Guiyang | Kejia Pavilion, Ming Dynasty Elegance -- Jiaxiu Pavilion

| Kejia Pavilion, Ming Dynasty Elegance -- Jiaxiu Pavilion. ⭕️ Jiaxiu Pavilion, a landmark building in Guiyang, stands on the Aoji of the Nanming River. It has a history of more than 500 years, originally built in the 26th year of the Wanli period of the Ming Dynasty (1958), and is one of the nine famous pavilions in China. ⭕️ It is said that Jiang Dongzhi, the governor of Guizhou in the Ming Dynasty, built this pavilion with the meaning of "outstanding talents and scholars." Later, it was destroyed by fire, and what we see today is the reconstructed building. ⭕️ The scenic area is divided into three parts: Fuyu Bridge, Jiaxiu Pavilion (main body), and Cuiwei Garden. Jiaxiu Pavilion has three floors, all with white stone railings, and each floor recedes inward. The pavilion is about 20 meters high from the bridge deck to the top. The Nanming River flows in front of the pavilion, forming Hanbi Pool. The pavilion is connected to both banks by the stone arch "Fuyu Bridge," which has a small pavilion named "Hanbi Pavilion." The overall structure features red beams and green tiles, with three layers, three eaves, and a four-cornered pointed roof. 📍 Scenic spot address: No. 8 Cuiwei Lane, Nanming District, Guiyang City 🚗 Scenic spot transportation: Take bus routes 15, 34, 46, 48, 52, 61, 85, 249, 264, 307, Night 13, Night 1 👍️ Must-visit spots: ✅ Jiaxiu Pavilion, ✅ Cuiwei Garden, ✅ Fuyu Bridge, ✅ Nanming River Night View (lighting time: 19:30-22:00) 🔥 The night view is very beautiful! 🎟️ Ticket information: Free, no reservation required 🍲 Recommended dishes: After enjoying the night view, you can also choose to have some snacks nearby to experience the local atmosphere of Guiyang. Nanhengli, Huguo Road, and Jiandao Street are good choices. You can try dishes like Siwawa, Changwang Noodles, Small Pot Cold Noodles, Ice Powder, Soul-stirring Fried Rice, Tofu Balls, etc. 💗 Other tips: 1⃣ The best time to appreciate the beauty of Jiaxiu Pavilion is at night. The lights are usually turned on around 19:30 and turned off around 22:00. 2⃣ Standing on Fuyu Bridge, you can look west to see landmark buildings such as the Guizhou National Culture Palace and Xinhua Road Bridge, feeling the prosperity and beauty of Guiyang City. 3⃣ The best shooting location is on Xihu Road, from where you can capture the beautiful scenery of Jiaxiu Pavilion and Fuyu Bridge.