Zhongjiang Pagoda

Zhongjiang Pagoda (中江塔 or Jiang Tower) is a 35-metre (115 ft) five level or story Pagoda, situated between the Qingyi and Yangtze (Changjiang) Rivers in Wuhu City, Anhui Province, China.

Zhongjiang Pagoda

Zhongjiang Pagoda (Lighthouse)
Location	Wuhu, China
Coordinates	31°19′32″N 118°21′47″E
Tower
Construction	concrete and wood
Height	35 metres (115 ft)
Shape	octagonal tower with flying eaves
Markings	None

History

Zhongjiang Pagoda in the late 19th century.

The Zhongjiang Pagoda was constructed in 1618, during the Ming Dynasty, and rebuilt in 1669 during the Qing dynasty, was a navigation aid for boats and ships later known as a lighthouse, and is maintained by the Maritime Safety Administration.

The Pagoda was repaired in 1669 during the Qing Dynasty,^[1] rebuilt in 1988, and is a key preservation unit of historical and cultural relics in Wuhu.^[2] The top of the Pagoda fell off during the 2008 Sichuan earthquake.^[3]

Construction

The Zhongjiang Pagoda is octagonal in shape, constructed of concrete and wood. The second, third, and fourth floors, as well as the roof, are constructed with "flying eaves".^[4]

See also

• List of lighthouses in China