Four-door Pagoda

Four-door Pagoda

Four- Door Pagoda, which is the earliest existent one story square stone pagoda with arched doors on
each side. The tower was founded in A. C.611 (in the Sui dynasty), 15.04 m in height and 7 m in width on each side. The eaves are held up with five levels. The top of the pagoda is made in 23 contracted stone boards forming a pyramid. The tope of pagoda is formed by plate, crystal of mountain and broad leaf. In the center of the pagoda is a square central pillar made of stone, with 16 triangle stone beams around it. On each of the four sides of the center stone is one stone Buddha, sitting cross-legged and facing each door.

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Q: Ash Asked on 2012-10-19 Reply
Hey~How to travel to the four door pagoda from Jinan city? Many thanks, Ash
Dear Ash, It is about 36 km from the down town to four door pagoda, you could take No. 67 bus at Tianqiao south station(天桥南站）to get to the scenic area. It takes about 2.5 hours. Lussie Lu Replied on 2012-10-20