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Jingzhen Octagonal Pagoda
Located on the Jingzhen Mountain 14
kilometers away from Menghai Town, and octagonal in shape,
the pagoda is nsmed "the Jingzhen Octagonal Pagoda".
It was constructed in 1701 through the joint efforts of
the Han and Dai peoples. The pagoda consists of a platform,
a body and a top. Its total height is 15.4 meters, with
a 2 meter-tall and 8.6 meter-wide platform and a 5 meter-high
body. A copper sculpture of Sakyamuni is enshrined inside.
It is said that the Jingzhen Octagonal
Pagoda is modeled on the golden hat worn by Sakyamuni in
order to show people's admiration for him. In ancient times,
it was the place for monks to have meetings. On the 15 th
and 30 th of each Dai month, religious activities were held
here.
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