The pagoda itself functions as a temple, making it a “vertical monastery” — or, as its name suggests, “The Palace of Buddha.” ...

The real name of the pagoda, located in Fogong (Buddha's Palace) Temple in the northwestern corner of the county town of Yingxian, is Sakyamuni Pagoda. Since it was built completely of timber ...

but the plan was postponed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. It remains unclear when the reopening ceremony will be held, officials said. The renovation project began in 2009, and the pagoda ...