Wanshou Pagoda
万寿宝塔
A Ming-dynasty octagonal, seven-story brick pagoda standing on Guanyin Ji along the Jingjiang Embankment. Its base now sits below the top of the embankment, making it a landmark of the Jingjiang reach of the Yangtze.
Wanshou Pagoda stands on Guanyin Ji along the Jingjiang Embankment in Shashi District. It was built during the Jiajing reign of the Ming dynasty by the Prince of Liao to celebrate the birthday of Emperor Jiajing. It has eight sides and seven stories, stands about 40 meters tall, and its brickwork is decorated with many carved Buddha figures. Over the centuries the Jingjiang Embankment has been raised again and again, and the pagoda's base now sits more than seven meters below the top of the embankment, a direct witness to the 'river raised above the land' phenomenon. Next to the pagoda you can climb the embankment for a view of the Jingjiang section of the Yangtze, and the sunset over the river in the evening is lovely. Admission follows the scenic area's official announcement. It is about 20 minutes by taxi from Jingzhou Ancient City and can be visited together with Shashi Zhongshan Park.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Shashi Zhongshan Park
- Former Residence of Zhang Juzheng
- Jingzhou Ancient City Wall (East Gate & Binyang Tower)
- Zhanghua Temple
- Guandi Temple of Jingzhou
- Xuanmiao Taoist Temple
- Jingzhou Museum
- Great North Gate (Gongji Gate)