Zuiweng Pavilion, situated at the foot of Langya Mountain in the southwest of Chuzhou City, Anhui Province, is renowned as one of China’s ‘Four Great Famous Pavilions,’ alongside Taoran Pavilion in Beijing, Aiwai Pavilion in Changsha, and Huxinting in Hangzhou. This ancient site is a testament to Anhui Province’s rich history, and it is immortalized in the famous work ‘Record of Zuiweng Pavilion’ by the illustrious Song Dynasty prose writer Ouyang Xiu.
Characterized by the architectural elegance of Jiangnan pavilions, Zuiweng Pavilion is small yet distinctive. Nestled against the steep mountain wall, its eaves soar dramatically into the sky. Despite enduring numerous calamities over the centuries, the pavilion has been rebuilt multiple times, a testament to its enduring significance in the collective memory of the people. Today, Zuiweng Pavilion stands open to visitors all year round, 24 hours a day.
