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Guangsheng Temple's Stunning Glazed Pagoda Check-in

The Feihong Pagoda is truly magnificent! Standing beneath it is absolutely breathtaking! Located within the Guangsheng Temple scenic area in Hongtong County As a masterpiece among China's glazed pagodas Every shot looks like a cinematic masterpiece 📸 🌈 Legends of Feihong Pagoda: ✔ Originally built during the Eastern Han Dynasty ✔ Its predecessor was the miraculous Ashoka Pagoda ✔ The current structure was built between 1515 and 1527 during the Ming Dynasty ✔ The reconstruction took a full 12 years! ✨ In-Depth Pagoda Analysis: Shape: Octagonal, 13-story pavilion-style Height: 47.31 meters (the tallest multicolored glazed pagoda in the world!) Material: Entirely built with blue bricks Decoration: Adorned with vibrant yellow, green, blue, and other colored glazed tiles Details: Exquisite carvings of buildings, shrines, Buddhas, and bodhisattvas 🏯 Must-See Highlights: ✅ The first, second, and third floors are the most exquisite Filming location for the 1986 "Journey to the West" episode "Sweeping the Pagoda to Solve a Mystery" 🎫 Practical Info: Scenic area combo ticket: ¥90/person Includes round-trip shuttle service Address: Guangsheng Temple Town, Hongtong County, Linfen City, Shanxi Province
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Posted: Jul 9, 2025
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