光塔金鸡——珠江上的风向仪

Goldencock at top of the Light Pagoda “The anemoscope along the pearl River”

怀圣寺光塔始建于唐朝,高耸的光塔自古以来便是广州城坊中的一处显著标志。光塔上的鸡形风向仪用以观测季风,并为往来船舶引航。用鸟形物件作风向仪在中国历史悠久。

Huaisheng mosque light Pagoda was intially built in Tan dyansty.It is a outstanding landmark in Canton ever since long time ago.It being anemoscope has changed through history.