Zhaoming Temple Pagoda

Zhaoming Temple Pagoda

Zhaoming Temple Pagoda is a cultural relic protection unit of Fujian Province.

Zhaoming Temple Pagoda

Year: Ming Dynasty

Location: Keling Village, Tongcheng Subdistrict, Fuding City

Introduction: Originally built in the first year of the Datong era of the Liang Dynasty (527) and reconstructed in the thirteenth year of the Jiajing era of the Ming Dynasty (1534). Located at the center of Zhaoming Temple, the pagoda stands 25.6 meters tall, is hollow inside, hexagonal in shape, and is a brick structure imitating wooden pavilion-style architecture. The base is built from stone blocks, and the first floor has an outer corridor. The eaves of each level are formed by corbeling, and the structure gradually tapers upward. Each level features a central Buddhist niche housing a statue. The interior of the pagoda is hollow, with stairs leading to the top. The base of the first level bears inscriptions documenting the temple’s land holdings.

Protected area: Extending 30 meters outward from all sides of the pagoda.

In 2009, Zhaoming Temple Pagoda was designated as part of the seventh batch of provincial-level cultural relic protection units by the People's Government of Fujian Province.

Tongcheng Subdistrict: Tongcheng Subdistrict is located on the northeastern coast of Fuding City, Fujian Province. Its geographical coordinates are 26°52′–27°26′ N latitude and 119°55′–120°43′ E longitude. It covers a total area of 1,526.3 square kilometers. At the end of 2003, the registered population was 563,500, including 191,400 non-agricultural residents. The Eastern Min dialect of Fuan is commonly spoken, with some areas also using the Southern Min dialect.

The municipal government is headquartered in Tingshan. The city administers 3 subdistricts, 10 towns, and 3 townships (including 1 ethnic township): Tingshan Subdistrict, Tongcheng Subdistrict, Shanqian Street... Detailed information about Tongcheng Subdistrict ++

Further reading:

· Seventh Batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units of Fujian Province