Mangshi·Menghuan Golden Pagoda——The Glorious Landmark of Mangshi

The last of the three pagodas in Mangshi, the Menghuan Golden Pagoda, stands on the same mountain as the Menghuan Silver Pagoda, each on a different peak, facing each other. From afar, the golden and silver pagodas shine together in the city skyline, becoming the landmark and symbol of Mangshi. A ten-minute walk from the Silver Pagoda brings you to the entrance of the Golden Pagoda. Along the way, there are small stalls selling snacks and crafts, as well as some small restaurants. Compared to the Silver Pagoda, the Golden Pagoda is more pure, without a park area, just the solitary pagoda itself. Climbing up the long steps, you arrive at the magnificent golden gate. The Golden Pagoda is grander in scale because its interior is accessible for people to worship. The pagoda has doors on all four sides, surrounded by various Buddhist sculptures. Shoes must be removed to enter. Inside, the floor is covered with red carpet, and the decorations are extremely luxurious. In the center are four Buddha statues for worship, surrounded by offerings from people, which is very impressive. Outside, the appearance of the Golden Pagoda is also astonishing. The golden body of the pagoda soars into the clouds, making people look up in awe. The grand scale is complemented by intricate details, which are breathtaking. After visiting the beautiful golden and silver pagodas, our trip to Mangshi is coming to an end. After leaving the Golden Pagoda, we went to the market in Mangshi, where we bought many unique spices and fruits at great prices. The brown sugar was particularly good. Leaving Mangshi, we will head to the famous border city——Ruili.