[2025 Dingzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for The Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda (Updated Apr)

#discoverchina 🗺️ One-Day Itinerary Zhongchunyuan Garden Song Dynasty Street Dingzhou Museum Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda Chongwen Street Dingzhou Yamen (Old Government Office) Confucian Temple (Wenmiao) Zhongshan Han Tomb Back to Kaiyuan Pagoda by night 📸 Top Photo Spots & Must-Sees 🧱 1. Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda — MUST VISIT Known as the “King of Northern Song Wooden Pagodas” Standing 84 meters tall — serious ancient drama energy 😍 Tip: Climbing the tower requires a reservation. You can still snap great photos outside. 🏺 2. Dingzhou Museum — Free Entry! Don’t miss the Big Three: Jade screen carved with celestial scenes Dragon jade disc Lotus-carved dragon-head porcelain vase from Ding Kiln Bonus: Han Dynasty gold-thread jade burial suit, and Su Shi’s “Snow Wave Stone” 🏛 3. Dingzhou Confucian Temple — 10 RMB entry Built in the Tang Dynasty, full of historic charm 📸 Photo tip: Red walls at the entrance = perfect backdrop Check out the ancient “Su Shi Twin Scholartrees” 🌳 🏞 4. Zhongchunyuan Garden — Free! Newly opened classical-style garden based on Song Dynasty design Pavilions, water features, bridges… even replicas of the Eight Views of Dingzhou Wear modern hanfu or a long dress and you’ll be the scenery 💃 #travel #thingstodo

The Dingzhou Museum in Hebei is definitely a treasure museum. Not only a large number of tombs of Han Dynasty kings and princes have been unearthed here, but also a large number of craftsmanship and exquisite jewelry from the Ming and Qing dynasties. These jewels are exquisitely crafted, well-made, and made of the most luxurious materials, giving you a sense of overwhelming wealth. The lighting configuration of the museum's exhibition hall is very scientific, perfectly presenting the shapes of these gorgeous jewels. [Kiss] The most eye-catching item in the exhibition hall is the phoenix crown of the imperial concubine. This phoenix crown is made of gilded copper and uses the filigree and kingfisher feather technique. It is 39 cm high and 21 cm wide. The kingfisher feather inlay technique is a technique that adds color and texture by inlaying kingfisher feathers on a metal base. Although most of the green feathers have fallen off, the phoenix crown still looks exquisite and luxurious. The phoenix crown is divided into three layers. The bottom circle is decorated with nine phoenixes holding tassels in their mouths, and the phoenixes are inlaid with rubies. The phoenix is ​​decorated with twin dragons and immortal figures, with the word "Imperial Edict" engraved in the middle of the crown, and above it is a plaque with the words "Fengtian Gaoming". [TeaDrinker] The exhibition hall is "Golden Pearls - Collection of Jewelry Exhibition", which is one of the permanent exhibitions of Dingzhou Museum.

🌟Recommended Reasons: Dingzhou Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda, built in the 4th year of the Xianping period of the Northern Song Dynasty (1001), has stood for a thousand years. It is not only a landmark building in Dingzhou, but also a miracle in the history of ancient Chinese architecture. With its unique architectural style, profound historical and cultural heritage, and rich artistic value, Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda attracts countless tourists. 📍Detailed Address: 330 meters southeast of the intersection of Zhongshan Middle Road and Zhongxin South Street, Dingzhou City, Baoding City, Hebei Province 🕒Opening Hours: 08:30–17:30 (last entry at 17:00) 🎟️Ticket Information: Adult ticket: CNY 30/person (please refer to the official announcement of the scenic area for the specific ticket price) 📸Highlights: 1. Long history and profound cultural heritage: • Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda was built in the Northern Song Dynasty and has witnessed the historical changes of Dingzhou and even China for thousands of years. It is not only a holy place of Buddhist culture, but also a treasure in the history of ancient Chinese architecture. 2. Unique architecture and exquisite craftsmanship: • Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda is an octagonal pavilion-style brick pagoda with eleven stories. The tower body shrinks layer by layer from bottom to top in proportion, and the shape is dignified and majestic. The internal structure of the tower is complex, with the outer tower body surrounding the inner tower body, and the stairs spiraling from the inner tower body to the top of the tower body, showing the exquisite craftsmanship of ancient craftsmen. 3. High artistic value: • The tower preserves exquisite murals, sculptures, and other artworks, showing the charm of Song Dynasty architectural paintings and Buddhist figure murals. At the same time, the tower also preserves many steles and inscriptions by celebrities, providing us with valuable historical materials. 4. Climb the tower and enjoy the infinite scenery: • Although the number of people climbing the tower is limited every day, once you reach the top, you will be able to overlook the beautiful scenery of the entire Dingzhou City and feel the heroic spirit of "not afraid of floating clouds to cover your eyes, just because you are at the highest level." 5. Charming night view not to be missed: • The Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda at night is even more mysterious and beautiful under the light. Whether it is the outline of the tower body or the decoration of the tower top, it is particularly charming in the night, making it an excellent place for taking photos.

Dingzhou Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda 🗼, also known as Liaodi Pagoda, is definitely a landmark of Dingzhou! This pagoda is super tall, over 80 meters! 😮 Can you imagine standing on top of the pagoda and overlooking the whole city? It's amazing! The history of this pagoda can be traced back to the Northern Song Dynasty 🤓, more than a thousand years ago! It has witnessed so many historical changes, which is really touching 😔. Moreover, the architectural style of Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda is also very unique. It is an octagonal pavilion-style brick pagoda, and each floor has exquisite carvings and decorations 🎨. I have to say, the ancient craftsmen were really amazing! If you have the chance to come to Dingzhou, you must go to see Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda! Believe me, you will be shocked by its magnificence and beauty!

| Kaiyuan Pagoda, with a history of 900 years.👍Highly recommended: Located in beautiful Dingzhou. Dingzhou Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda, also known as Liaodi Pagoda, is commonly known as "Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda" because it was built in Kaiyuan Temple. Dingzhou Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda is known as one of the four treasures of Hebei and is a landmark building in Dingzhou. It is also a precious heritage of the first batch of national treasures. The octagonal building is a relatively tall ancient brick pagoda in China. The shape is dignified and mighty, and the pagoda body has eleven levels, which gradually shrink from bottom to top in proportion. The internal structure of the pagoda is that the outer pagoda body surrounds the inner pagoda body, and the stairs spiral from the inner pagoda body to the top of the pagoda body. The pagoda body is connected from the inside to the outside, forming a peculiar structure of the pagoda in the pagoda. This is the tallest existing brick pagoda in China and is known as the "First Pagoda of China". 🚉Transportation strategy: Address: Take Bus No. 1 at Dingzhou Railway Station and get off at the south gate of No. 1 Middle School and walk 100 meters south. 2 kilometers west of the Dingzhou exit of the Beijing-Shenzhen Expressway. 💰Average consumption: Opening hours: 8:30-17:30 Ticket: CNY 30/person, pagoda ticket CNY 100/person (only 60 tickets per day)

| Hebei Dingzhou Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda The ancient pagodas of China. The Dingzhou Pagoda, located in Dingzhou City, is adjacent to the Dingzhou Museum. During the Song Dynasty, it was used for defense against the Khitan by utilizing the pagoda to observe enemy movements, also known as the 'Enemy-Watching Pagoda'. Since the pagoda was built within the Kaiyuan Temple, it is commonly referred to as the 'Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda'. It was initially constructed in the fourth year of Xianping during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty (1001), when Emperor Zhenzong decreed the building of the temple and the pagoda to enshrine the Buddhist scriptures and relics brought back from ancient India by monks of the Kaiyuan Temple. It was completed in the second year of Zhihe during the Northern Song Dynasty (1055), taking over fifty years to build. The Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda stands 83.7 meters tall, with an octagonal pavilion-style architecture, dignified and imposing in appearance. The pagoda has eleven levels, each proportionally tapering from bottom to top. The structure of the pagoda consists of an outer shell encircling an inner core, with stairs spiraling up through the core to reach the levels of the pagoda. Inside, a large number of Song Dynasty murals and artworks are preserved. After experiencing more than ten earthquakes, lightning strikes, and other natural disasters, it still stands firm to this day, a marvel of ancient architecture. It is also the tallest ancient brick pagoda still existing in our country. It was restored in 1988. What is seen today is the pagoda after restoration. Sixty climbing spots are open to the public every day. The Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda at night is even more splendid under the illumination of lights. 🎫Ticket: 10 yuan, 30 yuan for climbing the pagoda. 📍Address: Inside Kaiyuan Temple, east side of the South City Gate, Dingzhou City, Hebei Province

Saturday G501 Beijing West departs at 08:42, arrives at Dingzhou East at 09:59, second class seat 93 yuan Sunday G6732 Dingzhou East departs at 14:49, arrives at Beijing West at 15:52, second class seat 111 yuan Accommodation: TuKe China (Dingzhou Song Street Museum Branch) 233 yuan/night, TuXiang King Room Food 1. Song Street and Chongwen Street (snack street) are near the hotel, within a 5-minute walk. 2. On the way to the Confucian Temple, I ate at a restaurant called Freshly Pressed Noodles and Fire-baked Vegetables. The ingredients were very generous, but the interior was not very clean. 3. Beef pancakes are also very popular, but I didn’t have much interest in eating this type of pancake soaked in soup, so I didn’t eat it. 4. If there are many people, you can go to the restaurant and order more dishes. The Eight Great Bowls are also very famous. 5. When you come out of the southeast gate of Song Street, there are two shops selling pastries opposite you. I bought a few to try and they were delicious. You can search "Zhi Fu Su Yuan" for location. 6. On the last day, I randomly went into a shop called "Guan Zhong Pulled Noodles" on Song Street. The taste was very authentic and delicious. What to do 1Dingzhou Museum Tickets: Free. As a national second-level museum, Dingzhou City Museum has an exhibition area of ​​7,000 square meters and a collection of 31,216 cultural relics, including 965 precious cultural relics, mainly from the Han and Song dynasties. The collection has local characteristics and characteristics of the times. Basic exhibitions include "Han Dynasty Tombs", "Buddha of the Northern Dynasties", "The World is White", "A Thousand Years Beyond the Dust", "Hometown Starry Sky", and "Golden Jade Pearl". Visiting time: about 3 hours. 2 Dingzhou Confucian Temple Ticket price: 10 yuan. It was first built in the second year of Tang Dazhong (848 AD) and is the largest and most complete ancient Confucian temple complex in Hebei Province. The cultural relics include the Falling Star Stone, the Dongpo Double Locust Trees and the stone stele. Visit duration: about 30 minutes. Tips: If you are interested in the Confucian Temple, I have posted an introduction to the Jianshui Confucian Temple before and you can search it on the homepage. You won’t know how spectacular the Jianshui Confucian Temple is unless you compare it. 3 Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda Ticket price: 10 yuan. Climbing the tower: 30 yuan (limited to 30 adults and 30 children per day) It is an octagonal pavilion building, the tallest ancient brick tower in China, with a dignified and majestic shape. The tower has eleven levels (only the 7th floor can be climbed), shrinking layer by layer from bottom to top in proportion. There are 34 extant steles from the Northern Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty and several inscriptions by famous people: there are the bracket-architecture paintings which are called "important remains of Northern Song Dynasty architectural paintings"; there are murals of Buddhist figures from the Song Dynasty on the southwest corridor on the first floor of the tower, and 25 niches on both sides of the corridor (most of the murals in the niches are in ruins); precious cultural relics such as the Diamond Sutra box were also found in the tower. Duration of visit: about 1 hour. 4 Han Zhongshan King's Tomb Ticket price: 5 yuan. It is one of the eight ancient scenic spots in Dingzhou. There is a relatively small underground tomb to see, and there are many inscriptions outside, including Su Shi's Xuelangzhai Stele. Visit duration: about 30 minutes. 5 Dingzhou Gongyuan Ticket price: 20 yuan. Also known as the examination hall, it was built in the Qing Dynasty and is a relatively well-preserved examination hall for selecting scholars and tribute students in ancient society in northern China. Kuige Haoshe was the main building of the Imperial Examination Hall. It had a pointed roof in the middle and its two sides gradually lowered, forming a peculiar appearance. It could accommodate more than a hundred candidates and became a prominent feature of the Dingzhou Imperial Examination Hall. There are objects related to the examination room inside, and you can even see physical evidence of how the examinees cheated back then. Visit duration: about 30 minutes. 6 Song Street Suitable for nighttime strolls, the lighting is beautiful, there are various restaurants and shops on both sides, and many check-in and photo spots~very photogenic. 7 Chongwen Street A large snack street, quite lively at night. If you don't know what to eat, come here and have a look.

Considering their knees, I didn't take them up. This second visit was to see the inside. All the statues inside the pagoda are gone, many inscriptions have been stolen, and the faces of the figures in the murals have been damaged... Okay, let's talk about something happy. Aside from the modern scribbles on the walls (what? you call this happy?! :P~), there are also many inscriptions by literati and poets, some of which have been protected by the management with glass covers. During the climb, I encountered several groups of tourists. It's common to see young boys interested in photographing ancient relics, but surprisingly, a few young girls were also carefully appreciating the murals and inscriptions with their cameras... In the southwest corner of the courtyard, there is an inverted 'Monument to the Construction of a New Order in East Asia,' a solid proof of the Japanese invasion back in the day. Entrance is 10 yuan, and climbing the pagoda is 30 (since it's Citywalk, I guess all tickets are full price^_^).

So close and so beautiful, go to Hebei on weekends Work together to plan and use potential strategies, win the pressure of ancient Yan Introduction Dingzhou, also known as Zhongshan Prefecture, is a city directly under the jurisdiction of Hebei Province, with 25 towns (streets) and 542 villages (communities). As of 2020, it has been rated as one of the top 100 small and medium-sized cities in the country in terms of investment potential and new urbanization quality for four consecutive years, and has been promoted to the top 100 national science and technology innovation counties, and has been shortlisted as a strong county in the national county economy. Dingzhou Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda: A national AA-level scenic spot, located in Dingzhou City, named after the Kaiyuan Temple where it was built. In 1961, it was announced by the State Council as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units. Dingzhou Gongyuan: Also known as the Examination Hall, it is a national AA-level scenic spot and the only relatively well-preserved feudal dynasty imperial examination site in northern my country. It was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit in 2001. Dingzhou Confucian Temple: Also known as the "Confucius Temple", a national AAA-level scenic spot. It is a place for worshipping Confucius. It was first built in the second year of the Dazhong period of the Tang Dynasty (848 AD). Historically, it was called "Fuxue", "Zhouxue" or "Xuegong". It was listed as a national key cultural relic protection unit in 2013. Dingzhou City Museum: Dingzhou Confucian Temple was designated as the Dingzhou City Museum in 1959. The museum has more than 50,000 cultural relics, including nearly 1,000 first-, second- and third-level precious cultural relics. Among them, the large jade bi with a green jade dragon and a ring, the jade screen with fairy tales, and the Ding kiln white glaze dragon head large vase with lotus pattern are designated as national treasures. According to the characteristics of the collection, the museum arranges and displays the cultural relics unearthed from the Zhongshan Han Tomb, the cultural relics unearthed from the underground palace of Pagoda Base in the Northern Song Dynasty, and the Ding porcelain series exhibition, which is listed as one of the five famous kilns in the Northern Song Dynasty.

This tower, known as the number one tower in China -- Dingzhou Kaiyuan Temple Tower, was originally called the Enemy Tower, which was built during the reign of Emperor Zhenzong of the Northern Song Dynasty. Dingzhou in the Northern Song Dynasty was located between the Liao and Jin countries and was a military stronghold. It was built to prevent the invasion of the Liao and Jin countries and took more than 50 years to complete. Since the tower was built inside the Kaiyuan Temple, it was later called the Kaiyuan Temple Tower. The tower is 11 stories high and 83.7 meters tall. The plane is octagonal, and the tower structure is a brick-wood mixed structure. 'Cut all the Quyang wood and build the Enemy Tower.' It can be seen that the manpower and material resources spent on building this tower at that time can be imagined. China's Buddhist pagodas are all odd-numbered, and it was later learned that odd numbers are auspicious numbers in Buddhism. Generally five, seven, eleven, thirteen stories. At present, the Kaiyuan Temple Tower is only open to the seventh floor. As the height increases, the tower body gradually shrinks, and the stairs gradually ease. When I reached the seventh floor, I was panting. Each floor of the tower has connected corridors, four main doors, and four windows. You can see the street scenery and the situation of nearby houses.

Dingzhou Liaodi Pagoda, commonly known as 'Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda', is located inside Kaiyuan Temple on the east side of the South City Gate in Dingzhou City, Hebei Province. In the fourth year of Xianping of the Northern Song Dynasty (1001), Emperor Zhenzong of Song ordered the construction of the temple and pagoda to enshrine the Buddhist scriptures and relics brought back from ancient India by Monk Lingneng. The construction was completed in the second year of Zhihe of the Northern Song Dynasty (1055), taking 55 years. As Dingzhou was a military stronghold close to both the Liao and Song dynasties, the Song Dynasty used this pagoda to observe enemy movements, hence the name 'Liaodi Pagoda' (or 'Observation Tower'). The Dingzhou Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda is an octagonal tower building and is one of the tallest ancient brick towers in China. The tower is dignified and majestic, with eleven levels, each level shrinking in proportion from bottom to top. The internal structure of the tower is that the outer tower body surrounds the inner tower body, and the stairs spiral up from the heart of the inner tower body to the top of the tower. The tower body is connected from the inside to the outside, forming a unique structure of a tower within a tower. The Dingzhou Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda is a Buddhist pagoda that integrates architectural art, Buddhist culture, and calligraphy and painting art, and occupies an important position in the history of ancient Chinese architecture. Kaiyuan Temple Pagoda

Snowflakes fell all over the sky and hit the ancient city of Dingzhou. Snowflakes fell all over the sky and hit the ancient city of Dingzhou. The flying snowflakes dot the ancient city, dyeing the streets and alleys, showing the courtyards and moistening the houses. The snowy charm of the ancient city is like a poem and a painting. Although the weather is cold, it still can't stop the enthusiasm of playing in the snow. The children are laughing and dancing in the snow with joyful laughter. Covered in white snow, Dingzhou, a thousand-year-old ancient city, is even more beautiful because of the snow, giving it a different and wonderful look. Meet Dingzhou and fall in love with Dingzhou