Shanxi Travel, Shijia Pagoda Photo Check-in Guide! This place has a long history and culture

Travel through a thousand years⏳, come to Ying County in Shanxi to check in at the "Tallest Wooden Pagoda in China"! This miraculous building has withstood 9 earthquakes and still stands firm. Every photo you take here looks like an ancient-style masterpiece~ We've organized the photo guide for you👇

🚏Attraction Information
📍Ying County Wooden Pagoda Scenic Area
▸Address: No. 1 Yingyuan Street, Ying County (direct navigation)
▸Opening Hours: 8:00-17:30 (last entry at 16:45)
▸Ticket Price: 48 RMB (remember to bring your student ID for half price)
📌Useful Tips: Ticket sales stop 1 hour before closing. It’s recommended to enter before 3 PM for the best lighting to capture architectural details!

📸Must-See Photo Guide
1️⃣ Corner of the third-floor wooden railing
With 28 towering pillars as the background, use a wide-angle lens to capture the stunning layered eaves of the pagoda
2️⃣ Stone lion on the southeast side of the pagoda base
Crouch down and take a photo with the adorable Liao Dynasty stone lion. Remember to turn on portrait mode to blur the pagoda in the background
3️⃣ Location of the plaque inscribed by Emperor Yongle
Shoot upward to capture the perfect combination of the golden "Shijia Pagoda" plaque and the dougong brackets. Wearing solid-colored clothes is recommended for better photos
4️⃣ Back alley behind the cultural and creative shop
A hidden spot! The seasonal combination of red walls and ginkgo trees is best in mid-November

🎞️Travel Tips
√ The scenic area guides are very professional (80 RMB per group) and will tell the legendary story of the pagoda’s bell ringing during earthquakes
√ Be sure to touch the "Ma Yan nests" on the side of the pagoda; these little birds have been guarding the wooden pagoda for thousands of years
√ Next door is Jingtusi Temple, which houses a rare Jin Dynasty caisson ceiling. It’s a 10-minute walk and free to visit