Yingxian Wooden Pagoda in Shanxi: The most representative ancient building in the county, a witness to cultural heritage!

If you look at underground cultural relics in Shaanxi, then you must look at above-ground cultural relics in Shanxi. This feng shui treasure land, located west of the Taihang Mountains, is named Shanxi. Walking on this mysterious, beautiful, and ancient land, you can see some buildings or relics related to Chinese civilization. Almost every county in Shanxi has national treasure-level historical ancient buildings, such as the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda that I want to share with everyone. The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, also known as the Shakyamuni Pagoda of Fogong Temple, is one of the three remaining miraculous ancient pagodas in the world, standing alongside the Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy and the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Therefore, you must not miss the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda when you come to Shanxi. Below, I will briefly share the travel guide for the Yingxian Wooden Pagoda. 1. About tickets: The ticket price is 50 yuan at the gate, and 48 yuan for online reservations. 2. Opening hours: Open to the public daily from 8:00 to 20:00, ticket sales stop at 17:45, and entry stops at 18:00. 3. Highlights: Using wooden materials and various mortise and tenon structures without a single iron nail, the wooden structure pagoda stands over 76 meters high and weighs more than 7,400 tons. It has not been damaged for many years, making it a world wonder. It is a classic example of ancient Chinese architectural wisdom and has certain reference significance for the study of construction, feng shui, and engineering. 4. Transportation: In Yingxian County, you can take bus routes 1 or 2 to get off at 'Liao Dynasty Square,' or route 5 to get off at 'Traffic Community.' 5. Food and accommodation: The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda scenic area is located in Yingxian County, with many hotels and restaurants to choose from. Generally, during non-tourist seasons, the average hotel room rate is around 130 yuan, and the average meal cost is around 40 yuan per person. Arranging food and accommodation near the scenic area is quite good, and you can choose accordingly.