Leifeng Pagoda, Buddhist pagoda near West Lake, Hangzhou, China
The octagonal five-story Leifeng Pagoda rises 72 meters above West Lake, featuring copper elements and a steel frame construction completed in 2002.
King Zhongyi of Wuyue ordered the construction of the original pagoda in 975 AD for his concubine Huang, which stood until its collapse in 1924.
The pagoda holds a central role in the Legend of the White Snake, where the character Fahai imprisoned the White Snake spirit beneath the structure.
The entrance fee is 40 yuan, and visitors can use two internal elevators to reach observation platforms offering views across West Lake and Hangzhou.
During excavations of the original site, workers discovered numerous artifacts, including gilded bronze Buddha statues and ancient coins in the underground palace.
Location: Hangzhou
Part of: West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou
GPS coordinates: 30.23389,120.14500
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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