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About Luoxing Pagoda
The present stone pagoda is a Ming-period structure.
Its position above Mawei port also gave it a role as a navigation landmark. The river and port setting explain why this tower has significance beyond its religious origin.
The pagoda was first built in the Song dynasty. Luoxing Hill (罗星山) was originally a river island known as Moxin Island (磨心岛). The hill is now joined to the northern bank of the Min River (闽江). The tower collapsed during the Wanli era (万历) of the Ming dynasty, and Xu Bo (徐勃) and others proposed rebuilding it during the Tianqi era (天启). The reconstructed stone pagoda has seven storeys and eight sides.
The tower stands 31.5 metres high, with a base measuring 8.6 metres in diameter. Each storey has an arched doorway, and steps run through the interior. The pagoda was damaged and its finial destroyed in 1884; an iron ball was subsequently placed on the top. Further restoration took place in 1964. In 1985, the pagoda was listed as a Fujian provincial cultural heritage site (福建省文物保护单位).
What to look for
- The Ming-period stone pagoda rises above the river.
- Its position above Mawei port explains its former use as a navigation landmark.
The surrounding area
The provincial capital offers historic residences and a specific broth-and-snack food culture.
Location & getting there
Getting to Luoxing Pagoda
Approach Luoxing Hill in Mawei on the north bank of the Min River. The pagoda’s hillside setting is above the historic port area.
- Confirm the visitor entrance and access to the named areas before departure.
Combine your visit
A suggested sequence through the named features described in the source.
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Luoxing Hill approach
Examine Luoxing Hill approach as a separate part of Luoxing Pagoda.
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Pagoda and river-facing setting
The Ming-period stone pagoda rises above the river.
The order is an editorial suggestion. Internal opening arrangements and transfers between sectors need checking; no walking duration or access entitlement is implied.
Find Luoxing Pagoda
罗星塔 · 福州市
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Visitor information adapted and edited from Wikipedia contributors, “罗星塔” · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 91693408.
Background paragraphs translated and condensed from Wikipedia contributors, "罗星塔", Chinese Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0. Source revision 91693408.