Four Great Towers of China


The Four Great Towers of China are four historically renowned towers in China. The list usually includes the following:
The first three towers are not disputable. However, Penglai Pagoda is often excluded in favour of Stork Tower, situated in Shanxi. This is in order to have a list where all four towers are linked to famous pieces of literature, as follows:
Also, Yuewang Tower, situated in Mianyang, Sichuan Province, is also considered to be one of the Four Great Towers. Yuewang Tower is linked with more than 100 pieces of literature, and the most famous one is:
  • Yuewang Tower: Ascending Tower by Li Bai
The Three Great Towers of Jiangnan excludes both Penglai Pagoda and Stork Tower, which are in northern China, and only includes: