.png "Facebook")
.png "Twitter")
marcopolo@chinatoursnet.com
Home / Shanxi Travel Guide/ Attraction
Yingxian Wooden Tower
.png)
.png)
Yingxian Wooden Tower
.png)
Tour Code : C1748
.png)
Type : Historic sites
.png)
City / Province : Shanxi (Datong、Pingyao)
.png)
Built in : 1056.A.D
Highlights
YingxianWooden Tower built during the Liao (CE 916-1125) Dynasty take octagonal in shape,is built without the help of a single nail,screw,or bolt.Its unique construction employs fifty-four different kinds of duogong,or bracket arms,one of the most complex examples of roof construction in China,and,indeed,in the world.
Yingxian Wooden Tower
The county should allay Jiada the Fogong Temple in Shanxi Province in the northwest county should Buddhistcommonly known as Yingxian Wooden TowerBuilt in Liao - Ning 2002 (Year 1056)Jinmengchang six years (Year 1195) Upgrading completedChina is the most ancient existing maximum configuration of a wooden tower constructionand only a wooden structure pavilion-style toweras the nation's key units to be protected.
木塔at Temple Shanmen north-south axis line between the Basilica and,as "the former tower后殿" layout.Tower construction in the LMH four meters high,the tower high 67.31 meters,bottom diameter of 30.27 meters,was octagonal-shaped plane.The first layer Facade Tongyan,the above floors were Dandan,a total of five six canopies,trapped between layers of a dark,in fact,Chinese Academy.As a result of bottom Tong Yan and corridors,so look for the six-storey tower in the eaves of the house.Upper floors are used inside and outside twice木柱support each floor,there are 24 pillars,there are eight,木柱between the use of a lot of diagonal bracing,beam,Fang and short columns,the composition of the complex beam different directions -木架.It was calculated,the entire木塔sharing Korean pine wood 3,000 cubic meters,about more than 2,600 tons heavy,the overall proportion of appropriate,the magnificent architecture,art sophistication,shape prudent solemn.
Travel Map
Recommend Tour
5 Days Datong and Pingyao Tour by Train
5days
This Datong and Pingyao tour package selects many cultural and historical attractions in Shanxi province! In just five days, delve into the Buddhist buildings like Yungang Grottos, Hanging Temple, and Shuanglin Temple. Besides, fully understand splendid residence buildings at Pingyao Ancient City and Wang Family Compound.
2 Days Classic Datong Tour
2days
The Datong classic tour gives you the chance to explore the prosperous historical and cultural relics, Datong highlights such as the Nine Dragon Screen, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, discover Buddhist statues in the Yungang Grottoes and plus visit the cliff-side Hengshan Hanging Temple, Shanhua Temple with Liao Dynasty architecture style, and Datong Confucius Temple with a profound and splendid history.
Shanxi World Heritage Tour: Pingyao & Mount Wutai & Yungang Grottoes
5days
Shanxi is a rare paradise for cultural fanatics where they can get acquainted with lots of Buddha temples, grottoes, pagodas and villas of ancient commercial tycoons, receiving hundreds and hundreds of overseas Buddhists and architectural buffs every year. Explore World Heritage sites including Pingyao Ancient City, Yungang Grottoes, Mount Wutai, with some historical yet popular sites to complete your wonderful Shanxi tour.
6 Days Datong Pingyao Tour from Beijing
6days
Explore highlight city of Shanxi province from Beijing by train, In Datong, you will trace back to discover ancient architectural wonders and learn about the history, also admire the brilliant Buddhist culture and art in Yungang Grottoes and Hanging Temple. Wandering from the Ancient City of Pingyao to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere there and learn more about the history and culture of North China.
1 Day Datong Private Tour including Yungang Grottoes and Yingxian Wooden Tower
1days
Shanxi is a cradle of ancient Chinese civilization, and a special representative of central plains’ culture endowed with an abundance of cultural sites and historical remains. Make a stop at the imposing Yungang Grottoes with over 1500 years’ history and been taken into a splendid Buddhist world, marvel at Yingxian Wooden Tower which was recorded the world's highest and ancient wooden tower by Guinness.
3 Days Datong Tour from Beijing by Train
3days
Datong must be worthy of a stop for your Beijing side trip! In this 3-day Datong private tour from Beijing by train, explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site Yungang Grottoes, discover peaceful Huayan Monastery, admire the largest Nine Dragon Screen in China, adventure to the miraculous Hanging Monastery built along the cliff, marvel at Yingxian Wooden Tower.
Answers to questions
Marcopolo@chinatoursnet.com
Phone:+86-13683536536
WhatsApp/iMessage:+86-13683536536
WeChat:chinatoursnet
Yingxian Wooden Tower Photos
.png)
.png)
.png)
