Kuixing Pagoda

　　Kuixing Pagoda -

　　One of the well-preserved ancient pagodas in Hainan Province.

　　Kuixing Pagoda

　　Stands in the classic Chinese-style town of Zhonghe, Danzhou. It is a small stone pagoda built in the late Qing Dynasty, featuring an irregular octagonal base, seven visible stories, and resting on a square stone pedestal. The interior of the pagoda is hollow, with short eaves projecting from each level. The entrance at the ground floor is a narrow arched doorway that is not accessible. The windows are shaped like ancient Chinese coins. The finial consists of an upward-facing lotus petal base supporting a round bead, topped with a pomegranate-shaped finial. On the back wall of the first level, two lines are inscribed: "Reconstructed in the auspicious month of the Year of Yimai (1895) during the reign of Emperor Guangxu, by the land and naval troops of Danzhou." This pagoda features a unique design, refined craftsmanship, and remains in excellent condition. Historically, Zhonghe Town served as the administrative center of Danzhou. During the Song Dynasty, the great literary figure Su Dongpo was exiled here for three years. Due to Su Dongpo’s influence on local culture, poetry and couplet composition have been cherished here for centuries, earning Zhonghe the reputation as the “Hometown of Poetry and Couplets.” The area boasts numerous historical sites, including the Dongpo Academy, the Guanglang Hermitage, and the Dongpo Well to the east of the town. The ancient city walls built during the Song Dynasty still preserve two gates to the west and north, showcasing the city's former grandeur.