Hexagonal, two-storey form
The unusual plan and stacked eaves change shape as you walk around.
Nearby Houpu · About 4–6 minutes on foot
Kuige (Kuixing Pavilion)
Small in scale but conspicuous among the shophouses, Kuige has two levels and sharply lifted roof ridges.
County monumentAbout 4–6 minutes on footAllow 10–15 minutes
Photo source and licence →Kuige (Kuixing Pavilion): History and significance
Merchant Lin Feizhang funded the pavilion, begun in 1836 and completed two years later. The enshrined Kuixing represents literary achievement and the hopes of local examination candidates.
What to see
Kuixing belief
The pavilion is tangible evidence of Houpu’s scholarly aspirations.
Minnan roofline
Upturned ridges, scrollwork and red tiles create a light silhouette.
Visiting tips
- ●A vertical frame captures the complete pavilion.
- ●A wide lens helps in the confined surroundings.
- ●Continue to the memorial arch and Mofan Street.