Guangjiao Temple Pagoda

　　   Guangjiao Temple Pagoda is located at the foot of Jingting Mountain and is commonly known as the Twin Pagodas. Built in the third year of the Shaoxing era during the Northern Song Dynasty (1096), it is a pair of adjacent ancient square pagodas, also renowned nationwide as the Song Dynasty Twin Pagodas. These pagodas are brick structures from the Song Dynasty that retain the architectural style of the Tang Dynasty, reflecting the characteristics and style of Song-era architecture.

　　   The pagodas are about 20 meters tall, each with seven stories, and both have a square floor plan. Each has a central pillar, and the exterior mimics wooden construction. Most of the pagoda bodies are built with Buddha images, and each side of every level is divided into three sections by cylindrical brick strips, with a round arched door in the center, complete with lintels. The corners are rounded, and the corner pillars feature “beam cutting” and “angled inclination.” The eaves are formed with bracket arms extending outward. The walls are adorned with Buddhist floral motifs, creating an atmosphere of solemnity and serenity unique to Buddhism. The interior space of the pagodas is relatively small, originally equipped with floorboards, allowing access via ladders. The two pagodas stand opposite each other, with a straight-line distance of 26.90 meters between them. The eastern pagoda is slightly larger, with each side measuring 2.65 meters, while the western pagoda measures 2.35 meters per side.

　　   Due to their long history, the tops of the twin pagodas have been damaged, leaving only the seven lower stories. To preserve this ancient structure and China’s Buddhist cultural heritage, the Guangjiao Temple Twin Pagodas have been designated as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit and are listed in the China Scenic Spots Dictionary. Admission & Opening Hours

　　   Free entry

　　   Open all day

　　   Take bus route 4. It's about 6 kilometers from the city center, or you can take a taxi there.