Must-see in Jiaxing! Climb the seven-story pagoda and overlook Nanhu Lake

📌Attraction introduction

Haogu Pagoda is one of the seven pagodas and eight temples in ancient Jiaxing, with a rich historical background. It was first built in the Five Dynasties or Northern Song Dynasty and was rebuilt in the Ming Dynasty. The Yuan Dynasty painter Wu Zhen included it in the "Eight Views of Jiahe", which shows its fame at that time. It is named for its location north of the city moat, where the water bends like a share. The pagoda collapsed in the 1960s and was rebuilt on the old site of Shaoyuan in Nanhu in 2004 and opened to the public. The current pagoda is 63.36m high with seven floors. It is a pavilion-style building that follows the Song Dynasty style and has a cloister around it. Each floor has Buddha statues on the four corners of the upturned eaves, with wind chimes hanging underneath. When the wind blows, the bells ring, creating a full artistic conception. Haogu Pagoda is not only an architectural treasure, but also a witness to Jiaxing's history and culture, carrying the footprints of countless literati and poets. Su Dongpo also came here to drink tea and talk.

📌Specific location

Located at 237 Yuanhu Road, Nanhu District, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, in the Nanhu Fishing Village on the west side of Nanhu Lake.

📌Tickets and opening hours

Haogu Pagoda is currently open for free. Opening hours are 8:00–17:30 during summer and 8:00–17:00 during winter.

📌Things to do and routes

You can first visit the Wu Xiang Temple to learn about the story of Wu Zixu, and then climb the Haogu Pagoda to admire the scenery of Nanhu Lake layer by layer. It is recommended to find a corner on the fifth and sixth floors to slowly appreciate the view. You can also take a walk around and feel the scenery of Nanhu Lake.

📌Nearby accommodations

There are Jiaxing Nanhu Hotel, Jiaxing Hilton Hotel and other hotels near Nanhu Lake, with beautiful environment and convenient transportation.

📌Nearby food

You can taste Jiaxing Zongzi, Nanhu water chestnuts and other local delicacies, as well as Wenhu sauce duck, Bazhen cake and other must-try foods.

📌Transportation

You can take multiple buses in the urban area to reach the "Nanhu Scenic Area" station. If you drive, you can park in the nearby parking lot.

📌Photography tips

You can take panoramic views of Nanhu Lake from the corridors on each floor of the pagoda, or take detailed photos of the Buddha statues and wind chimes on the pagoda. At dusk, the sunset reflects the lake, creating excellent photo opportunities.

📌Precautions

The stairs inside the pagoda are narrow, so the elderly and children should pay attention to safety and avoid rushing when going up and down the pagoda.