Twin Pagoda Temple (双塔寺 - Shūangtǎsì or 永祚寺 - Yǒngzuòsì)
The first thing after coming and settling in Taiyuan hotel, I decided to go and see one of the most famous symbols of the city – the Twin Pagoda Temple. The temple is actually called Yongzuo (永祚寺 - Yǒngzuòsì), but since it is the two graceful Twin Pagodas, which attract attention, it is more commonly called the Twin Pagoda Temple or Shuangtasi (双塔寺 - Shūangtǎsì).Since, according to the map, the Pagodas were within a walking distance from the railway station in the south-east direction, I started on foot to see them. At the same time on my way, I looked the eastern, in reference to the railway, part of the city.
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Possible translation of the variety name is "immortal light purple."
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