Jinxian Wenfeng Pagoda

Jinxian Wenfeng Pagoda

Jinxian Wenfeng Pagoda is a cultural tourism attraction.

The pagoda, named Wenfeng Pagoda, is located in the city center. It was first built in the fourth year of the Zhenguan era of the Tang Dynasty (630 AD) under the supervision of General Yu Chijing. The structure is made of brick and stone, originally consisting of nine stories with a height of 49 meters and an iron gourd-shaped spire. In May 1938, when Japanese troops invaded and attacked Jinxian County, one and a half stories were destroyed by heavy artillery. It was restored in 1999 and is now a municipal-level cultural relics protection unit.

Towering into the clouds, Wenfeng Pagoda is majestic and magnificent. Adjacent to the Shou River, with clear water and elegant pagoda scenery, it ranks first among the Eight Scenic Spots. Shen Hongyi wrote: “The pagoda nearly touches the North Star, often sending the sound of heavenly winds; I wish to explore its summit, but fear hindering the passage of the clouds.”

Zhou Qi wrote: “Wenfeng adds grandeur to the landscape, rising high into the sky. Piercing through clouds and mist from the earth, it touches the void above the haze. Its shadow turns with the Milky Way, its aura connects with the stars. Who can reach its summit? From here, all mountains and rivers lie in view.”