Imperial Steles and Cliff Inscriptions of Mulan Paddock

Imperial Steles and Cliff Inscriptions of Mulan Paddock

The Imperial Steles and Cliff Inscriptions of Mulan Paddock are listed as Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level.

The Qing Dynasty imperial hunting ground — Mulan Paddock, located in the northeastern part of Hebei Province (Weichang Manchu and Mongol Autonomous County, Chengde City), borders the grasslands of Inner Mongolia. Since ancient times, it has been a vast pastureland rich in water and grass, teeming with wildlife. The "Thousand Li Pine Forest" was once a hunting ground for Liao emperors, while "Mulan Paddock" served as the venue where Qing emperors held the "Mulan Autumn Hunt." In 1681, Emperor Kangxi of the Qing Dynasty established a hunting ground spanning over ten thousand square kilometers here to train his troops. During the first half of the Qing Dynasty, emperors would annually lead princes, ministers, and elite soldiers of the Eight Banners to this location for what was primarily a hunting and leisure expedition, historically known as the "Mulan Autumn Hunt." Over the 140-plus years from Emperor Kangxi to Emperor Jiaqing during the Qing Dynasty, a total of 105 Mulan Autumn Hunts were held here.

Further Reading:

· Seventh Batch of Major Historical and Cultural Sites Protected at the National Level