Remains of the Langyantai Beacon Tower

Langyantai Beacon Tower remains

The Langyantai Beacon Tower remains are a cultural heritage site protected by Jilin Province.

Langyantai Beacon Tower remains

Batch and announcement date: Sixth batch, May 31, 2007

Address: Hexin Village, Liujia Town, Yushu City

Era: Bronze Age

Category: Ancient site

Managing organization: Yushu City Museum

Open to public: No This site is located on a high ridge about 0.5 kilometers north of Nanchengzi Tun in Hexin Village, Liujia Town. It is situated immediately south of the Second Songhua River, about 60 meters above the river surface. The site is surrounded by numerous gullies on the east, west, and north sides, with exposed cultural layers along the gully cliff walls, at depths of 70–90 centimeters. About 100 meters to the north lies flat, open farmland. The elevated ridge where the site sits is traditionally believed by locals to have been a beacon tower. The site spans approximately 150 meters from east to west and 100 meters from north to south.

Source: Hǎishǔ District Cultural Relics Management Office

Hexin Village: Heixin Village... More details about Hexin Village++