Xinghua Old Town & Gongji Terrace
兴化古城·拱极台
The old town of Xinghua is centered on the Ming dynasty Sipailou. Gongji Terrace in the north offers high views, and the old lanes suit a half-day stroll.
Xinghua, known in ancient times as Zhaoyang, is a county with a thousand-year history. The old town preserves the Ming dynasty Sipailou (a stone memorial archway honoring Li Chunfang and others, and a symbol of Xinghua), the Eastern Peak Temple, the Li Garden boat hall, the Shangchi Pharmacy and other historic sites, forming historic districts such as Jindong Gate and Sipailou. Gongji Terrace lies in the northern part of the old town. It was originally a high platform on the city wall and is now a park, where you can overlook the old town and its river network. Strolling the old town is free. Try Xinghua morning tea, drunken crabs and lotus root starch dumplings.
Opening hours
All day