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.
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 2..
This is one of those tourist attractions that you do because it is iconic for the place that you are visiting. The pagoda is completely tourist, hard to see what religious significance it now has. The..
The original pagoda has reduced to rubble, which is sad. It is difficult to imagine what the pagoda looked like in the Legend of the White Snake.
CLAIREDERBY1
Wrote on 28th Oct, 2023
Stunning views at the top.reasonable entrance at 50CNY
Take the lift to the top.
Stunning views.
The pagoda itself has been restored so from the inside with its lift did not look authentic, although when at the top and seeing the views I 100% recommend.
semitsvetik68
Wrote on 2nd Feb, 2023
Terrible!
Newly constructed. Nothing to see there, just a view over West Lake. Isn't worth the effort. There were too many people. The elevators were not able to take all people up and down. Too many quers. Tir..
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