The Five Dynasties Underground Chamber of Pagoda Leifeng in Hangzhou

Abstract

The site of Pagoda Leifeng 雷峰 refers to the deposited ruins of Pagoda Leifeng after its collapse on September 25, 1924. It is located on the smooth hill, east of Hill Xizhao 夕照山, to the south of the West Lake in Hangzhou 杭州. It is 60 m long from north to south and 45 m wide from east to west, 9-11 m above ground. In 1997 Zhejiang Provincial government declared it as one archaeological site under provincial protection.