Many pagodas in ancient China, usually related to temples, have become tourist attractions and even local landmarks. These ancient pagodas are worth visiting and have their own characteristics. So, do you know what they are? When were the towers built?
The Dayan Pagoda in Xi'an, located in dacien temple in the south of the city, is a famous tourist attraction in Xi'an. Dayan Pagoda was built in the Tang Dynasty and has a history of nearly 1400 years. It is the earliest existing brick tower with square pavilions in China.
Kaifeng, Henan Province is also a famous tourist city. There is an iron tower in Kaifeng City, which was built in the Northern Song Dynasty and has a history of nearly 1000 years. It is one of the symbols of Kaifeng. The tower is about 56 meters high, known as the first tower in the world.
The tower is also related to the temple. It is located in the original Kaibao temple. It is made of brown glass and looks like an iron tower from a distance. It is a miracle that the tower was intact after 37 earthquakes.
Shanxi Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, located in Yingxian Buddhist temple, is the oldest existing wooden tower in China. Yingxian Wooden Tower was built in the second year of Qing Ning in Liao Dynasty. It was built in the same period as Kaifeng tower. It is nearly a thousand years ago.
Yingxian Wooden Tower is about 67 meters high. It is called the world's three great pagodas together with the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France, and is recognized as the highest wooden tower in the world by Guinness World Records.
The Three Pagodas in Dali, Yunnan Province, are located in the Chongsheng Temple of Dali and are also the landmark buildings of Dali. Dali Three Pagodas are composed of one large two small three towers. The big one is called Qianxun tower, which is similar to the big wild goose pagoda in Xi'an. It has a history of more than 1100 years.
Chongsheng temple is about 1.5km away from the ancient city of Dali. It is located between Cangshan Mountain and Erhai Lake. It is a famous tourist attraction in Dali. This temple was once the national Temple of Dali state and has a high status. Now it has been rebuilt and has a new look.