Tianfeng Pagoda

Tianfeng Pagoda was originally constructed during the reign of Empress Wu Zetian in the Tang Dynasty, from the years ‘Tian Ce Wan Sui’ to ‘Wan Sui Deng Feng’, hence it was named by taking the first and last characters of the era names. The entire ancient pagoda, with a total of seven visible and seven hidden levels, reaches a height of fifty to sixty meters. It is said that at the time, people first piled up layers of sand and mud, then transported bricks and stones up, building one layer at a time and piling up one layer higher until the top of the pagoda was reached. After the construction, the sand and mud were removed. Due to the large amount of sand and mud left, the two streets beside the pagoda are still called ‘Da Shan Ni Street’ and ‘Xiao Shan Ni Street’.
There is a legend about Tianfeng Pagoda in Ningbo, which tells the story of an old stonemason who used a gemstone to repel a turtle spirit that flooded the city of Ningbo. As a result, the people built this pagoda in the city center to preserve the gemstone, ensuring its eternal protection over the city. However, the real reason for the construction of the pagoda is related to Ningbo’s maritime Silk Road; at that time, the pagoda served as an important water navigation marker for the ancient Mingzhou Port. Today, after thousands of years, Tianfeng Pagoda no longer serves as a shipping function but has become an ancient landmark in the city center. You can stroll in the park at the foot of the pagoda and gaze up at its slender body. Purchasing a ticket to climb the pagoda and overlook the nearby City God Temple and the cityscape of Ningbo is also a pleasant experience. The pagoda is open all year round from 08:30 to 16:00; the specific operating status is subject to the daily opening conditions.

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