Liuhe Pagoda Hangzhou

The Liuhe Pagoda in Hangzhou is also known as the Six Harmonies pagoda and it is located on the picturesque Yuelun Hill. Attracting thousands of tourists every year, the pagoda is an example Chinese architecture at its best. It was constructed in 386AD during the Northern Song Dynasty and it derives its name from the six Buddhist ordinances. Legends have it that the Pagoda was built in order to calm the tidal waters of Qiantang river and as a navigational aid. The temple overlooks the sparkling Qiantang River and the West Lake. When you finally reach the top of the temple by climbing the spiral stone staircase, you can have a spectacular view of the grand bridge over the Qiantang River.

The pagoda is mainly constructed of wood and brick and it has an octagonal shape. The temple has the appearance of a thirteen-storied building while it actually has only seven interiors. The ceilings of every floor are beautifully decorated and there are colorful paintings of animals, flowers and birds. Each floor has a strange zigzag corridor, a small chamber and of course the exterior and the interior walls. Such is the structure of the Pagoda that the sun’s light creates various hues on the temple surface.

There is also an exhibition center set up near the Liuhe Pagoda that displays the details about other ancient pagodas in China including information about their architectural style. This gallery is also known as the “Pagoda Park”.

How To Reach the Liuhe Pagoda, Hangzhou: Reaching the Liuhe Pagoda is easy if you take busK808, K599 or 504.

Admission charge: you have to pay a total amount of CNY 30 for entering the Pagoda and that also includes the amount charged for Pagoda Climbing. As you explore the Pagoda you will realize that the money has not been wasted for what you see and experience is worth more than a nominal CYN 30.

Timings: the Liuhe Pagoda is open everyday for the visitors from 6am to 6pm.