The Origin of Lake Light Tower in Jinhai Lake

Build a tower to pray and navigate the lighthouse.

1, Building a Tower for Blessing: It is said that during the Ming Dynasty, Pinggu area was often attacked by natural disasters. In order to pray for peace, the local people built a tower on the central island of Jinhai Lake, hoping to save the disaster and pray for one side.

2. Navigation Lighthouse: There is also a saying that the Huguang Tower is a navigation lighthouse, guiding the passing ships. In ancient times, Jinhai Lake was an important waterway, and the existence of Huguang Tower could help ships avoid getting lost and ensure the safety of navigation.