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Linglong Pagoda, Ancient pagoda in Yuanwu Town, China.

Description

Linglong Pagoda is a three-sided structure that rises 128 meters (420 feet) high with six distinct sections separated by spaces between each level. The building contains seven inhabitable floors designed as equilateral triangles, with each floor subdivided into two operational areas.

History

The pagoda was built over 400 years ago during the Ming Dynasty as a single-story tower with dense eaves at Cishou Temple. This original structure formed the foundation for the building visitors see today.

Culture

Two stone tablets from the Wanli period stand near the pagoda, displaying statues of Zizhu Guanyin, Yulan Guanyin and Guan Di. These sculptures reflect the spiritual beliefs that visitors can still observe at this location today.

Practical

The site is relatively easy to navigate, with the structure serving as a broadcasting center where different floors have specific operational functions. Visitors should note that not all areas may be accessible since the tower remains in active use.

Did you know?

The tower has been reconstructed and expanded several times over the centuries, while its modern use as a broadcasting center for international television networks represents an unexpected function for a historical structure. This dual role uniquely combines past and present at the site.

Location
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35.00028,113.78528
Latest update
December 14, 2025 11:40

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