Leifeng Pagoda Tourism

Historical Landmark4.0(523 reviews)

About Leifeng Pagoda

Leifeng Pagoda, a renowned five-story tower with an eight-sided structure, is situated on Sunset Hill south of the West Lake in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. Originally constructed in the year 975 during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, it was connected to many local legends, most famously the 'Madame White Snake' story which has been a core of Chinese opera and literature. The tower collapsed in 1924 but was rebuilt in 2002. The new pagoda has retained its traditional exterior design while featuring a modern interior with an elevator, making it accessible to tourists. Inside, visitors can view historical relics unearthed from the original pagoda, including ancient scriptures and tablets. At the top, there's a viewing platform offering panoramic views of West Lake and Hangzhou city. It is a popular destination for both its historical significance and its scenic location.

Top 5 Reviews on Leifeng Pagoda

ZfyEd
4.0
Wrote on 19 Jun 2024
Another nice pagoda!
Leifeng Pagoda is a 5-storey tower with eight sides, located on the Sunset Hill south of the West Lake in Hangzhou. Originally constructed in the year AD 975, it collapsed in 1924 but was rebuilt in 2002. Since then, it has become a popular tourist attraction and true enough, on the day of our visit, it was super crowded with a long queue entering it. It is within the premise of Jing Ci Temple. The Leifeng Pagoda is associated with a touching love story between a white snake spirit and a mortal man. Legend has it that a white snake and a green snake took on the appearance of beautiful ladies after acquiring the supernatural powers over thousands of years. They were named Bai Suzhen and Xiao Qing. One day when they were visiting West Lake, it suddenly rained. Fortunately, they met a scholar named Xu Xian on the Broken Bridge. He lent his umbrella to them. Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen fell in love with each other at first sight. Soon, they were married. However, Evil Monk Fa Hai imprisoned Xu Xian so as to separate this couple. Bai Suzhen tried hard to save her husband by using her power. But all her efforts were in vain, and she was imprisoned under the Leifeng Pagoda. Driven by anger and sadness, Xiao Qing tried her utmost to improve her supernatural power. Finally, she beat the Evil Monk Fa Hai, tore down the tower, and saved Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian. From then on, Bai Suzhen and Xu Xian lived together happily. So romantic!