Sakyamuni Pagoda in China's Yingxian: world's oldest and tallest all-wood pagoda
2025-07-21 Ecns.cn Editor:Mo Honge
The Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, considered the world's oldest and tallest all-wooden pavilion-style structure, showcases ancient Chinese architectural ingenuity. Its dual-layer system, comprising five visible stories and four hidden layers, reflects classical design principles and continues to influence modern high-rise construction.
