Haotian Pagoda

Haotian Pagoda is a five-tiered tower with an octagonal shape rising about 36 meters high in Fangshan District. Each level features four doorways aligned with the four cardinal directions that organize the interior space.

The tower was originally built during the Sui Dynasty and underwent major reconstruction in the Liao Dynasty between 907 and 1125. Extensive restoration work in 1984 and 1997 helped preserve its original structure for future generations.

The structure reflects traditional Chinese building methods that blend Buddhist religious purposes with everyday practical needs. Small openings on each level show how spiritual and functional considerations were woven together in the design.

Local buses provide the best way to reach the pagoda and drop you near Haotian Park. Plan to climb the interior staircase at your own pace, and watch for uneven steps along the way.

This is the only hollow Buddhist pagoda in Beijing that visitors can explore from the inside. A spiral staircase connects all five levels and reveals how such towers were constructed internally with their working spaces.

Location: Fangshan District

GPS coordinates: 39.73510,116.15450

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:01