In the National Key Scenic Area of Qingyuan Mountain, Quanzhou City, a high platform on the northeast side of Qianshou Rock and the southwest side of Mituo Rock, the tower is placed with the master's relics. Covers an area of 240 square meters.
Master Hongyi (1880-1942), whose surname was Li, given name Wentao, and given name Shutong, was born in Pinghu, Zhejiang, and was born in Tianjin. He was proficient in poetry, drama, music, calligraphy, fine arts, and seal cutting throughout his life. He also revived the Nanshan Vinaya Sect of Buddhism. He was an outstanding figure in modern China. An art master, educator, and a generation of eminent monks.
Master Hongyi spent 14 years in his later years preaching Dharma and giving lectures in southern Fujian. He passed away in Wenling Nursing Home in Quanzhou (next to Congzhu Academy in Xiaoshan, Licheng District) in 1942 at the age of 63.