CHINA - Yunnan - Dali

Three Pagodas - Chongsheng Temple

​Three pagodas, about 1 kilometer (0.6 mile) northwest of the ancient city of Dali, occupying a scenic location at the foot of Mt. Cangshan facing Erhai Lake, has a history of over 1,800 years. It is a symbol of the history of Dali City, and a record of the development of Buddhism in the area. As its name implies, Three Pagodas are made of three ancient independent pagodas forming a symmetrical triangle. This is unique in China. A visit to the pagodas should not be missed by any visitor to Dali City. Chongsheng Temple was originally built during the Kaiyuan reign of Tang Dynasty (713-741AD). It was a famous royal monastery for the consecutive Nanzhao Kingdom and Dali Kingdom. The temple has been damaged during the chinese cultural revolution and reconstrructed.