Baochu Pagoda & Baoshi Hill
保俶塔 · Bǎochù Tǎ
A slender pagoda on Baoshi Hill above the north shore of West Lake, reached by a short, free hike with some of the best views over the lake.
No booking needed1–2 hours
Tip
Go up late in the afternoon and continue along the ridge to the rocks at Chuyang Terrace for sunset over the lake. Paths are rocky; wear proper shoes and bring a torch for the way down.
- Opening hours
- Open all day (the pagoda itself cannot be climbed) To be confirmed
- Price
- Free To be confirmed
- How to book
- No booking needed.
- Getting there
- Several paths start on Beishan Road near Broken Bridge and near the 葛岭 (Geling) bus stop; others from Huanglong Cave on the north side. Bus 7 or 27 to Geling or Broken Bridge. To be confirmed
- Address in Chinese
- 浙江省杭州市西湖区北山路宝石山
Photo: Shujianyang · CC BY-SA 4.0
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