The Six Harmonies Pagoda (970 CE, current rebuild 1153) sits on the north bank of the Qiantang River, originally built to suppress the Qiantang River's tidal bore (an annual 9m-high tsunami-like wave that still occurs every Mid-Autumn Festival). The 13-story 60m pagoda has external balconies for viewing the river. The Qiantang River Bridge (1937, the first modern bridge built by Chinese engineers, designed by Tsai Ti-yan to span the river) is visible from the pagoda — a key wartime engineering achievement. Entry ¥30 + ¥10 to climb. Combine with the Hangzhou River Trail walk (5 km along the Qiantang). 30 min from West Lake by taxi (¥30) — most foreigners don't make it here but it's the city's best off-the-tourist-track stop.
Address
16 Zhijiang Rd, Hangzhou
之江路 16 号
Highlights
- Tidal Bore ViewingMid-Autumn Festival weekend; 9m wave annually
- Climb the 13-story PagodaQiantang River + bridge panorama
- 1937 Qiantang BridgeFirst modern Chinese-engineered bridge; visible from pagoda
For foreign visitors
- English service: partial english
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: recommended
- Best time: Mid-Autumn Festival weekend (tidal bore season)
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: need taxi
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What travelers say (3 reviews)
PagodaFan·TripAdvisor·4/5
Song-era pagoda by Qiantang River. ¥20 to climb. Tidal bore view in autumn.
2026-04-18
六和塔·Xiaohongshu·4/5
六和塔登顶看钱塘江!¥20。9 月观潮季最佳。配宋城顺路。
2026-03-25
Eric L.·Google Maps·4/5
13-story Song-era pagoda. Climb for Qiantang River views. ¥20.
2026-02-22




