Octagonal Pavilion

Introducing Octagonal Pavilion (from Wikipedia)
Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion is a fusion of Southeast Asian and traditional Chinese architecture. It was built in 1701 to quell an angry horde of wasps. After the completion of the pavilion, it was destroyed several times. In 1978, it was carefully repaired. The current pavilion was reconstructed in 1978. In 1988, Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion was listed in the third batch of Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level by the Chinese State Council.

Octagonal Pavilion Fast Facts
• Chinese Name: Jing Zhen Ba Jiao Ting 景真八角亭
• Best Time to Visit: March to November
• Recommended Visiting Hours: 1 hour
• Things to Do: Photography, Architecture, Buddhism
• Opening Hours: 08:00-18:00
• Entrance Fee: CNY 20
• Address: Jingzhen Village, Mengzhe Township, Menghai County, Xishuangbana Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province

What to expect at Octagonal Pavilion
Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion stands on the top of a hill in the shape of octagon. Built of brick and wooden structure, this pavilion is 21 meters tall and has 21 surfaces and 32 corners, consisting of three parts, the seat, the body and the top. Walls are decorated with reliefs of animals, including elephants, lions and tigers. It is a place where the senior Buddhist monks give lectures on Buddhist sutra. The paintings on the wall of the temple depict scenes from the Jatatka, the life history of Buddha.

 

How to get to Octagonal Pavilion
• Octagonal Pavilion is approximately 70 km away from Jinghong.
• There is no direct bus to the Pavilion. You can charter a car from Jinghong to the scenic area.
• Rent a car/bus from GGC to enjoy a hassle free private transfer from hotels in Xishuangbanna to Octagonal Pavilion.

Additional travel advice on Octagonal Pavilion
• Please wear sunscreen, hat and sunglasses to prevent UV.
• The weather is changeable. It is suggested to take an umbrella or raincoat with you.