Twin Pagoda Temple — Attraction in Taiyuan

Great for anyone interested in history, architecture, and breathtaking views. The two towering pagodas, dating back to the Ming Dynasty, are stunning examples of ancient Chinese craftsmanship, standing tall with intricate brickwork and elegant design.

Only the main temple and access to Twin Pagoda Temple you need to pay an entry fee of 10rmb/pp. Otherwise a lot of locals use the park for leisure and exercise.

Climbing to the top offers a panoramic view of Taiyuan through little windows, making the effort well worth it. The temple grounds are beautifully maintained, with peaceful gardens, traditional pavilions, and centuries-old stone inscriptions adding to the serene atmosphere.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast or simply looking for a tranquil escape, the Twin Pagoda Temple is a gem that shouldn’t be missed. Highly recommended, especially during summer or spring when the trees have green...

The Twin Pagoda Temple (Chinese: 双塔寺; pinyin: Shūangtǎsì), officially known as Yongzuo Temple (Chinese: 永祚寺; pinyin: Yǒngzuòsì), of Taiyuan, Shanxi province, China, is a temple containing two pagodas dating from the Ming dynasty. The East pagoda was built in 1597, and the West one in 1612. In charge of the pagoda’s construction was a high ranking monk, named Fodeng (佛灯). By the 20th century, deterioration since construction had caused the East pagoda to slant from its center of gravity by 2.87 meters. In 1995, experts set about trying to correct the slant. They removed earth from underneath the pagoda and successfully corrected the pagoda's tilt. The temple contains approximately 260 stone steles, as it is the location where stele from temples in the area that are no longer extant were moved. The temple grounds also contain many peony trees, one of which dates from the...

As a local, I've gone to this place several times. Now only in specific dates and limited time can tourists go inside the tower.

Twin Pagoda Temple is now inside a park, whose entrance fee is 20 Yuan. Inside the park, you can enjoy beautiful flowers in spring and experience great miaohui（activities held specifically at temples) in summer. However people nearby are really bad. Outer Temples are engraved with characters, mostly tourists' names, inner Temples are quite narrow, allowing only one person to pass the staircase simultaneously. View from up there is not good, because now you can see nothing but taller buildings.

In total, if you just want to see the tower or want to climb them, do not come, because they are highly protected so you can't even touch...