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Menghuan pagodas: see the gold one from outside, go up the silver at sunset
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Menghuan pagodas: see the gold one from outside, go up the silver at sunset

Menghuan pagodas, Mangshi

The two pagodas stand close together on a hill above Mangshi. Many visitors admire the Golden Pagoda from a distance and spend their time at the Silver Pagoda, arriving after 4 pm for sunset and reflections. On the way down, stop at the halfway viewpoint to see the gold one light up in the evening sun.

What locals sayMost posts say the silver pagoda makes the better photo and feels calmer than the gold one.
Time
2 hours · From 4 pm
In Chinese
勐焕大银塔 勐焕大金塔
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Based on what locals and regular visitors share, checked against current sources · Updated September 2026. Details change — check opening times locally.