Zhenwu Pavilion
经略台真武阁
A Ming-dynasty timber pavilion known as 'the finest wooden structure in southern China,' built without a single nail, with four inner pillars that hover above the floor and have stood through earthquakes and typhoons.
Zhenwu Pavilion stands on Jingluo Terrace on the east side of Rongxian County town, overlooking the Xiu River. It was built in 1573, in the first year of the Wanli era of the Ming dynasty. The three-story pure timber structure is about 13 meters tall, and not one iron nail was used in its construction. The two inner pillars on the second floor hover a few centimeters above the ground and have held firm for centuries. It is known as 'the finest wooden structure in southern China' and is a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. The pavilion houses a shrine to Zhenwu, the Perfected Warrior, and has a small exhibition nearby. Admission is about RMB 28 (check the scenic area's announcement for the current price). Allow about one hour. It can be combined with Duqiao Mountain and Guifei Garden for a one-day tour of Rongxian's 'Three Famous Sites.'
Opening hours
08:00–17:30