Entrance Fee: CNY 20 Erected by the south bank overlooking the Yangtze River, Suojiang Tower forms a towering guard northeast of the Jiujiang City. Originally built in about 1585 during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) and finished in 1603, Suojiang Tower was not built alone. It is said that another pagoda and four iron oxen together with the Suojiang Tower formed a system to fulfill the people's wish to tame the turbulent Yangtze River. However, the system underwent much misfortune during four hundred years of changes. An earthquake and many battles destroyed the whole setup, leaving only the Suojiang Tower standing proud. Especially during the Anti-Japanese war, the tower was bombed and received many holes. That it is still standing is considered as a symbol of the strong will of the Jiujiang citizens.
The seven-tiered structure with six sides is 35 meters high (115 feet). Climbing the wooden spiral staircase to the top, visitors get a panoramic view of the surrounding areas. Lofty mountains, high-rise buildings and the Yangtze River create a spectacular view of Jiujiang City. In recent years, the Suojiang Tower has been repaired and restored and is now under the provincial protection of the Jiangxi Province.
More Tourist Attractions in Jiujiang:
Donglin Monastery Nengren Temple Poyang Lake
Lushan National Park Stone Bell Hill Gantang Lake
