Address 金門縣金城鎮文台寶塔 | ||
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Similar Xujiang Xiaowo Stone Ins, Chastity Arch for Qiu Liang, Juguang Tower, Maoshan Pagoda, Kinmen Military Headqua | ||
Wentai pagoda
The Wentai Pagoda (Chinese: 文臺寶塔; pinyin: Wéntái Bǎotǎ; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Bûn-tâi Pó-thah) is a pagoda in Gucheng Village, Jincheng Township, Kinmen County, Fujian Province, Republic of China. The pagoda is a tower of feng shui erected for worshiping star and its incarnation.
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History
The pagoda was built in 1387 during the 20th year of Hongwu Emperor of Ming Dynasty by Marquess Chianghsia Chou Te-hsing. It was built to serve as navigational marker for ships negotiating the treacherous waters near Kinmen and also for defense of Kinmen from the Japanese pirates. The tower is classified as second grade national historic relic.
Architecture
The pagoda is a five-level hexagon granite building. It exhibits an impressively simple and dignified style. Its peak features carvings and relief works and the stone on its base exhibits Chinese calligraphy written by Ming scholar Chen Hui and contemporary artist Chang Ta-chien.
Transportation
The pagoda is accessible by bus or taxi west from Kinmen Airport.