Xinglong Pagoda
兖州兴隆塔
A brick pagoda from the Northern Song dynasty inside Yanzhou's city. Buddha finger-bone relics were unearthed from the crypt beneath it, and it is now the centerpiece of the Xinglong Cultural Park.
The Xinglong Pagoda lies in Yanzhou District of Jining. It is a 13-story brick pagoda built during the Jiayou era of the Northern Song, about 54 meters tall, with two sections in different styles, popularly known as the “pagoda on a pagoda.” In 2008, a gilded coffin, a silver outer casket, and Buddhist relics were unearthed from the crypt beneath the pagoda, causing a sensation. The area now contains the Xinglong Cultural Park and a museum. Allow about 1 hour for the pagoda grounds. Admission to the cultural park varies, so check on site. It is about 15 km from Qufu, a 25-minute taxi ride, and Yanzhou Railway Station is also very close by regular train.
Opening hours
08:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Confucius Museum
- Ming City Wall of Qufu
- Temple of Confucius
- Kong Family Mansion
- Confucius Six Arts City
- Temple of Yan Hui
- Gulou Street & Wumaci Street
- Cemetery of Confucius (Kong Lin)