Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Wooden Pagoda, Yingxian, Datong, Shanxi, China



The impressive Wooden Pagoda of Fogong Temple (Muta) in Yingxian, Datong, Shanxi, is said to be the world's oldest all-wood pagoda. Built in 1056 and expanded in 1195, it's 220.83 feet (67.31 m) tall, including the base (4 m) and "steeple" (10 m). It's located along the road from Datong to Wutai Shan.

Posted to Reddit et al, March 18, 2025

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