“Sister tower?” Yes! The Yanqi Pagoda before you is indeed the sister tower of the Yongding Pagoda.
Welcome to Yanqi Island. Here we have the tallest structure on the island. It is the Yanqi Pagoda. The Yanqi Pagoda stands as a testament to both traditional and modern architectural styles.
The island covers 650000 square meters. It showcases Chinese imperial gardens. It also reflects traditional architectural designs. Modern architectural techniques are also expressed here.
The Yanqi Lake International Convention and Exhibition Center is nearby. It is the island’s main building. International political summits take place here. The Yanqi Pagoda complements this stage.
Ji Huai Road designed the Yanqi Pagoda. He is a senior architect from Tsinghua University’s School of Construction. The pagoda reaches a total height of 79 meters. It has nine floors above ground. There are also two underground floors.
The underground levels serve specific purposes. One floor houses equipment. The other functions as an underground palace. The Yanqi Pagoda is the sister tower of the Yongding Pagoda.
The Yanqi Pagoda is not open to all visitors. Only guests with reservations can visit. A guide must accompany groups onto the island. Transportation to the island is by bus.
The overall layout shows great detail. The landscape design is quite impressive. The architectural appearance embodies Chinese styles. It showcases imperial gardens and traditional architecture. Modern techniques are subtly mixed in.
Remember the pagoda is the tallest building on the island. It is the sister of the Yongding Pagoda. This tower blends ancient inspiration with modern design. It symbolizes the meeting of worlds here at Yanqi Island.