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About Yuejiang Tower
Essays by Zhu Yuanzhang and Song Lian had made the proposed tower famous centuries before the present building was constructed in 1999–2001. Architect Du Shunbao's design gives the pavilion an L-shaped plan, with wings facing north and west towards the Yangtze. Tiered roofs, yellow and green glazed tiles, and painted brackets create its elaborate silhouette.
The elevated setting looks over the river and the Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge. The site's Jinling Ming History Gallery, steles and stone carvings extend the visit beyond the panorama into stories associated with the Ming period.
What to look for
- Views of the Yangtze and Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
- The pavilion's tiered roofs, glazed tiles and painted brackets
- The Jinling Ming History Gallery and hilltop stone inscriptions
Location & getting there
Getting to Yuejiang Tower
Choose a precise starting address and return transport stop. Access to individual buildings, performances or viewing platforms is separate from access to public streets.
- Search for 阅江楼 with 南京市 and 鼓楼区.
Find Yuejiang Tower
阅江楼 · 鼓楼区
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Sources & visit information
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