Leifeng Pagoda, also known as ‘Huangfei Pagoda’, is located on Leifeng Hill on the south bank of West Lake, at Xizhao Mountain. Many people’s ‘Leifeng Pagoda complex’ originates from the legend of the White Snake, although the old pagoda collapsed in 1924, the current one is newly built on the original foundation, equipped with elevators and air conditioning, which does not hinder visitors from exploring the traces of the White Snake.
Key attractions of the scenic area include the Leifeng Pagoda itself, which is a major highlight of the entire scenic area. The newly built Leifeng Pagoda resembles a museum, with a total of five levels from the base upwards. After ticket inspection, visitors can take the elevator (or climb the stairs next to it) to the pagoda’s foundation site, where the old pagoda’s broken base is enclosed in glass, filled with coins, which has become a unique scene of Leifeng Pagoda. This level also features an exhibition of cultural relics unearthed from the underground palace, with a particularly exquisite Asoka Pagoda.
Moving upwards, visitors reach the base of the pagoda, where a large-scale Dongyang wood carving mural ‘The Legend of the White Snake’ is displayed, showcasing exquisite details. From here, the formal ascent of the pagoda begins, with both walking stairs and escalators available, though queues are common. Climbing the pagoda offers a panoramic view of West Lake. Each floor of the pagoda displays some poetry and murals, but most people climb for the view. The high vantage point of Leifeng Pagoda offers not only a panoramic view of West Lake but also an overview of the Jingci Temple opposite. Especially at night, the lights along the West Lake outline its entire silhouette, creating an enchanting scene.
In addition to Leifeng Pagoda, the scenic area also includes small attractions such as Xizhao Pavilion, Miaoyin Terrace, and Release Life Pond. Among them, the Release Life Pond in front of the pagoda has a huge rock covered with turtles that have been released; the Buddhist Relics Hall displays the Buddha’s coiled hair relics.
Opening hours are from 8:00 to 17:30 from November 1st to March 15th; from 8:00 to 19:00 from March 16th to April 30th; and from 8:00 to 20:00 from May 1st to October 31st.
Preferential policies include: Children: Free for those under 6 years old (including 6 years old) or under 1.2 meters (including 1.2 meters) in height; half price for those aged between 6 and 18 years old. Elderly: Half price for those over 70 years old (excluding 70). Students: Half price for full-time undergraduate and below students with valid identification. Disabled: Free with valid identification. Military personnel: Free for disabled military personnel with valid identification; half price for active military personnel with valid identification. Faculty and staff: Half price for teachers with 30 years of teaching experience with a certificate of honor. Retired cadres: Half price with valid identification. Provincial and ministerial level labor models and heroes: Half price with valid identification.
Additional notes: Youths must present valid identification such as a resident ID or student ID when purchasing tickets; youths from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan can enjoy preferential ticket prices with valid identification documents such as the ‘Hong Kong and Macao Residents Traveling to Mainland Pass’, ‘Taiwan Residents Traveling to Mainland Pass’, or student ID.
Maternal and infant room service facilities: Address: Tourist Center.
Leifeng Pagoda
Leifeng Pagoda, also known as ‘Huangfei Pagoda’, is located on Leifeng Hill on the south[...]
