Xinghu Park

　　　　Just west of Xinghu Park stands the Guangshan Temple Pagoda. It has nine stories, eight angles, and eight sides. Directly north of the pagoda is a grand gate. According to elders, it used to be in very poor condition because it was damaged during wartime but has since been restored.

　　　　Walking east from Guangshan Temple Pagoda, you’ll reach the Wenyuan Pavilion. This two-story building features a roof completely covered in glazed tiles that shimmer golden in the sunlight. In front of it stand eight coiling-dragon pillars, intricately carved with dragons mid-roar, swirling through clouds. The second pillar from the west depicts two dragons playing with a pearl — their mouths wide open as if ready to leap off the pillar, incredibly lifelike. On the east and west sides of Wenyuan Pavilion are five square pillars each, adorned with various carvings. One pillar shows two monkeys: a mischievous one reaching for a beehive, angering the bees. They split into two swarms — one stinging the troublemaker, the other attacking an innocent monkey eating a peach. It’s quite amusing.

　　　　Leaving Wenyuan Pavilion, you can cross the zigzag bridge to reach the Kuixing Tower. It has three stories and is topped with orange-yellow glazed tiles. Each of its four corners is adorned with a wind chime that tinkles softly in the breeze. Surrounded by water on all sides, the tower enjoys particularly picturesque scenery.

　　 Many weeping willows line the lake, and beautiful banyan trees grow along the pathways. In summer, willow branches sway gently above the water, while the fragrance of banyan blossoms fills the air — strolling through the park puts you in an especially good mood.

　　　　Although small, Xinghu Park is a wonderful place for locals in Jinxiang to unwind and enjoy leisure time.