Is the wooden pagoda in Ying county about to be completely dismantled and undergo major repairs? Official response

Recently, some self-media claimed that "Ying County's Wooden Pagoda will soon be completely dismantled and repaired on the ground," sparking discussions among netizens. In response, the China Internet Joint Refutation Platform verified with relevant authorities and confirmed that the related information is a rumor. The Ying County Wooden Pagoda was built in the Liao Dynasty and is the tallest, largest in size, and oldest wooden structure tower in China, designated as a key national cultural relic protection unit. Currently, relevant parties are conducting monitoring of the pagoda's deformation, comprehensive surveys, and building information models, as well as advancing partial reinforcement work. The information circulating online about the "Ying County Wooden Pagoda being completely dismantled and repaired on the ground" is all rumors. The China Internet Joint Refutation Platform reminds the general public to rely on information about the protection and restoration of the Ying County Wooden Pagoda from official channels such as the National Cultural Heritage Administration, the Shanxi Cultural Heritage Administration, and local authorities, and not to believe or spread rumors.