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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Yingxian Wooden Pagoda highlights: wooden pagoda, ancient architecture, dougong brackets — Highlights: wooden pagoda, ancient architecture, dougong brackets

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda location: nearby · Yingxian, about 70 km — Location: nearby · Yingxian, about 70 km

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda 4A-level scenic area — 4A-level scenic area

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.