Liuhe Pagoda, also known as the Six Harmonies Pagoda, is a multi-story Chinese pagoda located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. Situated on the Yuelun Hill overlooking the Qiantang River, its construction was originally initiated during the Northern Song dynasty (960-1127) to calm the tidal bore of the Qiantang. The pagoda we see today was reconstructed in 1165 during the Southern Song dynasty (1127-1279) but has undergone multiple renovations since. Standing at approximately 59.89 meters (196.5 feet) tall, the Liuhe Pagoda features a unique architectural style, consisting of thirteen stories on the exterior while only having seven interior levels. Different from typical pagodas, its exterior and interior do not correspond; the inner levels feature smaller pagodas that surround the main structure. The pagoda's name 'Liuhe' which means 'six harmonies,' refers to the six Buddhist ordinances and is also believed to symbolize the harmony of heaven, earth, and the four cardinal directions. Each floor is decorated with a variety of figures, such as Buddhas and animals, painted or carved into wood and stone, adding to the pagoda's historical and artistic value.
This is one of the most important places at the West lake, however, there is nothing much to see. It's a 7-storey pagoda and it's absolutely empty inside. I believe that long ago the walls inside had ..
Please don’t go. There really is nothing more than an ordinary park and a pagoda that looked deserted and spooky and very difficult to climb up just for a view of the Qiantang River.
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Wrote on 4th Jul, 2017
Amazing view! Worth the hard work to climb to the top!
We passed by this pagoda on our way to the city centre and it stands out as a landmark. Total 15 levels with 360 degrees of the view. It was really impressive, the architecture itself and the view of ..
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