Anzhou Mountain Pagoda

Anzhou Mountain Pagoda

Anzhou Mountain Pagoda is a cultural relic protection unit of Zhejiang Province.

Anzhou Mountain Pagoda (Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Unit)

Era: Ming Dynasty

Listed: December 12, 1989

Located in Guanshan Village, Chengguan Town. Built in the 26th year of the Wanli reign of the Ming Dynasty (1598), it is a hexagonal seven-story hollow stone pagoda in the style of a pavilion tower. The total height is 18.5 meters, with each side of the base measuring 2.01 meters. Each level has arched niches resembling doors, each housing a carved stone Buddha statue. The main entrance is flanked by relief carvings of heavenly kings, while the center features a sculpture of Sakyamuni. The base of the pagoda is adorned with floral patterns on each side, and stone dragons support the eaves at the four corners.

Source: Zhejiang Cultural Relics Website

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Zhejiang Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units