Introduction to the Nine-Storied Pagoda: The Nine-Storied Pagoda, also known as the Stone Pagoda of Zhinv Cave, is located on the Zhinv Cave. There is a Yaowang Temple next to the tower. The square four-level stone pagoda is a tomb tower for Taoists from the Jin Dynasty. It was built in the sixth year of Taihe in Jin Dynasty (1206). It is also said that it was built in the sixth year of Yuanyou in Song Dynasty (1091). The tower is 3.2 meters high and was erected by the sage Zhang Daotong. The inscription on the stone pagoda records: Zhang Daotong, a native of Moshan (now Renqiu City, Hebei Province), traveled here from Changbai Mountain. He set up an altar to receive gods, preached scriptures and taught Taoism, made elixirs and cured diseases, benefited the countryside, and extended his life to 318 years. After becoming an immortal, he traveled west on a crane. . The tower is engraved with images of Zhang Daotong and patterns of landscapes, flowers and birds.

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