Old Mans Child at Leifeng Pagoda

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After another overnight train ride on a much nicer train we arrived in Hangzhou at 8AM local time Friday. We checked in, cleaned up, and headed out for a bit of walking. Unfortunately, it's hotter than normal here and most of us had long sleeves so we suffered a bit across the Su Causeway with its 6 bridges on the way to the pagoda. And, we've found that it's a tourist season so Hangzhou is busy...packed...with flags and megaphones and swarms of like-colored-clothed bodies (the "tourists"). The pagoda is wonderful. It was rebuilt in 2002 over the remains of the original which dated back to 975 AD. One of our favorite mis-translated signs we found in 2005 has been replaced with one that makes MUCH more sense in english...guess somebody spoke up.

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Photos

From the Su Causeway
The pagoda is in the background.

Leifeng Pagoda
Unfortunately, a smoggy day...

No more Old Mans child
The funny sign we saw in 2005 was replaced...it was a classic.

Leifeng Top floor
Each floor has wonderful decoration, all too much to show here...This is the top floor with gold and wood carvings...