Twin Pagodas at Baisikou

Two brick pagodas stand on a slope plateau of Helan Mountain, with the east tower reaching 39 meters and the west tower extending to 41 meters.

The pagodas date back to the Western Xia Dynasty between 1038 and 1227, making them among the oldest remaining structures from this period in China.

Sanskrit and Tangut script inscriptions within the pagodas demonstrate the cultural exchanges and Buddhist practices during the Western Xia period in this region.

Visitors can access the pagodas through public transportation from Yinchuan city, with an entrance fee of 20 CNY for exploring the historical structures.

The east pagoda features embossments of animal heads under each eave, from which colored drawing rosaries extend outward in a distinctive architectural pattern.

Location: Helan County

GPS coordinates: 38.68110,105.96330

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:56