Lion Tower (Yanggu)
狮子楼
A replica restaurant tower in the Yanggu county seat, traditionally said to be where Wu Song killed Ximen Qing in Water Margin. The surrounding area has been developed into a Water Margin cultural district.
The Lion Tower stands in the center of the Yanggu county seat. Tradition holds that it was first built in the Song dynasty, and it is the setting of the episode in Water Margin in which Wu Song fights and kills Ximen Qing. The present building is a rebuilt wooden pavilion in the Song style, with stone lions guarding the entrance. Inside, wax figures of Water Margin characters and story exhibits are on display, and nearby are replicated streets such as Zishi Street. A visit takes about 40 minutes, and admission is set on site. It can be combined with Jingyanggang into a one-day Water Margin cultural tour of Yanggu.
Opening hours
About 08:00–18:00