Zhenfu Tower
Zhenfu Tower is a scenic area in Chaozhou, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 镇福楼
- City
- Chaozhou
- Coordinates
- 24.1306274, 116.8881533
About Zhenfu Tower
Zhenfulou Tower is located in Makeng Village, Shangrao Town, Raoping County, Guangdong Province, backed by Xiyan Mountain. It was built in the 11th year of Yongle in the Ming Dynasty (1413). It is the largest existing oval Chaoshan earth building in Raoping County. The building was built using the Sanhe earth building technique. The raw materials include river sand, field mud, old wall mud and red loam, with brown sugar and glutinous rice added to increase the bonding properties. The main structure is a three-story and semi-rammed earth building. The building axis runs 8 degrees east to south. The building is 10.86 meters high, the perimeter is 295.4 meters, the north-south span is 97.7 meters, and it covers an area of 6936 square meters. It has 60 houses. There are gun holes and blastholes on the outer wall of the building, and there are sewers and culverts underground.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I visit Zhenfu Tower with a local guide?
Open the Chaozhou page on MeetPanda, choose a local guide, and send your date. The guide buys tickets, plans the order with nearby sights and explains what you are seeing.