Leifeng Pagoda (Sunset over the Ridge)

★ 4.7

(135000 reviews)

A magnificent, high-tech five-story octagonal tower built over ancient brick ruins, immortalized in the romantic Legend of the White Snake.

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💰 Cost $5.50

🏃 Effort Easy / Indoor

Snap' Description

Witness a striking, high-tech reinterpretation of historical architecture at the Leifeng Pagoda. Originally erected in the 10th century and famously collapsing in 1924, the modern tower is engineered out of 1,400 tons of structural steel and bronze. Built directly over the exposed ancient brick foundation ruins—fully visible inside the glass-walled base hall—the structure is equipped with internal elevators leading to majestic panoramic viewing tiers.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Leifeng Pagoda (Line 4, Exit 2) + Bus 318 or 10 min Taxi

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Taxi Address

杭州市西湖区南山路15号

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💎 Insider Tips

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Take the modern open-air escalators up the initial hillside paths; it provides a completely step-free and comfortable transit line for seniors or families.
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The upper 5th-floor tier features a magnificent bronze ceiling grid mapping out imperial stars; the photography vista over the entire West Lake basin is unmatched.
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Arrive precisely 45 minutes before sunset; the sight of the pagoda's silhouette glowing gold against the western hills is West Lake's most celebrated poetic view.
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The interior bronze relief murals tell the complete romantic tale of the 'Legend of the White Snake'—highly educational content for cultural enthusiasts.