Jueshan Temple and Liao Pagoda (Lingqiu)
觉山寺 · Juéshān Sì
A mountain temple founded in 483 by a Northern Wei emperor, with a 44-metre, 13-eave brick pagoda rebuilt in 1089 under the Liao dynasty that still holds Liao murals inside.
No booking needed1 hour on site; a full day with travel
Tip
Only worth the long drive if you love old pagodas; the mountain setting is beautiful in autumn. Bring snacks, as there is little food nearby.
- Opening hours
- Roughly 07:00–19:00 (listing data) To be confirmed
- Price
- About ¥15–20 (sources differ) To be confirmed
- How to book
- Pay at the gate. The pagoda interior is not always open. To be confirmed
- Getting there
- About 10 km south-east of Lingqiu town, roughly 2 hours by car from Datong; hire a car with driver To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 山西省大同市灵丘县红石塄乡觉山村
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