Twin Pagodas, Chongxing Monastery(West)

Beizhen, Liaoning, China

The West Pagoda stands 42.63 meters tall. Only the Buddha on the south face wears a jeweled crown, while the others have spiral hair buns, with varying hand gestures. The attendants are depicted standing on the wall surface, without niches. Embedded in the middle section of the West Pagoda is a small stone tablet inscribed with the "Record of the Renovation of the Pagodas of Chongxing Monastery" from the 28th year of the Ming Wanli era (1600). The inscriptions have become blurred over time.

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Significance

There is no accurate written record about when and why the Twin Pagodas were built. Many local legends exist regarding their origin. The Twin Pagodas are located outside the main gate of Chongxing Monastery, and their name comes from this location. The two pagodas are 43 meters apart, both are solid brick octagonal pagodas with thirteen tiers of eaves. Scholars have determined that the Twin Pagodas were built during the late Liao Dynasty based on their construction methods, architectural style, and the details of the brick carvings.

Address: East side of Provincial Highway 205, Beizhen, Liaoning, China
Ownership: Public
Current Function/Use: Functional
Areas Of Significance: Historic, Religion

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