Built atop Sunset Hill, this reconstructed pagoda has been a prominent feature in Chinese literature and folk culture. The exquisite carvings within Leifeng Pagoda exist alongside modern elevators and air conditioners, setting it apart from its open-air, spiral staircase counterparts. While the original pagoda collapsed due to the frequent stealing that came about as a result of local superstition regarding the supernatural properties of the pagoda’s bricks, Leifeng Pagoda was torn down for more moving reasons – a heroic rescue mission – as recounted in the ancient Chinese folklore of the white snake spirit Bai Suzhen and the mortal Xu Xian. At the bottom of the pagoda, you will be able to view the ruins of the old pagoda and its excavated artefacts. Meanwhile, you will be offered a scenic bird’s eye view of West Lake and its serene trees at the top of the pagoda. Here lies one of the Ten Scenes of West Lake: the stunning reflection of the evening glow and surrounding landscape in the rippling lake at dusk. At night, the pagoda is illuminated in reds and yellows to form an iridescent image that carries a fantasy-esque vibe against the black sky. Now this is something you cannot miss.