Wenming Pavilion

　　Wenming Pavilion is located at the foot of Tianma Mountain in the southeast of Huangyao Town, fronting the Yao River and beside Luofeng Hill. It is the foremost of the Eight Scenic Spots of Huangyao and was built during the Ming Dynasty's Wanli era. It has been renovated four times: in the 45th year of the Qianlong reign (1780), the 10th year of the Daoguang reign (1830), the 9th year of the Tongzhi reign (1870), and the 15th year of the Republic of China. Originally, it had 12 structures, including Buyun Pavilion, Wenming First Residence, the Land Temple, Huoran Pavilion, Fulu Pavilion, the Natural Picture, the God of Wealth Hall, the Main Hall, Buxia Pavilion, Osmanthus Pavilion, and the Kuixing Tower. Eight of these remain today. The pavilion houses numerous stone inscriptions and poems by historical figures. In 1987, relevant regional authorities allocated 10,000 yuan, with an additional 2,000 yuan donated by local residents, for another renovation. Mo Naiqun, Vice Chairman of the Regional Political Consultative Conference, rewrote the inscription “Wenming First Residence,” and Wei Ruilin personally inscribed the couplets. It is now a key cultural relic under county-level protection.

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