Great Jiele Golden Towers

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Great Jiele Golden Tower shines clinquantly and thus is known far and near. In Dai language, the Tower is called Guangmuhemao, meaning “the tower on the one side of the dam”. It is the oldest Buddhist building, place for Buddhist ceremony and scenic spot in Ruili with a scale no smaller than Yunyan Stupa and Man Flying Dragon Tower in Xishuangbanna.

Great Jiele Golden Tower was built in the 17^th century and consisted of 17 towers. The body of the main tower is paved with golden ceramic tiles. Around the main tower stand 16 smaller towers which are daubed with golden powder. They serve as a foil to the main tower and thus make it look even more magnificent.

The foundation of the tower is made of quadrate bluestones. The bodies of the towers are built with steel and concrete. The main tower is cone-shaped and as high as 39.5 meters. It is paved with golden ceramic tiles and has on the top a precious umbrella and a weather vane that are made from aluminum and tied with hundreds of wind-bells. Looking from far away, the shining Golden Tower hides among green trees. The wind-bells tinkle in the gentle breeze. This successful work with characteristics of Dai people reflects the unique architecture design and great artistic achievement of Dai craftsmen hundreds of years ago.

Great Jiele Golden Tower has Buddhist temples serving near by and is one of the most famous stupas in southeast Asia. Every Water-splashing Day there will hold grand Buddhist ceremonies which will last for 3 days.

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After arriving at Ruili, you can take a taxi to the Tower and that will cost you about 15 yuan.

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