Yellow Crane Tower is an imposing pagoda close to the Yangzi River. Situated at the top of
Sheshan (Snake Hill), in Wuchang, the tower was originally built at a place called Yellow Crane Rock
projecting over the water, hence the name. Over the centuries the tower was destroyed by fire many
times, but its popularity with Wuhan residents ensured that it was always rebuilt. The current tower
was completed in 1985 and its design was copied from a Qing dynasty (1644-1911) picture. The tower
has 5 stories and rises to 51 meters (168ft). Covered with yellow glazed tiles and supported with
72 huge pillars, it has 60 upturned eaves layer upon layer. It is an authentic reproduction of both
the exterior and interior design, with the exception of the addition of air-conditioning and an
elevator. (Text from www.chinaetravel.com/attraction/att14a.html)
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