Liukeng Zhuangyuan Tower
流坑状元楼
A tower commemorating Dong Deyuan, who topped the imperial examinations, and a testament to Liukeng's legend of one family producing five jinshi and two top scholars in the civil and military examinations.
Liukeng was renowned for its flourishing imperial examinations. In the Southern Song, Dong Deyuan became the top scholar (zhuangyuan), and the village built this tower in his honour. The archway and plaques in front record the examination honours won by generations of the Dong family. Nearby are the Hanlin Tower, the Wenguan study hall and other academy and study buildings, where you can learn about rural education and clan scholarship systems in ancient times. It stands on the central lane of the old village and is included in the scenic ticket. Combined with the Dong Clan Ancestral Hall site and the Ming-era opera stage, the visit takes about 1 hour.
Opening hours
Depends on Liukeng scenic area hours