Daguan Tower, Yibin
大观楼
A Ming-era watchtower in the center of Yibin's old town, the city's landmark and the starting point of its old commercial district. The area around Guanying Street and Dongjie is the easiest place to find ranmian (sesame noodles).
Daguan Tower stands in the center of Yibin's old town. It was first built in the Ming dynasty as the watchtower (drum tower) of the Rongzhou city walls, and was rebuilt in the Qing dynasty. The multi-story tower has upturned eaves, and it is Yibin's most representative ancient landmark. The square in front of it is the busiest commercial district in the old town. Most visitors view it from the outside, and it's especially good for photos once the lights come on at night. On foot, you can reach Guanying Ancient Street, the Zhao Yiman Memorial Hall and Hejiangmen. Many snack shops in the nearby alleys serve Yibin ranmian, yacai buns and Lizhuang white meat, making it a good starting point for an old-town walking tour.
Opening hours
All day (exterior only)
Nearby sights
- Guanying Ancient Street
- Hejiangmen & Three Rivers Confluence
- Zhao Yiman Memorial Hall
- Zhenwushan Ancient Building Complex
- Cuiping Mountain
- Liubeichi Park
- Wuliangye Liquor Culture Museum
- Yibin Museum