Jinghong - White Pagoda of Damenglong

(Local Name: Feilong Baita) The 16m/52ft high White Pagoda of Damenglong (50km/31mi south of Jinghong) was built in 1204 in honor of Shakyamuni Buddha and is surrounded by eight 9m/30ft high stupas. It is considered to be one of the most beautiful Buddhist buildings in the region. The base for the building is furnished by a large rock with an indentation which resembles a giant's footprint. According to tradition it was left behind by Shakyamuni.