Qingluo Village, Yangming Miao Pagoda Introduction
Appearance of Shigandantang: Tower-shaped Shigandantang Stele. Inscription: Total height: 4.35 meters, circumference: 12.5 meters, construction form: bottle-shaped. Top ornament: gourd. In the early days, the main living area of Qingshuigang was predominantly on the eastern side, while the western side developed more slowly compared to the east. Under the guidance of the Emperor Zhenwu, the stone tower was established on the high ground of "Shanzitou," and the western village began to develop. The current Yangming Miao Tower was reconstructed in the 60th year of the Republic of China under the instruction of the Emperor Zhenwu, and the exact date of the tower's construction is not known. Notably, Yangming Miao Tower is the only stone tower in Penghu that collects rainwater. It is said that in times of drought, inserting the locally known "Big Grass" plant on top of the stone tower would result in rain a few days later, allowing the crops planted by villagers to thrive. The tower is situated at the first star of the Qixing geography, hence the name Qixing Tower. The view from the location is superb, overlooking the beautiful scenery of Qingshuijang and Yuzi, ensuring that visitors will linger and be reluctant to leave. Sources: Oral history from local elders in Qingshuigang and excerpts from the book "The Exorcism and Prayer Towers of Penghu."
