Zhenwu Pavilion (simplified Chinese: 真武阁; traditional Chinese: 真武閣; pinyin: Zhēnwǔ Gé) is a Chinese pavilion located in Rong County, Guangxi.[1] Alongside Yuejiang Tower, Xie Tiao Tower and Zhenhai Tower, it is one of the Four Great Towers of Jiangnan.[1]
| Zhenwu Pavilion | |
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真武阁 | |
 Zhenwu Pavilion in 2016 | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Pavilion |
| Location | Rong County, Guangxi |
| Country | China |
| Coordinates | 22°51′30″N 110°33′23″E / 22.85831°N 110.55626°E |
| Construction started | 758–779 |
| Renovated | 1573 (reconstruction) |
| Height | |
| Architectural | Chinese architecture |
| Technical details | |
| Material | Wood, stone, brick |
| Floor area | 168.00 m2 (1,808.3 sq ft) |
History edit
The original pavilion dates back to the 8th century, founded by Yuan Jie, a poet and official of the Tang dynasty (618–907).[2]
In 1377, at the dawn of the Ming dynasty (1368–1644), local officials built a Taoist temple named "Xuanwu Palace" (玄武宫) on the former site.[2] It was enlarged in 1573, in the ruling of Wanli Emperor, and renamed "Zhenwu Pavilion", which is still in use now.[2]
On 23 February 1982, it was listed among the second batch of "Major National Historical and Cultural Sites in Guangxi" by the State Council of China.[3] On 25 August 2017, it has been rated as a national AAAA level scenic spot by the China National Tourism Administration.[4]
Architecture edit
Zhenwu Pavilion is a three-story wooden structure with a gable and hip roof (歇山顶).[2] It is 13.8-metre (45 ft) wide, 11.2-metre (37 ft) deep and 20-metre (66 ft) high and preserves the largest, grandest and most magnificent hall in Guangxi.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b 真武阁：无钉子、无地基、柱子悬空的古代神奇建筑. qq.com (in Chinese). 22 April 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d e 容县经略台真武阁. gxdfz.org.cn (in Chinese). 8 December 2016. Retrieved 28 December 2021.
- ^ 国务院关于公布第二批全国重点文物保护单位的通知. gov.cn (in Chinese). 21 July 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ 广西壮族自治区4A级旅游景区一览表. gxzf.gov.cn (in Chinese). 16 December 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2021.