Fangshan Ancient Pagodas

Fangshan Ancient Pagodas

The Fangshan Ancient Pagodas are a cultural tourism attraction.

The Fangshan Ancient Pagodas are located in Fangshan District, Beijing. With 107 ancient pagodas still standing—accounting for about half of the total number of ancient pagodas remaining in the city—this area has earned the reputation of “Fangshan’s Pagodas Crown the Capital.” When visiting Fangshan, you’ll see a variety of uniquely styled pagodas from different eras scattered across the landscape. Though weathered by time, they retain their historic charm. Among the well-preserved ones are the Haotian Pagoda in Liangxiang, the North Pagoda of Yunju Temple, the Flower Pagoda at Ten Thousand Buddhas Hall, the Ling Pagoda of Yanxing Dasheng, the Monk Linggong Pagoda, the Tomb Pagoda of Yao Guangxiao, the Dougezhuang Pagoda, and the Zhenjiangying Pagoda. Most of them are memorial stupas built to honor deceased monks. Among these, the most iconic is the Haotian Pagoda, also known as the “Duobao Buddha Pagoda,” situated on Liaoshibang Hill at Dongguan in Liangxiang. Built during the Liao Dynasty, it stands 47.5 meters tall with an octagonal shape. It is the only five-story hollow brick pagoda of pavilion style in the Beijing area. Each level of the pagoda features a corridor with observation holes, which were once used for military surveillance.

Location

No. A1 Waiguankexie Street, Fangshan District, Beijing