Guiping East Pagoda
桂平东塔
A Ming-era octagonal brick pagoda on the bank of the Xun River, echoing Xishan across the water and serving as a landmark of old Guiping town.
The East Pagoda stands on the south bank of the Xun River on the eastern outskirts of Guiping's urban area. Built during the Wanli reign of the Ming dynasty, it is an octagonal, nine-storey brick pavilion-style pagoda about 50 metres tall. In the past it served as a feng shui pagoda for the Xunzhou prefectural seat and as a navigation landmark. It faces Xishan from across the river and is a regional-level protected cultural heritage site of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The surrounding area has been developed into a riverside park with a walkway along the Xun River. Viewing from the outside is free; a visit takes about half an hour, and it is best reached by taxi from the city center in the evening.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- Guiping Xishan (West Mountain) Scenic Area
- Datengxia Gorge
- Jintian Uprising Site
- Baishi Mountain
- Longtan National Forest Park