Six Harmonies Pagoda (Liuhe Pagoda)

★ 4.7

(55000 reviews)

A monumental 10th-century octagonal brick and timber fortress tower rising high above the Qiantang River, engineered to tame the world's largest tidal bore.

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💰 Cost $4.50

🏃 Effort Moderate Walking

Snap' Description

Step through the grand military-grade gateways of structural antiquity at the Six Harmonies Pagoda. Originally established by the King of Wuyue to mystically shield the capital from the destructive energy of the giant Qiantang River tidal bores, this majestic 59-meter-tall fortress tower features a brilliant dual-layer design—a core of Song Dynasty brick wrapped inside a magnificent Ming Dynasty timber shell.

Getting There

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Metro Info

Six Harmonies Pagoda (Line 4, Exit 2) drops right outside the main park plaza

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Taxi Address

苏州市西湖区之江路16号

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💎 Insider Tips

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You can purchase a minor digital ticket supplement at the base inner counter to climb the incredibly narrow, steep wooden spiral stairs inside the core.
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The upper window niches provide a spectacular aerial camera angle to photograph the monumental historic Qiantang River Iron Bridge crossing below.
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Explore the rear wooded hill path; it features a beautiful public park display holding high-quality miniature replicas of all famous ancient Chinese pagodas.
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The riverside open plazas experience intense wind currents during tidal shifts; pack a high-quality windbreaker jacket for your site walk.