The Gekou Mining and Metallurgy Site

The Gekou Mining and Metallurgy Site

The Gekou Mining and Metallurgy Site is a cultural heritage protection unit in Shandong Province.

The Gekou Mining and Metallurgy Site is located in Fengjia Town, Rushan City. It dates back to the Han Dynasty. In 2013, the Gekou Mining and Metallurgy Site was designated as part of the fourth batch of municipal-level cultural heritage protection units by the Shandong Provincial People's Government.

Fengjia Town: "The town covers an area of 136 square kilometers, with 58,200 mu of arable land. The town government is based in Fengjia Village and governs 53 administrative villages, with a registered population of 32,610 at the end of the year. The town is home to the Xiaotang Hot Springs, known for their high thermal efficiency, rich mineral content, and great benefits to human health. The ruins of the Yu Xu Guan, a key site of the Quanzhen Sect of Taoism during the Jin Dynasty, are also located within the town. Local agricultural specialties include apples, chestnuts, winter snow jujubes, cherries, Chinese peaches, and grapes. The 'Wolonghong' granite stone is renowned nationwide. In 2004, the total output value of industry and agriculture reached 1.855 billion yuan, including 1.53 billion yuan from industry and ... More details on Fengjia Town ++

Further Reading:

· Fourth Batch of Cultural Heritage Protection Units in Shandong Province