Three Pagodas Yunnan Travel

November 2, 2012 - Yunnan - Tagged: Three pagodas yunnan, Yunnan travel - no comments

Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple, also known as The Three Pagodas of Dali, are about 1 kilometer northwest of the Dali ancient city (Dali old town). The Three Pagodas of Dali are situated at the foot of Cangshan mountain facing the famous tourism destination Erhai Lake. Three Pagodas of Dali has a history of over one thousand years, dating from the time of the Nanzhao kingdom and Kingdom of Dali in ancient China

Three Pagodas comprise three independent pagodas forming a symmetrical triangle. This is unique in China. These pagodas are made of brick and covered with white mud. They are elegant, balanced and unique in China’s ancient Buddhist architectures. A visit to the three pagodas should not be missed by any visitor to Yunnan Dali City.

Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple Dali

Qianxun Pagoda is the main pagoda of the three. It is also the highest pagoda with the hight of 69.13 meters. The Qianxun Pagoda was one of the highest pagodas in the Tang Dynasty. There were ladders inside the pagoda which visitors can use to reach to the top of the pagoda. However the ladder is now broken.

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Many sculptures of Buddha made of gold, silver, wood or crystal, Buddhist readings, and more than 600 various medicinal ingredients were found in Qianxun Pagoda, playing an important role in explaining the ancient history of Dali City. Study of Three Pagodas and the cultural relics that have been excavated at the site provide significant data for exploring the history, religion, and art of the area. Today, travelers can visit Three Pagodas at night, when it is illuminated providing a fantastic scene. Nearby on the ‘marble street’ there are many folk-craft workshops and stands specializing in marble and brick-painting.

Three Pagodas of Dali Yunnan

Known for its resilience, Three Pagodas has survived several eras of severe earthquakes. The local government still makes a great effort to strengthen it to make it as strong as when it was built to ensure the preservation of this architectural treasure.

Three Pagodas of Yunnan Dali

Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple is a symbol of the history of Dali City, and a record of the development of Buddhism in the area. The Three Pagodas along with Zhaozhou Bridge of Hebei Province, and Big Wild Goose Pagoda in Xian of Shaanxi Province, are three curiosities of Chinese ancient architecture.