Zhongjiang Pagoda

Zhongjiang Pagoda is a Ming-dynasty pagoda on the Yangtze River bank at Binjiang Road in Fanluoshan Subdistrict, Jinghu District, Wuhu, Anhui province, China. Construction began in 1618 and was completed in 1669, and the tower has long served as a landmark for boats on the river and as a symbol of the Wuhu riverfront. Visitors mainly come to see the tall, multi-storey brick-and-stone tower from the outside, set against the broad river and the embankment path. Trip.com lists entry as free and the exterior can be viewed at any time; interior opening hours are not confirmed, so check at the gate if hoping to go inside. The surroundings are a riverside promenade where locals walk, fish, fly kites and exercise, which gives a feel of everyday Wuhu life along the Yangtze. A visit takes roughly 30 to 45 minutes. The best photo angles are from the embankment looking at the pagoda with the river behind it, and at sunrise or dusk when low light warms the stonework and the water. It is about a 15-minute walk south from the Old Customs House along Binjiang Road, so it is easy to link the two on a riverfront stroll that also includes Yangtze Riverside Park. Crowds are light most of the time, with the busiest moments on fine weekend evenings and holidays. Summer evenings are breezier by the water than in the city centre, while winter can be cold and windy on the embankment. Taxis and Didi can reach the site by searching for Zhongjiang Pagoda in Chinese, and there is usually little else to buy nearby, so bring water if walking a long stretch.