Ten Thousand People Tower

　　Ten Thousand People Tower is situated on the banks of the Tuo River at the foot of Qinglong Mountain. To the east lies the elaborately decorated Xiachang Pavilion, and to the west stands the grand, rainbow-like Rainbow Bridge. The tower is 21 meters tall, standing firmly on the northern bank of the Tuo River. Its reflection shimmers in the river, creating the striking sight of two towers—one above water and one below—forming a magnificent scene. The original structure was a paper-burning pagoda built during the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty, used for burning used written paper. The original three-story tower stood 11 meters high, with a regular hexagonal body, triple eaves, and six angles. Atop it sat a colorful glazed gourd-shaped finial. The upper exterior wall bore the inscription “Sunset Rays Pierce the Dipper,” the middle level read “Pillar in the Midstream,” and the lower level displayed “Eternal Fame of Literature.” Though small, the tower was exquisitely delicate and graceful. Unfortunately, it was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution, leaving only ruins behind. The current tower was reconstructed on the site of the former paper-burning pagoda, with support from renowned painter Huang Yongyu, leadership from the Tuojiang Town Government, and funding raised by the local community. It is a seven-tiered, hexagonal brick tower adorned with painted decorations and sculptures. Each of its six sides features half-moon arched windows and doors, with couplets inscribed on the doors of the lower levels. Above the main entrance facing the river is engraved the name “Ten Thousand People Tower,” signifying its reconstruction through the collective contributions of many.