Yingxian Wooden Pagoda

Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, officially named 'Shakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple,' is located in Fogong Temple in the northwest of Yingxian County. The wooden pagoda was built in the second year of Liao Qingning (1056 AD) and was completed with additional construction in the sixth year of Jin Mingchang (1195 AD). It is one of the oldest existing wooden pagoda-style buildings in China. If you are an 'ancient architecture enthusiast,' then the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is a must-visit place for you. This octagonal wooden pagoda is about 60 meters high. Except for the four-meter-high stone base on the first floor, all other parts are made of wood, without using a single iron nail or rivet, and are entirely constructed using traditional mortise and tenon joints. The wooden pagoda has five floors, with hidden layers between each floor, making it actually nine layers. Each floor is supported by two rings of wooden columns, with 24 columns on the outside and 8 on the inside. For over 900 years, this wooden pagoda has withstood strong winds, heavy rains, earthquakes, and artillery fire, yet it still stands firm.