Named after the poetic phrase ‘the refreshing air from all four mountains, coming westward at sunset’, Zhishuang Pavilion was incorporated into the imperial palace during the eighth year of the Kangxi reign in the Qing Dynasty. It was destroyed by fire in the tenth year of the Xianfeng reign, and the existing structure was rebuilt by monk Xuanleng in 1930.
The pavilion houses an exquisite set of Ming-style furniture. From here, one can enjoy a distant view of Lion Mountain, where the lion is depicted as lying on the ground and looking back at Tiger Hill, creating the famous scene known as ‘The Lion Looking Back at Tiger Hill’.
The pavilion is open to visitors all year round from 07:30 to 17:00, with specific business hours subject to the day’s opening status.
