Jingzhen Octagonal Pavilion (Jǐngzhēn Bājiǎo Tíng, 景真八角亭) is a Buddhist landmark in Xishuangbanna. This area is home to numerous faithful adherents of Buddhism on account of its close proximity to the birthplace of Buddha (also known as Sakyamuni). To pay homage to Buddha, residents here constructed this temple in 1701 (1063 on the Dai calendar), the shape of which was said to be inspired by the octagonal shape of Sakyamuni's golden cap.

The temple is composed of three parts: the base is made from brick, the body and roof are fashioned from wood. Delicate golden patterns adorn the outer walls of the temple and inside stands an impressive golden statue of Buddha. The roof of the pavilion is an impressive eight-sectioned, ten-tiered roof rising steeply to a round cupola, topped by a 4-meter-high iron pole. Copper bells hang around the roof. On the 15th and 30th of every month, all Buddhas in Jingzhen congregate here to listen to a local monk deliver his sermon from the revered structure.

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