The White Pagoda Temple in Jixian County

　　   Along with the Dule Temple, it is a treasure of the ancient Jizhou City. The temple houses three main halls, each featuring a set of colorful Buddha statues. The famous White Pagoda was built in the fourth year of the Qingning era of the Liao Dynasty (1058), and is one of only seven remaining white pagodas in China today.

　　   The pagoda features a unique architectural style, blending three distinct forms: the pavilion-style, the dense-eave style (such as the Small Wild Goose Pagoda in Xi'an and the White Pagoda in Dali), and the stupa-style (i.e., the Tibetan Buddhist style seen in some parts of Beijing). Standing 30 meters tall with an octagonal base, the pagoda’s entrance is adorned with exquisitely carved reliefs of musicians and dancers, vividly depicting the scene and serving as important evidence for the study of Liao Dynasty music and dance. Inside the southern gate of the pagoda is a Buddha niche, and the walls feature murals; at each of the eight corners stands a small two-tiered pagoda, with bronze bells hanging from the eaves. The pagoda also contains many high-value cultural relics, such as a crystal turtle-shaped box and a small amber square pagoda from the Liao Dynasty. The stone banner in front of the pagoda also carries a deep sense of historical weight.

　　   Suggested Visiting Time

　　   1–2 hours

　　   Transportation

　　   Take a direct long-distance bus from Tianjin’s Hebei Coach Station to Jixian County. After arriving at Jixian Coach Station, it’s a 10-minute walk to the temple; alternatively, transfer to bus routes 531, Jixian Route 1 Loop, or Jixian Route 2 Loop for direct access. You can also take a tricycle for 4 RMB. 2. By car: From the nearby road outside the Dule Temple, you can see the tip of the White Pagoda. There is a small alley nearby with a sign for the White Pagoda Temple. Follow the alley southward for about 1 kilometer to reach the temple’s main gate.

　　   Admission

　　   Admission: 4 RMB; Joint ticket for the White Pagoda, Dule Temple, and Guanyin Pavilion: 40 RMB

　　   Opening Hours

　　   All day

　　   Location

　　   No. 8 Baipagou Temple Street, Jixian County, Tianjin (300 meters directly south of the Dule Temple)