Twin Pagodas of Luohan Temple
罗汉院双塔
A pair of Northern Song brick pagodas in the eastern old city, standing side by side, with stone pillars from the ruins of the main hall, quiet and unpretentious.
The Twin Pagodas of Luohan Temple are on Dinghui Temple Lane in Gusu District. Construction began in the seventh year of the Taiping Xingguo era (982 CE). The two seven-story octagonal brick pagodas share the same design and stand side by side, with slender forms, earning them the name 'brother pagodas.' They are a nationally protected cultural relic. Beside them are carved stone pillars and column bases from the ruins of the main hall, finely sculpted. Admission is about 8 yuan. Visitor numbers are low, making it a good place for a quiet look at ancient architecture. Nearby along Dinghui Temple Lane and Phoenix Street you can find Suzhou-style noodle shops.
Opening hours
08:00–16:30
Nearby sights
- China Kunqu Opera Museum
- Suzhou Pingtan Museum
- Pingjiang Road
- Soochow University (Tianci Campus)
- Quyuan Garden
- Master of the Nets Garden
- Guanqian Street & Xuanmiao Temple
- Couple's Retreat Garden