Pingyao Shilou, Historical watchtower in Pingyao, China.
The Pingyao Shilou tower stands at the northern gate of Pingyao, featuring traditional Chinese architectural elements with detailed eaves and ornate roof structures.
The tower served as a strategic defense structure during the Ming and Qing dynasties, enabling guards to monitor approaching threats to the ancient city.
The structure represents traditional Chinese military architecture and exemplifies the advanced defense systems implemented in ancient Chinese urban planning.
Visitors can access the interior of the tower and climb to the upper levels for views across the old town between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
The site received national protection status in March 2013 with the catalog code 0900-3-198, marking its recognition among China's most valuable heritage sites.
Location: Pingyao
GPS coordinates: 37.20361,112.17889
Latest update: March 7, 2025 02:45
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