铁塔
Iron Pagoda
The Iron Pagoda is located in the Iron Pagoda Park at No. 210 Beimen Street, Shunhe Hui District. It was originally named Kaibaosi Pagoda. It was built in the first year of Emperor You of the Northern Song Dynasty (1049). It is the earliest, tallest and best-preserved glazed brick pagoda in the Northern Song Dynasty and is known as "the best pagoda in the world". It is not made of iron, but is made of brown glazed bricks, which makes it look like iron from a distance. The tower body is octagonal and has 13 floors, about 55.88 meters high, and is inlaid with more than 50 kinds of glazed bricks such as flying apsaras, unicorns, and bodhisattvas. After earthquakes, Yellow River floods, and anti-Japanese war bombardments, it still stands tall, which is the most faithful testimony of Kaifeng City's "repeated flooding and repeated construction".
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铁塔
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Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Check official information
- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
Confirmed opening hours are not available on this page. Check opening and last-entry times with the venue before setting out.
Getting there
Take buses 1, 3, 20, and 39 to the "Iron Tower Park Station". Sharing electric cars is also very convenient; it is very close to the Long Live Mountain Scenic Area, so you can visit it along the way.
Practical notes
Important note: The tower gate is currently closed. You cannot enter the tower to climb up. You can only walk around the tower to take a closer look at the brick carvings. It is recommended to go during the day and in the afternoon, as the light hitting the glazed bricks has the best effect, and you cannot see the details of the tower at night. Please refer to the latest official announcement for opening, reservation and ticketing arrangements.
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