Independent travel guide
Six Harmonies Pagoda
六和塔Liuhe Ta
A historic pagoda above the Qiantang River, valued for its timber interior, brick shell and long view toward the river bridge. The listed 1–2 hours suits a moderate-paced visit. Start from the named entrance and keep the return connection in view.
Paid admission · Checked 2026-08-02
Verified ticket prices
Official pricesThe official source confirms the venue or access context, but the current adult admission price was not published or could not be confirmed.
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Rules vary
How to book
Use the cited official Hangzhou venue or government page; no foreign-passport online route is assumed.
The 2026-08-02 check did not verify an official advance-booking interval.
Booking steps
- 1
Check the official West Lake scenic-area notice for the park ticket and separate tower-climb product.
- 2
Ask the official ticket window whether the original passport can be used for the selected ticket.
- 3
Confirm the last-entry time and return route before paying, since the park and tower may close differently.
The cited official page does not state the passport field or foreign-document treatment; ask before paying.
If the official page has no live product, use the venue's published contact or staffed desk; do not replace it with an OTA.
1–2 hours
How to visit
Arrive at Six Harmonies Pagoda in daylight, confirm the viewing level or waterfront path, and understand the city's shape before waiting for night lights.
After Six Harmonies Pagoda's blue-hour or night view, leave toward the signed transport side before the last wave; recheck the transport note: Use the metro or bus plus walking and navigate to the exact Chinese entrance; road access around West Lake is often controlled.
- 1Stop 1Daylight orientation at Six Harmonies Pagoda
Use daylight to identify the river, bridges, old city and high-rises that shape the view around Six Harmonies Pagoda.
- 2Stop 2Best high or riverside angle
Choose one stable viewpoint with a clear foreground; do not spend the whole visit moving between identical railings.
- 3Stop 3Blue-hour transition
The short blue-hour window often shows both building detail and city lights; arrive early enough for a safe position.
- 4Stop 4One night detail
Look for the reflection, bridge line or river traffic that makes Six Harmonies Pagoda different from a generic skyline photo.
- 5Stop 5Leave before transport compresses
Keep 1–2 hours plus a crowd buffer; check the transport note before the view ends: Use the metro or bus plus walking and navigate to the exact Chinese entrance; road access around West Lake is often controlled.
Best time
Weekday morning, soon after opening. This window works best when Six Harmonies Pagoda is the main stop rather than one item in a crowded list.
Foreigner notes
Use the full Chinese name and address for Six Harmonies Pagoda, then check the final walk from the drop-off point to the gate.
Keep the official notice or confirmation; the current Chinese-phone requirement is unknown.
The quiet window listed for Six Harmonies Pagoda can shift with events and weather. Recheck the official notice before committing the route.
Normal opening profile: Current reference: 07:00-17:30. The park and tower tickets are separate; current price, passport purchase and last entry were not stably published.
Save 六和塔文化公园 and 之江路16号(近钱塘江) before leaving; the last walk is easier when the gate is already marked.
Avoid these mistakes
The map centre for Six Harmonies Pagoda may not be the visitor gate; use the named entrance in the record.
Check the date and source on any old price or hours screenshot before using it for Six Harmonies Pagoda.
Keep a return buffer after Six Harmonies Pagoda; queues and internal transfers can consume it.
A city-level booking page may not cover every boat, show or cableway at Six Harmonies Pagoda; check paid sub-entries separately when relevant.
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Sources and evidence
Published by China Trip Primer · Read the editorial and verification methodology
Official
OfficialPagoda of Six Harmonies venue pagePublisher · Hangzhou Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television and Tourism
Used forConfirms Six Harmonies Pagoda and its address; it does not publish the current split between park/tower tickets or passport purchase support.
Verified 2026-08-02OfficialHangzhou official visitor referencePublisher · Official or venue publisherUsed forOfficial visitor context or venue information; confirm that the page names this venue before relying on it for booking
Verified 2026-08-02Venue-specific official pages are used where available. City-level official references provide context and are not booking confirmation; editorial and community sources are used only for route choices, pacing and first-hand experience.
六和塔文化公园之江路16号(近钱塘江)