Furong Tower
芙蓉楼
Famous for Wang Changling's line “a heart as pure as ice in a jade jar.” This Qing-dynasty garden tower overlooks the Yuan River and is the centerpiece of Qianyang Ancient Town.
Furong Tower sits at the northwest corner of Qianyang Ancient Town, on the banks of the Yuan River. According to tradition, the Tang-dynasty poet Wang Changling saw off a friend here when he was exiled as a military officer in Longbiao, and he left the famous lines: “If friends in Luoyang ask after me, tell them my heart is as pure as ice in a jade jar.” The surviving complex was rebuilt in the Qing dynasty and includes Furong Tower, Jade Pot Pavilion, Half-Moon Pavilion, and Emerald Tower, along with many stone inscriptions. It is known as “the foremost historic site upstream in southern Chu” and is a national key cultural relic protection unit. The garden is small, and a visit takes about an hour. Admission follows the scenic area's announcements.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Qianyang Ancient Town
- Hongjiang Ancient Commercial Town
- Jingping Ancient Village
- Zhijiang Flying Tigers Museum
- Former Site of the Japanese Surrender (Zhijiang)
- Longjin Wind and Rain Bridge
- Zhijiang Tianhou Temple
- Gaoyi Ancient Village