Songyue Pagoda, Buddhist pagoda in Dengfeng, China.
The Songyue Pagoda rises 40 meters high with its twelve-sided brick structure and multiple eaves that decrease in spacing toward the top.
Constructed in 523 CE during the Northern Wei Dynasty, this pagoda stands as the earliest surviving brick pagoda in China.
The pagoda merges Chinese architectural elements with Indian Buddhist influences through its circular design and incorporation of lotus flower decorations.
Located at the southern foot of Mount Song, visitors can examine the intricate carvings of teapots, lions, and architectural details across fifteen stories.
The structure contains underground burial chambers housing Buddhist relics, ancient scriptures, and statues within its cylindrical interior walls.
Location: Dengfeng
Inception: 523
Part of: Historic Monuments of Dengfeng in “The Centre of Heaven and Earth”
GPS coordinates: 34.50161,113.01592
Latest update: May 15, 2025 02:04
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