Xisangqiao Site

Xisangqiao Site

The Xisangqiao Site is a cultural heritage protection unit of Shandong Province.

The Xisangqiao Site is located in Taozhuang Town, Xuecheng District, Zaozhuang City, dating back to the Neolithic Age through the Han Dynasty.

On June 23, 2015, the Xisangqiao Site was designated as part of the fifth batch of Shandong Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units by the People's Government of Shandong Province.

Taozhuang Town: Located in the northern part of Xuecheng District, Taozhuang Town covers a total area of 80 square kilometers, with a population of 100,000. It administers 30 administrative villages, one subdistrict office, and 13 neighborhood committees. The town boasts a long and profound historical and cultural heritage, where ancient figures from the Xia and Shang dynasties, such as Xi Zhong and Zhong Hui, left their enduring legacies.

The area is rich in mineral resources. Coal mining began here as early as the Yuan and Ming dynasties. In 1920, the Zhongxing Company established mines here and built a dedicated railway line for operations. As a result, Taozhuang earned the nickname “Little Kiln” and became one of the first two officially established towns in Zaozhuang City. Other identified resources include limestone, aluminum... More detailed information about Taozhuang Town ++

Further reading:

· Fifth Batch of Shandong Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units