Sakyamuni Pagoda
Sakyamuni Pagoda is a scenic area in Datong, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 佛宫寺释迦塔
- City
- Datong
- Coordinates
- 39.5652664, 113.1819929
About Sakyamuni Pagoda
Pagoda of Fogong Temple, also known as Yingxian Wooden Tower, is located in the Buddhist Palace Temple in the northwest corner of the old town of Yingxian, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province. It was built in the second year of Qingning in Liaoning (1056). It is the tallest and oldest existing pure wooden structure pavilion-style building in the world. It is also known as the "Three Wonderful Towers in the World" together with the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The United Nations evaluates it as representing the outstanding achievements in the design and construction of ancient Chinese wooden structures. The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda can be called a model of ancient architecture in the world, the center and holy place of Buddhist culture, and a treasure of ancient Chinese architecture.
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How do I visit Sakyamuni Pagoda with a local guide?
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