Tianshou Temple

　　The Dasha Pagoda of Tianshou Temple is situated on the north side of Yingchun Street in Guangde County. It was listed as a provincial-level key cultural relic protection unit in 1956. The pagoda was first built in the fourth year of the Taiping Xingguo era during the Northern Song Dynasty (979 AD), while Tianshou Temple was established during the Tianyou period of the Tang Dynasty (around 905 AD). The pagoda was named after the temple, hence called the Dasha Pagoda (Great Holy Pagoda) of Tianshou Temple. Originally, the pagoda had five stories. In the second year of the Yuanyou era (1099 AD), it was destroyed by fire. Between the third year of Yuanyou (1100 AD) and the fourth year of the Chongning era (1105 AD), it was rebuilt into a seven-story structure. Towering in height, it features the pavilion-style architecture typical of southern China, constructed with brick and wood, featuring overhanging eaves and upturned corners, with wind bells hanging from the angles. It stands 31.34 meters tall. In the 35th year of the Ming Dynasty’s Wanli era (1607 AD) and the 7th year of the Qing Dynasty’s Kangxi era (1668 AD), it underwent two more renovations.

　　In the 26th year of the Guangxu era (1900 AD), the pagoda was destroyed by fire, leaving only the brick tower body. In October 1983, an underground “palace chamber” was discovered. This chamber is a straight-walled brick pit, 110 cm deep, with a square base measuring 32 cm on each side. Inside the chamber lies a stone stele inscribed with the history of the pagoda. The pagoda was restored in 1986. The reconstructed Dasha Treasure Pagoda largely retains its original features: seven stories, six sides, six-tiered flying eaves, and an iron-chain-style spire, reaching a total height of 42.8 meters. The base covers an area of 46 square meters and is paved with blue bricks. Wind bells hang from the eaves of each level, producing pleasant chimes in the breeze, bringing the seven-story pagoda back to its former glory. Inside the pagoda, a spiral staircase leads to the top, offering a panoramic view of the mountain city. A temple courtyard was also built alongside, featuring exotic flowers, potted plants, rockeries, and a display room exhibiting cultural relics from various dynasties for visitors to explore.

　　Exact Location: The Dasha Pagoda of Tianshou Temple is located on the north side of Yingchun Street in Guangde County.

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