Zhushan Sheliao Jingsheng Pavilion Introduction
Jing Sheng Pavilion, also known as Xi Zi Pavilion and Jing Zi Pavilion, was a place where discarded writing papers were not casually thrown away in ancient times. Instead, they were burned in Jing Sheng Pavilion to show respect for Cangjie, the inventor of Chinese characters, and the writing papers. This tradition was commonly found beside streets at that time. The Jing Sheng Pavilion in She Liao, Zhushan Township, was built with donations from Chen Zi-Jun in the 11th year of the Xianfeng reign of the Qing Dynasty (1861). In the 5th year of the Guangxu reign (1879), student Chen Da-Cheng funded its renovation. The pavilion has a total height of 235 centimeters and is primarily made of rock, with carvings of symbols representing wealth and good fortune, such as gourds, kylins, deer, and bamboo on its surfaces. On either side, there are couplets inscribed with the phrase "Those who can pay for it are literate people." The She Liao Jing Sheng Pavilion was damaged in the 921 earthquake and underwent two years of reconstruction. It is currently listed as a county-designated historic monument.
