Yueyang Tower || The Four Great Tower of Ancient China. #travel #china #shorts

Yueyang Tower, situated in Yueyang City, Hunan Province, is a historical gem with over 1,800 years of legacy. Overlooking the serene Dongting Lake and the mighty Yangtze River, it stands as one of China’s "Four Great Ancient Towers." Originally built during the Three Kingdoms era, it was a military outpost named Baling Tower. Its fame soared in the Tang Dynasty through poet Li Bai's verses, and later, Song Dynasty scholar Fan Zhongyan's classic "Yueyang Tower Essay" immortalized it. The tower, rebuilt in 1983, now reaches 19 meters with three tiers and golden glazed tiles, symbolizing China's rich history and cultural harmony. Explore Yueyang Tower, a perfect blend of architecture and nature.
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