{"id":799,"date":"2026-09-30T00:50:30","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T00:50:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ynatcn.com\/?page_id=799"},"modified":"2026-09-30T00:50:30","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T00:50:30","slug":"wangu-pavilion","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.ynatcn.com\/?page_id=799","title":{"rendered":"Wangu Pavilion"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Wangu Pavilion (\u4e07\u53e4\u697c, W\u00e0ng\u01d4 L\u00f3u; also called Wangu Tower)<\/strong> is a landmark five-story wooden pavilion on Lion Hill (Shizi Shan) in the Old Town of Lijiang (Dayan Ancient Town), Yunnan Province, China.<\/p>\n<h3>Key Facts<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Name and meaning<\/strong>: Derived from the Naxi term \u201cWengu Lun\u201d (or Dongba language equivalent), it roughly means \u201cPavilion\/Tower of Eternity\u201d or \u201cPavilion of Everlasting Clarity.\u201d It symbolizes lasting prosperity and the enduring spirit of Lijiang.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Architecture<\/strong>: All-wooden tower-style structure with five-tiered eaves, standing 33 meters tall (symbolizing the roughly 330,000 people of the former Lijiang Naxi Autonomous County). It is supported by 16 main columns, each about 22 meters high and running continuously to the roof\u2014a distinctive feature. The square base measures about 18 m on each side. Four pairs of stone lions guard the entrances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Decorations<\/strong>: Features around 2,300 auspicious patterns representing the 23 ethnic groups of the Lijiang area, plus 9,999 dragon motifs. Adding one more dragon in the caisson (ceiling) reaches 10,000 (\u201cwan\u201d), symbolizing eternal prosperity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>History<\/strong>: The current structure was reconstructed in 1997 in connection with Lijiang Old Town\u2019s UNESCO World Heritage designation. It sits in parkland on Lion Hill and is associated with nearby historic sites such as Wenchang Palace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Views and Experience<\/h3>\n<p>From the top (accessed by internal stairs\u2014no elevator), visitors get excellent 360\u00b0 panoramic views:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>North: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain (Yulong Xue Shan)<\/li>\n<li>East: The traditional grey-tiled rooftops and lanes of Lijiang Old Town<\/li>\n<li>South: Countryside and villages<\/li>\n<li>West: The modern new town<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is widely regarded as one of the best elevated viewpoints over the Old Town. The surrounding Lion Hill Park offers quieter paths with trees.<\/p>\n<h3>Practical Information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Top of Lion Hill \/ Xinhua Street area, Gucheng District, Lijiang Old Town. Easily reached on foot from Sifang Street (climb the stone steps, roughly 20\u201330 minutes) or via the Mu\u2019s Residence (Mufu) area. Elevation is around 2,400+ m.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tickets<\/strong>: Typically 35\u201350 RMB (sources vary; check current prices on-site or via official channels). Note that Lijiang Old Town may involve a separate maintenance fee.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Opening hours<\/strong>: Commonly reported as roughly 7:00\/8:00\/9:00 to 18:00\/20:00\/22:00\u2014confirm locally as they can change.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Visit duration<\/strong>: 30 minutes to 1\u20132 hours (including the climb and park).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tips<\/strong>: The path is steep and uneven; good footwear and reasonable fitness help, especially at altitude. Sunset or clear-weather visits are particularly rewarding for the mountain views. It can be combined with Mu\u2019s Mansion (often a separate ticket).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is a popular stop for the architecture, cultural symbolism, and the classic overlook of Lijiang Old Town and Jade Dragon Snow Mountain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wangu Pavilion (\u4e07\u53e4\u697c, W\u00e0ng\u01d4 L\u00f3u; also called Wangu Tower) is a landmark five-story wooden pavilion on Lion Hill (Shizi Shan) in the Old Town of Lijiang (Dayan Ancient Town), Yunnan Province, China. 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