Shichuang Pagoda in Baodi, Tianjin

　　Introduction Located in the center of the cross street in Baodi County, it is one of the ancient Eight Scenic Spots of Baodi, known as the “Golden Top of the Stone Pagoda.” It was built during the reign of Emperor Shengzong of Liao (983–1031), and was reconstructed during the Huangtong era of the Jin Dynasty, as well as in the Kangxi and Guangxu eras of the Qing Dynasty. The structure consists of three parts: the base, the body, and the top, with a total height of 11.4 meters. The base is square-shaped, with carvings depicting Buddhist stories on all four sides, topped by a Sumeru pedestal, a ribbed gate, and an upward-facing lotus. The body is made up of an octahedral stone column and a canopy, consisting of six levels. The first, second, fifth, and sixth levels feature Buddha statues; the third level houses a stele from the first year of the Guangxu reign (1875), which is a recarving of the "Record of the Renovation of the Shichuang Pagoda" from the 21st year of the Kangxi reign (1682); the fourth level is inscribed with the text of the "Usnisa Vijaya Dharani Sutra." Each level of the canopy is adorned with carved animal heads and decorative silk-like tassel patterns, with the topmost level featuring imitation roof tiles. The top of the pagoda includes a lotus pedestal, an iron flagpole, and a wish-fulfilling jewel. The entire pagoda features a unique shape and exquisite carvings. It was toppled in 1966 and restored in 1988.

　　 Tianjin Wuqing District

Shichuang Pagoda in Baodi, Tianjin