Built during the
Wanli Period of the Ming Dynasty, the tower is over
400 years old. It is an important relic and a cultural
site currently under provincial government protection.
It is a 40-meter high octagonal tower with a stone staircase
built inside. Though the tower's design is simple, its
silhouette is beautiful and grandiose. Scattered around
the tower are gardens and trees placed near vivid stone
statues of different shapes. They reveal the charm and
beauty of an ancient stone sculpting art. From the top
of the tall tower you can view the city proper and its
green waterways.

The Jin'ao Tower Silhouette
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