Munich - Chinese Tower

The Chinese Tower in the English Garden in Munich was constructed by J. Frey in 1789-91 as an outlook tower and bandstand. Burned down in 1944, the pagoda was rebuilt in 1951. The building to the south of the Chinese Tower, now housing a cafe-restaurant, and the Rumfordhaus (135m/150yd north), a former officers' mess, both designed by J. B. Lechner, were erected in 1790.

In fine weather in particular crowds of visitors from every corner of the globe congregate at the foot of the Chinese Tower, where a brass band creates a permanent Oktoberfest atmosphere. Horse-drawn cabs are available to take people round the gardens.