Bizhi Tower

Bizhi Tower

Bizhi Tower was built in the eighth year of the Jiaqing reign during the Qing Dynasty (1803), initiated and advocated for by Gao Shanggui, the prefect of Chaling Prefecture, who urged local gentry and residents to donate funds for its construction. As a feng shui tower, Bizhi Tower has seven tiers and six sides, and is entirely constructed from red sandstone blocks. Its appearance is upright and rugged. Having withstood over 200 years of vicissitudes, it has largely retained its historical features. In 2011, the Hunan Provincial Institute of Archaeology formulated a maintenance and reinforcement plan. Through a public bidding process managed by the county bidding and tendering bureau, Hunan Urban Landscape Industry Co., Ltd. won the bid to carry out the repair and preservation work. After nearly six months of material selection and construction, the main restoration project was fully completed. The county cultural relics bureau plans to initiate the construction of auxiliary projects around Bizhi Tower, including road infrastructure, environmental improvements, and lighting. The completion of the repair and maintenance work on Bizhi Tower not only makes it a new highlight in the development of Chaling’s tourism but also holds significant importance for further exploring Chaling’s historical resources and preserving its cultural heritage.