Chigang Pagoda, Chinese pagoda in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China.
Chigang Pagoda is an octagonal tower made of brick and stone that rises nearly 49 meters high and has nine visible stories. The structure displays reddish and gray-brown tones and is supported by four sculptural figures at its base.
The tower was built in 1619 during the Ming Dynasty and originally served as a navigation marker for ships entering the Pearl River mouth. Its location was strategically chosen to guide incoming vessels.
The four stone figures at the base display Western features and date from when Chinese and European building traditions first encountered each other. They show how local craftspeople worked new influences into their own creations.
The pagoda is located near Kecun and Canton Tower metro stations, making it easy to reach by public transport. Note that the interior is closed to visitors and can only be viewed from the outside.
The tower forms an intentional trio with Pazhou Pagoda and Lotus Pagoda, arranged according to Feng Shui principles to influence the city's fortune. These three structures were conceived as a harmonious group to shape Guangzhou's destiny.
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