Crane Top Pavilion

　　   Crane Top Pavilion is a scenic landmark of Heye, located atop Crane Mountain in the old county seat. It was first built in the 19th year of the Qianlong reign during the Qing Dynasty (1754) under the advocacy of Magistrate Liu Ji, and the current pavilion was reconstructed in 1998. Liu Ji composed the "Record of Crane Top Pavilion," outlining the purpose of constructing the pavilion. He expressed that the crane is a celestial bird, known for its graceful appearance and noble character, and hoped that future visitors, seeing the name of the pavilion, would take inspiration from the crane to uphold integrity, achieve meritorious deeds, and avoid becoming corrupt officials—his intention was truly commendable. For nearly two hundred years since its construction, the pavilion has been blessed with spiritual energy and surrounded by natural beauty: embraced by lush pines, flanked by towering red maples, and overshadowed by sky-high kapok trees. Ascending to Crane Top offers a sweeping view of the county town, with distant mountains and nearby waters, houses neatly laid out, mulberry and hemp fields stretching as far as the eye can see, and cooking smoke rising in all directions. Gazing into the distance stirs boundless reverie and poetic inspiration.