Guiyang·Jiaxiu Tower | Come to Guiyang in May to see the city where ancient and modern architecture blend

👣When you come to Guiyang, you always have to take a look at Jiaxiu Tower, which is located on the Nanming River in Guiyang and is a landmark building of the city 👣During the day, the simple Jiaxiu Tower and modern buildings blend together, witnessing the development of Guiyang from ancient times to the present 👣Fuyu Bridge is the longest bridge in the city of Guiyang, with a total length of 92 meters and a width of 7 meters. Named Fuyu Bridge because it looks like a jade belt floating on the water, Jiaxiu Tower is situated on the Aoji Stone in the middle of the bridge. 👣Cuiwei Garden is a large group of ancient buildings, mainly composed of the majestic Gongnan Pavilion, the dignified Longmen Academy, the exquisite Danhua Kongcui Garden, and the secluded Hewu Lan. 📌Scenic spot name | Guiyang Jiaxiu Tower 📍Detailed address | Jiaxiu Tower, Cuiwei Alley, Nanming District, Guizhou City 🕙Business hours | 8:00-22:00 ⏳Recommended visiting time | Suggest half a day/evening 💰Average cost | No admission fee 🚉Transportation strategy | 🌟Take Guiyang Metro Line 1/Bus 15/52/61/307 and get off at Jiaxiu Tower Station 🌟There are night buses passing by Jiaxiu Tower in the evening, about every 40 minutes 🌿Jiaxiu Tower is a three-story building with triple eaves and a pyramidal roof. It has red beams and green tiles, with flying corners and layered architecture. It was originally built in the 26th year of the Wanli era of the Ming Dynasty (1598) and has a history of more than 400 years 🌿The front of Jiaxiu Tower hangs a plaque with the three characters 'Jiaxiu Tower', written by the scholar Xie Shiqin during the reign of Emperor Xuantong of the Qing Dynasty. The building is based on a huge rock in the river, and has been repaired and renovated over the generations. The existing building is a remnant of the reconstruction in the first year of Xuantong (1909) 🌿On the side of the tower, the stone arch 'Fuyu Bridge' connects the two banks; Fuyu Bridge has nine holes, over 90 meters long, known as 'Nine Eyes Reflecting the Sandbank'. Due to the construction of a road by the river, two holes were filled in, and now seven can be seen. There is a Hanbi Pavilion on the bridge, and under the bridge, there is Hanbi Pool and Shuiyue Platform. At the end of the bridge stands a stone and wood archway, with the words 'City South Relics' in the center 🌿To the south of the bridge is the ancient building complex Cuiwei Garden, which combines temple architecture with garden courtyards. It is adjacent to Jiaxiu Tower in the south of the city, covering more than 4,000 square meters. It was originally built during the Xuande era of the Ming Dynasty (1425-1435) and was initially called Nan'an. 🌿Simple by day, it becomes a serene place in the bustling city at night. After dark, the lights are brilliant, becoming a focal point of historical culture and modern civilization. It shines with the light of history in modern civilization, upholding the spirit of 'Jiaxiu the Best in the World'. It is a witness to the history of Guiyang and a symbol in the history of cultural development |📌Jiaxiu Tower Strategy/Photo Tips| 👉Lights off around midnight 👉Suitable for ancient style photography 👉Photography spots: ①On the floating bridge between Hanbi Pavilion and Jiaxiu Tower ②The highway bridge opposite Jiaxiu Tower for a panoramic view ③The viewing platform along the Nanming River bank for shots of the Seven-Hole Bridge, Hanbi Pavilion, and Jiaxiu Tower ④The Nanming River below Cuiwei Garden for colorful bridge tunnel shots ⑤Inside Cuiwei Garden for shots of Jiaxiu Tower, modern buildings, Gongnan Pavilion, Longmen Academy, etc. ⑥Riverside shots of the front of Jiaxiu Tower ⑦Inside Jiaxiu Tower for check-in photos