City God Pavilion - offering panoramic views overlooking West Lake in Hangzhou
Last Update: 9th October 2020
Located in Wushan Tianfeng Scenic Area, City God Pavilion stands on the top of Wushan Mountain. Due to the high elevation, the pavilion enjoys the panoramic views of the West Lake as well as the bird’s eye views of the whole city.
City God Pavilion Fast Facts
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What to expect at City God PavilionThe 41.6-meters-tall City God Pavilion is a antique loft-style structure. It is a fusion of styles in the Southern Song Dynasty (1127 - 1279) and Yuan (1271 - 1368) Dynasties. As at 17th December 2019, visitors are just permitted to admire the amazing views on the second or third floor in the building as the fourth to the sixth floors are being renovated. You can take a lift or walk on the stairs to the floor. Exhibits and pictures on the ground and the first floors introduce the local history, culture and customs. On the ground floor, you’ll see exquisite wooden carving. Three-dimensional hardwood painted mural on the first floor tells the local life in the Southern Song Dynasty, including the wedding, and the Lantern Festival and many walks of life in Hangzhou. You can have a rest at the tea house on the second and enjoy the show on the fourth floor. The third floor is the best viewpoint.
At the entrance to the Wushan Tianfeng Scenic Area is a large-scale granite relief "Wu Shan Customs". It is 27 meters long and 6 meters high. With the background in the Southern Song Dynasty, it presents the bustling scenes of the festivals held at the City God Temple and temple fairs held at Wushan Mountain at that time. It is also worth visiting the City God Temple in the Wushan Tianfeng Scenic Area. The statue of Zhou Xin, the Judicial Commissioner of Zhejiang between 1403 - 1424, acclaimed as the City God, is worshiped there. The six pictures in the temple introduce his official life. Chenghuangpailou Alley at the foot of the mountain is home to many local restaurants and snacks shops. If interested, you can have a try at the alley and experience the local life there. |
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Best time to visit City God Pavilion
If you’d like to visit the pavilion for photography purposes, the best time to visit is at sunrise or at sunset.
The best months to visit are from March to October.
The best months to visit are from March to October.
How to get to the City God Pavilion
A few buses pass by the pavilion. Thus, there are a few options.
- Rent a vehicle to the entrance to the Wushan Tianfeng Scenic Area. This is the quickest and most direct option.
- Take Bus 8, 35, 38, 40 or Bus 807 to the Stop of Wushan Guangchang (吴山广场站). Then walk to the entrance.
Additional City God Pavilion Travel Advice
- Opening hours: 08:00 - 20:00
- As at 9th October 2020, the entrance pricing to the scenic area is 30 CNY per person; children between 1.2m tall (1.2m tall included) and 1.5m tall (1.5m tall included) are charged 15 CNY per person; children under 1.2m tall (1.2m tall not included) are free of charge. For the latest pricing, please contact us via email (info@wendyweitours.com)
- Please wear comfortable hiking shoes.
Interested in experiencing the City God Pavilion on a Tour?
Wendy Wei Tours offers a variety of different packaged tours as well as custom tours including City God Pavilion among other attractions and destinations. To find out more, please visit our Tours page or Contact Us directly to find out more.