The only ancient Western Xia tower in China with a clear construction date

In the southwest of the ancient city of Yinchuan, there is a Chengtian Temple, in the middle of which stands a towering ancient tower, which is the Chengtian Temple Tower, also known as the "West Tower" by the locals. This is the tallest brick tower among the more than one hundred ancient towers existing in Ningxia, and it is one of the famous historical sites in Ningxia.
The Chengtian Temple Tower is an octagonal eleven-story pagoda-style brick tower. The tower door faces east, and you can enter the tower room through the archway. The tower room is a square space, and each floor inside is a wooden floor structure, with wooden stairs spiraling up. The West Tower is tall and straight, with an angular conical style, simple and simple.

Post by kellan_2032 | Jan 21, 2024