Leifeng Pagoda

雷峰塔

pagoda in Hangzhou

#5 in Hangzhou / #306 in China

by David290

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Leifeng Pagoda, located in Hangzhou, China, is an ancient five-story tower with eight sides. Originally constructed in 975 AD during the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, it stands on Sunset Hill south of the West Lake. The pagoda is renowned for its historical and cultural significance, as well as its association with the popular Chinese legend of the White Snake. Over the centuries, it experienced numerous reconstructions, the most recent being completed in 2002, which restored its former glory while incorporating modern amenities.

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