The dynamic characteristic is an important index to evaluate the anti-seismic property and damage state of ancient pagodas.The experiment method

process and measurement results were introduced in this paper.In order to obtain the dynamic characteristics of Qinfeng pagoda for the purpose of preservation and repair

the dynamic measurements were carried out by ambient excitation and the three frequencies

mode shapes and damp ratios were obtained.Then

the finite element（FE） model for Qinfeng pagoda was developed based on the test documents and modal analysis is made using the developed FE model.It can be concluded that the results of dynamical characteristic calculated by the FE model are accordance with those measured from the field test.The results from the experiment can provide the reference for the maintenance

reinforcement and earthquake-resistance of similar ancient pagodas.