Ruins of Linggong Cave and Yongquan Nunnery

Ruins of Linggong Cave and Yongquan Nunnery

The ruins of Linggong Cave and Yongquan Nunnery are protected cultural heritage sites in Handan City.

The ruins of Linggong Cave and Yongquan Nunnery are located in Kuangshan Town, Wu'an City, dating back to the Song and Qing dynasties.

They are among the third batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City.

Kuangshan Town: Located in the northern part of Wu'an City, it lies in a semi-mountainous and semi-hilly area, adjacent to Shahe City in Xingtai, covering a total area of 99.5 square kilometers. The town governs 30 administrative villages, with a permanent agricultural population of 38,110 and a non-agricultural population of over 46,000. It is one of the top ten towns in Handan City, rich in local resources such as coal, iron, and building materials. There are more than 10 state-owned, provincial, and Handan-based enterprises stationed in the town, along with 124 private enterprises. The town enjoys convenient transportation, with the Xingdu Highway running from north to south and all villages connected by asphalt roads. The commercial sector is well-developed, featuring the Xishimen Market and the Shipanpo Grain and Oil market... More details about Kuangshan Town++

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Municipal-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Handan City