Suojiang Tower, erected by the south bank overlooking the Yangtze River,  forms a towering guard northeast of the Jiujiang City. And it is one of the major attractions in Jiangxi Province's Jiujiang City.

Originally built in about 1585 during the Ming Dynasty (1368 - 1644) and finished in 1603, the tower was not built alone. It is said that another pagoda and four iron oxen together with the Suojiang Tower formed a system to fulfill the people's wish to tame the turbulent Yangtze River. However, the system underwent much misfortune during four hundred years of changes. An earthquake and many battles destroyed the whole setup, leaving only the Suojiang Tower standing proud. Especially during the Anti-Japanese war, the tower was bombed and received many holes. That it is still standing is considered as a symbol of the strong will of the Jiujiang citizens. 

Suojiang Pagoda, also known as Wenfeng Pagoda. Standing at a height of about 35 meters, people can travel to the top of the Pagoda via a wooden staircase, where they can receive a view of Jiujiang City and Yangtze River. Suojiang Pagoda is built of stones and medieval thick bricks, making its seven stories very solid.

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