Xinggong Tower
星拱楼
A gate tower at the crossroads in the centre of the ancient town, bearing the plaques 'Jade Towering Over the Southern Sky' and 'Auspicious Glow Over the Northern Pole', surrounded by the busiest snack streets.
Xinggong Tower stands at the heart of the ancient town of Weishan, where the main north-south street meets the east-west streets. It is a gate tower that was first built during the Ming dynasty and rebuilt during the Qing. Its pavilion can be passed through on all four sides, and it echoes the Gongchen Tower to the north. The area around the tower is the liveliest part of the old town, with many snack shops selling yibala, ersi rice noodles and baba cakes, and it is at its busiest in the evening. Entry is free, and the tower makes a useful central landmark for exploring the old town.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Weishan Confucian Temple
- Dengjue Temple
- Gongchen Tower
- Weishan Dongyue Palace
- Weishan Old Town
- Weishan Wenbi Pagoda
- Weibao Mountain
- Mengshe City Ruins