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Why the
Three Pagodas
are special
Nowhere else in the world can you capture in a
single photo frame three grand pagodas. Each was
originally built over a thousand years ago.
Interesting insights
about the Three Pagodas
 All
three pagodas were built on the ruins of a
Chongseng San Ta monastery. The site has a
pleasing view of the mountains and lake.
Qianxun
Pagoda (middle in photo) has 16 tiers and is 69
meters (230 feet) high.
The
two smaller pagodas have 10 tiers and are 42
meters (137 feet) tall.
Three Pagodas - tidbits
Pagodas
are common in China, India and other countries
where Buddhism flourishes. They are built to
invoke divine protection against calamities and,
sometimes, to store sacred scriptures and saintly
remains. The architectural style markedly varies
from country to country, region to region.
Hidden
relics
of the ancient Nanshao and Dali Kingdoms were
discovered in the late 1970s during the renovation
of the Three Pagodas. These proved invaluable to scholars.
Tips for your
vacation tour or trip
Most
pagodas are usually best appreciated from a
distance. Up close a pagoda appears disproportioned
- and any physical deterioration can be easily seen.
For a perspective view of the Three Pagodas and the
region, take the cableway up the mountain to Zhonghe Temple.
Nearest cities
The Three Pagodas are a short drive northwest of
Dali city, which lies 300 kilometers (180 miles)
west of Kunming, the capital of Yunnan province.
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