Ruins of Xingguo Temple

Ruins of Xingguo Temple

The ruins of Xingguo Temple are a protected cultural heritage site in Handan City.

The ruins of Xingguo Temple are located in Heshazhen, Handan County, dating back to the Ming Dynasty.

The ruins of Xingguo Temple are among the third batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units in Handan City.

Heshazhen: Heshazhen Town (Heshazhen Zhen) is situated in the southeastern part of Handan County, approximately 9.5 kilometers from the county seat. The Beijing–Shenzhen Expressway and the Handan (County)–Daming Road pass through the area. The town government is based in Nanjie Village. In 1953, Heshazhen Township was established; in 1956, Xingli Township, Wen Zhuang Township, and Nanbo Township were merged into Heshazhen Township. In 1958, it was placed under the jurisdiction of the Heshazhen Management Area of the Heshazhen Commune in Yongnian County. In 1961, it became the Heshazhen Commune, and in the same year, it was transferred to the suburbs of Handan City. In 1962, it returned to Handan County, and in 1984, it was upgraded to a town.

　In 1996, Qichadao Township was incorporated…… More details on Heshazhen++

Further reading:

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