Fangshan Zhaota Pagoda

Fangshan Zhaota Pagoda

The Fangshan Zhaota Pagoda is a cultural relic protection unit of Beijing Municipality.

The Zhaota Pagoda is located on the mountaintop east of Tazhao Village, Nanshangyue Township, Fangshan District. It was built during the Liao Dynasty. The pagoda faces south and is an octagonal, seven-tiered, closely-eaved brick structure, standing 15 meters tall. Local legend says it was built as a feng shui pagoda. The base is a Sumeru pedestal, 3 meters high with each side measuring 2.2 meters wide. The middle section of the pagoda body is 2.2 meters tall, each side being 1.75 meters wide. The front of the pagoda body has an arched door, while the other sides feature false doors and windows. Above the pagoda body are imitation wooden carved beams, rafter ends, and brick-made dougong brackets with one bracket arm and three supporting blocks. On top are seven tiers of corbelled eaves, and the spire is a pointed steeple.

Location

Tazhao Village, Nanshangyue Township, Fangshan District, Beijing

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Relics Protection Units in Beijing