Manfeilong pagoda

Manfeilong pagoda is a famous group of pagodas in Xishuangbanna. Because the pagodas rise like bamboo shoots, they are called "bamboo shoots pagoda". Because of its whiteness, it is called "white tower", which is the symbol of Xishuangbanna. The tower group was first built in 1204 ad, with nine towers, one mother tower and eight sub towers. The base of the tower is in the shape of multi petal plum blossom. The main tower is surrounded by eight small towers with eight corners. On the original rock under the south facing niche of the pagoda, there is a mark on the ankle, which is said to be the footprint of Sakyamuni, so the pagoda was built. Manfeilong pagoda is well-known in China, Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. Every year, many believers come all the way to worship and offer gifts to express their worship and respect for the Buddha.

Manfeilong tower

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Manfeilong pagoda generally refers to manfeilong pagoda

Manfeilong pagoda is located on the back mountain top of manfeilong village, Menglong Town, Jinghong City, Yunnan Province. It is composed of the main pagoda and eight small pagodas. It is like a bunch of spring bamboo shoots breaking out of the ground. Therefore, it is called "tanuo" (bamboo pagoda) in Dai language. It is a group of pagodas with a King Kong throne. In 1988, it was announced as a national key cultural relics protection unit by the State Council. Because it is as white as snow, also known as "white tower".

Manfeilong pagoda is located on the back hill of manfeilong village in Dameng long, Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture. It is named Feilong white pagoda because of its location. Manfeilong pagoda was built in the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty (1736-1795). It is composed of nine baimanfeilong pagodas. It is located in mange Buddhist temple on the other side of the Cangjiang river. It is a Buddhist temple with special architectural style and charming shape. The Dai language "tanuozhuanglong" means big head bamboo pagoda. 6 meters in diameter.

Manfeilong tower, the main tower is 16.29 meters high, surrounded by eight side towers, forming a group of mother and son towers. The appearance is springing up like mushrooms, breaking through the ground, uneven and chic, and the tower group has beautiful shape and unique style. The pagoda is of brick and stone structure. The base of the pagoda is an octagonal xumizuo. There are eight niches in the outer ring of the pagoda. There are eight small pagodas in the middle circle, which are divided into eight corners and encircle the main pagoda. The main tower is in the middle, with a height of 16.3m; the small tower is 9.1m, all solid. On the original rock under the south facing niche, there is an ankle mark, which is said to be the footprint of Sakyamuni, so the tower was built.

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Historical origin

According to legend, manfeilong pagoda was built in 1203, 565 (actually built in the 18th century). The Dai language "tanuozhuanglong" means big head bamboo pagoda. This group of pagodas was designed by three Indian Buddhists and built under the leadership of kumeng Longtou people, Cuba Nanpi and others. It has been restored twice in modern times and has been listed in the national key cultural relics protection units.

On the original rock under the south facing niche of the pagoda, there is a person's barefoot print, which is said to be the footprints of Sakyamuni. Local Buddhist legend says that in the year when Sakyamuni came to Dameng dragon, peacocks flew all over the dam. At that time, he was preparing to build this group of towers, but he didn't know where to build them. When Sakyamuni knew, he stepped on the big Bluestone with his left foot, leaving a deep footprint. People built these towers beside his footprints.

There is an eye spring well in front of the footprints. It is said that when Sakyamuni preached, the weather was very hot and he was very thirsty. He sent seven young men down the mountain to carry water in the stockade. Once all 33 wells were picked up, Sakyamuni showed his Buddhism greatly. He used his Zen to poke a 3-foot-deep hole in the ground, and the hole became a well spring. Slowly, the water came out, and there was a spring well. Therefore, in the past, when Buddhist believers from Southeast Asia came to manfeilong pagodas, they would always throw a few silver coins at the unsatisfied footprints, and each of them would bring a gourd of spring water back.

Main structure

Manfeilong group tower is a brick and stone structure. The tower base is a round xumizuo with a circumference of 42.6 meters. On the top of the tower base, there are 9 towers. The base of the main tower is 3.9 meters in diameter and 12.9 meters in height. The eight small towers around the main tower are 9.1 meters in height. It is a multi-layer circular box shaped body, and there are ring-shaped lotus reliefs between the layers.

Tasha is a trumpet shaped lotus petal sculpture. The base of each small tower has a niche on the outside of the roof, in which a Buddha statue is placed, and the inner wall is lined with neat relief sculptures. The main ridge and vertical ridge of the niche are decorated with pottery sculptures such as dragons, phoenixes and peacocks, and the gate of the niche is decorated with flowers and plants and cirrus clouds.

Far reaching impact

The brake rod is equipped with a canopy and wind duo. The breeze is blowing, tinkling and solemn. In Xishuangbanna, manlongfeita is a religious building with a long history and a grand scale. It not only has a great influence on the people of all ethnic groups who believe in Theravada Buddhism in China, but also has a far-reaching influence on the followers of Hinayana Buddhism in Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. Every year, hundreds of believers come thousands of miles to worship and offer their beloved gifts to express their worship and admiration for the Buddha.

geographical position

Manfeilong pagoda is about 60 kilometers away from Jinghong City. In the southwest of Jinghong City, there is Jinghong Longmeng highway to manfeilong village. Along the way, you can have a panoramic view of Dai villages, fields and Jiaolin. In particular, along the road, there are many dry column Dai houses, surrounded by flowers such as Phyllanthus, Anthurium, poinsettia and so on. Beautiful and graceful Dai women stand on the balcony and wave to you. You will feel endless fun and spiritual enjoyment.

Main attractions

Manfeilong pagoda is located on manfeilong back mountain in Dajinlong, Jinghong County, Xishuangbanna, Yunnan Province. Manfeilong pagoda is about 60 kilometers away from Jinghong City, southwest of Jinghong City.

The manfeilong pagoda crosses the river from manfeilong village, and there are more than 200 stone steps. On the left is the wild virgin forest, and on the right is the lush rubber forest. The pagodas are built on the top of the mountain, with 9 in total. The base of the pagoda is in the shape of multi petal plum blossom, with a circumference of 42.6 meters. Among them, the main tower is 16.29 meters high, surrounded by 8 small towers, distributed in 8 corners, each tower is 9.1 meters high, and the tower is multi-layer gourd shaped.

A mother tower and eight sub towers, at first glance, look like a bunch of strong and straight bamboos, but also like strong bamboo shoots, magnificent. There is a Buddha niche in the base of each small tower. There is a Buddha carving and a Buddha statue in the niche. There are clay phoenix flying in the air on the niche. At the door are two clay dragons.

On the top of the eight golden pagodas, there is a bronze Buddha logo on each one. On the top of the mother pagoda, there is a copper "Tiandi". The mountain wind makes a tinkling sound. All kinds of paintings, sculptures and paintings on the tower are beautiful.

Cultural status

Manfeilong pagoda, a unique ancient pagoda, shows the Dai People's achievements in architectural technology. At the same time, because Feilong white pagoda has the style of Burmese pagoda, it also reflects the exchange of architectural technology and culture between China and foreign countries.

Address: manfeilong mountain, Dameng Longba, Jinghong County, Xishuangbanna Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

Longitude: 100.686799

Latitude: 21.597997

Tel: 0691-2129850

Tour time: 1-2 hours

Traffic information: take a minibus to Dameng long in Jinghong City, the fare is 10 yuan, and then walk or take a bus about 3km to Dameng long

Ticket information: not marked, charged by local Dai people

Opening hours: 8:00-17:00

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