Yuejiang Tower
阅江楼
A Ming-era pavilion on the north bank of the West River. It once served as the regimental headquarters of Ye Ting's Independent Regiment and is now a memorial museum with views over the river.
Yuejiang Tower stands on Shitou Hill by the river southeast of the old city. Built in the Ming dynasty and originally called Songtai Post Station, it was named for its views over the West River. In 1925 and 1926, Ye Ting's Independent Regiment set up its headquarters here. It is now the former headquarters memorial museum of Ye Ting's Independent Regiment, a National Key Cultural Relics Protection Unit. Ancient banyan trees and river views lie in front of the tower. Admission is free, though it may be closed on Mondays. A visit takes about 40 minutes, and it can be combined with Chongxi Pagoda on a riverside walk.
Opening hours
Approx. 09:00–17:00; closed Mondays
Nearby sights
- Zhaoqing Prefectural Confucian Academy
- Zhaoqing Museum
- Chongxi Pagoda
- Liqiao Tower
- Zhaoqing Song City Wall
- Mei'an Temple
- Yuankui Pagoda
- Seven Star Crags