Guangde Temple & Duobao Pagoda
广德寺多宝佛塔
An old temple near Longzhong, where the Ming Duobao Pagoda is built in the Vajra Throne style, a form that is extremely rare in China.
Guangde Temple & Duobao Pagoda Guangde Temple lies on the eastern foot of Longzhong Mountain in Xiangcheng District. It was founded in the Zhenguan era of the Tang dynasty under the name Yunju Temple. Its most famous feature is the Duobao Pagoda, built in the Hongzhi era of the Ming dynasty. The pagoda is about 17 meters tall and rises from an octagonal Vajra Throne base. On the base stand a Tibetan-style lama stupa and four small hexagonal pagodas, blending Tibetan and Han Chinese architectural styles. It is a nationally important cultural heritage site. Entry is inexpensive, though check on site. A visit takes about 40 minutes. The temple is about 3 kilometers from the ancient Longzhong site, so it suits a day trip combined with Longzhong.
Opening hours
About 08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Gulongzhong
- Zhenwushan Taoist Temple
- Furen Cheng (Lady's Fortress)
- Mi Fu Memorial Temple
- North Street & Zhaoming Terrace
- Xiangyang Ancient City Wall & Linhan Gate
- Green Screen Wall of Prince Xiang's Mansion
- Chenlaoxiang Historic Quarter (Fancheng)