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Built on a 21-meter base, the tower has a height of 41 meters, three floors, four eaves and supported by eight pillars.
On the base of the tower, you are able to have a bird’s eye view of the Kunming Lake and the surrounding area.
It takes about 20-minute walking from the entrance gate to up to the tower base. During your hike up to the tower, you can visit an ensemble of grand buildings – The Cloud-Dispelling Hall, the Temple of Buddhist Virtue on the oriented axis of Longevity Hill.
If you don’t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for Beijing guided tours:
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