Guandi Temple Theater Stage in Bangjun

Guandi Temple Theater Stage in Bangjun

The Guandi Temple Theater Stage in Bangjun is a Tianjin Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Unit.

The Guandi Temple Theater Stage in Bangjun is located in Dajie Village, Bangjun Town, Jizhou District, dating back to the Ming Dynasty. Situated outside the eastern gate of Bangjun in present-day Jixian County, it was completed around the late Ming and early Qing periods. The stage is square-shaped, measuring 3 zhang (approx. 10 meters) in both length and width. It was used for religious performances and by folk theater troupes.

On May 16, 2020, it was announced by the Tianjin Municipal People’s Government as part of the fifth batch of Tianjin Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Units.

Bangjun Town: Located in Jixian County, Tianjin, Bangjun Town lies at the southern foot of Mount Panshan in the western part of the county (latitude 39°59′, longitude 117°15′). It is 76 km west of Beijing, 90 km south of Tianjin, 104 km east of Tangshan, and 13 km northeast of the county seat. The Jingha and Baoping highways run across it, the Bangxi Highway starts here, adjacent to the Jinji Expressway. The Beijing-Qinhuangdao and Daqin railways traverse the northern part of the town, offering highly convenient and accessible transportation.

History of Bangjun Town

Bangjun Town has a long history. There are many theories about the origin of the name “Bangjun.” One says that Bangjun was originally… More detailed information about Bangjun Town ++

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Tianjin Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Units