Yingxian County Wooden Pagoda – Drone Photography



Yingxian County Wooden Pagoda – Drone Photography

Yingxian County Wooden Pagoda, also known as the Sakyamuni Pagoda, situated in Yingxian County, Shanxi Province, China, is a globally renowned ancient wooden architectural masterpiece. Constructed in A.D. 1056 during the Liao Dynasty, it stands as the oldest and tallest existing wooden pagoda in the world, reaching a height of 67.31 meters. The pagoda features a unique dougong (bucket-arch) structure without nails, demonstrating the superb craftsmanship of ancient times. It houses precious Buddhist relics and intricately carved statues, embodying the integration of religious culture and architectural art. Designated as a key national cultural heritage site, the pagoda attracts visitors worldwide with its millennium-old history, ingenious engineering, and profound cultural significance, symbolizing the pinnacle of China’s medieval architectural achievements.

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