Shibaozhai (Zhong County)
A lone-peak fortress tower on the Yangtze, hailed as the "Pearl on the River": this Qing dynasty 12-story all-wooden tower stands 56 m tall, built without a single iron nail against the sheer cliffs of Yuyin Mountain—an architectural marvel
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- 08:30-17:00
- Ticket
- CNY 50
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A lone-peak fortress tower on the Yangtze, hailed as the "Pearl on the River": this Qing dynasty 12-story all-wooden tower stands 56 m tall, built without a single iron nail against the sheer cliffs of Yuyin Mountain—an architectural marvel; after the Three Gorges reservoir filled, a protective dike was built around it, turning it into a "potted landscape on the river". Admission CNY 50, 08:30-17:00, transfer from Zhong County town or go ashore at the Three Gorges cruise stop; allow about 2 hours.
Getting there: transfer from Zhong County town / cruise stop
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