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Yueshan Thousand Buddha Pagoda

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The Yueshan Thousand Buddha Pagoda is located in Yueshan County, Anhui Province, nestled in the heart of the Dabie Mountains. About 9 kilometers east of the county town, within Fayun, stands an ancient brick pagoda adorned with Buddha statues. Originally built during the Xianhe era of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it has a history of over 1,670 years. The seven-tiered pagoda rises 28 meters high, with its inner and outer walls covered in various sculpted Buddha statues in different expressions—totaling 1,680 pieces—hence the name "Thousand Buddha Pagoda."

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The Yueshan Thousand Buddha Pagoda is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Yueshan Thousand Buddha Pagoda is located in Yueshan County, Anhui Province, nestled in the heart of the Dabie Mountains. About 9 kilometers east of the county town, within Fayun, stands an ancient brick pagoda adorned with Buddha statues. Originally built during the Xianhe era of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, it has a history of over 1,670 years. The seven-tiered pagoda rises 28 meters high, with its inner and outer walls covered in various sculpted Buddha statues in different expressions—totaling 1,680 pieces—hence the name "Thousand Buddha Pagoda." The area around Fayun Temple features uniquely shaped rocks, lush forests, bamboo groves, and serene lake reflections.