Wenchang Pavilion was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. It was the Kuixing Tower of Yangzhou Prefecture School, hence the name "Wenchang Pavilion". On every festive night, the colorful lights on the pavilion shine brightly, creating a beautiful scene in the downtown area of Yangzhou.
Wenchang Pavilion is an octagonal three-story brick-and-wood structure, similar to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. The ground floor of the pavilion has arches on all four sides, connecting to the street. The second and third floors of the pavilion have empty windows on all sides, so you can see the street scenes near and far when you climb up the tower.
There are many shops and restaurants around Wenchang Pavilion. 200 meters south of Wenchang Pavilion is Times Square. There is also Siwangting Road Food Street nearby and Huaihai Road Food Street about 250 meters to the west.
Attractions Location: No. 71, Wenhe South Road, Guangling District, Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province
Tickets: free
Opening hours:
The exterior of Wenchang Pavilion can be visited all day long, and the specific business status is subject to the opening conditions of the day
Contact Details: Less than 1 hour
Transportation:
Bus: Take bus No. 107, 17, 18 or 1 to Shita Temple Station, which is within walking distance.
Time reference: 1-3 hours
Discover Wenchang Pavilion, a historic landmark in Yangzhou known for its elegant architecture and cultural significance. This itinerary offers a relaxed day exploring the pavilion and nearby attractions.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in downtown Yangzhou at hotels like Yangzhou Hotel or Garden Hotel. Sample local dishes such as Yangzhou fried rice, salted duck, and freshwater fish.
Souvenirs: Wenchang Pavilion-themed postcards, traditional crafts, Jiangsu silk, and local teas.
Combine your visit to Wenchang Pavilion with a full day exploring the famed Slender West Lake to soak in Yangzhou’s natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Accommodation/Food: Stay near Slender West Lake or downtown Yangzhou. Try freshwater fish dishes and Jiangsu-style desserts.
Souvenirs: Lotus crafts, silk embroidery, garden-themed souvenirs, and teas.
Add a visit to He Garden to experience one of Yangzhou’s exquisite classical gardens alongside the lake and pavilion.
Accommodation/Food: Stay in Yangzhou downtown. Enjoy Jiangsu cuisine and local snacks.
Souvenirs: Garden crafts, silk embroidery, and teas.
Include Daming Temple, a significant Buddhist temple, to enrich your cultural experience in Yangzhou.
Accommodation/Food: Stay downtown. Try vegetarian Buddhist dishes and Jiangsu specialties.
Souvenirs: Buddhist artifacts, temple crafts, and local snacks.
Add Geyuan Garden to your itinerary for a deeper dive into Jiangsu’s renowned garden culture.
Accommodation/Food: Stay downtown. Sample salted duck and local desserts.
Souvenirs: Bamboo crafts, garden-themed souvenirs, and silk products.
Visit Yangzhou Museum to gain insights into the city’s rich history, art, and culture.
Accommodation/Food: Stay downtown. Enjoy Jiangsu cuisine including freshwater fish and rice cakes.
Souvenirs: Museum crafts, lacquerware, silk, and teas.
A full week exploring Yangzhou’s landmarks, gardens, temples, museums, and cultural treasures, with Wenchang Pavilion as a highlight.
Accommodation/Food: Stay centrally in Yangzhou. Enjoy diverse Jiangsu cuisine from street food to fine dining.
Souvenirs: Wenchang Pavilion crafts, lotus-themed souvenirs, silk embroidery, lacquerware, bamboo crafts, teas, and local snacks.
Wenchang Pavilion in Yangzhou is a landmark building in the center of Yangzhou, and it attracts attention with its unique Kuixing Building architectural style. It is a three-story, three-eaved dome building, covered with barrel tiles and topped with a gourd roof. The pavilion adopts an octagonal three-level brick and wood structure. There are arches on the four sides of the ground floor, which connects to the street. The second and third floors are surrounded by virtual windows and equipped with wooden barrel fans. Its round pointed roof, covered with barrel tiles, is similar to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. A plaque with the words "Han Shang Wen Shu" is hung on the Wenchang Pavilion, and Emperor Wenchang is enshrined.
Originally named "Shuilushanqingwen Pavilion", it is commonly known as "Wenchang Pavilion". It was first built in the 60th year of Emperor Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty (1721) as a Feng Shui building affiliated with Liugeng Hall and also as the Feng Shui tower of the whole village. It was originally a hexagonal three-story blue brick tower with a brick and wood structure. In ancient Shawan, the first floor of the tower enshrined the statue of "Wenchang", the second floor enshrined the statue of "Guan Di", and the top floor enshrined the statue of "Kui Xing". It was originally a place where children in the village must come to worship when they "start winter school" to pray for academic success, success and fame, and rapid rise to the top. Now, tourists can go up to the first floor to worship the statues of "Wenchang" and "Kui Xing". When worshipping, you can bring nine-layer cakes, sponge cakes, lettuce, celery and green onions, etc., which means rising step by step, making money, being diligent and smart.
Wenchang Pavilion is located at the intersection of Wenhe Road and Wenchang Road and is a landmark building in Yangzhou.
In the 13th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty, Cai Shiding, the inspector of salt in Lianghuai, built Wenchang Pavilion in the Xuemiao Temple. It was built on the Wenjin Bridge across the Wen River and named "Wenchang", which means to promote Confucianism. The pavilion was later burned down. The following year, Zhang Ning, the governor of Jiangdu, rebuilt it, which is the Wenchang Pavilion we see today. However, the year of the fire and the year of the reconstruction are unknown and need to be verified. The Wenchang Pavilion rebuilt by Zhang Ning hung a plaque with "Han Shang Wenshu" because Yangzhou's historical origins came from Han State and Han City.
Wenchang Pavilion is the Kuixing Tower of Yangzhou Prefecture School, hence the name "Wenchang Pavilion". On festive nights, the colorful lights on the pavilion illuminate the streets, creating a beautiful scene in the downtown area of Yangzhou. Wenchang Pavilion is an octagonal three-level brick-and-wood structure, similar to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. It is a landmark building in Yangzhou. Next to it is the large shopping mall "Golden Eagle Shopping Center".
A small pavilion is located in the middle of the intersection. This scenic area is open and it feels better under the lights at night. It is said to be an ancient library, and it is quite antique.
Wenchang Pavilion, located at the intersection of Wenchang Middle Road and Wenhe North Road, is a Ming Dynasty building in the architectural style of Kuixing Tower.
There is no need to run there specially, you can always pass by there by car.
It is a landmark building in Yangzhou, and the effect is better at night than during the day.
Wenchang Pavilion under the night lights is calm and delicate.
I'm amazed that this small building can be called a tourist attraction. I was stunned when I passed by. It's a tourist attraction that can be seen in one second.
This is Yangzhou's landmark building. There is an air-raid shelter underground. It is said that the height of surrounding buildings cannot exceed it. It looks pretty when the lights are on at night.
The Yangzhou Wenchang Pavilion I saw on the way back to the hotel looked very beautiful under the lights.
Wenchang Pavilion is located in a special position, right in the middle of the intersection, and serves as a roundabout. Across the street is Siwang Pavilion, a building that looks very similar to Wenchang Pavilion. When I first saw Siwang Pavilion, I thought it was Wenchang Pavilion, and I was wondering why I didn’t even see a light? ! The night view of Wenchang Pavilion on weekdays is also average. The gorgeous lights seen in the travel notes are only available during festivals.
A pavilion with nothing to see in the middle of the road
Located in the center of the roundabout, it is considered a landmark.
Fireworks are everywhere in Yangzhou in March. Yangzhou is also a beautiful city.
Wenchang Pavilion, it is said that it was originally built on the Wen River, but now it has been converted into a road (Wenhe Road)
Yangzhou Wenchang Pavilion is located at the intersection of Wenhe Road and Wenchang Road. It is a landmark building in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province.
Wenchang Pavilion was rebuilt later and is considered a relatively busy section of Yangzhou City. The design of the surrounding buildings is also in line with the style of Wenchang Pavilion, and the overall look is good. I have not passed by at night, so I don't know what the night view is like.
It is located at the intersection of Wenchang Road and Wenhe Road. You can see it every day when you pass by here when you visit Yangzhou.
Although this is a landmark building in Yangzhou City, it is just a small building located at a major intersection.
As a landmark building in Yangzhou, Wenchang Pavilion is located in the center of Yangzhou. It is recommended that you choose to stay near Wenchang Pavilion when you stay. It is close to various attractions and even closer to Dongguan Street. Wenchang Pavilion will light up at night, which is particularly beautiful. There is a Siwang Pavilion that looks very similar to Wenchang Pavilion. Don't make the mistake.
Wenchang Pavilion in Yangzhou is a fascinating place described by ancient celebrities and poets. The night view is great.
Wenchang Pavilion:
Wenchang Pavilion in Yangzhou is located at the intersection of Wenhe Road and Wenchang Road. It is a landmark building in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province. Wenchang Pavilion was built in the 13th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1585) and belongs to the Yangzhou Prefecture School building complex. In the past, a plaque with the words "Han Shang Wen Shu" was hung on the pavilion. The buildings of Yangzhou Prefecture School have been destroyed one after another. Only Wenchang Pavilion remains, which is a Yangzhou-level cultural relic protection unit.
This landmark building is located in the middle of the roundabout. It doesn't look very good during the day, but it is more beautiful at night. I happened to pass by it on my way back to Dongguan Street from Slender West Lake.
I passed by this landmark when I went to Golden Eagle and bought Starbucks. I could feel the history of Yangzhou.
Wenchang Pavilion is a landmark of Yangzhou City. It was built in the 13th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1585). It has experienced hundreds of years of changes in Yangzhou and is a Yangzhou-level cultural relic protection unit. Now all other buildings of the entire university have been destroyed, leaving only this three-story tower building standing in the middle of the road. The night view is even more beautiful.
So sad. I navigated for a long time and all I got was a pavilion in the middle of the road. So disappointed.
Wenchang Pavilion, a landmark building in Yangzhou, was built in the 13th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1585), with a plaque of "Han Shang Wen Shu" hanging on the pavilion.
It is considered the center of the old city of Yangzhou. The white tower looks very distinctive during the day, and the night view with lights is also very eye-catching at night.
As the end of the Yangzhou trip, it is nice to have the lights on, but it is just for show.
An ancient building in the middle of the road. It seems that you can't go in. Take a photo on the street
Wenchang Pavilion in the center of the street is located in the city center. It is a landmark building in Yangzhou. It was built in the 13th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1585) and is now a Yangzhou-level cultural relic protection unit. Wenchang Pavilion is an octagonal three-story brick and wood building. The second and third floors of the pavilion have windows all around. If you climb up the tower and look out, you can have a panoramic view of the street scenes on all sides.
From the rooftop of the highest floor of a shopping mall, you can see the entire Wenchang Pavilion.
It's in the middle of a roundabout, and it's quite beautiful when the lights are on at night. I suggest you live nearby for convenient travel. However, Yangzhou is very small, and you can get to any place by taking a taxi for about 10 yuan.
Wenchang Pavilion is to Yangzhou what the Zhanqiao is to Qingdao. It is not a tourist attraction in itself, but you can't miss it. It is a symbol of the city.
Just take a quick look, no need to go there specially.
Wenchang Pavilion is a small pavilion in the city center. It is located in the center of the traffic circle. People cannot pass through it and can only take pictures on the roadside. Because I live in Guandong Street, I came to the city center to take pictures and check in at night. There are still many people around taking pictures with tripods and SLRs. The effect of mobile phone photos is not very good, but it is really beautiful to see it with lights on at night. As a landmark attraction in the center of Yangzhou, I think it is enough to just pass by and take a look.
It is a landmark building. You can go and see it nearby. I don't think it is necessary to go there specially.
The hotel is near Wenchang Pavilion. The lights of Wenchang Pavilion are very beautiful at night~~ Don't miss it~~
A landmark building in the center of the street, it looks even more beautiful at night.
At the intersection, I couldn't get out of the car to take a good photo, so I could only take a quick photo.
Wenchang Pavilion is in the middle of a road. It is beautiful but a little lonely.
It has been made into a roundabout on Wenchang Middle Road. You can see it on the way from Yangzhou Station to Geyuan.
Located at a transportation hub, you will basically pass by here if you want to go out for fun. It is very close to Slender West Lake and Dongguan Street, so you don't have to go there specially. The lights at night are still very beautiful.
On the first day of the Chinese New Year, many famous restaurants nearby were closed. Only this one was quietly standing there.
Yangzhou is a place that values education and culture, and a city with profound cultural heritage.
Located at the intersection of Wenchang Road and Wenhe Road, it was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. Because it was the Kuixing Tower of Yangzhou Prefecture School, it was named "Wenchang Pavilion". The pavilion is 24.25 meters high, an octagonal three-story brick and wood structure, similar to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. The ground floor of the pavilion has arches on all four sides, connecting to the street. The second and third floors of the pavilion have windows around them, all of which can be turned on. Climbing the tower and looking around, you can see the street scenes near and far. On every festive night, the colorful lights on the pavilion illuminate the streets, making it a beautiful sight in the downtown area of Yangzhou.
It's a pity that I couldn't see the night view. It's located at the intersection with people and cars coming and going, so taking pictures requires risk~~
You can go see it any day, it looks pretty nice when the lights are on.
Wenchang Pavilion is a landmark of Yangzhou City. It was built in the 13th year of Wanli in the Ming Dynasty (1585) and is also a building that has experienced hundreds of years of changes in Yangzhou.
It doesn't look special during the day, but it looks good in photos at night when the lights are on.
The autumn scenery is beautiful, the maple leaves are all red, and it’s great for taking pictures!
I can only watch from a distance, which is not happy! The lotus flowers outside are beautiful.
Located in the southwest corner of Ji County, 300 meters south of Dule Temple, it was formerly known as Yuyang County Tower. It was built during the Tonghe period of Liao Dynasty, rebuilt in the fourth year of Qingning (1058), and rebuilt during the Jiajing, Longqing, Wanli and Qianlong periods of Ming Dynasty. In the 12th year of Jiajing (1533), Guanyin Temple was built in front of the tower. The tower is white, so it is also called Guanyin Temple White Tower. The tower is octagonal in plan, consisting of a tall waisted Xumi pedestal, an octagonal double-eaved pavilion-style tower body, a huge stupa and thirteen celestial phase wheels on the top. It is 306 meters high and made of brick and stone. The lower part of the tower base is built with granite stone strips, and the upper part is a Xumi pedestal made of imitation wood bricks. The reliefs of dancing and music girls in the pot door are finely carved and lifelike, which is an important example for studying the music and dance of the Liao Dynasty.
It is a relatively exquisite tower, in the middle of the roundabout in the middle of the road. You can only see it from a distance, and you can't climb the tower now. If you live nearby, you can stroll here after dinner at night to take pictures. Just take a look. It looks better at night than during the day, and the lighting is pretty good.
To go from Yangzhou to Zhenjiang, just go to the bus stop next to Wenchang Pavilion and take a bus. The fare is 13 yuan, and it takes you directly to the center of Zhenjiang across the Yangtze River Bridge. It is very convenient.
During the walk, I also saw another attraction - Wenchang Pavilion, which was unexpected. In fact, it is just a pavilion, and that's it.
But it's still pretty nice to watch at night.
The night view is very beautiful. It is a landmark building in Yangzhou. I am very happy to see it.
Located at a crossroads, it is suitable for viewing from a distance, and there is nothing inside.
How should I put it? Just take a look when you pass by. You don't need to look for it specifically. It's in the middle of the road. You can only look at it from the side of the road.
Wenchang Pavilion is a landmark building in Yangzhou. It is probably renovated and looks very new. It is even more beautiful with bright lights at night.
I have seen it both during the day and at night. It is located right in the middle of the road. It is more beautiful at night. I took a glimpse of it from a distance. Maybe because I have seen too many towers, I think it is just like that and there is no need to go out of my way to see it.
The night view is very good! It is also good during the day. But it is not very convenient to take pictures!
To be honest, I didn’t do any research in advance, and I wasn’t sure this was Wenchang Pavilion until my friend in Yangzhou told me. I just took a picture when I passed by...
I met him on the road. I was rushing to Yangzhou before going to work. The weather was not very good. Is the smog common in the whole country in early March? The willow trees have just sprouted. The weather is slightly cool. Wenchang Pavilion is like a safe island. Vehicles of all sizes come and go around it.
I like the On the Road Coffee Inn in Wenchang Pavilion. It is a very literary inn. The free coffee and books are suitable for students and backpackers.
It is a scenic spot on the main road. It is recommended to wait until the viewing lights are on at night to see it. Although it is very famous, you really don't need to go there specially. You can just come and take a look when you go shopping nearby after dinner.
For no other reason, this is the landmark of Yangzhou. I took a photo at night. The night view is very beautiful, which reminds me of Dunhuang last year.
Landmark buildings, no tickets required, you can see them from a distance
Wenchang Pavilion is a landmark building in Yangzhou. It is located in the city center and is a key protected place.
I came across it by chance at night. The night view is beautiful. There is no need to go out of your way to see it.
A very obvious scenic spot in the center of Yangzhou, it looks even more beautiful under the night lights
Wenchang Pavilion was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. It was the Kuixing Tower of Yangzhou Prefecture School, hence the name "Wenchang Pavilion". On every festive night, the colorful lights on the pavilion illuminate the streets, creating a beautiful scene in the downtown area of Yangzhou.
Wenchang Pavilion is an octagonal three-story brick-and-wood structure, similar to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. The ground floor of the pavilion has arches on all four sides, connecting to the street. The second and third floors of the pavilion have windows all around, so you can see the street scenes near and far when you climb up the tower.
You can't go into this place, it's in the middle of the road, but it's also a tourist attraction, you can take a look when you pass by
Located at the intersection of Wenchang Road and Wenhe Road, it was built during the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty. Because it was the Kuixing Tower of Yangzhou Prefecture School, it was named "Wenchang Pavilion". The pavilion is 24.25 meters high, an octagonal three-story brick and wood structure, similar to the Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests in the Temple of Heaven in Beijing. The ground floor of the pavilion has arches on all four sides, connecting to the street. The second and third floors of the pavilion have windows around them, all of which can be turned. Climbing up the tower and looking around, you can see the street scenes far and near. On every festive night, the colorful lights on the pavilion illuminate the streets, which is a beautiful scene in the downtown area of Yangzhou.