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Beisi Pagoda (Bao'en Temple) 北寺塔Běisì Tǎ
National heritage site · Suzhou, Jiangsu
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Days to budget
- Half a day
- City
- Suzhou
- Region
- Jiangsu
- Type
- Heritage
- Listed as
- National heritage site
About Beisi Pagoda (Bao'en Temple)
The pagoda of Bao'en Temple in the north of Suzhou's old city, a nine-storey, eight-sided brick-and-timber tower about 76 m high with wooden eaves and balconies on every floor. The temple is said to have been founded by Sun Quan of Wu in the 3rd century, and the present pagoda was rebuilt in 1153, under the Southern Song; its spire was damaged in the earthquake of 1918. The temple grounds also hold the Hall of Seven Buddhas and a small plum garden.
How to get to Beisi Pagoda (Bao'en Temple)
On Renmin Road in the north of the old city, next to Beisita station on Suzhou Metro Line 4; the pagoda was under repair from June 2025 and was due to reopen in 2026 after inspection, so check its status before going.
Nearby
- Classical Gardens of Suzhou 苏州园林 under 10 km
Whole landscapes of rock, water and pavilion folded into a city block - Zhouzhuang 周庄古镇 30 km
Jiangnan's most famous water town, famed for its Twin Bridges and merchant halls
Also within 20 km: Prince Zhong's Mansion (Suzhou Museum) 太平天国忠王府 (under 10 km), Lion Grove Garden 狮子林 (under 10 km), Xuanmiao Temple 玄妙观 (under 10 km), Mountain Villa with Embracing Beauty 环秀山庄 (under 10 km), Garden of Cultivation 艺圃 (under 10 km), Pan Family Mansion (Ligeng Hall) 卫道观前潘宅 (under 10 km).
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