Menghuan Silver Pagoda
勐焕银塔
A gleaming white Buddhist pagoda 66 metres tall on Leiyanrang Hill, about a kilometre from the Great Golden Pagoda across the valley, a national 4A-level scenic area.
The Menghuan Silver Pagoda stands on the summit of Leiyanrang Hill, southeast of Mangshi's main urban area and west of Peacock Lake. It echoes the Menghan Great Golden Pagoda, the two pagodas about a kilometre apart in a straight line. The silver pagoda's base is 46 metres in diameter and it stands 66 metres high. It is slightly smaller in volume than the golden pagoda, but its hill is higher. Platforms on the way up offer panoramic views of the Great Golden Pagoda, and the 'Sky Realm' viewpoint on the west side is a popular spot for photographing the Silver Pagoda. The entry ticket costs about 40 yuan and is sold separately from the golden pagoda. Opening hours are roughly 08:30 to 22:00. It is recommended to visit the golden pagoda in the afternoon, then the silver pagoda, to enjoy the sunset and the night views of both pagodas. Because it is close to the airport, aerial photography is prohibited. Getting there: a taxi from the city centre takes about 10 minutes.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:30–22:00
Nearby sights
- Menghuan Golden Pagoda (Mangshi)
- Peacock Lake
- Mengbanaxi Rare Plant Garden (Mangshi)
- Dai Ancient Town (Mangshi)
- Tree-Wrapped Pagoda (Mangshi)
- Bodhi Temple (Mangshi)
- Foguang Temple (Mangshi)
- Wuyun Temple