Wenfeng Pagoda & Park
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A five-storey Ming-dynasty brick pagoda on the southeastern bank of Haohe River, whose reflection on the water makes it one of the most photogenic sights along the river.
Wenfeng Pagoda was built during the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty. It is an eight-sided, five-storey brick-and-timber pagoda, originally erected to revive Nantong's literary culture, and it stands in Wenfeng Park on the southeastern side of Haohe River. The park is small, with pavilions, covered walkways, a pond and the pagoda's reflection, and it is a place where locals exercise and relax in the mornings. The pagoda can also be seen from Haohe River boat tours. The park is free to enter, climbing the pagoda is generally not permitted, and a visit takes about 30 minutes. It can be linked on foot with the Nantong Museum and the Nantong Textile Museum.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Nantong Textile Museum
- Nantong Museum
- Nantong Blue Calico Museum
- China Charity Museum
- Haonan Villa (Zhang Jian Memorial Hall)
- Hao River Scenic Area
- Tianning Temple & Guangxiao Pagoda
- Si Street Historic District