Guichi Pagoda

Guichi Pagoda

Guichi Pagoda is a cultural tourism attraction.

There are two pagodas on the outskirts of Chizhou City, one named Baiya Mountain Pagoda and the other Qingxi Pagoda. The twin pagodas stand tall and face each other, resembling sentinels guarding the city. Baiya Mountain Pagoda is located at the eastern end of Baiya Mountain in the northeast of Chizhou City, about 1 kilometer from the city. It was initiated in the 17th year of the Jiajing reign during the Ming Dynasty (1538) by Lu Gang, the prefect of Chizhou, and is a seven-story hexagonal pavilion-style pagoda. It stands 34.30 meters high, with a base circumference of 20.98 meters and a diameter of 6.68 meters. Each level features arched doors and windows, and the pagoda walls are adorned with niches and Buddha statues. An internal brick staircase allows visitors to climb windingly to the top. Originally, there were also auxiliary structures such as temples and pavilions nearby, but they no longer exist. Nevertheless, the pagoda still stands proudly, adding beauty to the greenery of Baiya Mountain. Qingxi Pagoda, also known as Miaoyin Pagoda, is situated on the hills of Xiaqingxi in the northeast of Chizhou City, 5 kilometers from the city. It was first built in the 29th year of the Wanli reign during the Ming Dynasty (1607), has seven stories and eight sides, and reaches a height of 56 meters. Later, it was damaged by natural disasters. In 1982, government funding was allocated for its restoration, bringing the ancient pagoda back to its former majesty, shining brightly alongside the clear river and green waters.