Baochu Pagoda ​- one of the best spots for a bird’s eye view of West Lake

Last Update: 9th October 2020

Originally built between 948 and 960, Baochu Pagoda features the style of the Han Nationality. Later on, it had been renovated for several times. The existing solid pagoda was rebuilt in 1933 based on the original structure.

Baochu Pagoda ​Fast Facts

  • Chinese Name: Baochuta (保俶塔)
  • Height:45.3 meters
  • Things to do there: Photography, Buddhism
  • Who visits: Photographers, Buddhist Believers
  • Time required: 0.5 x hour

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What to expect at the Baochu Pagoda

Standing on Baoshi Mountain, Baochu Pagoda overlooks the entire West Lake. It is surrounded by green trees. It has a 65-centimeters-tall base. The western or northwestern edge of the base is directly dug from the rock and you can see sharp marks of the chisel on the rock, especially on the surface of the base. Three steps to the bottom were dug in the northwestern corner. However, the eastern, southern and northern sides were built with granite.

The body of the pagoda is an octagonal brick structure, divided into 6 floors. The iron-cast top is supported by a wooden structure base. The ceiling on the seventh floor is wooden. Looking in the distance from the West Lake at sunset, the pagoda is covered in the golden sunlight.

 

As it is situated on the Baoshi Mountain, it is suggested that you walk around the mountain after exploring the pagoda. Stroll in the quiet area, hear the birds’ singing and you’ll feel refreshed.

Best time to visit the Baochu Pagoda

If you’d like to visit the pagoda for photography purposes, the best time to visit is at sunrise or sunset.


The months to visit are from April to October.


How to get to the Baochu Pagoda

Several buses pass by the temple. Thus, there are several options.

  • Rent a vehicle to the pagoda. This is the quickest and most direct option.
  • Take Bus 51, 52, 27, Y10, 7 or Bus 118 to the Stop of Geling (葛岭站). Then walk to the pagoda.
Additional Baochu Pagoda Travel Advice
  • Opening hours: 24 x hours
  • Tourists can visit it for free.
  • Please wear comfortable hiking shoes.

Interested in visiting the Baochu Pagoda on a Tour?

Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including the Baochu Pagoda among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.