Six Harmonies Pagoda

Six Harmonies Pagoda — Song Dynasty pagoda above the Qiantang River tidal bore

|Historic Site|Hangzhou, Zhejiang|September for tidal bore spectacle. Year-round otherwise.|1-1.5 hours

By Qianyi·Updated March 2026·10 min read

Intro

The Six Harmonies Pagoda (Liuhe Ta) is a 60-metre octagonal pagoda built in 970 AD on the banks of the Qiantang River, 5 kilometres south of West Lake. Originally built to calm the powerful tidal bore of the Qiantang River, it was reconstructed in the Song Dynasty (1165 AD) and remains one of the finest examples of Song Dynasty architecture in China. The surrounding park offers views over the river.

Best Time to Visit

September for tidal bore spectacle. Year-round otherwise.

Highlights

Getting There

Bus 308 or 504 from West Lake scenic area. Or taxi from central Hangzhou (20 minutes, ¥25).

Tickets & Entry

¥30 (pagoda climb), ¥20 (park only).

Practical Tips

Visit in September during the Mid-Autumn Festival for the famous Qiantang tidal bore — a wall of water up to 9 metres high rushing upriver. At other times the pagoda is quieter and more atmospheric.

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Quick Facts

Duration	1-1.5 hours
Best time	September for tidal bore spectacle. Year-round otherwise.