Xizhou Tongzhu, National heritage site in Furong Town, China
The Xizhou bronze pillar is an octagonal column that rises about 4 meters high and is hollow inside. Its entire surface is covered with characters that date back over 1,000 years.
The pillar was built in 940 to mark an agreement between two regional leaders who controlled different territories. It comes from a time when the region was divided among competing powers.
The inscriptions carved into the pillar record interactions between regional powers and reveal how people managed trade and tax systems in ancient times. Walking around it, you can sense how communities once negotiated their relationships through written agreements.
This site is located in Furong Town and can be reached by public buses from nearby areas. Plan enough time to walk around and examine the carved characters on the surface carefully.
Despite being over 1,000 years old, the carved characters remain remarkably clear and readable on the bronze surface. This durability makes it one of the best-preserved examples of ancient written records in the region.
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