Wentai Pagoda Introduction
The Wentai Pagoda was built in the 20th year of the Hongwu era of the Ming Dynasty (1387). It is one of the three stone pagodas constructed by Zhu Dexing, the Marquis of Jiangxia, as commissioned by the Hongwu Emperor in Kinmen, and is the only Ming Dynasty stone pagoda in Kinmen that was not destroyed by war or damaged by artillery. The towering Wentai Pagoda once served as a maritime landmark. At the top of the tower, there are inscriptions and relief carvings, and beneath the eaves facing the direction of Kinmen City, there hangs a long stone slab with the characters "Kuixing Congzhao" engraved on it, while below is a relief carving of "Kuixing Kedi," symbolizing the aspiration for a flourishing culture. The rock beneath the tower bears the calligraphy of Ming military official Chen Hui, stating "Wentai Pagoda," as well as the ink brushwork of the late ink wash master Zhang Daqian, inscribed with "National Golden Soup," which holds significant historical importance. It is currently designated as a national historic site.
