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Lianyi Culture Exhibition Hall of Magistrates in Ye County

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The Lianyi Culture Exhibition Hall of Magistrates in Ye County is located on the eastern section of Renmin Road in Linzhang County. The hall was completed and opened to the public on November 16, 2015. It mainly includes the China · Ye County Magistrates' Lianyi Culture Exhibition Hall and a clean governance-themed landscape garden. Ancient Ye, now known as Linzhang, has a long history, splendid culture, simple folk customs, and has produced numerous individuals of integrity. Known as “the most upright magistrate under heaven,” Magistrate Ximen Bao of Ye exorcised witches and governed the region, bringing benefits to Linzhang. From the Spring and Autumn Period to the Republic of China over 2,000 years, more than 40 notable clean officials and magistrates emerged here, represented by Shi Qi, Wang Meng, Shi Pu, and Zhang Haoyuan. These figures hated evil, cared for the people, cultivated themselves strictly, and maintained integrity and self-discipline. They left behind widely told and well-known stories of clean governance that have been passed down through the ages, forming the most precious resource of Linzhang’s clean governance culture.

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The Lianyi Culture Exhibition Hall of Magistrates in Ye County is located on the eastern section of Renmin Road in Linzhang County. The hall was completed and opened to the public on November 16, 2015. It mainly includes the China · Ye County Magistrates' Lianyi Culture Exhibition Hall and a clean governance-themed landscape garden.

Ancient Ye, now Linzhang, boasts a long history, splendid culture, simple folk customs, and a long line of virtuous officials. Known as “the most upright magistrate under heaven,” Magistrate Ximen Bao of Ye exorcised witches and governed the region, bringing benefits to Linzhang. Over the 2,000 years from the Spring and Autumn Period to the Republic of China, more than 40 renowned clean officials and magistrates emerged here, including Shi Qi, Wang Meng, Shi Pu, and Zhang Haoyuan. They were known for their hatred of evil, compassion for the people, strict self-discipline, and integrity. Their timeless and widely known stories of clean governance have become the most valuable assets of Linzhang's clean government culture.

Exhibition area: Comprising the main hall — “The Most Upright Magistrate Under Heaven” (Ximen Bao Hall), the Lianyi Officials Hall, the Mingzhi Hall, the Witch Exorcism Pool, and the Qingfeng Garden, the exhibition focuses on magistrates of Ye such as Ximen Bao. It highlights the themes of “integrity, diligence in governance, and love for the people,” showcasing the culture of upright county-level officials from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods to the Republic of China, as well as the achievements in clean governance since the founding of New China.

Landscape area: Consisting of the Warning Bell, Idiom and Allusion Garden, Sculpture Garden of Famous Lianyi Officials, Stone of Integrity Garden, Pillar of Shame, and the southern garden gate, this area fully explores regional cultural characteristics. Through portraits, stories, poetry, couplets, mottos, and inscriptions of clean governance allusions, it creates an observation garden integrating culture, thought, and artistry. It presents audiences with a vivid scroll painting of county-level official integrity culture with strong Chinese characteristics.

Scenic spot address: Eastern section of Renmin Road, Linzhang County, Handan City, Hebei Province

Transportation: Visitors can take a taxi or walk to the eastern section of Renmin Road within Linzhang County to reach the site.