Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

The Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple, the tallest and oldest existing wooden pagoda in the world, still standing majestically after a thousand years, with exquisite bracket sets.

Datong 4A Surroundings Yingxian, about 70 km

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The Sakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple, the tallest and oldest existing wooden pagoda in the world. It still stands tall after a thousand years, with ingenious dougong bracket structures.

Highlights at a Glance

Wooden pagoda
Ancient architecture
Dougong brackets
A thousand years

Visiting Tips

The attraction is located in the outskirts of Datong. It is recommended to allow half a day to a full day and arrange a private car or tourist shuttle to get there. This is a national 4A-level tourist attraction, and it gets crowded on holidays, so it is advisable to check the opening hours and ticket information in advance.