Xiuding Temple Pagoda
修定寺塔
A single-story square brick pagoda from the Tang dynasty, its body covered with more than 3,000 carved brick panels. It is known as the “First Ornate Pagoda in China.”
Xiuding Temple Pagoda lies on the eastern foot of Qingliang Mountain in Leikou Township, Yindu District, Anyang. The temple was first built in the Northern Qi dynasty, and the pagoda now standing was rebuilt in the Tang dynasty. It is a national key cultural heritage site. The pagoda is a single-story square brick structure in the style of a pavilion, about 20 meters tall. Over 3,000 molded carved bricks cover its walls, depicting warriors, strongmen, flying apsaras, dragons, tigers, and precious lotus flowers, among 72 motifs in total. The pagoda was originally painted red throughout, and its ornate design earned it the title “First Ornate Pagoda in China.” The temple buildings have been destroyed, and only the pagoda and a few remains survive. A visit takes about an hour, and tickets are sold on site. It is about 35 kilometers from central Anyang. Public transport is inconvenient, so driving is recommended.
Opening hours
08:00–17:30