The ink painting of Pihe River and Beita (North Pagoda)

On the day I went to Lu'an, the rain had just stopped, and the weather was still gloomy. A layer of faint mist hovered over the surface of the Pihe River, and there were several bridges across the river. On the east bank of the river, north of Yunlu Bridge, there remains a section of the ancient city wall from the Qing Dynasty. Continuing along the Pihe River, less than a kilometer away is the Beita — the Duobao'an Pagoda. 📜 Beita Park (Duobao'an) With the North Pagoda as the backdrop, the park features a square, curved bridges, corridors, pavilions, fountains, screen walls, and the small Duobao'an Temple, forming a large open park. Local elders say, 'Lu'an is a 'boat' place. The ancient city is like a big boat, and the two treasure pagodas to the north and south are like the 'boat's' two masts. 'When the water rises, the boat ascends.' Although Lu'an city is close to the old Pihe River, it has never been flooded.' Therefore, people call it the North Gate Cone. The legend about the North Pagoda is related to Yu Chi Jingde, and the original shape of the pagoda was inspired by his nine-section steel whip. The eighth and ninth levels were destroyed early on, and now only seven levels remain. The pagoda is hollow (the South Pagoda is solid), with stairs that can be climbed, but it was not open when I visited. Era⏳: Northern Song Dynasty Admission🎫: Free Transportation🚌: Take the bus to Beita Park or Chengbei Primary School stop ✨Tips: The surrounding area is bustling with many dining options, and there is a large commercial area, Jin City·Wenmiao Street, along Pihe Middle Road (along the river). The North Pagoda is less than 2km from the South Pagoda (Guanyin Lü Temple), and there is a bus along Pihe Middle Road that can take you there. If you have enough time, you can take a leisurely tour along the Pihe River.