Binyang Xiufeng Pagoda

Binyang Xiufeng Pagoda

Xiufeng Pagoda is located in the fields east of Shuimei Village, Daqiao Township. Since the pagoda stands near Shuimei Village and was built by the villagers there, it is also referred to as Shuimei Pagoda. It was constructed in the 14th year of the Daoguang reign during the Qing Dynasty (1834) with donations from 14 Chen-family households in Shuimei Village. The pagoda stands 16 meters tall and originally had six stories, but was damaged by lightning. In the 19th year of the Daoguang reign (1839), the Chen families pooled funds again to renovate it, reducing it to five stories and lowering its height to 15 meters. After several subsequent restorations, it has been preserved to this day and is one of the more intact ancient pagodas in the county. Huifeng Pagoda is situated behind Longling Mountain in Heling Village, north of Xinbin. People often call it Heling Pagoda, and because it is close to Damo Village, it is also known as Damo Pagoda. In the 2nd year of the Guangxu reign (1876), Magistrate Ye Maosong initiated its construction. The pagoda is seven zhang tall, with a base over a zhang wide. From the foundation to the top, it is divided into seven stories, and several copper bells hang from the top. When the wind blows, the bells chime melodiously. In the 13th year of the Republic of China (1924), one corner of the pagoda’s top was struck and damaged by lightning. Later, with funding allocated by County Magistrates Lu Zhihuang and Zhu Fanxi, it was restored to its original appearance. After the 28th year of the Republic of China (1939), bricks from the pagoda were occasionally stolen, damaging its structure. Coupled with years of neglect, it now faces the risk of collapse.