Tanghe Wenfeng Pagoda

Tanghe Wenfeng Pagoda

Tanghe Wenfeng Pagoda is a cultural tourism attraction.

Located in the Wenfeng Subdistrict area in the southeastern part of Tanghe County, the pagoda was first built in the late Ming and early Qing dynasties. It was constructed by local literati to promote scholarly culture and academic excellence. Wenfeng Pagoda is a brick tower designed in the style of a traditional pavilion, featuring an octagonal base and nine tiers. The first tier has a diameter of 5.18 meters and a circumference of 17.28 meters. The total height of the pagoda is 30 meters. The pagoda is tall and graceful in shape, resembling a divine brush dipped in rich ink, standing firmly against the sky. It forms a picturesque pair with Sizhou Temple Pagoda, giving rise to the saying “One city bears two pagodas, two pagodas lift one city.” From the first to the eighth tier, the eaves feature brick carvings that mimic outer railings, interstitial bracket sets, and balcony-like structures. The ninth tier only has outer bracket sets without balconies. The first tier is solid, while the second through ninth tiers are hollow—circular from the second to fifth tiers and square above that. On the second, fourth, fifth, sixth, and eighth tiers, arched doors and windows are alternately arranged. On the fourth tier, stone-carved Buddhist niches are embedded on the east and west sides, each housing a Buddha statue 25.6 cm tall. On the ninth tier, small Buddhist niches are set on the south and north sides, each containing a Buddha statue 16.22 cm tall. These figures have serene expressions, flowing celestial robes, and graceful postures, making them exquisite examples of carving art. On the south and southwest sides of the second tier, there are white marble inscriptions. The inscriptions measure 120 cm in length and 55 cm in width, with a total of 507 characters documenting the pagoda’s restoration in the 10th year of the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty. The second and third tiers also feature large marble slabs (120 cm × 55 cm) engraved with the characters “Taiyi,” “Jiaxiu,” “Guanglian,” and “Tianzhong.” The southeast side of the second tier displays a “Phoenix Facing the Sun” design. These texts and images are finely crafted, with skilled and vigorous carvings, serving as valuable materials for studying Ming and Qing calligraphy and stone engraving art. The top of the pagoda features a copper spire over 1 meter high, including a precious bead and base, all secured to the top of the pagoda with iron chains.

Wenfeng Subdistrict: The Wenfeng Subdistrict Office administers 5 community committees, 30 natural villages, 58 resident groups, 3,516 households, and a total population of over 83,800, including more than 12,000 registered residents. The subdistrict covers an area of 18.8 square kilometers. It is just over 40 kilometers from Nanyang Airport, and major transport routes such as the Ningxi Railway, Xinnan Expressway, National Highway 312, S249, and S335 run through the area. Backed by the Tanghe River and bordered by the Sanjia River to the south, the subdistrict is also home to the national cultural relics Sizhou Pagoda and Wenfeng Pagoda. With convenient transportation, superior geographical conditions, and profound cultural heritage, it is a highly desirable location.

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