The walls of Yihé Fort

The walls of Yihé Fort

The walls of Yihé Fort are a cultural heritage site protected at the provincial level in Shandong Province.

The walls of Yihé Fort are located in Ciyao Town, Ningyang County. They date back to the Qing Dynasty. In 2013, they were designated as part of the fourth batch of provincial-level cultural heritage sites by the People’s Government of Shandong Province.

Ciyao Town: Ciyao Town is situated in the central-eastern part of Ningyang County, stretching 16 km from north to south and 8.5 km from east to west, covering a total area of 128 square kilometers, which accounts for 10.9% of the county's total area. The terrain is higher in the south and lower in the north, with hills occupying 46% of the total area. The arable land covers 82,000 mu, and the town administers 81 administrative villages with a total population of 93,000. In 2003, the total industrial and agricultural output value of the town reached 680 million yuan, and the per capita net income was 4,206 yuan.

Ciyao Town enjoys a superior geographical location and convenient transportation. The Beijing–Shanghai Railway and the Beijing–Fuzhou Expressway run north–south through the area, while the Cilai Railway originates from the town center and includes… More detailed information about Ciyao Town ++

Further reading:

· Fourth Batch of Provincial-Level Cultural Heritage Sites in Shandong Province