Fujian Travel

Tianzhong Wanshou Pagoda is situated in Fengting Town, about 27 kilometers from Xianyou County. The easiest way to access the pagoda is through Fengting Town Exit of Fuzhou-Xiamen Expressway. Tianzhong Wanshou Pagoda is a historical relic under state protection, also called known as "Bucket Tower", and has named the "Asoka Pagoda" in Sanskrit.

Tianzhong Wanshou Pagoda has square shape, consisting of five tiers, was built with solid stones and is 7.4-meter tall with a side length of 5.1 meters. The pedestal was neatly built with square stones. The first storey is the storey of Sumeru, with 4 Hercules figures as well as 8 dragons carved on corners.

With 4 Hercules figures on corners, there are flower relievos on the east, south and west side of the second storey, while the north side contains an inscription. The fourth storey contains a Buddhist statue in the center with thunder Hercules relievos on four pillars. There are grass, flower and lotus flower patterns engraved on the canopy of each storey, while pagoda top is just like banana leaves. The entire pagoda is of primitive simplicity.