Haibao Pagoda (North Pagoda)
海宝塔寺 · Hǎibǎo Tǎ Sì
An unusual square brick pagoda with notched, cross-shaped sides, in a working Buddhist temple at the north edge of the old town; its origins go back well over a thousand years.
No booking needed45 minutes
Tip
It is an active temple: dress modestly and keep quiet near the halls. Combine with a walk around North Pagoda Lake next door.
- Opening hours
- About 09:00–17:00. To be confirmed
- Price
- About ¥10. To be confirmed
- How to book
- Pay at the gate.
- Getting there
- About 3 km north of the Drum Tower, beside Haibao Park and North Pagoda Lake; 10 minutes by taxi
- Address in Chinese
- 宁夏回族自治区银川市兴庆区民族北街海宝塔寺
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