Yuejiang Tower

　　    Introduction       Introduction: Yuejiang Tower stands on Shitougang Hill on the eastern side of Zhengdong Road in Duanzhou District. Originally built during the Xuande era of the Ming Dynasty as a single-story structure, it was reconstructed into a two-story building in the 14th year of the Shunzhi reign (1657) of the Qing Dynasty, standing 15 meters tall. It is a classic example of traditional southern Chinese garden-style architecture, covering an area of 2,000 square meters. The courtyard features rockeries and a fish pond, and the surrounding broad platforms are planted with trees. In front of the south tower are stone steps that descend to a plaza, which extends all the way to the banks of the Xijiang River. Under the eaves of the south tower hangs a wooden plaque inscribed with the bold characters “Yuejiang Tower” in regular script.

　　     Yuejiang Tower is one of the Eight Scenic Spots of Zhaoqing, known as “Evening View from the River Tower.” Over the centuries, it has inspired numerous literary figures and poets, leaving behind many famous poems and writings. In 1962, it was designated as a cultural relics protection unit of Guangdong Province and now houses the Memorial Hall of the Ye Ting Independent Regiment.

　　    Transportation: Accessible via bus routes 6 and 10.

　　    Admission: 8 RMB (discounts available for students)

　　 Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province