Yingtian Pagoda (Tashan)
应天塔·塔山
A seven-storey brick pagoda on Tashan in the south of the old town, where climbing offers views over the old city around Lu Xun's Former Residence.
Yingtian Pagoda stands on the summit of Tashan. It was first built during the Eastern Jin dynasty and rebuilt many times since. The current pagoda is a seven-storey, six-sided, pavilion-style brick-and-wood tower and a landmark on the skyline of Shaoxing's old city. Tashan is one of three small hills within the city. Legend says King Goujian of Yue built a Guaiyou Terrace here to observe the heavens. Climbing the pagoda offers views over Lu Xun's Former Residence, Qiu Jin's Former Residence and the ring moat, and the tower is lit up at night. Tashan Park is free, and the pagoda climb costs about RMB 10, subject to on-site prices. Allow about 1 hour. It is next to Qiu Jin's Former Residence and about a 10-minute walk from Lu Xun's Former Residence.
Opening hours
Park open all day; tower climb approx. 08:30–16:30
Nearby sights
- Former Residence of Qiu Jin
- Xianheng Tavern
- Lu Xun's Hometown
- Qingteng Studio (Former Residence of Xu Wei)
- Shen Garden
- Cangqiao Straight Street
- Shaoxing Museum
- Fushan Park & Yuewang Terrace