Plan at a glance
A Liao-dynasty pagoda in Yixian
Construction of Guangsheng Temple Pagoda began in 1107, the seventh year of the Qiantong era under the Liao. It stands in the southwest corner of Yixian’s old town and is a separate stop from Fengguo Temple. The octagonal brick pagoda has thirteen eaves and, after its 2012 repair, stands 49.9 meters tall, excluding the roughly 3-meter platform base. Map apps may show different nearby addresses; search for “Guangsheng Temple Pagoda” (义县广胜寺塔).
Visiting hours and entry
Plan around reference visiting hours of 09:00–17:00. Ticketing, reservations and last-entry times may change; check the same-day notice and follow the entrance instructions.
Tickets and visit details
View visit options for this attraction and confirm the visit date and current arrangements before you go.
Choose your visit
The octagonal, thirteen-eave profile
From the base, look up at the octagonal outline and the tiers of projecting eaves. The repaired tower height is 49.9 meters, excluding the roughly 3-meter platform base; these are measured separately.
Reliefs in the brickwork
The brick reliefs include seated Buddhas, bodhisattvas, attendants, flying apsaras, canopies, guardian figures and auspicious animals. Compare the figures and motifs from open public areas. Do not touch the brickwork or treat an unidentified figure as a confirmed subject.
From Jiafu Temple Pagoda to Guangsheng Temple Pagoda
The pagoda was known as Jiafu Temple Pagoda (嘉福寺塔) from the Qing dynasty until 1980. In May 1980, residents digging outside the south platform found a sutra pillar whose inscription included “Guangsheng Temple of Yizhou in the Great Liao.” The pagoda’s name was restored on the basis of that inscription, preserving a link to the Liao-era temple.
Protected status and repair history
The pagoda was designated a provincial-level protected cultural relic in 1988 and a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level in 2013. Before repair, it stood 42.5 meters tall; after the 2012 repair, it stood 49.9 meters tall. Follow posted restrictions around any closed or repair areas.
Build your day
About 30 minutes outdoors
Begin in the public area by looking at the overall profile, then view the base and brick reliefs from places open to visitors. About 30 minutes is a general estimate. If only part of the area is open, follow that route and do not go behind barriers or into residential courtyards.
Plan it separately from Fengguo Temple
Guangsheng Temple Pagoda and Fengguo Temple are separate attractions. The mapped distance varies with the chosen entrances and roads, so use live navigation for the transfer and check each site’s hours separately.
Get there
Navigate by the attraction name
Map apps may show different nearby addresses, so search for “Guangsheng Temple Pagoda” (义县广胜寺塔) instead of relying on a street number. Follow on-site directions when you arrive nearby.
Station transfers and parking
Check bus stops, the walking route to the entrance and the last return service from the railway or bus station before travelling. Leave time for the return journey if using public transport. Follow posted directions for parking and fees.
A meal in Yixian
Maolou Restaurant (懋楼饭店) is a dining option in town and requires a separate trip from the pagoda area. Check its opening hours and service before setting out. The main visit is focused on the exterior brickwork, so plan meals separately from the pagoda stop and any visit to Fengguo Temple.
Know before you go
Stay within the open visitor area
Plan to view the pagoda from outside. Follow closure and construction notices; do not enter closed areas or climb or touch the tower.
Photography and nearby lanes
If you want a photo that includes the pagoda and nearby homes, first confirm that the lane is open to the public. Until then, take photos from clearly public areas; do not enter courtyards, cross barriers or use unnamed paths.
Hours and time allowance
Reference hours are 09:00–17:00; ticketing, closing and holiday schedules follow the day’s notice. Allow about 30 minutes to view the exterior, plus transfer time if continuing to Fengguo Temple. Check the live route before setting out.