Yuejiang Lou, Ming Dynasty observation tower in Nanjing, China
The Yuejiang Tower rises 52 meters high with seven levels on Lion Mountain, offering views of the Yangtze River and central Nanjing.
Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang ordered the construction of Yuejiang Tower in 1374 after renaming Lu Longshan to Lion Mountain, though the current structure dates from 2001.
The tower represents traditional Ming Dynasty architecture and belongs to the Four Major Famous Buildings in Jiangnan, alongside Yellow Crane Tower and Tengwang Pavilion.
Professor Du Shunbao from Southeast University designed this modern interpretation of classical Chinese architecture, which stands at coordinates 32°5'53"N and 118°44'33"E.
The original tower was never built during Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang's reign, despite his personal writing of the Note on Yuejiang Tower in the 14th century.
Part of: Eleven Chinese Historical and Cultural Buildings
GPS coordinates: 32.09630,118.74100
Latest update: March 11, 2025 15:38
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