Baoguang Pagoda
宝光塔
An ancient Ming-dynasty pagoda beside the Jian River in Gaozhou, an octagonal nine-story brick pavilion-style tower and a landmark of the old city, especially beautiful at night.
Baoguang Pagoda stands on the east bank of the Jian River in Gaozhou city. It was built during the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty and is an octagonal nine-story brick pavilion-style pagoda, well known throughout western Guangdong. Parks and walkways run along the river beside the pagoda, and at night the lights reflect on the Jian River, making it a city emblem of Gaozhou. The pagoda itself is generally not open for climbing. It is best enjoyed by strolling and taking photos along the riverbank, and it can be visited together with the Lady Xian Temple.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- Gaozhou Lady Xian Temple
- Haoxin Lake & Open-pit Mine Ecological Park
- Gaozhou Reservoir & Xianrendong
- Genzi Tribute Lychee Garden
- Maoming Museum
- Maoming Forest Park
- Shuidong Bay Ocean Park
- China's First Beach