The Duobao Pagoda stands on the top of Daochang Mountain, 5 kilometers south of Huzhou. It is commonly known as Daochang Pagoda and also named Wenbi Pagoda and Wenfeng Pagoda. As it stands high and is close to National Highway 104, it has always been a symbol of Huzhou. In ancient times, there was a saying that ‘If one doesn’t see the Duobao Pagoda for a day, homesickness arises spontaneously.’ The Duobao Pagoda was first built during the Yuanfeng period of the Northern Song Dynasty (1078 – 1085). It was renovated during the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty (1522 – 1566) and again in 1839, the nineteenth year of Daoguang period of the Qing Dynasty. After more than a hundred years, the tower body tilted and there were cracks. In 1987, the Huzhou People’s Government allocated funds for maintenance. The project was completed in June 1988. It is a cultural relic protection unit in Huzhou. The tower is of brick body and wooden eaves in pavilion style, with eight sides and seven floors. It is placed on a stone foundation. The total height is 33 meters. The upturned eaves and high tower brake are tall and straight. Wind chimes hang under the eaves corners. An iron tower brake is placed on the tower top, which is composed of components such as inverted alms bowl, precious pearl, upturned lotus, ring of wheels, precious cover, round light, upturned moon and precious gourd. The interior is of a square staggered folding structure. The disproportionately large tower core column passes through the fifth, sixth and seventh floors and directly inserts into the tower tip to resist strong winds. Open all year round and all day.
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