Leifeng Tower Travel Guide in Hangzhou: Enjoy the Scenery of Jiangnan Water Village

　　Leifeng Tower is located on Leifeng Mountain on the south bank of Xizhao Mountain in the West Lake Scenic Area in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. It is a national 4A-level tourist attraction and the first colored bronze Tower in China. Leifeng Tower was built in the second year of Taipingxingguo in the Northern Song Dynasty (977). It was built by Qian Hongchu, the loyal and righteous king of Wuyue, because the Huang Fei had a son. It was originally named "Huangfei Tower". Because it was built on Leifeng Mountain, it was later renamed "Leifeng Tower". The old Tower collapsed in 1924. Hangzhou City launched the Leifeng Tower protection and display project in 1999, and it was completed and opened to the public in 2002.

　　1. Opening hours and ticket prices of Leifeng Tower

　　The opening hours of Leifeng Tower are March 15-November 15: 8:00-20:30; November 16-March 14: 8:00-17:30. The adult ticket price is 40 yuan.

　　2. Transportation route

　　You can take bus K4, K808, Y1, Y3, J5, 822, K822, K504, Y6, Y9, Y7, 514 and get off at Jingsi Station.

　　3. Learn about the history and culture of Leifeng Tower

　　Leifeng Tower is located on Leifeng Mountain on the south bank of West Lake. It is the main viewing point of "Leifeng Sunset", one of the ten scenic spots of West Lake. Leifeng Tower is famous for the legend of White Snake. The old Tower collapsed in 1924. The current Leifeng Tower was rebuilt on the original site.

　　4. Visit the ruins of Leifeng Tower

　　The woodcarving mural "Legend of the White Snake" is exhibited on the bottom floor of Leifeng Tower, and some poems and murals are displayed on each floor. From the top of the Tower, you can overlook the panoramic view of West Lake and the whole view of Jingci Temple.

　　5. Enjoy the night view of Leifeng Tower

　　The Leifeng Tower is dazzling at night. When night falls and the lights come on, you can count the night pearls of West Lake from the Leifeng Tower and truly experience the feeling of "under the moon, above heaven".