Jingyang Chongwen Tower
Jingyang Chongwen Tower is a scenic area in Xi'an, China.
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 泾阳崇文塔
- City
- Xi'an
- Coordinates
- 34.4967095, 108.9376201
About Jingyang Chongwen Tower
Jingyang Chongwen Tower is located in Jinghe New Town, Xixian New District, adjacent to Zhengyang Avenue in the east and Gaojing South Road in the north. The tower was built in the 21st year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1593), and one floor was built every year. It was completed in the 33rd year of Wanli (1605). Jingyang Chongwen Pagoda is designed based on the ancient architectural principle of the Bagua suspended roof. It is made of blue bricks from the base to the top of the tower. The tower is an octagonal prism, with a base length of 9 meters on each side and a circumference of 72 meters. It covers an area of 0.964 acres. The ground floor is of double-eaves style, and the four characters "Chongwen Pagoda" are engraved on the south-facing tower door. The tower is in pavilion style.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I visit Jingyang Chongwen Tower with a local guide?
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