When visiting Shanxi, one must see this pavilion that seems to have stepped right out of a Song dynasty painting
by RoamingGlobetrotter#123
May 27, 2024
Autumn Wind Tower is located in the Hou Tu Temple in Wanrong County, Yuncheng, Shanxi. It was built in the Han Dynasty, but the specific year is unknown. The Autumn Wind Tower we see today is a relic of the Qing Dynasty.
It is 32.6 meters high, divided into three floors, with a brick and wood structure, a cross-hipped roof, and exquisite wood carvings.
Allusion
Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, Liu Che, visited Hedong six times in his life and left the poem "Autumn Wind". During the Tongzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, the county magistrate of Ronghe rebuilt this building in memory of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty's "Autumn Wind", and we now have the Autumn Wind Tower we see today.
The east gate is engraved with the word "Zhan Lu", the west gate is carved with the word "Wang Qin", and there are 28 hanging columns, representing the 28 generals of Liu Xiu, Emperor Guangwu of the Han Dynasty.
Transportation: There is no public transportation, it is recommended to charter a car or drive by yourself
Ticket: 20 yuan
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