Meilun Jingtiting Introduction
Jingzi Pavilion, also known as Shengji Pavilion, Jing Sheng Pavilion, and Zhi Zhi Pavilion, embodies the traditional Confucian concept of "respecting characters and valuing literary customs." In particular, the Hakka people hold great reverence for the written papers, leading to the establishment of furnaces in villages for burning ceremonial paper. Currently, there are four well-preserved Jingzi Pavilions in the Meinong District, located in places such as Jinguangliao, Shangzhuang, and Longdu. Among them, the "Minong Village Jingzi Pavilion," situated at the intersection of Zhongshan Road and Yong'an Road, is the oldest and most complete, having been established during the Qianlong period; it is a national third-level historical site. The Minong Village Jingzi Pavilion is a hollow hexagonal brick tower with three layers, built with tail bricks and adorned with colorful petal-shaped mosaics. The pavilion's roof features a delicate carving of a Ruyi pattern, showcasing an elegant and ancient design. Beneath the Jingzi Pavilion, a stone plaque is devoted to deities closely related to education, such as Cangjie, Confucius, and Wenchang Dijun, reflecting Meinong's emphasis on literature and education.
