Hangzhou Wangxian Pavilion Travel Guide

Scenic spot introduction:

Hangzhou Wangxian Pavilion is an iconic Song-style tower on the site of the Southern Song Dynasty. It is also the tallest building in the area. This building gathers many typical elements of Song-style architecture and has become a pilgrimage site for architectural experts. Texts, maps, paintings and other forms in the building complement each other, telling visitors about the prosperity of the Southern Song Dynasty's imperial city in the past, and showing the spiritual outlook of the people of the Song Dynasty in terms of food, clothing, housing and transportation. Climb up to the attic, lean on the railing and look out into the distance. You will have a wide field of vision and find tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle, making you feel nostalgic for the past.

Attractions distribution:

Wangxian Pavilion is located at the intersection of Henan Road and Shiwukui Lane in the center of the city, close to the Drum Tower and Wushan Scenic Area. Wangxian Pavilion has a total height of 45 meters, with three floors above ground and one underground floor. The wooden walls inside the pavilion display historical information about the historical events of Hangzhou, the ancient capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, the regulations of the imperial city, various industries in the capital, and the customs of the city. You can overlook the scenery of Hangzhou from a distance. The archaeological remains displayed in the form of protective covers on the underground floor include house sites, water tanks, stoves, and pools from the Southern Song Dynasty.

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, sightseeing, visiting ancient sites, history and culture, historic sites, architecture