The three pagodas of Chongsheng Temple are located 1.5km northwest of Dali Ancient City, facing Cangshan Yingle Peak in the west and Erhai Lake in the east, about 15m away from the foot of the mountain. Taoxi flows eastward at 336 meters south. Meixi is 76 meters to the north and Yunnan-Tibet Highway to the east. The three towers are made up of one big, two small pavilions. The Great Pagoda, also known as Chihiro Pagoda, is called by local people? Pen tower? With a height of 69.13 meters and a bottom of 9.9 meters, it is a typical hollow square brick tower with dense eaves in Dali area, with 16 levels. The south and north pagodas are all ten-level, 42.17 meters high, and are octagonal hollow brick pagodas with dense eaves. Three pagodas stand on their feet, Chihiro Pagoda is in the middle, and the second small pagodas are arched north and south. On March 4, 1961, it was announced by the State Council as the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units.

the three pagodas of chongsheng temple were built in the period of the Nanzhao king's exhortation to fengyou (ad 824? In 859), the big tower was built first? Chihiro Tower? , 69.13 meters high, is a square brick tower with dense eaves, with 16 floors. Later, the south and north pagodas were built, both of which are 42.19 meters high. They are a pair of octagonal brick pagodas, both of which are 1 levels. The construction of the three pagodas, in addition to Buddhism's preaching that it can become a Buddha, has another important reason, which is Dali's ancient behavior? How many floods in Zeguo? .

it is recorded in the ancient book Jin Shi Cui bian:? It is said that the dragon worships the tower and fears Peng. Dali used to be Long Ze, so it is the town. ? According to legend, in ancient times, three towers were built, and one layer of soil was used to repair the tower. After the tower was repaired, the soil was dug up layer by layer to make the tower appear, so there was? Pile up civil towers? With? Dig the earth and present the tower? Said. The bridge built when the tower was built was as high as a hill, and it was more than 1 miles long. When repairing the tower, the transportation capacity was insufficient, and goats were used to carry bricks. Now Yinqiao Village in Dali is called in ancient times? Taqiao village? . Ancient books recorded the construction of three pagodas. It took seven million seven hundred thousand craftsmen and more than forty thousand gold to build it in eight years? . After the construction of the three pagodas, a large-scale Chongsheng Temple was built.

The specific dates of the three pagodas have been recorded in different ways. Generally speaking, they are as follows: ① Tang Zhenguan (627-649) was made in Wei Chijingde; ② Gongtao and Huiyi were made in the first year of Tang Kaiyuan (713); (3) Nanzhao Wang advised Feng Youbao to build it from the tenth year to the first year of the Apocalypse (from the seventh year of Tang Taihe to the fifth year of Kaicheng, from 833 to 84); (4) from the 1th year of Baohe to the 9th year of Apocalypse (from the 7th year of Tang Taihe to the 2nd year of Dazhong, from 833 to 848). According to the construction age of similar ancient pagodas in the mainland, Yunnan should be later, and then the relevant cultural relics and records in the original Chongsheng Temple and the Middle Pagoda are verified. It seems that the Middle Pagoda should be built when the Nanzhao King advised Fengyou (reigned from 824 to 859), and the two small pagodas are later than the Middle Pagoda, at the latest. Built in the early days of Dali, the tower was built first, and then two small towers were built.

Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple:

First, everyone's impression: Dali's famous scenic spots are well-deserved, with magnificent buildings and magnificent royal temples. Beautiful scenery, elegant environment and excellent geographical location, the reflection of the three towers is impressive. The service in the scenic spot is very good, the tour guide is very professional, and the tickets are slightly expensive.

2. Entering the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple: The Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple is the first batch of national key cultural relics protection units announced by the State Council, the symbol and symbol of Dali, a famous historical and cultural city and an excellent tourist city in China, an important cultural landscape of Dali national tourist scenic spot, and one of the oldest and most magnificent buildings in southern China. In the west, there are 19 peaks of Cangshan Mountain, which stand like a screen, and in the east, there are 25 square kilometers of Erhai Lake, with vast expanses of land between mountains and seas, dotted with Bai villages, and the three pagodas tourist area of Chongsheng Temple, which is located between this picturesque famous mountain and water.

There is harmony in the changes of the three towers, unity in the opposites, and they are in harmony with each other, with Cangshan Mountain covered with snow all year round behind and Bait Sea rippling in front. Jade, silver and pale? One integrated mass, showing a natural and elegant oriental beauty. From 1978 to 198, the unearthed cultural relics exhibition hall exhibited the largest maintenance of the three pagodas since the self-evident Jiajing. During the maintenance, more than 68 precious cultural relics from Nanzhao and Dali periods were unearthed, which is the most abundant and important batch of cultural relics discovered so far, attracting the attention of Chinese and foreign cultural relics circles. The scriptures, scrolls, Buddhist relics, golden models of three pagodas, bronze mirrors, jade and crystal Buddha statues on display have brought people into the long river of history, and in a short time, they have been traced back to a thousand years, and they have seen the prosperous economy and splendid culture in Erhai area during the prosperous Tang Dynasty, providing extremely valuable material for studying the politics, economy, culture and Buddhist art in Nanzhao and Dali Kingdom.

iii. types of scenic spots: historical buildings.

fourth, the best season: March-April is the best, and there are many festivals. Many festivals and grand events of the Bai nationality are concentrated in March to April every year. At this time, you will feel rich ethnic customs when you visit. You can go to March Street (March 15th-March 21st, west of Dali) and the Butterfly Club (butterfly spring, April 15th, lunar calendar). At the same time, the average annual temperature in Dali is about 15 degrees. After the cold winter, just before the rainy season, March to April in the lunar calendar is the best season for Dali tourism.

5. Suggested play: 2-3 hours.

VI. Address: Three Pagodas Tourism and Cultural Zone of Chongsheng Temple, Dali City.

VII. Ways to play:

(1) Is it far from Dali Ancient City to the Three Pagodas Scenic Area of Chongsheng Temple?

1. The ancient city of Dali is very close to the Three Pagodas Scenic Area of Chongsheng Temple.

2. Generally, it takes about 25 minutes to get to the scenic spot directly from the ancient city.

(2) How can I get to the Three Pagodas Scenic Area of Chongsheng Temple in Dali Ancient City?

1. You can go directly to the scenic spot with the special tourist line.

2. It is not very cost-effective to charter a car directly to the scenic spot, which is more expensive.

3. It's more convenient to go to the scenic spot with the group.

(3) How much is the ticket for the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple?

1. The adult ticket for the scenic spot is 121 yuan.

2. The sightseeing bus charge for the scenic battery is 25 yuan/person.

3. As for the reduction or exemption of scenic spots, it is good to pay less or refund the difference now if the scenic spots are recognized. Specifically, it is subject to the approval of the scenic spot.

(4) What's interesting about the Three Pagodas of Chongsheng Temple?

1. There are three scenic spots: one is the Three Pagodas, the other is the reflection pool, and the other is the Chongsheng Temple.

2. There is a battery car service in the scenic spot, but it is not recommended to take a battery car. You can walk while sightseeing, so that the scenery you see is more comprehensive, which is also conducive to your health.

3. Visit all the scenic spots, big and small. It takes about 3-4 hours to walk.

Precautions:

1. There are temples in the scenic spot. Please pay attention to your words and deeds and respect the customs. Please don't take pictures in the temples.

2. You need to walk in the scenic spot, and pay attention to wearing light clothes.

3. ultraviolet rays are very strong, so pay attention to sun protection.