Shibaozhai
Quick Facts
- Location
- China, Chongqing
- Category
- Historic Ruins & Heritage
- Duration
- About 1–2 hours
- Opening Hours
- ~8:30–17:30 (per notice); after dam, tower ringed by embankment
- Ticket Price
- Adult: ¥50 · ~¥50 (per notice)
- Address
- North bank of Yangtze, Shibao, Zhongxian, Chongqing, China
- Coordinates
- 30.4218, 108.1838
Introduction
Shibaozhai stands on the north bank of the Yangtze in Zhongxian, Chongqing, China — a riverside wonder begun in the Ming Wanli era, built against the Jade Seal Hill. Its wooden 'pagoda tower' spirals from foot to summit in twelve tiers, echoing the cliff like a layered tower, hailed as one of the 'world's eight strange architectures' and the Yangtze Three Gorges' signature ancient marvel. Atop sits the Lanruo Temple; the sheer peak rises from the river. After the Three Gorges Dam raised the water, a huge steel embankment was built around the tower, making it a 'bonsai on the river.' Uniting hill, water, tower and temple, it is a living specimen of Chongqing's building wisdom and Three Gorges culture.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Adult | ¥50 |
|---|
~¥50 (per notice)
💡 Tips
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Shibaozhai?
~8:30–17:30 (per notice); after dam, tower ringed by embankment
How much is the admission for Shibaozhai?
Adult: ¥50; ~¥50 (per notice)
Any practical tips for visiting Shibaozhai?
Cruise stops brief; mind return boat. Wood tower stairs steep; hold rail.
How long should I spend at Shibaozhai?
A typical visit takes About 1–2 hours.
