Wangxian Pavilion, situated at the north entrance of the food street on Zhongshan South Road in Hangzhou, stands south of the Drum Tower and is adjacent to the Zhonghe Viaduct. This relatively tall building in the area reaches a total height of 45 meters. The pavilion comprises three floors above ground and one underground floor.
Ascending to the top of the three-story attic, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the surroundings. To the east lies the former residence of Hu Xueyan, to the west stands Wu Hill Chenghuang Pavilion, to the south stretches Zhongshan Food Street, and to the north is the Drum Tower Imperial Block. From this vantage point, the prosperity of the Southern Song Dynasty appears to be at your feet.
The underground floor of the pavilion showcases archaeological relics under a protective cover, a method similar to that used at Leifeng Pagoda. The pavilion operates from Tuesday to Sunday throughout the year, with opening hours from 09:30 to 12:00 and from 13:30 to 16:30. It remains closed all day on Mondays.
