Walking the path to restoration

Shanxi Sakyamuni Wooden Pagoda attracts guests and pilgrims from near and far, but protecting it has proven difficult, as Francois Dub�� finds out.

In front of the Sakyamuni Wooden Pagoda, the fragrance of incense wafts gently through the air, while Chinese pilgrims prostrate themselves by lying face-down on the ground, showing the full extent of their dedication.

Located in Shanxi province's Yingxian county, the pagoda is also named Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, and is the main tower of the Fogong Buddhist Temple. Thanks to its unparalleled architecture and precious relics, this unique wooden structure attracts believers from all over China.