Eastern and Western Pagodas

The Eastern and Western Pagodas stand 200 meters apart in Kunming, featuring traditional architectural elements that demonstrate early Chinese building techniques.

The construction of these religious structures took place during the late eighth century, marking a period of Buddhist expansion in the Nanzhao Kingdom.

These pagodas, known as Dongsi Ta and Xisi Ta, represent the architectural practices of the Nanzhao period and the integration of Buddhism in Yunnan.

The pagodas maintain their original structural elements without modern alterations, allowing visitors to examine authentic construction methods from the Tang Dynasty period.

These twin structures form a rare surviving example of paired Buddhist monuments from the Nanzhao era, maintaining their original placement and design.

Location: Xishan District

GPS coordinates: 25.03188,102.70666

Latest update: October 1, 2025 21:00