Yingjiang Temple & Zhenfeng Pagoda
迎江寺·振风塔
A millennium-old temple on the riverbank, with a seven-story Ming brick pagoda known as the 'First Pagoda of the Yangtze River'. Climbing it gives views over the Yangtze and the old town of Anqing
Yingjiang Temple was first built in the Northern Song dynasty. It sits on the north bank of the Yangtze, southeast of Anqing's old town, and is a renowned Buddhist temple in Anhui. Inside the temple grounds, Zhenfeng Pagoda was built during the Longqing reign of the Ming dynasty. It is octagonal with seven stories and stands about 64 meters tall. A local saying goes, 'Once you have passed Anqing, there is no need to mention any other pagoda', and it is the city's emblem. You can climb the pagoda by its narrow staircase. The platform at the top has wide views of the Yangtze, the Anqing Yangtze River Bridge and the old town. Whether the pagoda is open to climbers, and whether a separate ticket is needed, depends on on-site information. Temple admission is about RMB 10. It is located in the city center, about 15 minutes' walk from Renmin Road. The stairs are steep and narrow, so take care with older people and children. Please keep quiet inside the temple.
Opening hours
Approx. 7:00 am–5:30 pm
Nearby sights
- Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Anqing
- Shitaishidi (Zhao Puchu's Former Residence)
- King of Ying Mansion
- Huangmei Opera Guild Hall
- Former Anhui University Red Building & Jingfu Academy
- Daopashi Historic Street
- Linghu Park
- Anqing Yangtze River Bridge & Riverside