The Multi-Treasure Glazed Pagoda in the Summer Palace

The Multi-Treasure Glazed Pagoda in the Summer Palace

The Multi-Treasure Glazed Pagoda in the Summer Palace is a cultural tourism attraction.

The Multi-Treasure Glazed Pagoda in the Summer Palace is located within the Tibetan-style architectural complex on the northern slope of Longevity Hill in the Summer Palace, Haidian District. The pagoda stands 16 meters tall, has seven stories and an octagonal shape, and is entirely constructed from glazed bricks. Its walls feature relief carvings of Buddhist figures, and vertical rectangular windows appear every three levels from the bottom up. Each level has eaves, giving it a form that alternates between pavilion-style and closely stacked eaves. However, the entire structure reaches fifteen. The interior of the pagoda is solid and not open to climbing. The pagoda's base plan features square, hexagonal, octagonal, and dodecagonal shapes. This style of pagoda was popular during the Sui and Tang dynasties, and further developed during the Liao and Jin periods, with octagonal plans becoming more common.

Address: Inside the Summer Palace, No. 19 Xinjian Gongmen Road, Haidian District, Beijing

Opening Hours:

Open according to the Summer Palace’s schedule