Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple is a scenic area in Dali, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 崇圣寺三塔
- City
- Dali
- Coordinates
- 25.7086408, 100.1465644
About Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple
The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple are located 1.5 kilometers northwest of the ancient city of Dali, facing Yingle Peak of Cangshan Mountain to the west, Erhai Lake to the east, and about 1,500 meters from the foot of the mountain. There is Taoxi River flowing eastward at 336 meters to the south. There is Meixi River 76 meters to the north and the Yunnan-Tibet Highway to the east. The three towers are composed of one large and two small ones. The big tower, named Qianxun Tower, was built during the Quanfengyou period of Nanzhao (AD 823-859). It is a 16-level square hollow brick tower with dense eaves. It is a typical Tang Dynasty architectural style. The tower is 69.13 meters high. The outlines of the two small towers in the north and south are tapered, which is a typical Song Dynasty architectural style.
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