Visit to the Menghuan Grand Golden Pagoda
After an early breakfast at Yindian Restaurant, we made a quick, unplanned stop at the Menghuan Grand Golden Pagoda, situated in the city center. We weren't staying for the day, but felt compelled to see the landmark.
The pagoda was a magnificent sight, a dominant piece of Chinese architecture that rose high against the bright blue sky. Its sheer size was impressive, towering over the surrounding buildings. Up close, we admired the intricate carving and molding at the base, details that clearly spoke of the dedication to the creative arts.
The central place of worship was guarded by numerous sculptures. We were particularly struck by a statue of a majestic elephant, cast in a bright, shining metal, likely brass, which glittered in the intense sunlight. As we explored the temple complex, we noticed the distinctive finials topping every tiered roof, glinting beneath sparse patches of white cumulus clouds. This magnificent temple was a truly memorable stop on our journey.
Gears & Settings | Figures |
Camera | Sony A6700 |
Lens | Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN |
Creative Style | FL (film) |
Date | 20 September 2025 |
Location | Mangshi, Dehong, Yunnan |
Temple, Place of worship, Landmark.#: 1 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Elephant, Sculpture, Statue.#: 2 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Sculpture, Temple, Statue.#: 3 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Landmark, Architecture, Finial.#: 4 | SS: 1/4000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Temple, Sculpture, Statue.#: 5 | SS: 1/1600s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Chinese architecture, Temple.#: 6 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Temple, Sculpture, Place of worship.#: 7 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Landmark, Place of worship, Finial.#: 8 | SS: 1/4000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Temple, Place of worship, Landmark.#: 9 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Landmark, Finial, Place of worship.#: 10 | SS: 1/4000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Statue, Sculpture, Temple.#: 11 | SS: 1/4000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Landmark, Place of worship, Finial.#: 12 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Landmark, Finial, Place of worship.#: 13 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Architecture, Landmark, Roof.#: 14 | SS: 1/4000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Sky, Landmark, Roof.#: 15 | SS: 1/4000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Architecture, Carving, Molding.#: 16 | SS: 1/3200s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Landmark, Architecture, Finial.#: 17 | SS: 1/4000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Metal, Creative arts, Brass.#: 18 | SS: 1/250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Leisure, Finial, Temple.#: 19 | SS: 1/4000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Sky, Landmark, Finial.#: 20 | SS: 1/4000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Chinese architecture, Roof, Architecture.#: 21 | SS: 1/4000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm | Temple, Place of worship, Landmark.#: 22 | SS: 1/4000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Sculpture, Statue, Temple.#: 23 | SS: 1/1250s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Sculpture, Temple, Statue.#: 24 | SS: 1/2500s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Sunlight, Cumulus.#: 25 | SS: 1/4000s | ISO: 100 | F: 4.0 | +/-: -0.7 | FL35: 84mm |
Sculpture, Temple, Statue.#: 26 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm | Sculpture, Vertebrate, Statue.#: 27 | SS: 1/2000s | ISO: 100 | F: 5.6 | +/-: -0.3 | FL35: 84mm |
Sculpture, Statue, Metal.#: 28 | SS: 1/400s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm |
Sculpture, Statue, Art.#: 29 | SS: 1/1000s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm | Sculpture, Art, Statue.#: 30 | SS: 1/800s | ISO: 100 | F: 2.8 | +/-: -1.0 | FL35: 84mm |
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