It is an octagonal-based brick Chinese pagoda built in 1330 during the reign of Emperor Wenzong, ruler of the Mongol-led Yuan Dynasty.

[3] In 1988, Jing Hui was persuaded to take over the Hebei Buddhist Association, and start rebuilding Bailin Monastery.

[3] Jing Hui is a student[3] and dharma successor[4] of Hsu Yun, but has also adopted the Humanistic Buddhism of Taixu.

The lower section of the pagoda is a brick sumeru pedestal, which features two rows of intricate carvings that include artwork of musicians, celestial guardians, animals, and peonies.

The first story of this solid brick pagoda features a facade of doors and windows, as well as columns, rafters, and brackets.