Chinese Tower, Wooden pagoda in English Garden, Munich, Germany
The Chinese Tower is a wooden structure standing about 25 meters tall with five stories and a pagoda shape that tapers from a wider base to a narrower top. It houses a restaurant and a music stage, while the surrounding beer garden features distinct seating sections for different preferences.
The tower was built in 1790 on the orders of Prince-Elector Karl Theodor, who followed the fashion of his time for Eastern design elements. After its destruction during World War II, it was reconstructed in 1952 using the original plans.
The name reflects the 18th-century fashion for exotic gardens that captivated European rulers seeking distant inspiration. Today, visitors can observe how the space brings people together for dancing and celebrations, especially when brass bands perform.
The site is easy to reach on foot and has different seating areas, some with reserved tables and others self-service. The kitchen serves traditional Bavarian food and drinks from morning to evening.
Next to the tower stands a historic carousel from 1913 with hand-carved wooden animals and open carriages for children. The first floor of the tower provides a special setting with live music from brass bands.
Location: Altstadt-Lehel
Location: Munich
Inception: 1790
Height: 25 m
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Made from material: wood
Part of: Englischer Garten
Address: Chinesischer Turm
Opening Hours: Monday-Thursday 11:00-18:00; Friday 11:00-19:00; Saturday 10:00-19:00; Sunday 10:00-18:00
Phone: +498938387320
Website: http://chinaturm.de
GPS coordinates: 48.15255,11.59209
Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:33
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