Who built the Tongque Tower?

The Bronze Bird Tower was built by Cao Cao.

Tongque Terrace is located 18 kilometers southwest of Linzhang County, Handan City, Hebei Province (Yecheng Town, formerly known as Xiangcaiying Township). It is a national key cultural relic protection unit. After Cao Cao got rid of the Yuan brothers, he ordered the construction of the Tongque Tower in the fifteenth year of Jian'an, that is, 210 AD.

In fact, Cao Cao originally built not only the Tongque Tower, but also the Jinfeng Tower, the Tongque Tower, and the Bingjing Tower. However, the Tongque Tower was built first, and the other two were built later. There were three towers, with the Tongque Tower in the middle. The Tongque Terrace has the greatest influence. The Tongque Tower was built by Cao Cao to demonstrate his prestige and authority and to demonstrate the national power of Wei.

During the Three Kingdoms period, Yecheng served as the capital of Cao Wei, Hou Zhao, Ran Wei, Qian Yan, Eastern Wei, and Northern Qi. It was the political, economic, cultural, and military center of northern China for four centuries, creating Linzhang enjoys the reputation of "the hometown of the Three Kingdoms and the ancient capital of the Six Dynasties" due to its splendid history and culture.

Tourist Information

The main attractions of Tongque Terrace include Jinfeng Terrace, Tongque Terrace and Bingjing Terrace, among which Tongque Terrace is the core attraction. The platform is 10 feet high and has more than a hundred rooms. It was a place where Cao Cao and the literati and poets had banquets and composed poems, and where he had fun singing and dancing with his concubines and maids. It was also a strategic location for military strategists. Cao Cao put down Yancai's rebellion on it, and received and entertained Cai Wenji, a famous poet who had returned from the Huns.

There are many other attractions to visit near Tongque Terrace, such as Yecheng Ruins, Guangfu Ancient City, etc. Visitors can feel the rich history and culture here and appreciate the charm and style of the ancient city.

In addition, tourists need to pay attention to protecting cultural relics when visiting Tongque Terrace and not to damage the buildings and facilities in the scenic spot. At the same time, tourists can choose to travel by car or take public transportation to Tongquetai, or they can choose to stay in nearby hotels or inns to taste local food and feel the local culture and customs.

Reference for the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia—Tongque Terrace