Experts' Choice Award One Pillar Pagoda
What the experts agree on
This iconic 1049 wooden pagoda perches impossibly on a single stone pillar, designed like a lotus blossom. Destroyed by French forces in 1954, it was rebuilt and remains beloved by locals for its spiritual significance and architectural uniqueness.
“Its structure recalls that of the small monuments once built to pacify spirits of nature.”
– Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine "The French destroyed this famous temple in 1954, but it was lovingly rebuilt and remains a favorite with locals." Full review
Fodor's "The French destroyed this temple on their way out in 1954." Full review
Frommer's "The unique One-Pillar Pagoda... a wooden structure built in 1049 that sits on stilts over a lake." Full review
Lonely Planet "Built of wood on a single stone pillar, the pagoda is designed to resemble a lotus blossom." Full review
