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Shousheli Pagoda of Shengshou Temple

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Located about a li north of Ruicheng County. Originally built during the Tiansheng era of the Northern Song Dynasty, it was renovated during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Only the brick pagoda from the Song Dynasty remains. The pagoda has an octagonal base, thirteen stories, and is approximately 48 meters tall. The pagoda body is conical, tapering inward with each level. The eaves feature carved brick brackets, entirely mimicking wooden architectural styles, giving it a simple and vigorous appearance. The pagoda is hollow, extending to the top floor. Each level originally had floorboards...

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Shousheli Pagoda of Shengshou Temple is a cultural tourism attraction.

Located about a li north of Ruicheng County. Originally built during the Tiansheng era of the Northern Song Dynasty, it was renovated during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Only the brick pagoda from the Song Dynasty remains. The pagoda has an octagonal base, thirteen stories, and is approximately 48 meters tall. The pagoda body is conical, tapering inward with each level. The eaves feature carved brick brackets, entirely mimicking wooden architectural styles, giving it a simple and vigorous appearance. The pagoda is hollow, extending to the top floor. Each level originally had floorboards, allowing access via ladder, but these no longer exist. The interior preserves some Song Dynasty murals depicting Buddhas, bodhisattvas, and donors. The figures have delicate features and smooth lines. Though the colors have faded due to incense smoke, the style of Song Dynasty painting is still clearly recognizable.