"Dragon Pool" Cliff Carving

"Dragon Pool" Cliff Carving

The "Dragon Pool" Cliff Carving is a cultural relic protection unit of Pinghu City.

The "Dragon Pool" Cliff Carving is located at the northern foot of Chen Mountain in Zhapu Town. Dating back to the Qing Dynasty, it falls under the category of grotto temples and cliff carvings.

On June 18, 2004, the "Dragon Pool" Cliff Carving was designated as a cultural relic protection unit of Pinghu City.

Zhapu Town: Administrative Division

The town covers a total administrative area of 54.4 square kilometers, encompassing 11 administrative villages and 8 neighborhood committees, with a total population of 54,200.

Geographical Location

Zhapu is situated on the northern plain of Zhejiang, in the southeastern part of Pinghu City. It borders Hangzhou Bay to the south, and faces Huanggu, Lindai, and Danghu towns (or subdistricts) of Pinghu City to the east and north, while adjacent to Haiyan County to the west and southwest. Zhapu Town boasts a superior geographical location and well-developed transportation. Zhapu Port connects rivers and seas, serving as a uniquely advantageous port for combined sea-river transport. The port’s inland dock is linked to the Huangpu River and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal... More details about Zhapu Town++