The pagoda itself functions as a temple, making it a “vertical monastery” — or, as its name suggests, “The Palace of Buddha.” ...

is Sakyamuni Pagoda. Since it was built completely of timber, it has been known popularly as the Wooden Pagoda of Yingxian County. Standing 67.31 meters high, it is the only extant large wooden ...

At 67.31 meters tall, the Sakyamuni Pagoda of the Fogong Temple in Yingxian ... with each visible story housing Liao Dynasty statues. The octagonal timber-framed structure features nearly 60 ...