Wanshou (Gusao) Pagoda
姑嫂塔
A Southern Song stone pagoda on the summit of Baogai Mountain in Shishi. The legend of two sisters-in-law who watched for their men's return by sea is known to everyone. From beneath the pagoda, you can look out over Shishi's urban area and the Taiwan Strait. It is a World Heritage site.
Wanshou Pagoda, commonly known as Gusao Pagoda (Sisters-in-law Pagoda), stands on the summit of Baogai Mountain in Shishi City. Built during the Southern Song dynasty, it is an eight-sided, five-story hollow stone pagoda about 22 meters high. It served as a navigational marker for ancient Quanzhou Bay and is one of the World Heritage sites. A local legend tells of two women who climbed the mountain to watch for their loved ones' ships returning, and who turned to stone as pagodas. The hiking trail takes about 20 minutes. It is free to visit, and the summit offers wide views. It lies about 35 kilometers from Quanzhou's old city and can be combined with Liusheng Pagoda.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Liusheng Pagoda
- Wudianshi Historic District
- Xunpu Village
- Cao'an Manichaean Temple
- Zhenwu Temple
- Deji Gate Ruins
- Lingshan Islamic Holy Tombs
- Quanzhou Tianhou Temple