Prince's Pagoda in Yifeng

Prince's Pagoda in Yifeng

The Prince's Pagoda in Yifeng is a cultural relic protection unit of Jiangxi Province.

The Prince's Pagoda in Yifeng is the tomb stupa of Li Xi, the 14th son of Emperor Suzong of the Tang Dynasty, and is a key cultural relic protection unit of Jiangxi Province. Originally located at the foot of Jinqian Mountain on Xiaoyao Mountain, the pagoda is a pavilion-style funerary stupa for monks.

Li Xi, the 14th son of Emperor Suzong, became a monk under the guidance of Master Huizhong of Nanyang and later resided on Xiaoyao Mountain. After his death, his relics were buried here in this pavilion-style memorial pagoda. Built around the early 9th century, it is constructed from carved granite blocks. The pagoda stands 4.5 meters tall with a square base, featuring a double-layered Sumeru pedestal. Statues of arhats are carved on the pedestal, body, and finial of the pagoda. In 1957, it was listed as a provincial key cultural relic protection unit. By 1963, the pagoda had tilted, prompting financial support from the Provincial Cultural Bureau for repairs. It suffered damage during the start of the Cultural Revolution in 1966. In 1983, the Provincial Cultural Bureau allocated 5,000 yuan for its restoration and relocation, reconstructing it on the mountainside of Hanfeng Mountain in the southern suburbs of the county town (within Nanping Park).

Further Reading:

· First Batch of Cultural Relic Protection Units of Jiangxi Province