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About Pujiu Temple
Yingying Pagoda, named after the story's heroine, supplies the most distinctive architectural focus. Much of the temple complex was reconstructed from the late twentieth century, so the visit brings together an older pagoda, a rebuilt religious setting and literary interpretation. The story is useful context, provided its characters are understood as literature rather than documented residents.
Pujiu Temple's earliest textual record dates from the Sui dynasty, though the exact date of its construction is not documented. The pagoda now known as Yingying Pagoda was originally called Sarira Pagoda (舍利塔); it was renamed for the heroine of The Romance of the Western Chamber after the story brought the temple its fame.
The present Yingying Pagoda (莺莺塔) dates from 1564, during the Ming dynasty. It rises 39.5 metres through thirteen storeys and has a distinctive echo traditionally compared to a toad's call.
What to look for
- Yingying Pagoda, the temple's defining tower and literary landmark.
- The rebuilt temple courtyards, which frame the setting associated with The Romance of the Western Chamber.
The surrounding area
Southern provincial base for Guandi culture, Yongle Palace and the salt-lake landscape.
Location & getting there
Getting to Pujiu Temple
Approach Pujiu Temple near the old Puzhou city area in Yongji. State Pujiu Temple rather than simply Puzhou when arranging the final vehicle connection.
Combine your visit
Suggested order within this visit:
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Yingying Pagoda
Start with the distinctive surviving monument.
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Temple courtyards
Read the reconstructed setting alongside the literary story.
This sequence is an editorial suggestion based on the features described in the sources. Access to individual buildings or areas should be checked locally; no travel time or shared admission is implied.
Find Pujiu Temple
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View guide →Sources & visit information
The linked encyclopedia sources support background and place descriptions. Current opening hours, ticket prices, booking rules and transport schedules have not been independently verified for this guide. Confirm them with the venue or operator before travelling.
Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikipedia contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 92021396.
Background paragraphs translated and condensed from Wikipedia contributors, "普救寺", Chinese Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 92021396.