Former Site of the American Christian Church Tengxian Leprosy Hospital

Former Site of the American Christian Church Tengxian Leprosy Hospital

The former site of the American Christian Church Tengxian Leprosy Hospital is a cultural heritage protection unit of Shandong Province.

The former site of the American Christian Church Tengxian Leprosy Hospital is located in Longquan Subdistrict, Tengzhou City, dating back to 1918.

On June 23, 2015, the former site of the American Christian Church Tengxian Leprosy Hospital was designated as part of the fifth batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the People's Government of Shandong Province.

Longquan Subdistrict: Located in the eastern part of the urban area, Longquan Subdistrict governs 6 communities, 49 residential committees, covers an area of 28.1 square kilometers, and has a population of 90,000.

Longquan Subdistrict boasts a rich cultural heritage. It is home to natural and cultural landmarks such as the ancient Longquan Pagoda built in the Tang Dynasty, the Han Dynasty Stone Reliefs Museum, the Mozi Research Center, and the Wang Xuezhong Art Gallery. It serves as the educational and cultural hub of Tengzhou City.

Longquan Subdistrict enjoys a superior location and convenient transportation, with a high level of urbanization. It borders Rizhao Lanshan Port to the east and the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal to the west. The Beijing-Fuzhou Expressway and the Beijing-Shanghai Railway run north-south through the area, and nearby airports include those in Jinan, Xuzhou, and Linyi. … Longquan Subdistrict Detailed Information++

Further Reading:

· Fifth Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Shandong Province