Vista Chinesa, Scenic viewpoint in Alto da Boa Vista, Brazil
Chinese-style pavilion stands at 380 meters elevation offering panoramic views of Rio de Janeiro's south zone, Guanabara Bay, and Tijuca Forest.
Built in 1906, the belvedere commemorates Chinese agricultural contributions to Brazil through the introduction of tea cultivation in the 19th century.
The pagoda-style structure combines oriental architecture with Brazilian materials, featuring bamboo and cement construction that reflects cultural exchange between nations.
Located within Tijuca National Park, visitors can reach the viewpoint by car through Estrada da Vista Chinesa or join guided jeep tours.
The site served as a challenging circuit point during the 2016 Olympic Games road cycling events, featuring steep climbs and technical descents.
Location: Rio de Janeiro
GPS coordinates: -22.97316,-43.24976
Latest update: October 24, 2025 17:19
Rio de Janeiro is more than a city; it is a living backdrop. Between mountains and sea, the Brazilian metropolis showcases its most famous landscapes: Christ the Redeemer overlooking Guanabara Bay, Sugarloaf shining in the sun, Ipanema and Copacabana beaches where music and sand never sleep. But Rio is not just postcards. In the streets of Santa Teresa, colorful azulejos climb the Selarón stairs, museums reinvent the modern city, parks hide tropical forests, and lookouts reveal stunning panoramas. From samba to nature, from colonial heritage to futuristic architecture, each neighborhood tells a different face of Rio. Here are the must-visit places to experience its energy, beauty, and the unique joie de vivre.
Tijuca Forest
1.2 km
Tijuca National Park
3.3 km
Morro Dois Irmãos
2.2 km
Instituto Moreira Salles
1.5 km
Túnel Zuzu Angel
2.1 km
Parque da Cidade
791 m
Museum of the City of Rio de Janeiro
804 m
Gávea Planetary
2.1 km
Museu do Universo
2.1 km
Grandjean de Montigny Manor House
1.8 km
Museu Histórico da Cidade
800 m
Frades do Alto da Boa Vista
2.4 km
IMS Rio
1.3 km
Leão do Alto da Boa Vista
2.4 km
Painel Revoada
2.1 km
Padre Antônio Vieira
1.8 km
Mercúrio na Gávea
2.1 km
Our Lady of Conception church
2.3 km
Guarda-corpo da Vista Chinesa
19 m
Igreja do Sagrado Coração da PUC-Rio
1.8 km
Parque Natural Municipal Sérgio Bernardes
2 km
Clementino Fraga
2.4 km
Canhão do Parque da Cidade
776 m
Coreto da Vista Chinesa
36 m
Chafariz da Praça Santos Dumont
2.4 km
Santos Dumont na Gávea
2.4 km
Portão do Parque da Cidade
1.1 km
Solar da Imperatriz
1.1 kmReviews
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