 The
Forest of Pagodas is situated on the north bank of Shaoxi
Stream, covering an area of over 21,000 square meters. There
are 230 pagodas built in the Tang, Song, Jin, Yuan, Ming and
Qing Dynasties. It is the largest forest of pagoda's known in
China. |
  Pagoda
means tomb in ancient India. The pagodas in this cemetery are
of brick, stone and brick and stone structures. Two of them
were built in the Tang Dynasty; two in the Song Dynasty, ten
in the Jin, 46 in the Yuan and 148 in the Ming Dynasty. The
rest of them were built either in the Qing Dynasty of other
unknown dynasties. Architecturally, they are classed as
one-story with single eaves, one story with multiple eaves,
stupas and various types of Lamaist pagoda's. this grand
architectural complex indeed provides valuable material for
studying the history of Chinese architecture, art and religion;
and it is also a famous scenic spot. |
  The
oldest brick pagoda was built for Master Fa Wan, built in the
Tang Dynasty (791). He was from Jing'ai Temple in Luoyang.
There are many interesting pagodas to be found: too many to
describe here. Many other pagoda's from later periods can be
found in the yard. Recently deceased eminent monks also found
their resting place here. Abbot of the Southern Shoaling
temple and one of the oldest Shoaling monks alive today, Shi
Suxi, is having a pagoda built in preparation. |
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| Next is:
Chuzu An;
Damo Pavilion
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