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Leifeng Pagoda

Pagoda in Hangzhou, China

Travel Tips

Climb the pagoda for breathtaking views, especially beautiful during sunset. 1

Climb the pagoda for breathtaking views and to dive deeper into the Legend of the White Snake. 2

Introduction

History

  • 🏯 Original Construction: Built in 975 AD by King Zhongyi of Wuyue for his favorite concubine, Consort Huang.
  • 🔥 Ming Dynasty: Suffered damage from Japanese pirates who burned its wooden elements.
  • 🧱 Superstition: Bricks were stolen due to beliefs they could repel illness or prevent miscarriage.
  • 💥 Collapse: Collapsed on September 25, 1924, due to disrepair and brick theft.
  • 🔨 Reconstruction: Rebuilt in 2002 with modern amenities and a steel structure.

Architecture

  • 🏛️ Structure: Five-story octagonal tower with a steel frame and copper parts.
  • 🏗️ Modern Amenities: Includes four sightseeing elevators, air conditioning, and speakers.
  • 🛤️ Base: Original base preserved with artifacts discovered in the underground chamber.
  • 🖼️ Design: Designed in the style and scale of the Southern Song Dynasty.
  • 🔧 Features: Includes two hydraulic elevators and steel stairs inside.

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Cultural Significance

  • 🐍 Legend: Associated with 'The Legend of the White Snake', a famous Chinese folk tale.
  • 📚 Literature: Lu Xun wrote about the pagoda's collapse symbolizing the fall of feudalism.
  • 🎭 Adaptations: The legend has been adapted into traditional operas, movies, and TV series.
  • 🧘‍♂️ Buddhism: Originally housed relics of Sakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism.
  • 📜 Historical Texts: Stones with Huayan Scriptures were inlaid on the inner walls.

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Excavated Artifacts

  • 🗿 Stone Carvings: Over 1100 stone carvings, including fragments of the Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra and Diamond Sutra.
  • 💎 Relics: Gilt-bronze statues, jade figures, and a gilt silver box inscribed 'Long Live the Thousand Years'.
  • 🪙 Coins: 3428 coins dating from the Western Han Dynasty to the Song Dynasty.
  • 📜 Sutra Scrolls: Engraved Sutra Scroll of the Secret Body Sutra of the Heart of the Buddha.
  • 🏺 Artifacts: Items like bronze mirrors, silver ornaments, and beaded necklaces.

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Visiting Information

  • 📍 Location: No. 15 Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, China.
  • 🎟️ Ticket Price: 40 yuan per person.
  • 🚇 Subway: Take Hangzhou subway line 7 to Wushan Square Station, then walk to the destination.
  • 🕒 Opening Hours: Open daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
  • 📞 Contact: For more information, visit the official website or contact local tourist information centers.

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Travel Information
📞   Phone: +86 571 8798 2111
🌐   Website: http://jing.leifengta.com/
📍   Address: 15 Nanshan Rd, Xihu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, 310007

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