Shanxi: Yuanjue Pagoda 800-Year Ancient Wind-Vane Ticket

Just a 10-min drive from the Hanging Temple! Visit Hunyuan's 800-year-old Jin Pagoda. See the rare ancient iron wind-vane on the spire and hear wind bells chime
Situated in the historic county of Hunyuan near Datong, just a 10-minute drive from the world-famous Hanging Temple, the Yuanjue Temple Pagoda is an extraordinary octagonal multi-eaved brick masterpiece built during the Jin Dynasty (1158 AD).

Standing over 30 meters tall, the pagoda’s crown jewel is an exquisite cast-iron wind bird (Houfengyi) perched atop the spire. Serving as one of ancient China’s earliest preserved meteorological instruments, this rare iron bird still rotates smoothly with the breeze after more than eight centuries! As you explore the quiet temple grounds at your own relaxed pace like a local, listen to the wind bells chiming under the brick eaves and admire the intricate relief carvings of warriors, dragons, and musical performers around the pagoda base.

Pre-book your entry ticket to guarantee your visit and protect against peak-season sell-outs. Skip on-site ticket-purchasing queues completely. Simply present your physical passport or digital booking confirmation at the gate for fast, seamless admission.

Please note that, due to the scenic area's requirements, you will need to send your name and passport number after purchase for ticket booking.

Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.

Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.