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 Wangjiang Tower (Tower Overlooking the
River) on the bank of Jinjiang River in
the eastern suburbs of Chengdu stands 30
meters high. Uniquely designed, the
upper two stories of the tower are
octagonal in shape while the lower two,
square. With red pillars, green tiles
and a gilded steeple ball on its pointed
octagonal roof, the tower looks
extremely splendid. In its surrounding
areas are other ancient buildings and
stretches of bamboo.
The park is famous for its lush forests
of bamboo, and boasts over 150 varieties
of bamboo from China, Japan and
South-East Asia. They range from
bonsai-sized potted plants to towering
giants, creating a shady retreat in the
heat of summer (and a cold, damp retreat
in winter). The pavilion was built to
the memory of Xue Tao , a female Tang
Dynasty poet with a great love for
bamboo. Nearby is a well, said to be the
place where she drew water to dye her
writing paper. |
