Ruins of Biyang City

Ruins of Biyang City

The ruins of Biyang City are a cultural tourism attraction.

Ruins of Biyang City

The ruins of Biyang City are located about 20 kilometers southwest of the county seat, on the north bank of the Jiulong River, in what is now Yangcheng Village. The site stretches approximately 1,400 meters from north to south and about 800 meters from east to west. A large number of pottery fragments are scattered across the surface of the site. Artifacts unearthed include stone mortars, tripods, pottery well tiles, and more. Several small Han Dynasty tombs have been discovered nearby, yielding burial objects such as pottery horses, bowls, plates, and pots. According to legend, Emperor Yao of Tang declared himself emperor in Qingdu (now Wangdu), and his mother came here to spend her later years, hence the name “Old Age City.” During the Spring and Autumn Period, due to its location on the sunny side of the north bank of the Jiulong River, it was renamed Yangcheng. It served as the seat of Yangcheng County during the Eastern Han Dynasty. In the early years after liberation, parts of the city wall were still standing, and boats could travel directly from the South Gate Wharf to Baiyangdian Lake and Tianjin.

Exact Location: The Yangcheng ruins are located about 20 kilometers southwest of the county seat, on the north bank of the Jiulong River, in what is now Yangcheng Village.