Yingxian Buddha Palace Temple, Ancient Wooden Marvel Soaring to the Skies

Ying County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province
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Introduction

This all-wood tower-style building is the oldest and tallest in the world, with an eight-sided plan, five stories and six eaves. It is 67.31 meters tall and has an octagonal pointed top that is 9.91 meters high. The wooden tower is designed with beauty, elegance, and grandeur. It presents an artistic composition through a highly strict geometric form, and the maze-like exquisite wooden structure maximizes its functionality. Even today, this building remains very beautiful and charming. To reach this ancient tower from Datong City, one can take a bus to Ying County, which is about 75 kilometers away, with a ticket price of 11 yuan. Then, take a tricycle directly to the scenic area for a fee of 2-3 yuan, which takes about 2 hours. In addition, a small bus for day trips is available at 7:30 am at the Datong Railway Station to directly reach the scenic area.
Address
Ying County, Shuozhou City, Shanxi Province