Chongxi Pagoda (Chinese: 崇禧塔; pinyin: Chóngxǐ tǎ; Jyutping: Sung4hei2 taap3) is a Ming-era pagoda located in Duanzhou District, Zhaoqing, Guangdong, China.

Chongxi Pagoda
崇禧塔
Chongxi Pagoda in 2013
Location
LocationDuanzhou District, Zhaoqing, Guangdong
Geographic coordinates23°2′50″N 112°28′40″E / 23.04722°N 112.47778°E / 23.04722; 112.47778
Architecture
Completed1585
MaterialsBrick and stone

History

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Chongxi Pagoda was first built in 1582 and completed in 1585. It was built to "lock" the Xi River dragon which was believed to be behind river floods.[1] The pagoda was in disrepair following the Cultural Revolution[2] and was renovated in 1984.[1]

Description

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Built with bricks and stones in an octagonal shape, Chongxi Pagoda stands 57.5 meters tall. There are nine exterior stories and 17 interior stories. The granite base is 1.84 meters tall and 46.5 meters in perimeter.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Chongxi Pagoda". China Daily. 10 June 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  2. ^ Storey, Robert (1997). Hong Kong, Macau & Guangzhou. Lonely Planet Publications. p. 417. ISBN 978-0-86442-410-5.