The Twin Pagoda Temple (Chinese: 双塔寺; pinyin: Shūangtǎsì), officially known as Yongzuo Temple (Chinese: 永祚寺; pinyin: Yǒngzuòsì), of Taiyuan, Shanxi province, China, is a temple containing two pagodas dating from the Ming dynasty. The East pagoda was built in 1597, and the West one in 1612. In charge of the pagoda’s construction was a high ranking monk, named Fodeng (佛灯). By the 20th century, deterioration since construction had caused the East pagoda to slant from its center of gravity by 2.87 meters. In 1995, experts set about trying to correct the slant. They removed earth from underneath the pagoda and successfully corrected the pagoda's tilt. The temple contains approximately 260 stone steles, as it is the location where stele from temples in the area that are no longer extant were moved. The temple grounds also contain many peony trees, one of which dates from the Ming Dynasty.

As a local, I've gone to this place several times. Now only in specific dates and limited time can tourists go inside the tower. Twin Pagoda Temple is now inside a park, whose entrance fee is 20 Yuan. Inside the park, you can enjoy beautiful flowers in spring and experience great miaohui（activities held specifically at temples) in summer. However people nearby are really bad. Outer Temples are engraved with characters, mostly tourists' names, inner Temples are quite narrow, allowing only one person to pass the staircase simultaneously. View from up there is not good, because now you can see nothing but taller buildings. In total, if you just want to see the tower or want to climb them, do not come, because they are highly protected so you can't even touch them nowadays.

(Translated by Google) The twin towers are historical relics of the Ming Dynasty and are quite exquisite. It’s a pity that I didn’t go when the peonies were blooming (Original) 双塔都属于明代的历史文物，相当精美 可惜没有在牡丹开花的时候去

(Translated by Google) I went there late and couldn't go in, but it looked pretty good from the outside. Wenfeng Pagoda was built in the 27th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1599), and the other tower was built by monk Miaofeng nine years later. After completion, it was called Xuanwen Pagoda together with the old pagoda. The twin towers are both 54 meters high, facing each other in the north and south, 46.6 meters apart. They are both constructed of bricks and imitated wood. (Original) 去的晚了，没能进去，从外面看觉得还不错。 明万历二十七年（1599）建文峰塔，另一塔是9年后妙峰和尚所建，建成后与旧塔一起并称宣文塔。双塔高均为54米，南北对峙，相距46.6米，均用砖砌仿木构筑。

(Translated by Google) The twin tower buildings left over from the Ming Dynasty have survived wars and political turmoil, but they are still standing largely intact to this day. There is not much information about it on the Internet, but it is quite spectacular and worth a visit to see it on site. (Original) 明朝留下的雙塔建築，雖歷經戰亂與政治動盪，難能可貴的仍大致完整屹立至今。網路相關資料不多，但蒞臨現場觀看，相當壯觀，值得一遊。

(Translated by Google) Also known as Yongzuo Temple. There are two towers inside, and the north tower can be climbed to the top. (Original) 又名永祚寺。内有双塔，北塔可登顶。

(Translated by Google) I went there twice more than 20 years ago. The twin towers are both historical sites and very unique. I like them very much. Recommended. (Original) 二十多年前去过两次，双塔都是历史遗迹，很有特色，非常喜欢。值得推荐。

It's great, beautiful with an antique look.

Nice and breezy temple with scenic views of pagodas and lakes.

Such a beautiful park with many lovely gardens and ancient buildings.

ZHULIN HOU TAIYUAN，CHINA Jinci Temple|The best museum in Shanxi The Jinci Temple, located at the foot of Xuanweng Mountain in the southwest suburbs of Taiyuan, has a history of at least 1,500 years. The architecture of Jinci Temple is one of the few examples in China that retains the architecture of the previous dynasty and expanded it when necessary. With its layout surrounded by mountains and rivers, it can be said to be the oldest and most beautiful garden in China.

Extraordinary place to peak the history of ZHOU Dynasty and the history of Shanxi.

Really great historical site in China.

Beautiful. No need to add more

The earliest record of the Jinci Temple was found in the Tao of the Northern Wei Dynasty (AD 466 or 472? or 527) . It is already quite impressive, and the ancestral hall, hall and flying beam are all ready. It can be seen that the history of the Jinci, even from the Northern Wei Dynasty, has a history of thousands of years.

Lovely palace Beautiful looks

Rich in cultural monuments. Archeology enthusiasts can enjoy a whole day here. The weight of history also makes people think about the present. However, it is recommended to avoid visiting during the holidays so that you can enjoy it quietly.

A nice place to visit to understand china history

it is so fabulous! walking in a historic valued world. HIGHLY RECOMMEND

This museum has lots of exhibits excavated mostly in Shanxi. They are organized in chronological order, giving visitors clear themes of each historical period. This place is worthy of spending one day in.

Amazing history of this ancient area of China spanning thousands of years and occupying g several levels. So many artifacts and so many rooms :-)

A very beautiful and fantastic museum in China that worthfully to visit !!

Very big collection. One of the must see in Taiyuan.

The place is in massive road construction, have to use older route to the place. Suggest to use taxi (please use metered taxi not by using phone) or didi services to get there. Google map tends to hangs in the area. No bus goes to the area, and walking there requires a lot of energy. The place is beautiful and scenic, use different route to go up and down so you don't miss some places. Massive carved statues in the vicinity, beautiful.

Great place, highly recommended. You will need to pay 35 yuans, but it is really good value. I took a taxi from the center till here, I paid 40 yuan.

A nice place to hike and relax

stunning and natural place

(Translated by Google) The Mengshan Giant Buddha is also known as the Xishan Giant Buddha and is located in the northwest of Sidi Village in Jinsheng Township, Jinyuan District, Taiyuan. This 63-meter-tall sitting statue is only eight meters lower than the Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan Province and ten meters higher than the Buddhas of Bamyan in Afghanistan. Buddhas of Bamyan were believed to have been built between the third and seventh centuries. Historical records show that the construction of the Xishan Giant Buddha began in 551, 162 years earlier than that of the Leshan Giant Buddha. The Xishan Giant Buddha is the second largest giant Buddha in the world in terms of height and the oldest known large stone-carved Buddha in the world in terms of time. You can visit it for a small amount of money. The statue was discovered in 1980 and was found to be missing its head. From 2006 to 2008, people built a 12-meter-tall head for the statue. The Xishan Giant Buddha opened to the public in October 2008. Worth a visit. (Original) Der Mengshan-Riesenbuddha ist auch als Xishan-Riesenbuddha bekannt und befindet sich im Nordwesten des Dorfes Sidi in der Gemeinde Jinsheng im Bezirk Jinyuan in Taiyuan. Diese 63 Meter hohe Sitzstatue ist nur acht Meter niedriger als der Leshan-Riesenbuddha in der Provinz Sichuan und zehn Meter höher als die Buddhas von Bamyan in Afghanistan. Es wurde angenommen, dass Buddhas von Bamyan zwischen dem dritten und siebten Jahrhundert erbaut wurden. Historische Aufzeichnungen zeigen, dass der Bau des Riesenbuddha von Xishan im Jahr 551 begann, 162 Jahre früher als der des Riesenbuddha von Leshan. Gemessen an der Höhe ist der Xishan-Riesenbuddha der zweitgrößte Riesenbuddha der Welt und gemessen an der Zeit der älteste bekannte große, aus Stein gemeißelte Buddha der Welt. Mit ein kleines Geld kann man ihn besichtigen. Die Statue wurde 1980 entdeckt und es wurde festgestellt, dass ihr der Kopf fehlt. Von 2006 bis 2008 bauten die Menschen einen 12 Meter hohen Kopf für die Statue. Der Xishan Riesenbuddha wurde im Oktober 2008 für die Öffentlichkeit geöffnet. Ein Besuch wert.

(Translated by Google) It’s an unplanned attraction, but it’s still pretty good. The Buddha is quite big, and the head of the Buddha is new. The traffic is a bit inconvenient. I suggest you take a taxi there, it’s not expensive. (Original) 计划之外的一个景点，不过还是挺不错的，大佛挺大的，大佛的头是新的，交通有些不便，建议打车去吧，也不贵

(Translated by Google) During the Northern Qi Dynasty, thousands of craftsmen were used to create the 68-meter-high statue. Because it is located in the west of Taiyuan, it is also called the Xishan Buddha. (Original) 北齊時動用千名工匠，高68米，因地處太原的西邊，也稱為西山大佛。