Shengjin Pagoda
绳金塔
An ancient pagoda first built in the Tang dynasty, known as a treasure guarding Nanchang, with the Shengjin Pagoda historic district nearby, a great place to sample Nanchang snacks.
Shengjin Pagoda is on Shengjin Pagoda Street in Xihu District. Legend says that when a temple was built here in the Tianyou era of the Tang dynasty, an iron case was unearthed containing four coils of golden rope, three ancient swords, and sarira relics, which gave the pagoda its name. The surviving tower was rebuilt during the Kangxi reign of the Qing dynasty. It has seven stories and eight sides, stands about 50.86 meters tall, and is built of brick and timber, with upturned eaves hung with bells. Locals regard it as a treasure guarding the city of Nanchang. There is a Thousand Buddha Temple at the base that you can enter, but the tower itself is generally not open for climbing. The area around the pagoda has been redeveloped into the Shengjin Pagoda Historic and Cultural District, with the Nine Elders and Eighteen Artisans sculpture group, shops in the style of old Nanchang, and many snack stalls. It is lovely for an evening stroll and late-night snacks once the lights come on. Admission is low, though it varies on site. Allow about 1 hour, and take Metro Line to Shengjin Pagoda Station.
Opening hours
Approx. 08:00–17:30 (district open all day)
Nearby sights
- Former Headquarters of the New Fourth Army
- Bayi Square
- Baihuazhou & Bayi Park
- Nanchang August 1st Uprising Museum
- Wanshou Palace Historic Block
- Jiangxi Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall
- Youmin Temple
- Shengli Road Pedestrian Street
Places to eat nearby
- Longlaowu Soup Restaurant (Zhanqian West Road Branch)
- Master Li's Home Cooking
- Huangji Clay-pot Simmered Soup (Guangchang East Road Branch)
- Huijia Chifan Authentic Nanchang Cuisine (Jiandeguan Head Branch)
- Dapinghuo Fresh & Spicy Stir-fry (Hamajie Branch)
- Tangwali Traditional Jiangxi Cuisine (First Block Branch)