Guangzhou Zhenhai Tower,Zhenhai Lou

The Zhenhai Tower has the fame of the First tower in the South China with its cardinal red outside. The tower is a 5-storey building and is also known as the "5-storey Tower" by the local. The Tower was built in 1380 by the Marquis Zhu Liangzhu. In 1956, the Zhenhai tower was reconstructed to the Guangzhou Museum.
The Zhenhai Tower is the most consummate-protected ancient building and inherits most characteristic Chinese style characteristics in Guangzhou Province. The whole building is 28 meters in height and 31 meter in width. The unique 5 storey tower was guarded by two martial lion sculptures which were sculpted in the Ming dynasty. The first and second storey of the tower was built with red grit stone, while the rest storey were built with red bricks. Each of the 5 stories of the tower has exhibitions relating to the history of Guangzhou from prehistoric times to the present. The 3rd and 4th floors have some interesting exhibitions relating to Guangzhou’s role as a trading center both before and after the Opium Wars (1839-1862). The top floor of the tower has a cafe and a selection of shops selling traditional gifts and souvenirs.

Name:Guangzhou Zhenhai Tower (Zhenhai Lou)
City:Guangzhou
Address:Yuexiu Park, Jiefang Zhong Road
Admission:CNY10
Hours: 09:00 am-05:30 pm
Tel: 0086-20-83545253