Chongguang Tower

Chongguang Tower

Chongguang Tower is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

Chongguang Tower is located on the site of the Huayan Temple from the Tang Dynasty. It was rebuilt in the 40th year of the Zhengtong era of the Ming Dynasty (1449) and renamed Pujì Temple. After the famous Ming Dynasty general Yang Hong reclaimed the northern frontier, the tower was renovated and renamed Chongguang Tower, symbolizing the restoration of light. The tower is an octagonal, five-story brick pagoda with a total height of 33.67 meters and covers an area of 126 square meters. The base consists of six layers of stone slabs, with two arched gateways on each floor, adorned with blind windows. The fourth and fifth floors each have 26 lookout holes, and the eaves are decorated with wooden-style bracket sets. The finial is made of iron in an inverted alms bowl design. A brick staircase inside the tower allows visitors to climb to the top. This tower is the only military-style ancient pagoda in the frontier region.

In March 2013, it was designated as a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit by the State Council.

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Hebei Provincial Cultural Relics Protection Units

· Seventh Batch of National Key Cultural Relics Protection Units