Three Pagodas Review

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Three Pagodas

  • Address: 1 km (½ mi) north of Dali Gucheng, Dali

Fodor's Review:

The most famous landmark in Dali, the Three Pagodas (San Ta), appears on just about every calendar of Chinese scenery. The largest, 215 feet high, dates from AD 836 and is decorated on each of its 16 stories with Buddhas carved from local marble. The other two pagodas, also richly decorated, are more elegant in style. When the water is still, you can ponder their reflection in a nearby pool. The pagodas are a 20-minute walk from the old town.

  • Cost: Y40
  • Open: Daily 7 AM-8 PM
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