Qingchuan
Pavilion
Also
known as the Qingchuan Building, Qingchuan
Pavilion is located at the east foot of
Tortoise Hill on the north side of the Yangtze
River, facing the Yellow Crane Tower.
A pavilion was first established
here during the Ming Dynasty between 1522
and 1567.Although not an important historical
spot, the pavilion has an impressive geographical
location and the ingenious structure of
the building has been praised by numerous
literary figures over the years.
The pavilion at the site
today has been destroyed numerous times
and the building at the site today is the
result of renovations in 1983. The pavilion
is made mainly with wood and stone and glass
and metal have been used for the windows
and door frames.
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