Yuankui Pagoda
元魁塔
A Ming-era feng shui pagoda on the bank of the West River, facing Chongxi Pagoda across the water. It is a great spot for photographing the river at sunset.
Yuankui Pagoda stands on the north bank of the West River, on the east side of Zhaoqing's old city. Built in the Wanli era of the Ming dynasty, it is an octagonal nine-story brick pagoda. Together with Chongxi Pagoda and Xunfeng Pagoda, it is known as the 'Three Pagodas of the West River' in Zhaoqing. The pagoda is modest in size, surrounded by riverside greenery, and sees few visitors. In the evening, you can photograph the sunset over the West River and the pagoda's shadow from the nearby riverbank. Viewing it from outside is free, and it is about 20 minutes away by bicycle or taxi.
Opening hours
Exterior visible all day
Nearby sights
- Chongxi Pagoda
- Duan Inkstone Culture Village
- Yuejiang Tower
- Zhaoqing Prefectural Confucian Academy
- Fairy Lake, Xinghu Wetland Park
- Zhaoqing Museum
- Seven Star Crags
- Zhaoqing Song City Wall