Wenchang Pavilion reopens in Yunyan

The Wenchang Pavilion in Yunyan district, Guiyang, capital of Southwest China's Guizhou province, reopened to the public on July 25, after being renovated with special engineering so it is better equipped to handle geological hazards.

Tourists take photos of the Wenchang Pavilion in Yunyan district. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

Originally built in 1596, the pavilion covers 1,200 square meters. It is famous for its ingenious design and distinctive structure, and has been awarded the National Key Culture Relic Protection Unit.

It is a nine-sided pavilion with a peculiar architectural style. It sits high on the walls of the east gate of Guiyang, meaning that tourists who step onto it can see everything from mountains and rivers to cities and walls. As such, it offers unrivaled views of Guiyang.

Tourists take photos of the Wenchang Pavilion. [Photo/Guiyang news network]

The Wenchang Pavilion attracts flocks of tourists. [Photo/Guiyang news network]