Gongji Tower (North Gate)
拱极楼
The north gate tower of Huili Old Town, first built in the Hongwu era of the Ming dynasty. Its barbican and tower are well preserved, making it the most majestic gate in the old town.
Gongji Tower was first built in the 31st year of the Hongwu reign (1398). It is one of the few surviving Ming-era city gates in Huili Old Town. The tower stands more than 10 meters tall, with a double-eaved hip-and-gable roof and a barbican below, echoing the Bell and Drum Tower within the city. You can walk to it from the Bell and Drum Tower along North Street, where shops line the old street inside and outside the gate. Admission is free. Located at the northern end of the old town, a visit takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
Opening hours
All day