Chongxi Pagoda
崇禧塔
A nine-story octagonal Ming pagoda on the bank of the West River, facing the Yuankui and Xunfeng pagodas across the water. It is a landmark on the city skyline.
Chongxi Pagoda was built in the Wanli era of the Ming dynasty and stands about 57 m tall. It appears nine stories from outside and has seventeen levels inside. It is one of the better-preserved Ming brick pagodas in Guangdong and a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. The area beside the pagoda is the site of Xianhua Temple, one of the earliest residences of Matteo Ricci in China. In front of the pagoda, the riverside park offers views of the West River and of the Yuankui Pagoda across the water. Climbing hours depend on the site, and viewing the pagoda from outside takes about 30 minutes.
Opening hours
About 08:30–17:30
Nearby sights
- Yuejiang Tower
- Zhaoqing Prefectural Confucian Academy
- Zhaoqing Museum
- Yuankui Pagoda
- Liqiao Tower
- Zhaoqing Song City Wall
- Fairy Lake, Xinghu Wetland Park
- Seven Star Crags