Qingluo Village, Yangming Miao Tower Introduction
Appearance of Shigandeng: Tower-shaped Shigandeng Tablet Inscription: Total height: 4.35 meters, circumference: 12.5 meters, construction style: bottle-shaped Top ornament: Gourd The early main living area of Qingsuo Village was primarily to the east, while the west developed slower than the east. Under the instruction of Zhenwu Emperor, the stone tower was established at the high ground of "Shanzaitou", and the western village began to develop as well. The current Yangming Miao Tower we see was reconstructed in the 60th year of the Republic of China under the instruction of Zhenwu Emperor, and the exact date of the tower's original construction is now unknown. Notably, Yangming Miao Tower is the only stone tower in Penghu that has rain-collecting capabilities. It is said that in times of prolonged drought, if the commonly known "big grass" plant was inserted on top of the stone tower, rain would surely fall after a few days, allowing the crops cultivated by the villagers to flourish. The stone tower is situated at the first star of the Qixing geography, hence it is also called the Qixing Tower. The view from this location is excellent, overlooking the beautiful landscapes of Qingsuo Sandbar and Yuzai, guaranteeing visitors an unforgettable experience. Source: Oral tradition from local elders of Qingsuo Village, partially excerpted from the book "Penghu's Evil-Exorcising Blessing Towers".
