Lianhua Pagoda
The Lianhua Pagoda, also known as the Lotus Pagoda, is a pagoda on the shore of the Pearl River in Guangdong, China. Built during the reign of Wanli, it is notable as its role as a landmark for European merchants travelling to Canton.
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: Guangzhoulianhuashan.
Guangzhoulianhuashan
Railway station
Lianhua Pagoda
- Type: Tower
- Also known as: “文昌塔”, “狮子塔”, “獅子塔”, “石砺塔”, and “石礪塔”
- Categories: cultural heritage, Chinese pagoda, and building
- Location: Guangdong, South China, China, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
22.99316° or 22° 59′ 35″ north
Longitude
113.49783° or 113° 29′ 52″ east
Height
49 metres (162 feet)
Open location code
7PJMXFVX+74
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
building=yes
OpenStreetMap feature
man_made=tower
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From Chinese to Yue Chinese—“Lianhua Pagoda” goes by many names.
- Chinese: “莲花塔”
- Chinese: “蓮花塔”
- Yue Chinese: “蓮花塔”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Lianhua Ancient City and 莲花阵.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: 门楼 and 莲花山粤海度假村.
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