Leifeng Pagoda

雷峰塔 · Léifēng Tǎ

A rebuilt pagoda on the south shore, tied to the Legend of the White Snake, with wide views over the lake.

Booking recommended1–1.5 hours

Tip

Come for sunset: the view of the pagoda from across the lake is one of West Lake’s classic sights.

Opening hours: From 08:00; closes about 17:30 in winter and up to 20:00 in summer (times vary by season). To be confirmed
Price: ¥40
How to book: Book up to 7 days ahead on the 雷峰塔景区 WeChat mini-program, or through Trip.com. Book ahead for sunset slots and weekends. To be confirmed
Getting there: Bus along Nanshan Road, or walk from the south end of the Su Causeway (10 min)
Address in Chinese: 浙江省杭州市西湖区南山路15号

Photo: HoweyYuan · CC BY-SA 4.0

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From other travelers

In the encyclopedia

Encyclopedia · Legends and novelsLegend of the White Snake 白蛇传The rebuilt pagoda where the White Lady was sealed, with the old brick ruins inside and carvings of the story on the upper floors.

Stories about this place

LegendsThe White Snake and Leifeng PagodaA snake spirit in love, a monk who stood in her way, and a real pagoda on West Lake that fell in 1924 and rose again.

Sources

Checked against these sources on 2026-09-27. Rules change often, so confirm on the official site before you go.

Not yet confirmed by an official source: Opening hours, How to book

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