Xichun Pagoda

　　   Xichun Pagoda was first built in the 28th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1763 AD) as a seven-story solid pagoda. The local people prayed that this pagoda would help bring literary prosperity and nurture generations of talents for Enping. By the first year of the Daoguang reign (1821), locals believed that the solid structure hindered the emergence of talent, so they added two more hollow stories on top of the original pagoda, turning it into a nine-story tower. At that time, the pagoda was celebrated as one of the “Eight Scenic Spots of Enping” under the name “Morning Rain at Xichun.” Unfortunately, the old pagoda was demolished in 1958. In 1986, upon the initiative of Enping compatriots at home and abroad, Xichun Pagoda was rebuilt. The new pagoda features an octagonal floor plan and a pavilion-style structure, standing nine stories tall with a height of 51 meters and covering a ground area of 144 square meters. The pagoda body has multiple tiers of eaves and balconies, adorned with white marble railings, complemented by yellow walls and green tiles, upturned eaves, flying rafters, and wind bells hanging from the corners of the eaves. Inside, each floor has four sets of doors, and a spiral staircase leads to the top. Today, a new Ancient Pagoda Park has been built around Xichun Pagoda, featuring a wide variety of famous flowers and plants, making it an ideal leisure spot for local residents.