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Leifeng Pagoda

Leifeng Pagoda tickets for foreigners

雷峰塔 — one recommended booking path, with clear steps.

Last checked 6 Oct 2026

Photo: Yinweichen / CC BY-SA 4.0 / Wikimedia Commons

Hangzhou · 雷峰塔

At a glance

Book ahead?
Recommended
Where
Trip.com
When tickets release
Real-name tickets on sale up to 7 days ahead.
Open & closed days
Usually open daily
Price
Adult: CNY 40 · Ages 7–18, full-time students, ages 60–69: CNY 20 — full list below
Hours
08:00–20:00 May–Oct (sales and entry stop 19:30); shorter hours the rest of the year, to 17:30 in winter
Passport on entry
Yes — bring the same passport used to book.

Ticket prices

  • AdultCNY 40
  • Ages 7–18, full-time students, ages 60–69CNY 20With valid ID
  • Age 6 and under (or 1.2 m and under), 70+FreeWith valid ID

Discounts and free entry need valid ID — check whether a foreign passport qualifies at the window.

Recommended path

Trip.com

Leifeng Pagoda on West Lake is a paid sight. Trip.com sells tickets in English with your passport.

Book on Trip.com

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify

Step-by-step booking guide

  1. 1

    Buy on Trip.com

    Open the Leifeng Tower page on Trip.com (our button above) and enter your passport details. Adult tickets are CNY 40.

  2. 2

    Go for sunset

    Open 08:00–20:00 from May to October (to 17:30 in winter); entry ends 30 minutes before closing.

  3. 3

    Bring your passport

    Show the passport you booked with or your QR code at the gate.

  4. 4

    Allow 1–2 hours

    Climb to the viewing platform for the view over West Lake.

Key pitfalls

  • Views of West Lake; separate from free lakeside.

If it doesn’t work

Backup options

Use these only if the recommended path doesn’t work.

Ticket office on siteCommon off-peak.
Official WeChat mini-program (雷峰塔景区)Sells tickets up to 7 days ahead; needs WeChat.
What recent travelers report
OTA booking common for secondary-city attractions. reddit.com

Check before you go

Unverified or may have changed — confirm on the booking channel.

  • Prices are from a local news guide (Hangzhou Bendibao, Aug 2026); the official leifengta.com site didn't load when we checked.

FAQ

How much is Leifeng Pagoda?

CNY 40 for adults; CNY 20 for ages 7–18, full-time students and ages 60–69 (Hangzhou Bendibao 2026 guide).

Source: hz.bendibao.com

What are Leifeng Pagoda's opening hours?

08:00–20:00 from May to October, 08:00–19:00 from mid-March to April and 08:00–17:30 in winter. Entry ends 30 minutes before closing (per Trip.com).

Source: trip.com

How do foreigners buy Leifeng Pagoda tickets?

On Trip.com in English with your passport. The ticket office on site is the backup.

Source: trip.com

Is Leifeng Pagoda included with Lingyin Temple?

No. They are separate sights with separate entry.

Source: trip.com

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Sources

  • hz.bendibao.comHangzhou Bendibao 2026 guide (updated 17 Aug 2026): prices, 7-day presale, 雷峰塔景区 mini-program, summer hours · accessed 6 Oct 2026
  • trip.comTrip.com Leifeng Tower page: seasonal hours · accessed 6 Oct 2026

Last checked 6 Oct 2026 · How we verify