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The Pagoda Hill, the symbal of Yan'an, stands on the Baota Mountain with 1113 meter aboave sea level. Its name is derived from the nine-story pagoda on its summit that was erected during the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Following the founding of the People's Republic of China (PRC), Yan'an Pagoda Hill was designated by the State Council as one of the first group of key cultural relics to be granted state protection. The design of the Medal of Honor for Independence and Freedom issued by PRC in 1955 centers upon a relief of Yan'an Pagoda Hill together with five five-pointed red stars symbolizing the close unity of the Chinese people under the leadership of the China's Communist Party. However, Yan'an is a great historical importance place in relation to the Chinese revolutionary movement, and the Pagoda Hill is a must to be explored if you really enjoy yourself in Yan'an city. 

What to see ?

On the hill, there is a huge new bell named 'Ping'an Bell'(Safety Bell) and a new huge drum named 'Taiping Drum' (Peace Drum). Tolling the bell or beating the drum is said to bring you good health and happiness. After your sounding the bell, do not forget to enjoy the stone inscriptions created with considerable artistic skills down the hill. The carved stone works exhibit Chinese calligraphy by many famous ancient scholars. From the hill with its luxuriant trees and grasses one may have a bird's eye view of the Yan'an City and this is sure to be one of the highlights of your visit.

The octagonal brick built pagoda on the hill's summit is 44 meters (about 144 feet) in height and the pagoda as well as the hill on which it stands are symbols of Yan'an City. When the evening comes, decorative lights illuminate the pagoda and other new buildings superbly against the night sky.

Travel Tips
Add: Baota District, Yan'an City,Shaanxi Province
Opening Hours: 07:30-18:00
Entrance Fees: CNY 60