Wenchang Tower is located approximately 3 kilometers south of Hepu County, and was originally constructed during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty, with a history of over three hundred years. The tower is octagonal, standing at approximately 36 meters in height, with a base of 8.1 meters and an internal diameter of 2.6 meters. It is a 7-story brick tower with eaves that gradually taper from the base to the top, featuring a red gourd-shaped pinnacle. Each level has east and west ventilating doors, namely the Kunmen and Fengmen, while the rest are decorative false doors. An internal staircase spirals upwards. The tower body is white, with red edges and archways, creating a striking red and white contrast that is both simple and aesthetically pleasing. From the tower, one can enjoy a panoramic view of the distant Beihai. The tower base, which is about one meter larger than the base, is constructed with long stone slabs and is also octagonal. The tower’s structure is entirely built with blue bricks laid in a seamless manner, with a plaster surface. Its design tapers from the base upwards, with each level becoming narrower and smaller than the one below, and a staircase in the tower’s core spirals up to the top, allowing visitors to reach the summit. At the base of the tower, there is an east-west facing gate, which serves as the entrance and exit. The tower is open all year round and is accessible 24/7. Please note that visitors can only view the tower up close and are not allowed to climb it.
Wenchang Tower
Wenchang Tower is located approximately 3 kilometers south of Hepu County, and was originally constr[...]
