The Three Pagodas of Chong Sheng Temple are an ensemble of three independent pagodas located about 1.5 km (0.93 mi) north of Dali City, Yunnan province. They are at the east foot of the tenth peak of the massive Cangshan Mountains and face the west shore of the Erhai Lake of the ancient Dali town.
The Three Pagodas are made of brick and covered with white mud. As its
name implies, the Three Pagodas comprise three independent pagodas forming a
symmetric triangle. The elegant, balanced and stately style is unique in China’s
ancient Buddhist architectures, which makes it a must-see in the tour of Dali.
