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Jiaxiu Tower is a landmark building in Guiyang. It was built in the Ming Dynasty. It is located on a boulder in the Nanming River in the urban area. It is a three-story wooden attic. Jiaxiu Tower is a must-see attraction for tourists who come to Guiyang. The night view here is also very beautiful. The Cuiwei Garden, which was also built in the Ming Dynasty next to the building, can also be visited together.
Jiaxiulou Scenic Area is mainly divided into three parts, namely Fuyu Bridge, Jiaxiulou and Cuiwei Garden. Jiaxiu Tower was built in the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, and its name means "Kejia Tingxiu". This wooden building is 22.9 meters high and has three floors. The top floor is inscribed with the words "Jiaxiu Tower". Visitors can climb up to overlook the scenery along the Nanming River. For hundreds of years, many literati have left praise poems in Jiaxiu Tower. Among them, the 206-character long couplet written by Qing Dynasty Liu Yushan is very popular. This couplet summarizes the geographical situation and historical changes of the mountain city of Guiyang.
Fuyu Bridge is a stone bridge spanning the Nanming River, connecting the Stone and Wood Archway, Hanbi Pavilion, Jiaxiu Tower and Cuiwei Garden from north to south. Cuiwei Garden, formerly known as Guanyin Temple, is now a group of ancient buildings combining temples and gardens, with pavilions, pavilions, rockeries, and promenades. Today, it is mainly a place for locals to taste, chat, and exchange calligraphy and paintings.
opening hours
Closed on Mondays throughout the year Tuesday to Sunday 09:00-17:00; no entry at 16:30, normal opening on national statutory holidays
