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A multi-tiered pagoda with intricate wooden carvings and traditional Chinese architectural elements. 1
A multi-tiered wooden pagoda with traditional Chinese architectural elements. 2
A stone lion head with a plaque in front of a traditional building. 3
A multi-tiered traditional wooden building with intricate carvings and inscriptions. 4
A traditional multi-tiered pagoda with ornate roofs and a red brick wall. 5
By China Tour Guide
Free cancellation available
Price is €17 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Provide each visitor’s name and passport number
    • Get a skip-the-line ticket and scan your passport and QR at the entrance
    • Plan for no guided tour or hotel pickup and drop-off

Activity location

    • Datong
    • Datong, Shanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 中国山西省朔州市应县 邮政编码: 037699
    • Shuo Zhou Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China

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Datong: Wooden Pagoda Entry Ticket

  • Opening hours: Tue 08:00-16:30
Price details
€16.93 x 2 Adults€33.86
Total
Price is €33.86

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Entry to Wooden Pagoda
  • Exclusions
    Shuttle bus fee
  • Exclusions
    Guide
  • Exclusions
    Pickup and drop-off
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Flash photography
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • Yingxian Wooden Pagoda (应县木塔)

    The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, also known as the Fogong Temple Pagoda, is located in Ying County, Datong, Shanxi Province, China. Built in 1056 AD during the Liao Dynasty, it is the oldest and tallest fully wooden pagoda in the world, and a masterpiece of ancient Chinese architecture.

    Standing at 67.31 metres high, the pagoda has five visible stories and nine internal levels, all constructed without the use of a single nail. Its sophisticated mortise-and-tenon structure demonstrates the extraordinary craftsmanship and engineering wisdom of ancient China. Despite centuries of earthquakes, wars, and harsh weather, the pagoda remains remarkably well preserved.

    Inside the pagoda, visitors can see magnificent Buddha statues and ancient murals that reflect the strong influence of Buddhist culture during the Liao Dynasty. It offers unique architectural details and a deeper insight into traditional Chinese construction techniques.

    Recognised as a National Key Cultural Relic and often praised as one of the Three Great Pagodas of China, the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda is not only an architectural wonder but also an invaluable historical and cultural treasure. It attracts scholars, architects, and travellers from around the world who come to admire its beauty, stability, and timeless design.

    A visit to the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda offers a rare opportunity to experience the brilliance of ancient Chinese architecture and the profound heritage of Chinese civilisation.

Location

Activity location

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    • Datong
    • Datong, Shanxi, China

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 中国山西省朔州市应县 邮政编码: 037699
    • Shuo Zhou Shi, Shan Xi Sheng, China