Yuejiang Tower Scenic Area

A national AAAA‑level scenic spot and one of the Four Great Towers of Jiangnan, it carries the legendary story of “a written record without a real tower” for more than 600 years. Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang of the Ming Dynasty issued an imperial decree to construct the tower in 1374 and personally composed Record of Yuejiang Tower, yet the project was suspended and only reconstructed and completed in 2001. Standing 52 meters high, the main tower appears four‑storeyed from outside while containing seven interior levels, featuring magnificent Ming‑royal‑style architecture with golden glazed roofs, red pillars and exquisite carved brackets. Core highlights include the top‑floor 360‑degree panoramic observation deck overlooking the Yangtze River Bridge and city skyline, the giant porcelain mural Zheng He’s Voyages to the Western Seas, replica Ming‑dynasty dragon throne, huge camphor‑wood coiled‑dragon sculpture, white‑marble stele inscribed with two versions of Record of Yuejiang Tower, ancient artillery emplacements, Jinghai Temple and Tianfei Palace adjacent to the compound. Blending grand ancient architecture, Ming‑Dynasty historical relics and spectacular river‑mountain panoramic scenery, it is a classic destination for heritage sightseeing, high‑altitude city‑river photography and cultural exploration in northwest Nanjing.