Jiaxiu Tower, Guiyang, China Sep 29, 2023

A stunning example of traditional Chinese architecture, Guiyang"s Jiaxiu Tower is a tribute to the city"s long history and enduring beauty. This famous building, also known as the First Scholar"s Tower, has stood the test of time as a representation of Guiyang"s rich cultural heritage for more than 400 years. Built during the Ming Dynasty, it has undergone numerous renovations but has managed to retain and maintain its original design.

© Wang Yukun/Getty Images

palette

Today in History

Sep 29, 2024West Cornwall Covered Bridge, Connecticut, USA
Sep 29, 2025Rainbow houses, Netherlands

More Desktop Wallpapers:

Jul 20, 2024The Moon
Jun 23, 2024Dhaka, Bangladesh
May 19, 2025Mount Hamilton, San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
Dec 20, 2023Val Gardena, South Tyrol, Dolomites, Italy
Jan 21, 2024Eurasian red squirrel
Apr 22, 2025Grand Prismatic Spring, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, United States
May 20, 2024Bee tending a honeycomb
Dec 26, 2023Dedham, Colchester, England
Mar 1, 2025Aurora borealis over Spirit Island on Maligne Lake, Canada
Jun 8, 2024Confluence of Easter Creek and Killik River, Alaska, USA
Jan 1, 2024Red fox
Apr 16, 2024Union Square, Manhattan, New York, USA
Nov 12, 2025Colosseum, Rome, Italy
Mar 7, 2025Plum blossoms, China
Sep 12, 2024Dolphin pod near Réunion island
Feb 23, 2024Haghartsin Monastery, Armenia
Mar 18, 2025Red Rocks, Sedona, Arizona, United States
Sep 16, 2024Wallabies at sunrise, Australia
Jan 27, 2025Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, United States
Jul 8, 2024Blueberries growing in the wild
Jul 26, 2025Mangrove trees, Walakiri Beach, island of Sumba, Indonesia
Aug 7, 2025Gasparilla Island Rear Range Light, Boca Grande, Florida, United States
Jul 25, 2024Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee, USA
Sep 24, 2023Fraser River near Mount Robson, British Columbia, Canada
May 22, 2024Tasmanian snow gum, Mount Field National Park, Tasmania, Australia
Aug 10, 2025Lioness in Kenya
Nov 17, 2025Shenandoah National Park, Virginia, United States
Feb 25, 2025Bryce Canyon National Park, Utah, United States
Jul 15, 2025Great Basin National Park, Nevada, United States
Apr 19, 2025Zion National Park, Utah, United States