Where is Shawan Wenfeng Tower located?

Shawan Wenfeng Pagoda

Wenfeng Pagoda is located at the junction of Guanxiangli and Buyunli in Beicun. It is also known as Wenchang Pavilion and Wenkui Pagoda. It was first built in the 60th year of Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty. (1721). Wenfeng Tower was once the commanding height of Gushawan, accessible from Jinshili Lane of Anning West Street. The tower has six corners and three floors. It is not only the Feng Shui architecture of the Liugeng Hall of the He people, but also enshrines the statue of "Wen Kuixing" in the tower. It was originally the god that scholars and children in the countryside must come to worship when they start winter school. The purpose of building the tower is to promote Shawan's literary style and encourage scholars to study hard and forge ahead.

Address: North Village, Shawan Town, Panyu District, Guangzhou

Tickets: Free to visit

Shawan North Village: Shawan North Village is located north of the center of Shawan Town. South of Qingluo Road, it covers an area of ​​about 2.4 square kilometers and has 13 villager groups with a total population of more than 1,760 people. Shawanbei Village has a history and culture of more than 800 years. The ancient streets and alleys have an exquisite architectural layout. All streets and alleys are paved with granite slabs. There are provincial cultural protection units "Liu Geng Hall", "Guang Yu Hall" and "Che Che" within its jurisdiction. Ancient building complexes such as "Pi Street" can be regarded as representatives of Lingnan ancient architecture. Located north of Beicun Center, Xiangxian Middle School has a history of nearly a hundred years and is a national example.