Zhenhu Pagoda

Zhenhu Pagoda

Zhenhu Pagoda is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Zhenhu Pagoda is located on the shore of Chaohu Lake. It was built during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty through fundraising by the Wu family. The seven-story pagoda stands twelve zhang tall, towering over the flat land by the water like a pillar supporting the sky, majestic and magnificent in appearance. The body of the pagoda is a hexagonal, closely eaved brick-and-stone structure, with iron relief Buddha statues embedded in both the lintel and the interior. Inside the pagoda, there is a spiral staircase. Climbing up the stairs leads to the top of the pagoda, where one can overlook the surrounding area, with lake and mountain scenery all in full view.

On either side of the pagoda’s main gate is an inscribed couplet, composed by Wu Zhaomei, the eldest son of Wu Bohua. The couplet reads:

A solitary pillar soars proudly, its structure enhancing splendor. We hope the true lord will bestow divine inspiration—throughout the ages, it gathers righteous qi.

Eight directions uphold the rugged, sheltering the bustling town. Tracing back to our ancestors who chose this lakeside and mountainous site, gazing around stirs deep thoughts.

It quite stirs one’s nostalgic and historical sentiments.

There are twelve stone inscriptions on the pagoda, ten of which were written by members of the Wu family. At the very top of the uppermost level of the pagoda, a crane is painted, appearing ready to take flight with a vigorous and graceful posture.

Each of the pagoda’s six corners is adorned with a bronze bell. When the wind blows, the bells tinkle melodiously—an indescribably wonderful sound. However, due to years of neglect, many parts of the pagoda’s body and top have been damaged. Thanks to funding allocated by both city and county governments, it has now been fully restored and is listed as a Provincial Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Protected area: the pagoda itself and a 50-meter radius around it.

Construction control zone: a 150-meter buffer beyond the protected area on all sides.

Changlinhe Town: Changlinhe Town originated during the Chiwu era of the Three Kingdoms and is a historic ancient town. According to research, the water from the northern foot of Qingyang Mountain continuously flowed into Chaohu Lake via Changning Temple, eventually forming the Changning River over time. The place was named after the river and, because it is situated near Chaohu Lake, it was later renamed Changlinhe.

Changlinhe Town is located at the southernmost tip of Feidong County, adjacent to Chaohu Lake and bordering Binhu. Covering a total area of 100 square kilometers, it governs 18 villages and 2 communities, with a population of 52,000. Blessed with outstanding people and a spiritual land, the town enjoys a superior geographical location. The provincial-level tourism highway—Dianzhong Road—runs through the town, and the Chaohu Lake Ring Road within its territory has officially opened to traffic. The under-construction Hefei... Detailed information about Changlinhe Town++