Brief information on Twin Pagoda Temple  

Also known as Yongzuo Temple, Twin Pagoda Temple, situated at the foot of a hill of southeastern Taiyuan, was built by an eminent monk called Fudeng by the order of the emperor in 1608 viz. the 36th year under Emperor Wanli’s reign. Due to the lofty twin pagodas, the temple is commonly referred to as the Twin Pagoda Temple. Facing north, the Twin Pagoda Temple was constructed on mountain, affording a good view for its superior position.

Currently, the existing temple complex is made of bricks and consists of the front, back and pagoda yards. In pagoda yard, the twin pagodas and two halls can be found. In back yard, the Mahavira Hall, Sansheng Hall (Hall of Three Sages), Hall of Abbot, etc. are located. In front yard, the charming peonies are widespread. Every time the flowering season comes, the front yard is thick with the perfume of peonies.

The main buildings in this Buddhist temple are the twin pagodas, both of which are 54.7 meters tall, have 13 stories, and lead to the tops via twisted ladders. Decorated with delicate dou gong of tile carving to support the splendid flying eaves, the Twin Pagoda Temple has become a must-visit site and the symbol of Taiyuan. Climbing the pagodas, the tourists can get a wide prospect of Taiyuan. Moreover, the temple also collects lots of rare steles containing the handwritings of renowned ancient calligraphers like Yan Zhenqing, Su Shi, Wang Xizhi, and Liu Zongyuan.

*You can download the bilingual note to show it to a taxi driver or someone else to find your way to Twin Pagoda Temple if you plan to visit Twin Pagoda Temple and have language problems.

   

Chinese Pinyin: shuang ta si
Opening Times: 8:30-17:30
Ticket Price: CNY 25
Address: At the foot of a hill of southern Haozhuan Village, 4 kilometers from the downtown Taiyuan
How to Get to: By Bus 812 and 820 to the terminal.