many glazed decorative components and is praised by experts and scholars as a "classic representative of Chinese pavilion-style pagodas."

It is said that the essence of all world-renowned cathedrals lies in their towering domes, as in Western religions, getting as close as possible to God's height is the way to receive divine protection. Therefore, height is one of the important criteria for the construction of many ancient Western buildings.

When I saw the Glazed Hanging Pavilion Pagoda, its towering presence, seemingly reaching for the sky, made me wonder if the emperor who ordered its construction was also expressing his desire to question the heavens. After all, which emperor wouldn't want to "borrow another five hundred years from heaven"?

☀️Practical Tips☀️
1️⃣ Climbing the pagoda is allowed, but the interior is narrow and you can easily bump your head. Be sure to pay attention to safety when standing on the hanging pavilion.
2️⃣ The entrance fee for Haihui Temple is 30 yuan. If you want to climb the pagoda, you can buy a combined ticket for 49.9 yuan.
3️⃣ Visiting the Haihui Academy, the Glazed Pagoda, and the temple takes about 1.5 hours.

Post by JaipurGemPalace222 | Mar 8, 2025