Rui Shi Tower, A Majestic Blend of Eastern and Western Architectural Artistry
Jinjiangli Village, Xiangang Town, Kaiping City, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province (east side of Jinjiang Building)
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Introduction
Huang Bixiu began building the Rui Shi Tower in the 12th year of the Republic of China, and it took three years to complete. It is a style of fortified building and also the signature architecture of Kaiping. Each floor has a carved screen made of imported Kuntan or Zitan wood from Hong Kong, with various fonts including seal, clerical, regular, running, and cursive scripts written on it, showcasing a rich traditional cultural atmosphere. The rooftop has three pavilions, with a dome of Roman and Byzantine style. The name of the tower was given by Tie Chan, a famous calligrapher in Guangdong province and the abbot of the Six Banyan Trees Temple in Guangzhou at that time. Address Jinjiangli Village, Xiangang Town, Kaiping City, Jiangmen City, Guangdong Province (east side of Jinjiang Building)
Transportation Walkable distance within the Jinjiangli village.
A typical example of the perfect combination of Chinese and Western architectural styles
